Oceanside, Calif. – January 8, 2009–The world’s top pro riders have already chosen who will be crowned with snowboarding’s highest awards at the upcoming 10th Annual Transworld SNOWboarding Riders’ Poll Awards. Meanwhile, thousands of the magazine’s readers also got a chance to vote in the Reader’s Choice Awards for their favorite riders online at transworldsnowboarding.com. And their votes are in!

The nominees are:

Men’s Reader’s Choice:
Eiki Helgason
Scott Lago
Travis Rice

Women’s Reader’s Choice:
Jamie Anderson
Desiree Melancon
Marie-France Roy

Congratulations to all the nominees!

Riders’ Poll will be moving to Denver next year. so this year’s farewell to Vegas promises to be quite a night.  Adding to the excitement are two live performances by Volcom Entertainment’s Candi Koded featuring Jamie Lynn and Tweak Bird following the award show.  This year, we are also giving back to one of our favorite charities, Protect Our Winters (POW) by offering a unique opportunity for companies to purchase a stage-side table at the show.  POW believes that while alone we can’t solve climate change, the winter sports community as a whole has a responsibility to save the lifestyle we rely on.  Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the show and help the environment too.  For more info on buying a table, please contact your TransWorld sales rep.

Huge thanks to presenting sponsor GORE-TEX® and sponsors New Era, Red Bull, and Namco Games/We Ski & Snowboard for their support.

About TransWorld SNOWboarding
TransWorld SNOWboarding is the world’s number one snowboard magazine with a print audience of 1.4-million. Found online at transworldsnowboarding.com, TransWorld SNOWboarding is based in Oceanside, California and published by TransWorld Media, a division of Bonnier Corporation.

Bonnier Corporation (bonniercorp.com) is one of the largest consumer-publishing groups in America and the leading media company serving passionate, highly engaged audiences through more than 40 special-interest magazines and related multimedia projects and events.

About W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES
Perhaps best known for its consumer products like GORE-TEX fabric and ELIXIR guitar strings, Gore is a leading manufacturer of thousands of advanced technology products for the electronics, industrial, fabrics and medical markets.  The company is headquartered in Newark, Delaware and employs approximately 7,500 associates in 45 facilities throughout the world. For more information about W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. and GORE products, call 1-800-431-GORE or visit www.gore-tex.com.

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The MGT girls!

What sounds better? Shredding your resort with the same old crew doing the same old moves, or getting out to awesome locations all over the world with a group of girls and incredible professional coaches and learning new tricks! I don’t know about you, but I pick number two. If you agree, check out this guide to girls snowboard camps. Camps run in both the winter and the summer. This guide is for you, girl! So get out there, have some fun, learn new stuff and get inspired! 

FREERIDE

Women’s Snowboard Camp – Jackson Hole, Wyoming

If there’s any one mountain that will push your progression limits and test your inner daredevil, it’s Jackson Hole. On a mountain where 50-percent of the terrain is considered expert, the Women’s Snowboard Camp, guided by three-time World Extreme Snowboard Champion Julie Zell, will unleash your freeride skills, and teach you to harness the rugged beast of Wyoming. The untamed terrain at J-Hole becomes a playground of possibilities for discovering a new riding style. This four-day camp takes you beyond lift lines and into the steep and deep, where you’ll learn that ‘intimidation’ is just a useless word and ‘off-piste’ is your new favorite saying. Every day finishes with apres-riding activities and a dinner party.
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Date: January 14–17, 2009
Web site: www.jacksonhole.com/info/ski.ac.womenboardcamp.asp

Babes in the Backcountry – Breckenridge, Colorado

Babes in the Backcountry teaches you the A–Z of backcountry skills through multi-day tour classes and avalanche training seminars. Operating on a leaner schedule this winter, the main opportunity is the Sisters In The Steeps, a multi-day seminar at Silverton Mountain in April. You’ll leave with a savvy understanding of avalanche safety and a desire to never return to in-bounds riding again. Sisters In The Steeps, a multi-day seminar at Silverton Mountain, is another top choice.
Level: Strong intermediate to advanced
Dates: Sisters In The Steeps, April 10–12, 2009, Avalanche classes offered through the winter. (Check back in 2010 for a full menu of winter classes.)
Web sites: www.babesinthebackcountry.com

