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• Regional Report

Regional Report: Southern Interior, B.C.

By Darren Davidsnon. Photos By Mark Gallup
Located in the southwest corner of British Columbia, the Kootenay region of Interior B.C. includes three major mountain ranges offering up arguably the most concentrated collection of winter resorts, snowcat/helicopter operations, and crowdless backcountry riding anywhere in the world. The biggest resort, Fernie, sits near the eastern edge of the Rockies. Four hours west over the Purcell Mountains and into the Selkirks are two B.C resorts that, up until only a few years ago, were under most of the winter world’s radar—Red Mountain near the town of Rossland and Whitewater just outside of Nelson.

More than anything, this region’s mountains hang their toques (that’s “hats” to all you Yankees) on the divine, dry snowpack that’s abundant almost anytime between mid-December and mid-April. While marketed to near-death, this claim is nonetheless supported by the legions of superstar names (including Craig Kelly and Terje Haakonsen) that have been drawn to this out-of-the-way dispatch over the past few decades to ride, film, or just simply live.

Who knows … after a road trip to this neck of the Great White North, you might well be next.

Travis hauck sails a silent one into the pow abyss at Whitewater in Nelson

WHERE TO RIDE 
Although Fernie has been on the map for a while, until recently both Red Mountain and Whitewater were legendary like the Sasquatch—people had heard wild ’n’ woolly creatures like them existed, but few had ever laid eyes on them. All that’s changed. These days, Fernie, Whitewater, and Red Mountain are all well known for their abundant, backcountry-style in-bounds terrain (as well as their equally awesome out-of-bounds), and, of course, their authentic small-town Canadian character (that’s code for ultra laid-back and somewhere between redneck and hippie).

Fernie-For Families And Freaks
Cut from the same mold as burly resorts like Jackson Hole and Snowbird, Fernie is a big mountain—a couple of mountains strung together in fact—looming large over a booming little coal-mining-turned-four-season tourist town. With 2,500 on-hill beds, 111 runs, ten lifts (four of them quads), and five famous bowls, there’s loads of room for every brand of snowboarding holiday.
While the mountain’s map might suggest the majority of the hill is intermediate/beginner, the truth is that Fernie’s got a mother lode of steep and deep lines. The “old side” of the mountain—dubbed thus by longtime locals who loved the original pre-growth hill—is on rider’s left and tends to get loaded a bit deeper with snow. Here’s a tip: If it’s not closed for avalanche control, hop the Facelift Handle Tow (better known as “The Meat Hook”) to save time on the big traverse across Cedar Bowl to stashes like Snake Ridge on Fernie’s easternmost boundary.
However, it’s the “new side”—mainly accessed from the White Pass Quad’s 6,316-foot-elevation top station—where you’ll get to the goods. Runs like Shakey’s Acres and Anaconda Glades are prime locations for big turns or big trees. Chutes and airs are abundant up high, with wide groomers, long fall lines, and a park lower down.
Cost: $74.95
Best For: Great bowls, big groomers.
Web site: skifernie.com

There’s nothing like rounding out a day full of pow fields with an afternoon party wave in Fernie, B.C. PHOTO: Henry Georgi

