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Inspection Day for the North American Freeskiing Championships

Well the gang is all here at Kirkwood ready to kick off the North American Freeskiing Championships tomorrow. This comp is extra rad because all the Euro guys and girls … Read More

Takashi – Unofficial Local Review

It seems that most skiers and snowboarders really dig on sushi. Takashi is certainly the best sushi available in SLC and possibly one of the best places to eat raw … Read More

Chuck Mumford – A Man, a Van, a Workout Plan

Chuck Mumford made this video for the Atomic Tour de Shred video contest. I have no idea what this contest is about, or how to vote for Chuck. If you … Read More

Oakley Airbreak – Gear Review

If have you been rocking the Oakley Crowbar for the last couple years like I have, you most likely have had some issues with changing out the lenses. Its like … Read More

Crested Butte Finals Edit from MSI

The 20th annual Crested Butte Extremes competition went down yesterday in the East L.A. / Highlife zone at CB with optimal conditions. The boys and girls threw it down super … Read More

Torstein Horgmo Slaying the Northstar Park

This is a smooth little jib run through the entire park at Northstar, CA. This Torstein character really knows how to make snowboarding look fun and even easier that it … Read More

Deep Splitboard Backcountry Action

This video was sent to us by Tom Martens of Pure Light Images. It was all shot yesterday Feb 19th, 2011 in the Alta backcountry (Silver Fork and Grizzly Gulch). … Read More

Hannah Whitney and Kyle Sul: Photos of the Week

The photos of the week this week were submitted by the one and only Hannah Whitney of SheJumps. Hannah and her super ripper boyfriend Kyle Sul were out shooting earlier … Read More

What the Hell to do in SLC This week

This weekend there are a bunch of cool things going on in SLC. Tons of good music and good comedy all over town. Here is a little sampling for you, … Read More

11″ of Love at Snowbird Today

The storm that blew in last night was quick and powerful. There was a considerable amount of lightning in the valley as the cold front passed through. The back yard … Read More

The Art of FLIGHT: The New Travis Rice/ Red Bull Movie

You should watch this trailer. Really, you should watch it right now. Not because I am telling you to, but because it might be the sickest trailer ever. Did you … Read More

Snowbasin, UT: Unofficial Resort Review

Snowbasin, UT is a unique place to ski. Located about a 20 minute drive from good old Ogden, UT Snowbasin boasts some legit terrain and possibly the sweetest lifts in … Read More

Snowbasin, UT: Demo Day Number One

Day one of the Snowbasin on snow demo was likely not the most productive demo day of all time. Wind had all the lifts closed except for two little chairs … Read More

Controversy in Canada – Sunshine Village, BC Bullsh*t

It is hard to believe the story coming out of Sunshine Village, BC from yesterday. I had heard a rumor about the first part, but the newest development is what … Read More

The Latest from BNI

Brady Newton is sending it harder than ever this year. His edits are killer too. This one is his best of from January 2011.  If you make one half this … Read More

Snowbird an eight letter word for Fast

The snow was wicked fast today at Snowbird. It was really fun to speed around the empty slopes and enjoy the lack of crowds before the big Presidents Day Weekend. … Read More

Joystick Spicolli Poles – Gear Review

If there is one piece of gear where I prefer the cheaper models to the more expensive ones it is poles. The Joystick Spicolli Pole is just what the doctor … Read More

Snowbird Grey Bird for Valentines Day

The sun was out this morning, but the wind was hammering. The tram was closed down due to high wind from about 10:30am until 2:00pm. By the time it was … Read More

Unofficial Photo Contest 2011 – One Week To Go!

Vote for your favorite photographer’s album by “sharing” it on facebook.  The album with the most “shares”, wins. It’s been a week since we started up the Unofficial Photo Contest … Read More

A Valentines Day Message

This just in: a Valentines Day message from Erin Bragg to all of you love birds out there. The GNAR is infecting daily life here in SLC. Have you called … Read More

The North Face Masters: Safety First Photo

When it comes to a snowboarding competition you can never be too safe. Luckily these ladies saw the GNAR movie already and were all trained up on how to increase … Read More

Wasatch Adventures: Photos of the Week

It has been an eventful week in the Wasatch. Lots of early mornings, lots of hiking, lots of skiing powder with friends and lots of beautiful light. Here are some … Read More

Ski Salt Lake Shootout -Day 4

The OGs of Powder

Alf Engen and his brothers were ripping lines at Alta before most of our parents were even born. How nice must that have been? Being the only guy that could … Read More

Ski Salt Lake Shootout -Day 3

Community Service Day at the Bird

It was a really beautiful day at Snowbird today. The skies were blue and the sun was a blazing. Our snow is still staying soft and most people are smiling … Read More