FREESTYLE

MGT—Western Canada

MGT features an all-star coaching cast including Leanne Pelosi, Alexis Waite, Marie-France Roy, Annie Boulanger, Desiree Melancon … shall we continue? This is the premier women’s camp and is offered four times through the winter (and then partners up with High Cascade and South America Snow Session in the summer—see below). It’s so much fun, you’ll learn a ton, and make lots of new friends—what more do you need to know?
Level: Beginner to advanced
Dates & Prices: April 4–5, 2009 Mount Norquay, Banff, A.B. ($299 CAN)
Web site: http://www.mgtsnowboardcamp.com/v2/index.php

High Cascade Snowboard Camp—Timberline, Oregon

HCSC’s private park on Mt. Hood’s glacier is a progressive playground of jibs and jumps for all skill levels. All-girls camps are offered all summer long—you can choose to ride with just girls or mix it up with the boys. Either way you’ll learn from your coach and from top pro riders who come to every Signature Session. Off the hill is packed with entertainment including talent shows, ghost stories during the s’mores party, dodgeball (duck!), and skate clinics. Also, MGT has hooked up with High Cascade for summer session 6!
Level: Beginner to advanced
Dates: All summer, MGT: session 6 (Aug. 8-15)

Web site: http://www.highcascade.com/07/snow/summer/hcscgirl.htm

Droppin’ In Weekend—Loon Mountain, New Hampshire

Looking for a strictly-freestyle camp on the East coast? Loon Mountain’s Droppin’ In Weekend is a two-day clinic for women wanting to learn all aspects of terrain park riding. Ride in the camp’s own private park at the top rated terrain park in the East. Learn to dominate any feature or own the 450-foot long Superpipe with the support of the mountain’s best female freestyle coaches. But it’s not just park progression that makes Droppin’ In so hot. Park building and maintenance is a big part of this weekend clinic, and you might just end up leaving with a few ideas on building your own jump. After riding, take part in an equipment-tuning workshop to keep your gear on point all season long. You also your own helmet from R.E.D., a private park, video review, new friends, and fresh skills!! Get more info at 800-229-LOON.
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Dates: March 7–8 and March 28–29, 2009
Cost: $198 including lift access and lessons
Web site: www.loonmtn.com

RadGalz Classic—Whistler, British Columbia

RadGalz creates and hosts snowboarding events and clinics for women. The Annual RadGalz Classic has developed into a one-day clinic and competition where you’ll learn to push your abilities in a new direction. Wrap up the day with an awards ceremony and a fabulous fashion show, complete with tutus, live music, and much more.
Level: Beginner to advanced
Dates: 2009 Dates TBA
Website: www.radgalz.com

TRAVEL

Our Camp—Les Deux Alpes, France

Snowboarding in the Alps is a necessary mandate in life. Our Camp features six day sessions in the Southern French Alps—an area that enjoys a blend of French and Italian cultures. After pumping the walls in the pipe or sliding boxes at the famous snowpark on the summer glacier, prepare to display your archery skills or take a screaming ride on the alpine slide off-hill. The wine flows like water at Our Camp, and the 30 or so bars at the resort will provide more than a glimpse into European nightlife.
Level: Beginner to advanced
Dates: January 18–25, 2009, April 5–12, 2009, (Day coaching available all winter long at Portes Du Soleil)
Cost: TBA
Web site: www.ourcamp.co.uk

Girlie Snow Camps—Saas Fee or Laax. Switzerland

Run by Camp Director and Roxy girl extraordinaire, Tina Birbaum, this is one of the coolest camps in Europe. Girlie campers ride at two of the most snowboarder-friendly resorts in Europe—Saas Fee or Laax—for six days girls ride in small groups and grind away on learning new freestyle skills. Campers can expect daily video analysis on top of a guaranteed four hours of lessons per day. The Girlie Base Camp deal includes a stay at the Caprilonuge Hotel.
Level: Beginner to advanced
Dates:
•Laax: 840 Euros: January 31–February 7, 2009; February 7–14, February 14– 21, February 21–28, February 28– March 6 (6 nights, 750 Euros), March 8–15
•Saas Fe: (140 Euros/day) March 28– April 11, 2009
•Summer Camps At Les Deux Alps: 840 Euros
June 27–July 4, 2009; July 4–11
Cost: TBA
Web site: www.girliecamps.com

