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ROXY POP DROP: Challenging Girls at Aerial Ramps
ROXY POP DROP: Challenging Girls at Aerial Ramps

The Roxy Pop Drop, presented by Axis Freeride and SheJumps on June 26-28, was a chance for girls ages 7 to 30 to have fun and learn some jumping skill at the Olympic Park splash pool in Park City, Utah.
BENCHETLER BETA: Chris Checks in From Mex
BENCHETLER BETA: Chris Checks in From Mex

Eric, Pep, and myself just arrived home from an awesome trip to Mexico. We decided it was time to do a trip away from the snow that would give Pollard a rest from editing, and at the same time, document some third-world traveling with another one of the crews passions, surfing.
SOUTH AMERICA: 2008 Season Commences in Chile
SOUTH AMERICA: 2008 Season Commences in Chile

Long have the resorts in North America been closed now and your skis surely have dust on them or maybe even some rusty edges. If you didn’t get enough time on the sticks this past winter, it’s time to start thinking South America. The season in Chile is off and running. The northern sections of the country have seen amazing coverage right from the get go.
SOLAR POWER: Largest Solar Array In The Ski Industry
SOLAR POWER: Largest Solar Array In The Ski Industry

The largest solar array in the ski/snowboard industry, and the largest array in Western Colorado, was celebrated Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at the Colorado Rocky Mountain School, in Carbondale, Colorado, about 30 miles northwest of Aspen/Snowmass.
TAOS EXTREME: '09 Salomon New Mexico Extreme Freeride Champs
TAOS EXTREME: '09 Salomon New Mexico Extreme Freeride Champs

Taos Ski Area has announced the dates for the 2009 Salomon New Mexico Extreme Freeriding Championships. The event will take place from March 4 – 7, 2009
HUNTING YETI: The Film From Nimbus Independent
HUNTING YETI: The Film From Nimbus Independent

The Nimbus Independent crew tries to answer that question with the new release, "HUNTING YETI." This film showcases skiing that is more fun and enjoyable for everyone, more about fluidity and style than amplitude or quantity of rotations, it breaks from the norm of pro athletes hitting jump after jump with a couple contrived lifestyle segments, to producing a project that communicates what ski culture is and the community it creates.
Bahrke on TV Tonight
Bahrke on TV Tonight

Don't miss U.S. Mogul Skier: Shannon Bahrke on the Travel Channel tonight!
BYE, BYE BIRDIE: Snowbird's season ends this weekend
BYE, BYE BIRDIE: Snowbird's season ends this weekend

Despite continuous skiing from summit to tram base, and amid speculation that the resort may try to stay open until Pioneer Day, Snowbird announced recently that June 20-22 will be the last of the 2007/08 season in Utah.
FREE AT LAST: Dragon Optics Announces Independence
FREE AT LAST: Dragon Optics Announces Independence

Dragon, a youth lifestyle brand specializing in sunglasses, goggles and youth accessories, has seized the opportunity to break away from its parent company. Founder and CEO, Will Howard and General Manager Aaron Behle, have both led a group to take Dragon private towards independence.
ED VIESTURS: Final Arctic Trek For Earth Health Dispatch
ED VIESTURS: Final Arctic Trek For Earth Health Dispatch

Renowned mountaineers Ed Viesturs and John Stetson recently completed the Artic Trek for Earth Health, an adventure into the Canadian Arctic for the purpose of speaking to local Inuit tribes about climate change.