Friday Giveaway: Shock Doctor
Now that it's the end of the week, it's time for the Friday Giveaway. This time I'm switching things up from facemasks and footbeds. Here's your chance to win a Shockdoctor mouthguard to protect your teeth from gnarly crashes in the winter and summer. The best part is there will be two winners today! To enter the contest, read the directions below and leave your comment by midnight tonight. I’ll announce the win...
The mountains we love...
For many of us, the mountains are our homes, our playgrounds and our lives. Unfortunately, the mountains we love can take us at any moment. For the second time in my life, the mountains have taken an incredible person who shared a passion for snowsports, the industry and everyone around them. I'm at a loss. It's heart breaking. It's unfortunate. Rest in Peace Joe Timlin [singlepic id=14886 w=500 h=375 float=center]...
Shred for Stevens
Last season, I was lost. I was about to move all my belongings into my truck and I needed to figure out where I would call home for the winter. I reached out to my friends at Stevens Pass and mentioned I was thinking of returning to the NW and wondered if Chris Rudolph the director of marketing would give me a pass if I moved back. He told me I was always welcome back and he'd take care of me. It was a huge relief to...
Facemask Friday: Phunkshun
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 to wear a basic black mask and look like a bank robber, now plenty of companies offer bandanas, tubes, balaclava’s in an assortment of ...
SIA 2013 On-Snow Demo: Day 1
After a couple days of SIA, it was time to stop checking out the gear and try it on the slopes at Winter Park. I carpooled out for the day with the girls so we could check out gear and lap the mountain for the day. Despite some cold on-snow's in previous years, this year delivered with a fun day with warmer temps and good conditions. Stay tuned, all the boards below will be reviewed on Shayboarder.com over the next c...
SIA 2013: Day 3
After an evening at the Riders Poll, day 3 was a good day to sleep in and hit the tradeshow floor ready to check out more gear. Day 3 was also a day to get in last rounds, hang out with friends and run into more friends around the show. Looking back on the show, I definitely liked the more relaxing feel this year and being able to check out brands without being rushed to see everything. To end the tradeshow, I ende...
SIA 2013: Day 2
The SIA Tradeshow continued on Friday with Day 2 of gear, parties and the industry gathering together in one place. One of the big questions of SIA is always what gear stands out from the crowd and it's tough because you end up seeing a lot of gear so it really has to stand out. There were a couple ringers on Friday that offered up a new look at snowboarding but overall here's a breakdown of some of the gear I saw. E...
SIA 2013: Day 1
The snow industry is back in Denver for the SIA Tradeshow! This is where the next year's gear is released and many of the buyers, media and industry flock to Denver to check it out while having a good time. My plan for the first day was to enjoy the show without being rushed like previous years, I didn't make as many appointments so I was able to have a more relaxed day while checking out gear and catching up with fr...
SIA 2013: You Pick!
Coming up at the end of the month will be the SIA Tradeshow, an industry event where the next year’s gear is released. A ton of ski and snowboard companies will be displaying their 2014 gear for industry buyers and media in Denver, Colorado. I'm looking forward to attending for a couple days to check out the latest gear, see friends and have a good time. Over the next couple months, I'll be posting product photo...
Friday Giveaway: Powder High
Now that it's the end of the week, it's time for the Friday Giveaway. This time I'm switching things up from facemasks and footbeds. Here's your chance to win a Powder High Prize with t-shirts, stickers, bag and neck gaiter. The best part is there will be two winners today! To enter the contest, read the directions below and leave your comment by midnight tonight. I’ll announce the winner in this post tomorrow m...