MGT/SASS—Bariloche, Argentina

Watch out for the “More Good Times” rolling your way. MGT and South American Snow Sessions (SASS) have partnered up to offer a two-week camp in Bariloche, Argentina. The opposite season down south means plenty of pow days and a highly-trained coaching staff. Learn to handle cliffs, build backcountry booters, and rip up the park with your fellow ladies. The adventure continues off the hill with daily Spanish lessons for campers—or you can opt to eat your way through the South American culture. Asado, chocolate, arriba!
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA

Web site: http://www.mgtsnowboardcamp.com/v2/index.php, www.sasnowsessions.com

Snow Girls—Snow Park, New Zealand

The Snow Girls camp (now in its seventh year) is a two-day, overnight camp based in New Zealand’s top freestyle park. Snow Park has every type of progressive park feature. The Half Pint Park is the choice spot for beginner campers to learn the basics or for anyone looking to develop new skills. Discover intermediate or advanced features with your coach, or roll up to the quarterpipe or the two Superpipes and dig in. Expect to extend your stay by a few weeks to stay and ride—you’ll be itching for more.
Level: Beginner to advanced
Dates: Summer 2009 TBA
Cost: $260—340
Web site: www.snowgirlnz.com

(Did we miss your camp? Please e-mail annie.fast@transworld.net to be considered.)

VANCOUVER, January 6, 2009

30–40cm fell each night during this past weekend at Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver. Vancouver’s metamorphosis into a snow-cave resulted in a pillow party for what is usually strictly a terrain park camp. MGT Snowboard Camp coaches Marie-France Roy, Leanne Pelosi, Raewyn Reid, Robin Van Gyn and Joanna Majcherkiewicz had campers throwing themselves off any feature producing some heavy bails and first time pillow and cliff experiences. The JIB!JUMP!JAM! that takes place during the last hour of the 2-day camp had
campers throwing their hardest tricks yet and the progression earned riders prizes from Burton, ThirtyTwo, Etnies, Dragon, Dakine, Runway Films and Snowboard Canada Magazine. It was also a platform for the MGT ACADEMY candidates to showcase their skills in front of all the coaches. (The MGT Academy is a fast(er) track to a snowboard career. The program is designed to select one promising MGT camper and place them under the tutorial wing of the MGT pro coaches to give a head start on pursuing a snowboard career in 2010.)

This camp at Grouse was the first round of selection for MGT ACADEMY and acceptance letters were sent to Marie-Andre Racine, Shelly Julio (or Hoolio for short), and Jenna-Mae Togado. The trio has also earned a spot in the Roxy Chickadee Jam at Grouse Mountain on March 1, 2009 where their park skills will be quizzed in preparation for the MGT ACADEMY final exam in the summer. Congrats to the enrolled girls and best of luck capitalizing on your opportunity!!!

The next round of MGT ACADEMY, and MGT CAMP, will be April 4-5 at Mount Norquay in Banff, Alberta. With all-star coaches in tow (with a special guest coach appearance by Tara Dakides) and a park cut by none other than the great Jeff Patterson, MGT is busting to drop in on Alberta¹s most progressive terrain park and wait for it the more good times that will ensue.

To register for a camp or learn more about MGT ACADEMY, or how to calculate the square root of a cab 540 or dial the molecular formula of 2 parts dedication and 2 parts raw talent; please visit the MGT web site.

http://www.mgtsnowboardcamp.com/v2/acadamy.php

Photo: The North Face rider DCP (c) The North Face

SAN LEANDRO, California — January 7, 2009 — The North Face, the world’s premier supplier of authentic, innovative and technically advanced outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear, today announced snowboarder David Carrier-Porcheron, commonly known as DCP, has joined its athlete team. The North Face has a team of more than 60 professional global athletes which includes snowboarders, skiers, rock climbers, mountaineers, and endurance runners.

