Landing Pad

Last week Steve Slen and Aaron Coret of Katal Innovations introduced the Landing Pad to Whistler Blackcomb. This full size working model proved that their design can help snowboarders progress in the park without fear of season altering injuries. Thanks to Whistler Blackcomb, Red Bull and Sandbox for their support!

Dufficy On Signal.

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Go Skate Day

Squamish. Go Skate Day. Two outta three CCDs… oooooh, ahhhh look at that pink sky. Oh well the camera’s broken, you get the idea: it was fun!

Cream Your Jersey Part Deux!

Teaser!

Cream Your Jersey

One Shot

I know, it’s not snowboarding, but we also love music (and music videos).  The other day a particular video caught my eye, and sent me on a spree.  Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, Liam Finn, the new king of the one shot music video:

You all know Feist loves ‘em:

A really nice one from Wintersleep (congrats on the juno boys!… ok you too Feist):

One I have always loved from Iron and Wine.  What a great song.  I believe Sam Beam directs his own videos… multitalented:

Weakerthans did one too… not as cool… maybe cuz i dread those freakin’ yellow and orange busses:

Weezer, of course:

The Chilis too!  I never realized how short Frusciante was… cool… and what a voice:

Thank you Orson Welles… thank you Mr. Vargas.  If you haven’t seen “Touch of Evil”, check it out… it’s at least worth a good laugh.

 

-John S

Murphinator and the Mud Lake Militia

The Murphinator gettin’ his sled on. (photo copyright 2008: Mark Jory)

The Mud Lake Militia’s preferred mode of transport.  Loaded up with three sleds and six dudes, for a half hour trip up the highway.  (photo copyright 2008: Mark Jory)

If you build it, they will come.

Mike Ferrier knows how to party.  (photo copyright 2008: Sarah Peterson)

 

Burning skiis smells funny, and is bad for the environment… but it sure looks cool.  I really wish I had a pair of those skiis.  Yeah that’s right, I ski.  (photo copyright 2008: Sarah Peterson)

Hardingham, Keenan and Sarah Peterson all had fun at the nose-picking party.  Andrew won $30 dollars racing Jeff and Jonas Guinn in boardercross earlier that day; hence his look of pure joy.

Most days shooting I get 1 run.  I quickly realized in Blue River how horrible I am at scoping big mountain lines.  On this particular day I got to hit this rock jump at least 10 times, ending the session with a spectacular scorpion and punching myself in the head.  Awesome.  (photo copyright 2008: Mark Jory)

 

-John S

Signal Park Rocker

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Blue Continued.

So maybe I will just stop posting dates things will be ready… doesn’t seem to work.  I think we still have about 20+ tapes to capture to get up to date… god I hope we get out of the mini dv age next year. 

Blue River gave me a complete new perspective on snowboarding.  Amazing riding, and some of the nicest people I have ever met.  Thanks to James, Mike, Mark, Dave, Barney and Darryl.  These guys dropped some lines the likes of which I have never seen.  Mark, Dave and Barney are three kiwis, who just decided to buy sleds, move to Blue River, and snowboard everyday. These guys don’t quit, day in, day out, they gave ‘er all season. 

Here are some photos courtesy of Mark Jory (all images copyright 2008: Mark Jory).  He just started shooting seriously this year, but damn he’s got the eye. Mike Chapman with another choice double stager.  James “Murphinator” Murphy droppin’ hammers on the noboard.  Pillow lines with no bindings???Barney Wooster makes nice lines.  He reminds me of Indiana Jones. ”ooops.” “Are we aloud to snowboard there?”A perfect ending.    -John S.