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Check it - Rossignol's 2009-10 Lineup
Posted by Kendall on February 25, 2009
Skis on the wall. Not too much out of the norm given I've got a pair of old wood skis with Northland bindings that grace a wall in my house, but next year's skis on the wall of a gallery? Why not!?
Skis and art have been more commonplace these days and no better ski concept and artistic design marriage is available than when looking at the lineup from Rossi.
The unveiling of ROSSIGNOL’S 2009/2010 SAS (Seven Artistic Sins) collection was kicked off in Whistler on Jan 17th at Blake Jorgenson’s Gallery. The event was attended by a star studded cast of athletes, artists, press and of course, the uber cool whistler core community.
They came from far and wide to see, for the first time, the newest collection created for the Seven Artistic Sins project. With artists like Steve Caballero, Andy Howell, Caia Koopman, Mr. Jago, Andrew Pommier, Squindo & Will Barras bringing their insane sin based art to the table coupled with 7 of Rossignol’s most technologically advanced twin tips, the results were simply astounding.
Click the vid already and let Sage walk you through the 09-10 ski lineup from Rossi.
SAS launch from rossignol on Vimeo.
RECCO Training at PCMR
Posted by Jake on January 15, 2009
While I was up at PCMR, I bumped into a couple of patrollers with a funny looking device and probes... Needless to say, I was interested. Turns out, it was a senior patroller teaching the ropes to a new member about RECCO devices and their avalanche beacons. RECCO devices are pretty cool, they are implanted into a lot of new gear, everything from boots, to gloves and jackets. Then, after an avalanche, the chip will send out a signal which patrollers and other rescue workers can use to locate the victim.
Nearly all of the resorts in Utah, and many others world wide are using this innovative system. If you are heading into avalanche territory, using gear with this technology could save your life. So, might as well play it safe.
RECCO Training from Jake Spurlock on Vimeo.
Why drive up the canyon? Save some $$$ and the environment - take the bus.
Posted by Eric on November 25, 2008
This year, the ski service -- which starts Dec. 14 -- will include a quicker route from the University of Utah, direct buses to Snowbird and Alta and expanded hours for employee shuttles.
"We're really doing all we can to get people up the canyon and down the canyon as quickly as [possible] so they don't have to be in all their gear for long periods of time," UTA spokeswoman Carrie Bohnsack-Ware said Thursday.
That means U. of U. students will be able to hop on a direct bus, Route 952, to reach canyon shuttles.
"We're definitely excited about how much easier it will be for students to get to the resorts," Ski Utah spokeswoman Jessica Kunzer said. "One of our greatest strengths, besides our snow quality, is Utah resorts' accessibility."
Canyon buses will be starting farther from the mouths of Little and Big Cottonwood canyons at various park-and-ride lots, such as 2000 East and 9400 South, where there are more spaces. In fact, drivers can see, in real time, how many spaces are available at ski lots, by visiting UTA's website.
UTA will send more of its Little Cottonwood Canyon buses exclusively to Snowbird or Alta to avoid running return buses that fill up at one resort, leaving no room for tired skiers and boarders at the next stop.
From the SLC Tribune.
Do you want to grow a 'stache and win a trip to Park City?
Posted by Eric on November 18, 2008
Mustaches are amazing things. I've grown a few in my day and so has Giambi. How about growing a mustache for a good cause?
Movember, DC is stepping up for its second consecutive year of support with new contests and opportunities that raise money for men's health awareness. Let's face it; men just don't get things checked out the way they should. Last year, 81 DC employees dubbed ‘Mo Bros' raised $48,497 to change the way men think about, discuss and treat their own health issues. This year, the DC ‘Mo Bros' are back, and now the participation has extended to include DC's team riders, a new limited DC sandal, and contests with multiple prizes. DC will offer five separate opportunities to participate so everyone can get involved. Movember is the biggest international event supporting prostate cancer. DC is a Park City-based shoe company.
Movember challenges men (Mo Bros) to grow a Mo (Aussie slang for moustache) for just the month of November, as a symbol in support of fighting men's health issues and celebrating the Mo. Movember has turned into a global movement since 2003. Mo Bros and Mo Sistas in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, and Spain joined their Aussie counterparts by participating in the campaign in 2007. Since Movember's inception, almost 200,000 Mo Bros have sported a Mo and more than $29 million has been raised globally for prostate cancer research, including $740,568 raised in the United States last year.
Below are four options of how to get involved in Movember.
The DC Challenge: Win a trip to Park City and snowboard at the private DC MTN.LAB. Visit the Movember Web site to register a four-man team. The team who raises the most money wins an all expenses paid five-day trip to Park City, Utah, including airfares, lodging, meals, limo transportation to and from the airport, and a day of private snowboarding at DC's private MTN.LAB. It's a once in a lifetime trip valued at $14,000. Plus each winner will receive a snowboard gear set including board, boots, and outerwear (pants and jacket).
Bid in the Auction: eBay will host an online auction for Movember Nov. 1-30. A variety of items will be available for bid including DC products, autographed items from DC athletes, autographed music artist items, and more. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised from the auction will go to Movember.
