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The best way to end the work week is shred time with the co-workers.  That was today!  I headed out with my Mammoth Marketing co-workers for an afternoon of snowboarding (even the skiers went riding).  The conditions were warm with a breeze and the snow was sticky, definitely a reminder to make sure my gear [...]

When it comes to keeping your face warm on the mountain, facemasks do the job.  On the deep powder days, they keep you from breathing in the snow.  On the sunny days, they keep you from getting burnt.  On windy days, they keep your face from going numb.  Gone are the days that you have [...]

It’s been an interesting April week for weather in Mammoth.  Started out sunny and warm, turned into full blown winter and windy then back to sunny and windy.  I’ve been anxious to spend more time on the Endeavor color so hit the slopes for a lunch break and shred sesh over by Canyon Lodge today. [...]

It’s hard to believe that 15 years ago, Flow Bindings began the speed entry system they are now known for.  A system that has been designed outside of the “norm” box for bindings, the kick, lock and drop system featuring the reclining highback that makes strapping in easy.  In 11-12, they continue to improve their [...]

Location: Mammoth, CA Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to softpacked to icy groomers to powder. Setup: I rode the Never Summer SL with Union Team bindings and Vans Veil Boots size 8. Size: 153cm. First Impression: Still an all mountain ride everywhere, everything board from NS. Weight: Average Flex: The SL flex is right in the middle [...]

After the weekend trip to Seattle I was ready to get back on snow for some lunchtime shred sessions.  The conditions are good, the sun’s been out and there’s no reason not to take a couple laps through Forest Trail at lunchtime.  I hit up the mountain with Dan who was out trying his snowboard [...]

Maybe it’s the art behind Spacecraft or the story behind the brand but Spacecraft always stands out from the crowd in a sea of snowboard companies.  They bring art to snowboarding and create art in their hats, beanies, wallets, shirts and other softgoods. From the beaches of Bali to the mountains in Seattle, this small [...]

Location: Winter Park, CO Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to softpacked to icy groomers. Setup: I rode the K2 Auto Agogo LTD’s on the K2 Fastplant with my Vans Veil Boots size 8. Time to set up the binding: Tad longer than average to set up the bindings since you need to make sure the auto strap [...]

Intended Purpose: The Smarty Original Cargo snowboard pant started it all with the smarty series.  Highly waterproof and breathable with a ton of pockets to store everything you need on the mountain. Fit: The original cargo pants have the baggy fit to them in usual 686 standard sizing.  Baggier all around feel and super comfortable [...]

In the days leading up to Holy Oly, I was trying to explain why I would fly up to Seattle just for this contest but it comes down to the experience of it.  It’s a northwest competition that’s based around the fun and promotion of snowboarding without worrying about winning or losing, making money or [...]