Whitewater—Tough, Fluff, And No Frills
Compared to Fernie, Nelson’s Whitewater is on the other side of the shredding spectrum. Unless you’re planning to survival-camp it in the car, there’re no on-hill accommodation, along with only three antiquated lifts (two doubles and a beginner tow), and not a heap of vertical (1,300 feet to be exact). Sound a little slow? Not so.
Whitewater is an anomaly. Cradled in a massive bowl marked by the 8,000-foot Ymir Peak (pronounced “why-mer”), this seemingly undersized resort carries huge cred for its rowdy in-bounds terrain and superhero snowfall. When other Kootenay resorts get a trace of rain, Whitewater often gets thumped with a dump. The Summit and Silver King chairs access opposing sides of what amounts to a giant terrain park saturated with sweet shots through great glades, loads of off-camber lines, cliff bands, and mini-meadows.
Although a number of Whitewater’s steep pitches are corduroyed nightly by a winch-cat, the truth is, this isn’t the place for beginners, timid intermediates, or those looking to bag easy lap after lap. The park is petite, and there’s a ton of sweaty traversing to fresh turns. If, however, you’re into a little work à la hiking, splitboard touring, or advanced snowshoeing, you’ve found your faceshots. Whitewater’s lift-accessed backcountry is unbeatable, whether you’re into convenient twenty-minute walks or all-day tours. Warning: it’s absolutely advanced backcountry terrain, requiring beacon, probe, shovel, and brains over balls.
And one more thing—the food’s killer. The resort has sold over 10,000 copies of a cookbook detailing dozens of recipes from its famous Fresh Tracks Café.
Distance from Nelson: 11 miles
Cost: $55 CAN (one-day adult)
Best for: Advanced boarding and touring
Web site: skiwhitewater.com

Flynn Seddon pow roostin’ at Whitewater

Red Mountain—Keeping Up With Your Joneses
You’d have to have been marooned on Gilligan’s Island to not have heard a little something about Red Mountain since its 2003 purchase by a Southern Californian real-estate developer. The towering, 360-degree resort is built on two mountains—Red and the far larger Granite Mountain—and has improved on near perfection for riders who jones for steeps and trees.
With nearly 3,000 feet of vertical and probably the best terrain park in the Kootenays, Red is downright sick—especially on those days when it gets the great snow that Whitewater and Fernie more often receive. Head for the Red Chair or the Motherlode for expert riding on runs like War Eagle or Roots, hit up the Paradise triple for intermediate trees and groomers, or stick to the new Silverlode high-speed quad for beginner riding or warm-ups. The touring on Mt. Roberts and Grey Basin can be sketchy but often stellar. The park here encompasses six acres and includes a 30-foot wallride, lots of rails, boxes, and kickers. There’s a new 700-foot-long boardercross course, too. It’s even lit at night.
The resort’s calendar of events is a testament to the mountain’s terrain and the new owner’s aim to put Red Mountain on the map. Every year, the resort hosts a number of boardercross races, the Red Bull Cold Rush Big Mountain Slopestyle event, and, coming this season, North America’s newest big-mountain boarding competition.
Distance from Rossland: In town
Cost: $59 CAN (one-day adult)
Best for: Trees, steeps, and park
Web site: redresort.com

Kale Stephens blastin’ pow at Baldface. PHOTO: Nick Hamilton

Around Town:
For three small cities, there’s a surprising amount to do after the lifts close in Fernie, Rossland, and particularly Nelson—considered one of North America’s best little arts communities. You won’t hit more than one town in a day or night, though. Located in the East Kootenay, Fernie is a good four-hour drive from Nelson (and the West Kootenay) over Canada’s highest year-round pass, the Salmo-Creston. If the highway is closed by weather you’ll have to go another hour-and-a-half out of your way and catch the Kootenay Lake Ferry, which is free. And Rossland is another hour east of Nelson.
That’s the thing—getting to the Kootenays is tough. You’ll likely fly into either Calgary, which is 3.5 hours east of Fernie; Spokane, 2.5 hours south of Rossland; or Castlegar between Nelson and Rossland—but Castlegar has been dubbed “Cancel-gar” because of how prone it is to weather delays and cancellations.
Tip: Want to know what’s up? For Rossland and Nelson, pick up a copy of The Weekender, the area’s news and culture rag. In Fernie, it’s The Fernie Fix.

