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Celebrity Featured Video

Shaun White's new tricks

Shaun White’s private half-pipe was built so he could focus on innovating and building new tricks. I don’t know why I’m so fascinated by this but I am. Maybe it’s the exclusive avalance-groomed snow, the custom-built pipe, or the fact he is working to take the sport to another level, I’m not sure.. In any […]

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Aside Events Keystone Vail

2009 Gatorade Free Flow Tour schedule announced

If you’re looking to get noticed this season, then put these dates in your calendar. The Gatorade Free Flow Tour will be stopping by Colorado not once, but twice this season. “Being able to bring amateurs in snowboarding and freeskiing the same stepping stone to the pros we offer skateboarders and BMX riders through the […]

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Vail Ski and Snowboard Swap today

If you’re headed to the mountains (or alreay there) this weekend, stop by Vail’s annual ski and snowboard swap. Located at the Dobson Ice Arena in Lionshead, you’ll find the best deals on gear from different vendors including apline, telemark, nordic skis, snowboards, boots, goggles, poles, gloves, and jackets. The swap is from 10:00 AM […]

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Celebrity Entertainment Silverton Video

Exclusive new video of Shaun White's halfpipe

Check out this video (in all it’s HD glory), Shaun White talks about the Red Bull X project where they built his own halfpipe in Silverton. Awesome shots all around, I’m stoked to follow this site. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1Zoh2JC_XA&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0] I would have loved it if a group of bloggers (yours truly included) were invited to visit […]

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Aside Deals Echo Mountain Tickets

Echo Mountain: more snow = free tickets

Echo Mountain has teamed up with Sims Snowboards for the MORE SNOW = FREE LIFT TICKETS contest. It’s easy: buy a season pass to Echo before November 1st and you’re entered to win: free gear from Sims and free tickets for as many inches as this snow storm has dumped (38!). Purchase your pass today […]

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Keystone opens 2009 early due to snow, others will follow?

Great snow conditions have prompted Keystone officials to open the slopes a day early. Keystone will now be opening on Thursday, November 5th at 9:00 AM. I’m guessing that the resorts that are slated to open Thanksgiving week (Beaver Creek, Crested Butte, Steamboat, Snowmass) will do the same so that out-of-towners and local vacationers can […]

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Gear Recommendations Reviews

Review: Swany X-Change II gloves

The Swany X-Change II ski gloves are an awesome pair from their sports utility crossover collection. I haven’t worn a pair that are so well rounded with little complaint. Interior The lining is comfortable and was perfectly snug. As with any gloves (not mittens) you’re a bit limited in mobility but I found I had […]

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Copper's opening weekend festival: Lift Off 2009

Only 8 days until Copper opens for the winter season on Friday, November 6, 2009. Come join us for Lift Off 2009 presented by Sprint, our 5th annual opening weekend festival, November 6 – 8. Enjoy the latest 2010 ski & snowboard movies, including the Copper premier of TGR’s new film: Re:Session, with net proceeds […]