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Working in the snowboard industry is having the best of both worlds but few people give a glimpse into the behind the scenes of what it takes to live, work and play in this industry. Blotto is one of those rare industry individuals who is sharing his stories, travels and skills inside his world [...]

At age 23, Hannah Teter has quite the track record for snowboarding and humanity. She’s already won a Gold Medal in the 2006 Olympics and her ventures have taken her into the public eye with appearances on late night television, her own Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor and she continues her charity work [...]

In 2007, pro snowboarder Tj Schneider did the unbelievable by not focusing on video part and choosing to make a series of videos that came from his heart, passion and soul of snowboarding.  The end creation was Snowboard Realms which offers a bigger glimpse into a pro snowboarders life, triumphs and personal stories than a [...]

With the strength and skill that many women admire, Megan “Megs” Pischke Porcheron and Barrett Christy Cummins have set out to create a place for women to connect through the snow and engage each other off the mountain. ReTreat Yourself will be coming back January 2010 on the slopes of Beaver Creek giving women [...]

Shay: Tell us a little bit about yourself
Pat: Depending upon the situation I sometimes use the aliases Lincoln Terns, Oli Andropov, Helmut Kamn, Kenny Land, Willy Plant, Blackie Diamond, Basher Gates, Cliff Line and in very rare occasions Tara Ligamente. I also spent four years without wearing a single pair of socks more [...]

Shay: What is your job title?
Paul: Co-founder, Director of Product, Janitor (retired)
Shay: Did your parents question your job choice?
Paul: Not really – but looking back after 18 years in the same business maybe they should have. Seriously though I can say that my parents were always supportive of my decisions. Even [...]

Shay: Tell us a little bit about yourself
Chad: I am a happy husband and father of 2 children, blessed to be living the dream and living in Bellingham WA, proud to call Mt Baker my home. I absolutely love snowboarding and I have made a life out of working in the shred [...]

Times are rough in the snowboard industry where each day we hear of companies cutting employees, pro riders getting dropped and shops going under but what about companies working hard to survive and continuing to bring you the products you love?
John Cavan, Rome Team Manager and Filmmaker behind Kids on Shred checks in to discuss [...]

Shay: Tell us a little bit about yourself.
Ryan: My name is Ryan Neptune I am the proud father of two boys Mathew 9 and Jeffrey 8 and husband of 12 years to my one and only girlfriend Christina whom I have known for 17 years now. I am Co-owner and managing partner [...]

Shay: Tell us a little bit about yourself:
Justin: Husband, Father, Friend, Snowboarder, Surfer, Musician, closet Artist, I Skate and fall often, I smile a lot, Lover of Life, Media junkie, I’m definitely an optimist but do find myself becoming more pessimistic, I love fishing and being on the ocean in general, my hands always [...]