EATING

El Guapos
Located inside The Edge Of The World Snowboard Shop, this place has great food, big servings, and its own indoor skateboard ramp.
902 6th Avenue, Fernie. (250) 423-9234

All Seasons
As Kootenay high-culture as it gets. Located in an off-the-beaten path back alley, All Seasons has a famous wine list and a beautiful (but not cheap) menu. 
620 Herridge Lane, Nelson. (250) 352-0101

The Colander
Located in Trail, ten minutes down the hill from Rossland, this family-priced, all-you-can-eat Italian joint is a Kootenay culinary institution.
1475 Cedar Avenue, Trail, Rossland. (250) 364-1816.

Idgie’s Fine Food
Settle into these funky, snug surroundings serving up fine, casual fare. Idgie’s is within waddling distance to all the nightspots.
1999 2nd Avenue, Rossland. (250) 362-0078

Baba’s
One of a number of international cuisine venues in Nelson, this one serves up Indian fare—and it’s good. Fast and friendly, too.
445 Baker Street, Nelson. (250) 352-0077

Yamagoya Restaurant
Those in the world-traveling know say the sushi here is as good as good in Japan.
741 7th Avenue, Fernie. (250) 430-0090

Oso Negro
A hub of Nelson counterculture and nine-to-fivers, here’s the place to grab a head-for-the-hill breakfast, light lunch, or great cuppa, prepped at Nelson’s very own coffee roastery.
604 Ward Street, Nelson. (250) 352-7661

Whitewater, B.C.

NIGHTLIFE

The Hume Hotel
Pick your poison. This century-old hotel has a rollicking three-floor pub called Mike’s Place, a gorgeous heritage lounge dubbed The Library, and a swanky club venue named Spiritbar that lures a heap of big DJs and bands.
422 Vernon Street, Nelson. (250) 352-5331

The Brickhouse Bar And Grill
If you’re looking to chill, chat, or shoot a few games of pool, this is one of Fernie’s newest hangouts, with live music on tap most weekends.
401 2nd Avenue, Fernie. (250) 423-0009

Eldorado Lounge
Downstairs from the Brickhouse, this place hops ’til all hours with DJs—bumpin’, grindin’, et cetera.
701 Second Avenue, Fernie. (250) 423-0009 

A Bar Named Sue
Honky tonkin’ with regular rockabilly, country, and folk acts. Check the Web site for the night’s entertainment: abarnamesdsue.com.
301 Second Avenue, Fernie. (250) 423-3343.

Rafters
It’s musty, rustic, and usually a riot. Located in Red Mountain’s 60-year-old lodge, this might be one of North America’s last great olden-days slopeside pubs. Pound beers in your boots. Puff on the patio. Then ride back to the condo or get a ride into town with a local and his dog.
Red Mountain, Rossland.

The Brickhouse in Fernie

SLEEPING

Dancing Bear Inn
Nelson is a labyrinth of hostels and B&Bs. This one’s cool, clean, and close to everything.
171 Baker Street, Nelson. (250) 352-7573

Raging Elk Hostel
Amongst Fernie’s most famous traveler hangouts, this place has a civilized communal scene, great amenities, free breakfast, and it’s right downtown and only five minutes from the hill.
892 6th Avenue, Fernie. 1-888-423-6811

Slalom Creek
Red Mountain’s five-star, ride-in/ride-out condos. Deluxe … but pricey.
4310 Red Mountain Road, Rossland. (250) 362-9129

The Red Shutter Inn
One-of-a-kind, with six cozy rooms and an A-frame cabin. It’s on-hill, with an in-house chef, thin walls, and a big hot tub.
4420 Red Mountain Road, Rossland. (250) 362-5131

The Mountain Shadow Hostel
Right downtown, this place is popular with boarders from abroad. It’s a good price and a ten-minute shuttle away from Red’s lifts.
2125 Columbia Avenue, Rossland. (250) 362-7160

Wolf’s Den Mountain Lodge
On-hill, affordable, and a one-minute walk to the nearest chair.
Fernie. (250) 423-2423

The powder retreat at Baldface Lodge. PHOTO: Nick Hamilton

DON’T FORGET

Down Days Are Lookin’ Up
Fernie, Nelson, and Rossland have great aquatic centers (Rossland’s is actually down the hill in Trail) with big pools, hot tubs, and gyms. There’s an indoor skatepark at the Nelson Youth Centre. Ainsworth Hot Springs is 45 minutes north of Nelson and well worth the drive to soak your aching body. Oh, and FYI—the drinking age in British Columbia is only nineteen.

