Kingvale Milking It To The End

(Thursday, April 30, 2009 Big Boulder Park) – Nice weather we are having lately…beaches, boating, boozing, babes, boarding at Boulder? Hell yeah! Here’s the low down…The 4th Annual May Day on Saturday May 2nd is going to be a little different than in the past. Hike parks are only so cool so we are going to have Big Boulder slope open from top to bottom with a lift. Expect the unexpected from Big Boulder Park.

2008-2009 Season was epic, starting on Friday October 31 with a Halloween Hikable Park. Our first official day of operation was Thursday November 20 continuing through Sunday April 5 - 125 days of operation. Our guests have been riding 8 months unprecedented in our 62 year history. Now onward and upward to May Day.

You want to throw down here’s the low down, Big Boulder Park will be open from 11am to 5pm on Saturday May 2nd with one top to bottom slope and one lift. Get a snow pass for the day and entry into the May Day for only $10. Registration will take place at the Boulder Park Lodge at 10:00am and the event will start at 11:30am. Big Boulder Park is open for all whether you just want to ride one last time or compete in May Day or both.

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April 30 2009 | 1,664 views | 10 comments

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Squaw Valley Pond Skim Rescheduled

WORLD’S BIGGEST POND SKIMMING CONTEST - THE 19TH ANNUAL CUSHING CLASSIC RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MAY 9*

Daredevils cross the frigid waters of Lake Cushing on skis, snowboards, and various manmade vessels
[Squaw Valley USA] April 30, 2009 – North America’s original pond crossing, the Lake Cushing Classic, returns to Squaw Valley USA for the 19th consecutive season. This wildly entertaining competition challenges local lunatics and gregarious guests to cross the vast and chilly waters of Lake Cushing on skis, a snowboard or any ski or snowboard-based vessel. Notorious for its colossal crashes, hilarious costumes, and ultra-creative pond skimming contraptions, the 19th annual Lake Cushing Classic is rescheduled for Saturday May 9, 2009.*

Pond Skimming has become a fixture on spring event lineups at resorts around the world. However, it was at Squaw Valley, 19 years ago, when the event was first conceived. At the end of each ski season, when the large pond at the base of the mountain (“Lake Cushing”) had melted, Squaw Patrollers would attempt to ski across Lake Cushing as a ceremonious goodbye to the season. The ritual developed into a public competition and later, Squaw Valley’s signature spring event. Since then, plenty of ski resorts have their go at pond skimming events, but none do it quite like Squaw Valley. Perhaps it is because the characters at Squaw are a little more daring, a little more agile, and a little bit better on sticks. Or maybe it is because “Lake” Cushing is a real pond, rather than a tarp-lined ditch or kiddie pool. Whatever the reason, the Cushing Classic blows other pond skimming events out of the water, and the thousand plus spectators each year are testament to that.

Prizes are awarded in five divisions – men’s and women’s ski and snowboard divisions and the fifth, and often most amusing, the unlimited division. This last group of participants has been known to attempt the Cushing Classic on beach chairs, old snowmobiles without engines and even a chair lift affixed to three snowboards. Judging is based on style, grace, creativity, and of course, successfully crossing the lake. The grand prize is a 2009-10 Squaw Valley Season Pass and a $100 cash prize is awarded to the highest scorer in each class.

Judges for the 19th Annual Cushing Classic are 5-time X-Games Gold Medalist Nate Holland, ski legends Tamara McKinney and Scott Gaffney, and the royalist of Squaw Valley royalty (hint: their last name’s are Cushing and McConkey).

The Cushing Classic is open to the first 50 registrants. Registration takes place on the Sun Deck rotunda at noon with the competition starting at 2 pm. The cost to participate is $15 per person. All entrants MUST be 18 years of age or older and have a life preserver and a helmet, and sign a liability release form.

More information on the 19th Annual Cushing Classic and the most up-to-date resort conditions, operation schedules, events, video and live mountain cams are available on www.squaw.com.

For Great Lodging Specials Call 866-366-7261
or visit www.squaw.com

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April 30 2009 | 245 views | 2 comments

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DC Welcomes Torstein Horgmo To Its Pro Team

DC WELCOMES TORSTEIN HORGMO TO ITS PRO SNOW TEAM

April 30, 2009 – VISTA, CA— Congratulations to Torstein Horgmo, the latest rider to join DC’s professional snowboard team. On the DC am squad for three years, Torstein has been a constant on the Big Air and Slopestyle podiums this season, and his distinctive riding style make him the perfect addition to the exclusive list of elite DC pro riders.

“From the moment I met Torstein at Superpark three years ago, I knew there was something special about his riding,” said Zack Dalton, DC Snow Team Manager. “Torstein is the complete package from the insane focus on his competition riding, to the meticulous attention paid to his style. It is a pleasure to welcome him to our pro team.”