“DCP embodies the passion of The North Face,” said Aaron Carpenter, Vice President of Marketing for The North Face. “Not only does he inspire others to explore, he is paving the way for future generations. He pushes the envelope with his riding style, and remains rooted to his outdoor and environmental passions.”

DCP has been snowboarding for more than 18 years. He has starred in films by Kingpin, Treetop, The Gathering Collective and Mack Dawg Productions. In addition DCP has been featured on the Weather Channel’s popular show, “Epic Conditions.” Though filming is his primary focus, DCP still enjoys competition. He took third place in the 2008 Quicksilver Natural Selection: All Mountain Invitational at Jackson Hole.

A world-renowned rider, DCP has an arsenal of freestyle skills that he currently brings with him into the backcountry, where he spends most of his snowboard season.

“Change is good and very exciting,” said DCP. “It is a perfect alignment to work with a company that focuses its products on what snowboard athletes need and demand. I will be working alongside The North Face’s RD&D teams to help develop and create advanced products and collections.”

Canadian-born DCP splits his time between Squamish, British Columbia, Vail, Colorado, and Costa Rica, with his wife and daughter. An avid surfer, with the 2008 Quebec Open title (surfing) under his belt, DCP also skateboards and mountain bikes. Inspired by deep powder, big cliffs and bluebird powder days with the backcountry to himself, he takes his love of snow and outdoors and translates his passion to the environment. Committed to preserving the places he, his friends and family enjoy, DCP works to plant trees and off-set carbon footprints.

“The North Face athlete team as a whole is beyond inspiring,” said DCP. “I’m stoked to start the next chapter alongside these legendary athletes.”

For 40 years The North Face has teamed up with the world’s finest mountaineers, alpinists, climbers, skiers, snowboarders and endurance adventurers who have defined the limits of what is humanly possible. The North Face Athlete team works closely with Research, Design & Development, creating innovative designs that push new technologies and inspire cutting-edge products.

For more information on The North Face rider DCP, and The North Face athlete team, check out www.thenorthface.com

About The North Face®
The North Face, a division of VF Outdoor, Inc., was founded in 1968. Headquartered in San Leandro, California, the company offers the most technically advanced products in the market to accomplished climbers, mountaineers, snowsport athletes, endurance athletes, and explorers. The company’s products are sold in specialty mountaineering, backpacking, running, and snowsport retailers, premium-sporting goods retailers and major outdoor specialty retail chains.

Waterville Valley Resort in New Hampshire’s White Mountains is well known
for its ski mountain, which has trails and activities for all skill-levels
and ages. Boarders and hot-doggers, alpine and Nordic enthusiasts, kids and
senior citizens can each find a niche on the slopes and trails. Kids’
Venture Kamps offer “venture zones” designed with small features that build
skiing and snowboarding skills. The Silver Streaks is an over-50 club that
welcomes visitors.

Waterville Valley is just a 2-hour drive from Boston. Visitors to the valley
can park the car once and relax for their stay. The valley is designed to be
pedestrian friendly, plus everything is connected by a free shuttle that
circulates constantly.

For those who like their skiing with a little less altitude, Waterville
Valley’s Nordic Center features 75 km of wide-groomed trails with terrain
for every ability level, groomed daily for both skate and classic skiing
styles. Skiers take off from the Nordic Center in the Valley’s quaint Town
Square, or just step out the door of their vacation rental–the trails are
only steps away from most of the resort’s accommodations.

Every trail offers incredible views of the surrounding White Mountain
National Forest. Warming huts along the trails make it easy to stop for a
rest and a snack, and the Nordic Center at Town Square offers a welcoming
fireplace at the end of the run.

Waterville Valley Resort offers 250 skiable acres with snowmaking ability on
every trail. The ski area peaks at 4,004 feet, with a vertical drop of 2,020
feet, 52 trails and 12 lifts.

Waterville Valley was designed and planned specifically as a self-contained,
four-season resort. In addition to its world-class ski area, Waterville
Valley Resort has award-winning tennis courts, golf, hiking, biking,
lodging, cultural activities and summer theater, an indoor ice rink,
boating, a skate park, and a host of outdoor activities. Dining options
include traditional favorites and elegant dining. For more information, call
1-800-GO-VALLEY or visit www.visitwatervillevalley.com.

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