Cats, Birds, And Blower

Snowcat and heli-boarding in the Kootenays.
A trip to the Kootenays without shredding one of the region’s snowcat or heli operations would be like taking a surf trip to Oahu without stopping by the North Shore. The snowcat scene was born here 33 years ago, when Selkirk Wilderness Skiing (selkirkwilderness.com) founder Allan Drury and his wife Brenda modified an old grooming tractor and started hauling adventurous skiers up wintertime logging roads onto the uninhabited slopes of the southern Selkirks. When Drury passed away last year at age 67, he left behind an industry’s legacy. Today there are 23 snowcat and heli ops in the Kootenays. Of course, where you plan to play depends on how much you plan to pay.

Island Lake Lodge: With a 3,000-bottle wine cellar, 800-square-foot spa, and a stunningly beautiful, privately owned tenure, Fernie’s 25-million-dollar Island Lake Lodge is the Kootenay’s five-star backcountry spread. Craig Kelly turned the snowsport media’s attention Island Lake’s way when he joined on as a shareholder in the late 80s. islandlakeresorts.com

Baldface: A decade later, Craig Kelly set down roots at Nelson’s Baldface Lodge. Everyone from Victoria Jealouse and surf icon Gerry Lopez to the dudes from Pearl Jam, Metallica, and The Foo Fighters have hung here. baldface.net

Valhalla Powder Cats, Snowwater Heli Skiing: If you’re looking to sample your first-ever day cat or heli-boarding experience, try one of these ops. valhallapow.com, snowwater.com

Stellar Heliskiing: Want to go big? Four boarders, one bird, huge mountains. stellarheliskiing.com

Puck It

What’s a Canadian holiday without hockey?
Road-tripping snowboarders with a yen for blood, sweat, and beers will want to pack their skates and hangover cure-alls, and then sniff out the local rink. Canadians go bonkers for hockey—maybe even more so in the Kootenays, where the game is celebrated all winter long on frozen mountain ponds, in blast-from-the-past arenas, and at rowdy junior team tilts between towns that have been rivals for decades.
If you want to cheer from the beer gardens, check out Web sites for the Trail Smoke Eaters, Rossland Warriors, Nelson Leafs, and Fernie Ghostriders for game dates. If you want to sample a little shiny (a friendly pickup game, pronounced “shin-ee”), you can rent or buy most equipment for cheap at any sports store in town. Just keep your head up and your stick down.

DannyGariepy

• October 22 2008 | 424 views | 2 comments

• Regional Report

Regional Report: Southern Idaho

By Corey McDonald

Little is known to the rest of the snowboard world about the small scene of Southern Idaho. For the most part, the area has been left to its own upbringing and self-sculpting. Not that the snowboard world doesn’t show up from time to time with the occasional McCall, Idaho picture in a magazine or the amazing Idaho shots in the beloved Robot Food movies… and now the Grand Prix coming to town every year. Yet the area seems to stay true to its surroundings and beautiful to its creators.
Keep your guard up, because at some point you’ll find yourself wrestling with the notion of settling down here. It happens, and that’s okay because Boise is amazing and the locals love to show that off.  

Photography by Ryan Turner

Martin Campbell blasting into the abyss at Brundage

WHERE TO RIDE:
Bogus Basin is Boise’s local hill, but there are three amazing resorts within a three-hour drive from the city that all have a unique quality of their own. From historic Sun Valley with its traditions, to Tamarack and its fresh out-of-the box appeal, to Brundage, which is known simply for lots of snow, Southern Idaho has something for most every type of shred out there.