Torstein’s been an undeniable threat in competition this Winter season. In early January 2009, he took first in Slopestyle at the second Winter Dew Tour in Vermont, and then followed it up by snagging first place at the third and final Winter Dew Tour stop at Northstar Resort this past February. His long list of accomplishments goes on to include Big Air win at X-Trail in Tokyo, a Silver in the Winter X Games 13 Big Air event, first place in Slopestyle at the Burton Australian Open this past September, and a Best Trick win at Oakley Stylewars in August. Torstein also earned a Gold medal in the Big Air event at Winter X Games 12 with his Switch BS 1260. His video parts include his segment in Standard’s’ Aesthetica, and DC’s MTN.LAB 1.5, most notably his frontside 720 tailgrab alongside Ken Block’s rally car aerial attack in the New Zealand Snow Park session, which also landed the cover of Snowboarder Magazine.

For more information on Torstein Horgmo and the DC snowboard team, make sure to check out www.dcshoes.com/snow.

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April 30 2009 | 1,160 views | 22 comments

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Monster De Mayo At Squaw Valley

MONSTER ATHLETES TO HOST MONSTER DE MAYO CINCO DE MAYO PARTY AT SQUAW VALLEY USA
Join Monster Athletes for spring shredding, live music, autograph signings, and Cinco de Mayo antics at the Lagoon & Spa at High Camp, el. 8200’

[Squaw Valley USA] April 30, 2009 - Squaw Valley USA and Monster Energy are gearing up for “Monster de Mayo,” the craziest Cinco de Mayo party in ski country. Monster Energy’s snow sport athletes invite everyone to cash in on Squaw Valley’s endless season and join them for skiing, riding, mountaintop swimming, hot tub soaking, and jamming out to live DJ beats at Monster de Mayo, on Cinco de Mayo (Tuesday, May 5) at Squaw Valley USA.

Beginning at 11 am, fiesta-loving skiers and riders can head to the Lagoon & Spa at High Camp, el. 8200’ for Monster de Mayo autograph signings, drink specials, delicious Mexican eats, and a live DJ by the pool. Entry to Monster de Mayo is FREE to all skiers and snowboarders.

From 3 to 4 pm, fiesta-goers can get their skis, boards, or bikini tops signed by snow sport heroes. The Monster de Mayo autograph signing features Monster skiers TJ Schiller, Colby West, Kristi Leskinen, Peter Olenick, Corey Vanular, and Jossi Wells, and Monster snowboarders Nate Holland, Andy Finch and Marc Frank Montoya.

Monster de Mayo on Tuesday, May 5 marks the 6-day countdown to the deadline to purchase 2009-10 Season Passes at the 50/60 discounted rate. In honor of Squaw Valley’s upcoming anniversaries, 2009-10 Season Passes start as low as $369 for adults, $269 for 18-22 year olds, and $99 for children if purchased by May 11, 2009.

More information on Monster de Mayo is available on www.monsterenergy.com and www.freeskier.com or by calling 530-583-6985.

Squaw Valley USA’s scheduled closing date is May 10, 2009. The most up-to-date resort conditions, operation schedules, events, video and live mountain cams are available on www.squaw.com.

For Great Lodging Specials Call 866-366-7261
or visit www.squaw.com

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April 29 2009 | 266 views | 2 comments

Grenade Games Video Medley

Check the video garden for a recap on all the shred mayhem that went down in Whistler.

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April 28 2009 | 6,000 views | 28 comments

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Grenade Games: The Finale

The Grenadians carved up a pretty wild course and sent the evening out in style.

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April 27 2009 | 2,444 views | 10 comments

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Grenade Games Update: Pipe Dreams

Halfpipe to minirap, find out who’s a closet pipe jock.

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April 25 2009 | 1,585 views | 18 comments

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Grenade Games Update: Mogul Mania

A duel through the icy rumps, Grenade style.

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April 24 2009 | 1,728 views | 6 comments

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etnies Sponsors Action Sports Film Series

ETNIES SPONSORS ACTION SPORTS FILM SERIES AT NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL

Lake Forest, CA. – etnies is proud to sponsor the Action Sports Film Series at the Newport Beach Film Festival, an international showcase of films celebrating athletes and filmmakers pushing limits in action sports. Running from April 24-30 the Action Sports Film Series will include 20 films and 5 world premieres, including documentary, narrative, animated and short films.

The Action Sports Film Series will kick off on Friday, April 24 at 6:00 p.m. with its Action Sports Spotlight presentation of the Irish surf film “Waveriders” at the Regency Lido Theater. Throughout the week films will screen at the historic Regency Lido Theater at 3459 Via Lido Drive and at Edwards Island Cinema, located at 999 Newport Center Drive in Fashion Island in Newport Beach.

Stay tuned to etnies.com for the latest info on etnies events.