I don’t know about you, but watching wingsuit BASE jumping videos like this ridiculous edit by Matt Gerdes make me sick…with envy!! How dare they fly so damn casually. Let … Read More
Have you ever ridden a pump track? A pump track is a sculpted dirt mountain bike course that is built to rally around without pedaling. It’s reminiscent of a BMX … Read More
Following the announcement of combined operations between Squaw Valley USA and Alpine Meadows (SQUAW VALLEY / ALPINE MEADOWS “COMBINED OPERATIONS”) the talk around Tahoe has turned to Troy Caldwell’s land, … Read More
Sierra plastic pullers rejoice! The biggest little city is about to be home to the tallest climbing wall in the world. A monster 164 foot outdoor climbing wall is under … Read More
What winter fantasy are you working for this summer? February in Cham? April in AK? I’d suggest stacking your chips for a shred trip to Japan. I got a taste … Read More
I hadn’t really thought about dying before. Other than a fleeting, “That would suck,” wrapped in a thought about someone else, death was not on my radar. Too busy enjoying life I guess. So you can imagine my surprise when I found myself submerged in a torrent of snow, windpipe packed with powder, tumbling between crushing blows, thinking to myself in the darkest darkness of my life, “This is it. I’m gonna DIE in Japan. Sayonara Seth.”
We still have no pow in the Sierra. WTF?! But the sunshine has made for sweet days in the terrain park. Boreal upped the ante on their park scene this … Read More
Whoa! Twas a funky January in the Sierra. We got no snow for 28 days and the temps fluctuated 30 degrees week to week. The serious sunshine amounted to good … Read More
Words + Photos by Seth Lightcap Tahoe lifts on ‘ice hold’ were a grim reminder, but in case you still forgot, this week was National Ski Area Safety Awareness Week. … Read More
Whoa?! What a winter! Seems like just about every range in the West has been getting pounded with snow for the last month and a half. Hopefully you’ve been getting … Read More
At the end of September I made my annual pilgrammage to Las Vegas for the Interbike trade show. Interbike brings together the world’s top bicycle manufacturers for a week of … Read More
Welcome back to MONEY LINE$, a video series about improbable and worthy action sports antics from Tahoe and beyond. This second episode takes you to the surreal slopes of Sand … Read More
Words + Photos by Seth Lightcap
Nor-Cal never ceases to amaze me. Last week I woke up from a dream and found myself in Humboldt County. My legs were feeling lazy and in desperate need of a bike ride so I asked around about the local trail options. Lo and behold, I was instantly clued into one of the coolest public trail facilities that I have yet seen in California – the Paradise Royale MTB Terrain Park.
Located in between Garberville and Shelter Cove off Hwy 101, the Paradise Royale Park lurks on the ridgeline overlooking the infamous ‘Lost Coast’ in the Kings Range Conservation Area. If you’ve ever hiked or surfed on the ‘Lost Coast’ then you know how gorgeous this remote stretch of Cali coastline is. The addition of the bike park makes this remote zone all the more a mecca for adventure.
Hit the jump for the full scoop on Paradise Royale…
By Seth Lightcap Here it is, the final episode of the TGR 'Deeper' AK x iPod Nano video series. This special four part series is dedicated to the long awaited … Read More
By Seth Lightcap
On my way back from Reno yesterday I decided to skip the I-80 sh!tshow and cruise up Mt. Rose Highway to soak up the frosty views. I figured there might be an angry inch or two of graupel to make me smile as I rolled over the summit. But much to my surprise, not only was there 4-5 inches in spots, but the snow-cone like layer was actually damn friendly?! Supportive enough for a crew of dozens to rally the mini-park and even cautiously rip lines through the trees anyway.
I wasn't gonna stop cause I had no board, no jacket and some slippers on my feet. But the crew looked they were having way too much fun not to get a couple snaps of one of the first legit Tahoe shred sessions of the year.
Hit the jump for more October Tahoe snow stoke.
By Seth Lightcap You are now about to witness one of four lost episodes of The Abominable Snowman, a winter 09/10 video mixtape series presented by UnofficialSquaw.com This special four … Read More
By Seth Lightcap You are now about to witness one of four lost episodes of The Abominable Snowman, a winter 09/10 video mixtape series presented by UnofficialSquaw.com This special four … Read More
By Seth Lightcap You are now about to witness one of four lost episodes of The Abominable Snowman, a winter 09/10 video mixtape series presented by UnofficialSquaw.com This special four … Read More
By Seth Lightcap You are now about to witness one of four lost episodes of the winter 09/10 video mixtape series, The Abominable Snowman. This special four part series is … Read More
By Seth Lightcap Like a wad of cash without a wallet, peel off a couple minutes and check out MONEY LINE$, a new video series highlighting wicked and stylish action … Read More
By Seth Lightcap
Tis the season once again!….Y'all ready to welcome back winter at a few ski/shred movie premiere parties?
As usual, we've got showings of all the biggest and baddest flicks coming to the local area including the highly anticipated world premiere of Jeremy Jones' signature backcountry snowboarding film – DEEPER. Here's the 411:
TGR's DEEPER – WORLD PREMIERE
Friday, September 10th – Truckee River Amphitheatre – Truckee, CA
Tickets – $15 at door, Children under 8 free with paying adult, Entry includes 2-for-1 voucher to Alpine Meadows.
Expo – 6-8 pm. Show at 8 pm. After Party at 50-50 Brewery.
Additional DEEPER tour dates:
SF – Independent – September 13
Reno – JA Nugget – October 5
Sacramento – Tower Theatre – October 7
More info: http://www.tetongravity.com/deeper/
Hit the jump to see info and tour dates for Standard Films, Volcom, Absinthe Films, Matchstick and TGR!
Back at’cha…Abominable Snowman Vol. 6 – Sierra Dayz with Jones Snowboards. This episode is a compilation of good times with the Jones crew over the last couple months in Cali. … Read More
Please welcome, Abominable Snowman Vol. 5 – Fall-line funk from the first couple weeks of March. Thanks to Josh Dirksen, Forrest Burki, Ryland Bell, and Jeremy Jones for the guest … Read More
Words+Photos by Seth Lightcap
Getting to be that time of the year again. Naw, not shoulder season, worse – injury season. One glance around the Tahoe bars and grocery stores these days and it's obvious there has been a solid increase in crutches, casts, and general limping after the last two months of near weekly pow resets. Adding up our thousands of collective cartwheels I guess it's really no surprise though. Injuries are to crashing just as crashing is to skiing – an unfortunate but inevitably reality sometimes.
So here's hoping you have enjoyed every inch of fresh and escaped unscathed, but if lady luck left you hanging a while back and you're nursing a nagging injury this article is for you. I'm no MD, nor even a PT, so I won't be covering any rehab specifics, but what I've shared are a few basic but unique health products that can be used as supplementary therapies to what the doctor ordered, or more commonly, as a proactive start to healing an ache that you've unsuccessfully tried to ignore.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the Abominable Snowman Vol. 4. This episode explores a few choice backcountry lines in and around the town of Mammoth.
With all eyes still on the action in Vancouver let's not forget that in less than a week Squaw Valley will steal back the competitive spotlight for the next month! Three major ski contests roll into Squaw come March including the Freeride World Tour (aka Tram Face), the Unofficial Game of GNAR, and the U.S. Freestyle Nationals.
Freeride World Tour – Nissan Tram Face – Feb 26 – March 5
(Ralph Backstrom launches into his day one run at last year's Tram Face comp)