Bogus Basin-Boise’s Local Hill
Long days, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., allow the youth here to grow up riding every single day of the winter. The close proximity to the good-size populous of Boise does have its drawbacks, and that manifests on weekends. One Saturday last winter, Bogus had 8,661 visitors in one day. Luckily, Bogus has 2,600 acres of shredding terrain. When it snows, Chair 6 is where you want to be. Bogus also has three little parks that get meticulous attention day and night by the MaidenBoise crew, and it boasts some of the finest rails from Planet Snow.
Distance from Boise: 16 mile
Best for: Parks for all ability levels and fantastic terrain in Boise’s backyard
Cost: $46
Web site: bogusbasin.org

Shane Stalling. Foggy Frontside at Bogus Basin

Tamarack—Your Own Private Shred Hill
Two hours north of Boise is where you’ll find Idaho’s newest resort. This place is truly amazing and fully behind everything progressive in the snowboard world. The resort is doing everything in its power to cater to the hardcore snowboarder, from building the largest halfpipe on the Grand Prix tour (22 feet) to building super long and fun park setups. There are plenty of crowd-free zones to enjoy thanks to the 1,100 acres of lift-accessible terrain. If the empty liftlines aren’t enough to satisfy you, the backcountry access here is also amazing! A short walk north will get you to some of the most fantastic terrain in the area, and it all funnels back in-bounds to the Wildwood chair.
Distance from Boise: 111 miles
Best for: Uncrowded park and freestyle boardin’
Cost: $59
Web site: tamarackidaho.com

Parker Duke in Tamarack’s Superpipe

Brundage—Snowy Tradition
Brundage Mountain is just outside the small mountain town of McCall, Idaho. If deep snow and no liftlines is your thing, then this is the mountain for you. Also, with over 300 annual inches of snowfall, Brundage consistently gets the best snow in Idaho. The addition of two new chairs increased the lift-accessed acreage to 1,500 acres. Add to that another 1,900 acres of backcountry snowcat-guided terrain and you have a place where powder dreams come true.
The place to experience Brundage on a powder day is Hidden Valley—just a short walk northwest of the resort, it’ll get you some really steep lines and drops with just a short traverse back into the resort. Super long runs and fun trees is what this place is all about.
Distance from Boise: 112.5 miles
Best for: Deep snow, tight trees, and no lines
Cost: $48
Web site: brundage.com

Brundage Mountain

Sun Valley—Tradition
Way up in the Wood River Valley is the town of Ketchum and the famous Sun Valley resort. Known more for movie stars and moguls than epic shred, this mountain has had a reputation of skiing royalty and excellence for many, many years. But get through the old image and you’ll find the snowboard scene to be one of the most hardcore out there. The mountain of Baldy is big and steep. Super tight trees and wide-open groomers are the two main choices for this resort and the majority of the patrons choose the latter, so the trees stay fresh long after a storm. For those who want to put in a little to get the goods there is Mistletoe off Seattle Ridge and Heaven off of Greyhawk, both steep and amazing on powder days.
Distance from Boise: 173 miles
Best for: Long, wide-open steep groomers with historic luxury
Cost: $79
Web site: sunvalley.com

Kerri Pardon. Sun Valley

AROUND TOWN

Boise has always been the smallest of the “big” Northwest cities. But what it lacks in size is more than made up in substance. The music and art scene are a wonderful complement to the mountains, rivers and lakes. All of these things mesh together because of the proximity to the city. Being so close to one another, the outdoor and city looks tend to mesh. The same guy who just took you down the Payette will probably be making you get down on the dance floor spinning records in the city.

