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Last year I had the opportunity to try out and review a Chemical Storm snowboard; a board that captured a lot of attention on the mountain with the graphics and shape. Now the Australian based snowboard company has a new model coming out, the Octorocker Skullteeth, and one of my lucky readers will now get [...]

Today was the last day of the Burton Demo Tour at Mammoth Mountain but the perfect day for me to try out multiple boards that I wanted to get on.  It was a cold start to the day with the winds picking up and hardpacked conditions on the mountain but was able to meet up [...]

Burton arrived in Mammoth with the AM series and demo tour hitting the slopes this weekend.  I was working today but managed to get out for a ride break so I could try out some new gear and ride with friends.  To start out the day, I got set up with the Burton Nug with [...]

Intended Purpose: Women’s glove meant for all mountain conditions on the slopes.  Designed to be the perfect combination of form and function. Location: I’ve been rocking these gloves in the early season at Mammoth Mountain in California. Conditions: I’ve worn these gloves on colder to snowy days on the mountain.  The majority of time has [...]

Location: Mammoth, California Snow Conditions: Mixture of hardpacked to soft packed groomers. Setup: I rode the Flux RK30 bindings on the DC PBJ with my Vans Veil Boots size 8. Time to set up the binding: It was average time to set them up, actually really a bit quicker than usual.  I didn’t have to [...]

I really enjoy January since it’s full of tons of fun stuff that keeps your head spinning for weeks.  Heading to Snowcial tomorrow, then back in town for the Burton Super Demo Tour, visitors in town and then SIA at the end of the month.  The days of riding decrease this month so I’m enjoying [...]

Three months ago I moved to Mammoth and I gotta say, life is good.  Mammoth is a great state of mind, the mountain is amazing and I’m still exploring it!  Plus June is just outside of town and already loving that mtn.  The town and people are an interesting change with the majority of traffic [...]

After weeks of storms, seeing the sun for more than 24 hours has been much-needed.  It felt really good to get out on the slopes, take lunchtime laps and cruise around the mountain to just ride.  I had been wanting to check out the Art Park since it opened but hadn’t had the chance to [...]

Location: Mammoth, CA Snow Conditions: Mixture of soft packed groomers to choppy powder to some new snow. Setup: I rode the Never Summer Infinity with my Union bastardized bindings and Vans Veil Boots size 8. Size: 151cm. First Impression: Still remains that all mountain women’s board that you can take anywhere. Weight: average. Flex: Right [...]

A quick drive down the highway from Mammoth lies June Mountain.  Nestled back in the trees with views of peaks and the lakes, June is the sister mountain that’s quietly overlooked.  June opened in mid-December but I hadn’t gotten the chance to ride there until yesterday when timing worked out with friends to head over [...]