If you don’t want to see a bunch of inked up hot chicks in bikinis riding on the back of Harleys, or a bunch of ass, then you should probably click … Read More
Saturday afternoon countless professional athletes and action sports enthusiasts converged at “the Bunker”, the 33,000 square foot building that is the prize and jewel of Woodwards growing action sports brand. Woodward Tahoe represents an infusion of action sports culture, camps and progression to the area.
The Bunker at Woodward Tahoe
The facility can be used by skateboards, BMX, inline skates, and Roller skis and Roller Snowboards. 6 Olympic Fly Bed trampolines, 1 super tramp (one of a few in the world designed in Toronto), a Mega ramp into foam pit, a Mega ramp onto a resi landing, a skate park, mini ramp, pump track, 3 foam pits, and spring floors fill the building. There was a sense of awe from everyone in the building on Saturday.
Mega Ramp into Foam and Resi
Tony Hawk made the trip up for the grand opening, as did Tanner Hall and the Inspired Crew. So did too many other athletes to list, or remember. The level of performance inside the building on Saturday was shocking and not just from the pros. 9 year old Cody LaPlante was throwing multiple doubles on the super tramp. Where this next generation is going to be in a few years isn’t really fathomable yet.
Rollerskis allow access to the same terrain as skateboarders and inliners.
Not only was The Bunker going off inside, but outside Boreal had a perfect 22 foot superpipe, a bag jump, 30 foot jump, and 20 or so jib features. All in all a perfect Saturday shred sesh.
Thanks Woodward for putting this facility here in Tahoe. It is going to change the future of action sports here.
Digital Media Room
Dear Heckler,
We love you and we want you to know we love you.
“Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind.” – William Shakespeare
Therefore, we dedicate this ‘best of 2012’ Chimney session to thee.
May the consumption of this sweet footage confer ageless immortality upon thee as the consumption of the Gods’ sweet ambrosia would certainly do.
The USMC packing down snow for the 1960 winter olympic men’s downhill @ squaw valley...with the Chimney in the background
(Who else in here appreciates Heckler the way we do?)
…this video is from April 6th, 2012 and is the best Chimney footage anyone on Earth got this past season…Heckler, do you agree?
Check out this Squaw Valley ski instructor jacket from the early 1960′s. Taking a look back at the technology available back in the day, it’s quite remarkable just how far … Read More
The Marmot Spire pant is a solid option for virtually any winter sport enthusiast. It is bright enough for the resort. Light enough to hike in. Dexterous enough to hold … Read More
A few weeks ago we received this email from Adam Kopelman. “Here is a video from my archives I thought you guys might get a kick out of. Music by Fearless Chicken.” Thanks Adam, We did get a kick out of it! With only 94 views on Youtube it is about time this underground video makes its big debut on UnofficialNetworks.com.
If any of you out there have sweet videos of ripping around Squaw, Tahoe or just some general skiing readiness feel free to send them over to [email protected] – Marry Christmas!
Apparently Squaw has Officially answered the dilemma regarding wether or not they are going to have a Bike Park this year. Answer: Posting a story on their website regarding the … Read More
Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows will connect some year soon. Or will they? Troy Caldwell owns the land between Squaw & Alpine (called White Wolf) & is still in the … Read More
Today at Alpine was not too bad. Got out at about 8:30am, and it was worth it. Thought it was a bit early and the snow wouldn’t soften up until later, but it was good timing. It got down to 31 last night, but the temperature inversion that goes on around these parts kept the mountain from freezing. All the Southern aspects were great in the morning. The Sisters, Beaver Bowl, Palisades, and the “adventure run” to the lookers right of Summit Chair were sick. Cruise down the Sisters towards the gully to skiers left of Summit and you’ll find a hip and 2 QP booters that you can get some air off if you keep your speed up. Below the Palisades there is still remnants of the Standard Films shoot that went down last weekend. A rail off Crash and Burn cliffs. Pretty sick.
Rail off of Crash and Burn, thanks Standard Films
The parking lot was empty and the lift lines were the same. Perfect, more for us. The park, meh. It was super hard in the morning and the speed was questionable. The bottom jump is pretty kicky, and a lot bigger then last week. I’m not sure anybody hit it. It seems it took most of the day to get the lip shaped up, and the inruns early were sketch. Reminded me of an early morning at Mt. Hood where you question how many beers they had before grooming.
Snow is definitely fading
The snow is fading quickly though. It should be a fun weekend but it seems Summer is almost here. Nothing like shreddin in the AM and then headin to the beach for the afternoon. Life sucks around here I guess!
Beach after shredding is money
The video above is from some Tahoe kids that moved East to Jackson this winter. Pretty impressive skiing and a sick edit, so check it out!
So, you bought your 2012/13 Squaw Valley USA season pass? Or you haven’t yet. Either way, it’s good to know what benefits come with this year’s season pass. Last … Read More