EATING

Capri
This is the place for breakfast. No frills just absolutely perfect breakfast every time! The consistency here is borderline alarming, and that’s what makes it the place to go when you need it right.
2520 Fairview Avenue, Boise. (208) 342-1442

Flying Pie

This place is the mecca for pizza enthusiasts. The menu is great on its own, but come on Tuesday for gourmet night and take the tour of their amazing creations.
6508 Fairview Avenue, Boise. (208) 376-3454

 Bar Gernika
Located in the Basque district in Boise, this is the perfect city patio dining experience. The cracked pepper chicken sandwich is amazing! Get an order of croquettes (deep-fried balls of butter and other goodness) to go with your entrée and you’ll be in Basque heaven. Don’t be afraid of all the fixies that show up, they’re harmless and just want to share a Calimoxo and some good conversation with you.
202 South Capital Boulevard, Boise. (208) 344-2175

 Sushi On 2nd
If you’re in Sun Valley, the majority of the shreds you’ll see are the Sun Valley Snowboard Team kids or their coaches. The program has produced some serious talent. A large number of those same coaches also have the talent of creating some amazing rolls over at Sushi On 2nd. The Sushi is as fantastic as the on-snow talent they help sculpt.
261 2nd Street, Ketchum. (208) 726-5181

 Apples
When finished riding Baldy in Sun Valley, the locals don’t go to the lodge, they go to Apples for wonderful burgers and sandwiches and the right beverages to go with them.
215 Picabo Street, Ketchum. (208) 726-7067

Buffalo Gal
Sushi in Idaho? Leave it to a couple snowboarders, Tom Steinberg and his wife, to dish it up. In addition to epic sushi, they’ve got burgers, salads, soups … bring an appetite. 
319 North Main Street, Donnelly. (208) 325-8258

The great atomic town of Arco

NIGHT LIFE
Boise’s Main Street has a borderline ridiculous amount of bars to choose from. The east end and the Sixth and Main area is your regular college drink-your-face-off area, while the west end has your seedy darker haunts with good music and some real conversation … with, of course, stiff drinks.

The Neurolux
Stiff drinks and a pleasant atmosphere. If you want either of these things this is your spot. Home to some of the best bartenders in Boise, the Lux is also the place to go to catch some pretty great live shows. On Friday nights DJ Revolve throws down some of the most amazing sets you’ll ever hear.
111 North 11^th Street, Boise. (208) 343-0886

 Red Room
Oddly stuck in the middle of the aforementioned Sixth and Main, this little gem is great for hiding out or meeting friends. Otherwise, the classic Nintendo game system can keep you entertained. It’s wise to move west before it gets too late so as to miss the madness of the college-bar street madness.
6th and Main, Boise. (208) 343-7034

 10th Street Station
Located in the basement of the legendary Idanha Hotel, 10th Street Station is a wonderful place. The cigarettes, or more to the point, the smoke is what the place is known for—smoky atmosphere with stale popcorn that you can’t get enough of. Not for everyone, but that’s the point.
104 North 10th, Boise. (208) 344-2677

 Whiskey Jacques/Casino
Two completely different spots that go hand in hand, these two Ketchum bars are located across the street from one another and offer two unique bar experiences. For bands and such Whiskey’s delivers, and for everything else, Casino does the same, but chances are you will cross the street once or twice in a night for both.
Highway 75 (Main Street), Ketchum.

Bogus Basin

SLEEPING
If you don’t have a friend’s house to stay at in McCall, Tamarack, or Sun Valley, you’ll be spending a good amount for lodging. But if a two-and-a-half-hour drive doesn’t bother you too much, Boise is your place for plenty of reasonably priced hotels.

