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Second Annual Backyard Bang Results

Cold Temps and Frosty Beverages at the 2nd Annual Backyard Bang

PORTLAND, ORE. (Nov. 24, 2008)–  Against all odds the skies were cloudy and rain-free Saturday November 22nd in Downtown Portland, Oregon for the 2nd annual Backyard Bang.  Am riders from throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond competed for cash and prizes on a super clean rail set up fabricated by Seattle based Snowboy Productions

Josh Dirsken, Tim Windell, Jesse Burtner and Nick Dirks were on hand to judge the field of riders.  VIP’s mingled in the Art Institute Lounge, overlooking the rail set up and the crowd, enjoying free beer and catered snacks.

First place went out to Austin Sweetin and Megan Ginter for style, consistency and tech tricks.  Tyler Verrigan nailed the Best Trick award with a backside 180 to switch nose press.  He’s one to watch, for sure. Portland local, Jonny Burger came in second, riding for US Outdoor Store and third place went to Vermont madman and Salomon team rider, Sawyer Deen.

The ladies held their own. Christina Curry took second place with Art Institute student Celeste Rhodes coming in third.

Bobby Meeks, Darryl Mathes, Sara Philips, and other Portland shreds were on hand to eat Cobra Dogs and catch the action from these hungry up and comers.

Thanks to all the sponsors for their support including Salomon Snowboards, Art Institute of Portland, US Outdoors Store, Bonfire, Skullcandy, Scion, Paul Mitchell, 94.7, The Portland Mercury and Mt. Hood Meadows.

Check out more pics online at www.salomonsnowboard.com or find us on Facebook or MySpace.

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  • December 02 2008 | 313 views | 1 comment

Salomon’s Backyard Bang To Air June 21st

PORTLAND, ORE. (June 9, 2008) — Salomon Snowboard’s Backyard Bang rail jam is set to air on Comcast SportsNet NW Saturday, June 21st at 9pm. If you missed the Portland event held in Ankeny Alley, next to US Outdoor Store last fall, this is your chance to catch a glimpse of the action. Riders at the event included Jed Anderson, Lucas Magoon, Chad Otterstrom, Leanne Pelosi, Nick Dirks, Ryan Thomspon, Jarad Hadi, Jamie Anderson, Colin Langlois, Desiree Melancoln and more.

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  • June 11 2008 | 194 views

Salomon’s Backyard Bang

Last Saturday the streets of Portland came alive once again with snowboard shenanigans.

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