Modern Hotel And Bar
Think Portland’s Doug Fir but smaller—a super dolled-up hotel with a really pleasant bar. Located in downtown Boise’s Linen district.
Cost: $89–200
1314 Grove Street, Boise. (208) 424-8244

Best Western Safari Motor Inn
Expect all the regular Best Western amenities plus the bonus of being right downtown so you can hit all the restaurants and bars without having to drive. Not to mention it’s right on top of Prestige—Idaho’s wonderful skate shop.
Cost: $87 and up
1070 Grove Street, Boise. (208) 344-6556

The Lodge At Osprey Meadows
Right at the resort complete with wireless Internet, year-round pool, hot tub, and Morels restaurant downstairs.
Cost: $279 and up
311 Village Drive, Tamarack. (208) 325-1000       

Western Mountain Lodge
Shred at Tamarack all day with your 45-dollar discount ticket from the hotel, and then hit the indoor pool and Jacuzzi. Hallelujah!
415 N 3RD St, McCall. (208) 634-6300

Shane Stalling. Front three nosebonk at Tamarack

LOCAL SHOPS

Newt And Harold’s
A part of Boise since 1985, Lori and Lori at Newt And Harold’s have been a real blessing to the snowboard community by continually supporting local events and riders. With some of the most passionate and knowledgeable staff of any shop around, the crew can get you geared up for any type of shredding … having three of the most amazing riders in Idaho as employee’s doesn’t hurt either.
1021 Broadway, Boise. (208) 385-9300, newt-harolds.com

The Board Bin
This is Ketchum, Idaho’s only real snowboard shop with everything you need for shredding Baldy or getting some rad up at Galena. Jim and Karina have been doing it right in the Wood River Valley since 1988. Come check out a piece of Idaho snowboard history.
180 4th Street East, Ketchum. (208) 726-1222

Prestige
This is not a snowboard shop—it’s a skateboard shop that’s actually much, much more. Boise is blessed with snowboard legend Greg Goulet and Paul Whitworth, who both opened Prestige in Boise. Dedicated to bringing a real sense of community to the skate scene, all of Boise benefit from these guys and their hard work. Keeping the people of Boise looking beautiful is a lofty goal, but these two are making it happen one hoodie at a time.
106 South 11th Street, Boise. (208) 424-6824

Side Effect Board Shop
Boards, boots, bindings—check.
317 East Lake Street, McCall. (208) 634-8255

Hinson Powersports
The backcountry around McCall is no joke, just assume that every movie crew stops through here during the winter. Go to Hinson’s for all your snowmobile needs.
13924 Highway 55, McCall. (208) 634-7007

 
Newt And Harold’s obey the giant. Do you?

DON’T FORGET

The Carson Ianson Quarterpipe Classic
A Memorial, A Contest, And A Gathering Of The Community
In the fall of 2002, the snowboard community of Boise lost one of its longtime shred heroes, Carson Ianson, to respiratory failure. As a way to remember him, a group of friends decided to put together a memorial/snowboard weekend in his honor. The first year was a huge success and brought together friends from all over for a weekend of snowboarding and music in the mountains of Idaho. Now in its sixth year, the CDIQPC gathers around 300 snowboarders, friends, and family to ride a natural quarterpipe in the summer sun and remember why we all do this in the first place. The event is held at a secret location the weekend of June. A large quarterpipe is shaped (with the help of a snowcat donated by Tamarack) and rails from Planet are set up for a jam-style “contest” that brings the shred community together for one last ride of the year.

Legend Among Us: Geoff Tulloch
Every mountain has its shred hero—the guy who has been doing it the longest, or a legendary pro who is back at the local hill still killing it every day. In Boise, Idaho, up at Bogus Basin, is a rider who is a touch beyond all of that. His age is irrelevant, it’s his pure riding and stoke that makes him so legendary in his ways. Since the beginning of snowboarding, Geoff Tulloch has been riding and progressing and making snowboarding better with his presence. From his amazing shots in Totally Board that inspired so many in Boise to his groundbreaking first attempt over the Baker Road gap in ’88, you would think someone riding at that level for so long would fizzle out. His winning the CDIQPC in ’06 would tell you otherwise.

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• October 22 2008 | 538 views | 1 comment

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• July 01 2008 | 11,276 views | 5 comments