Sponsor a DC Team Rider's Mo: DC team members will document the growth of their Mo's through photo and video updates. Log on to donate to the Prostate Cancer Foundation by sponsoring a DC rider's Mo.
Send a photo of your Mo: Snap a photo of your moustache. DC's Renee Renee's latest character, Philip Bradley, will hand select the four most gorgeous Mo's e-mailed to movembercontest@dcshoes.com to win the $250 DC shopping spree. Each Friday, DC will announce the winner, and post their Mo's.
How about a free pair of skis or a free snowboard?
Posted by Eric on October 24, 2008
Deals! Deals! Deals!!! I was reading this article on Forbes and saw a deal that was pretty amazing. Forget those dang baggage fees with the airlines (at least on the first leg of your ski trip to Utah).
That is right, they will buy you a brand spankin new set of skis, bindings and poles from Rossignol.If you are not a skier, they will buy you a new snowboard and bindings instead. The ski package has a retail value of $790! All you need to do is stop by Nordas in Park City on your day of arrival. They will size you to your skis, set them to your boots, and wax them up. You will burning up the slopes on your new skis in no time at all!
With room rates starting at just $199 nightly, a $790 ski package practically pays for the reservation! Word.
Utah Avalanche Center Gear Swap
Posted by Kendall on October 20, 2008
A lot of locals whether they ride in bounds or out of bounds rely on the services of the Utah Avalanche Center. Resorts consult closely with this team of experts and share information and forecasts back and forth to ensure safety for anyone who slides on snow in Utah's mountains.
It only makes sense then that we support the Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center gear swap that's coming up on November 1, 2008. It's held at the REI on 3300 South.
Click the image below for a large size poster that gives you all the info.
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure
Posted by Eric on October 10, 2008
For many snowriders, fall ski swaps are a staple tradition in winter preparation, enabling them to sell used gear and stock-up on new equipment for the coming winter season. Most participants save huge sums of money compared to full retail prices and many leave swaps with a bit of extra cash. Here are some of the upcoming swaps:
PARK CITY
36th Annual Park City Ski Team Swap
Basin Recreation Field House at New Park
1388 New Main St., Kimball Junction
(435) 649-8749
Nov. 7-9, 2008
Nov. 7, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Bring your equipment to the Basin Recreation Field House on Nov. 7 from
3 p.m.-7 p.m.
The ski team keeps 30 percent of the profit.
Admission is $8 on Friday, $5 on Saturday and $2 on Sunday.
Children under 12 are free
parkcityskiteam.org
Park City Snowboard Team Snowboard Swap
Park City Mountain Resort First Time lower parking lot
(435) 615-8839
October, exact dates TBA
15% donation on all sold items to the Park City Snowboard Team
pcsbt.org
St. Lawrence Thrift Stores Annual Ski Sale Park and Recreation Building
90 North 100 West, Heber City
(435) 657-0209
Nov. 7, noon-6 p.m.; Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Drop your donations off at the old St. Mary’s Church
121 Park Avenue, Park City
No fees, free admission
SALT LAKE CITY
Black Diamond Store
2092 East 3900 South, Holladay
(801) 278-0233
Oct. 18, 7 a.m.-noon
Bring gear, sell your gear and keep the money.
Rowmark Ski Swap
New Location at the Salt Palace
(801)924-5935
Oct. 24-25, Times TBA
Rowmark charges 25 percent commission.
Admission: Friday $5 per person and Saturday admission TBA
(Children under 12 free)
Check website for more information
rowmark.org
Soldier Hollow Pre Winter Ski Sale
Soldier Hollow Legacy Foundation
Lodge at Soldier Hollow, Midway
(435) 654-2002
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cross Country ski equipment and snowshoes
Junior Packages from $75, adults from $189
Discounted preseason passes available.
OGDEN
Howlfest Ski Swap at Wolf Mountain
3567 Nordic Valley Way, Eden
(801) 745-3511
Sat., Oct. 25
10 a.m.–10 p.m.
The event includes ski swap, DNA rail jam, family activities and food.
wolfmountaineden.com
Turning Tele
Posted by JRhea on February 10, 2008
Sometimes it’s great to switch up your snow sliding equipment. If you’re comfortable in one discipline, new gear can change the way you look at the mountain, as well as the people riding alongside you. I’m an alpine skier, and it’s just really comfortable for me—I can confidently descend whatever I need to. And as much as I love alpining, sometimes I miss that excitement that comes with learning a new skill every day…even every hour.
On Saturday, I decided to switch it up and slap on a pair of tele skis. And what better place to tele in Utah than Alta? The resort at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon has long been a stronghold for the free-heel crowd. But throw out your old conceptions of dirty hippies, leather boots, and flimsy, skinny skis. Today’s telemark is defined by baggy pants, twin tips, burly four-buckle boots, and a wealth of young tele shredders. I might try to look the part, but trust me…I’m not one of them.
After a few warm-up runs to get my knees dropping properly on the groomers, I decided to head for some of my favorite runs like No Name and Stone Crusher out on West Rustler. I figured that’d be a good, steep spot but fairly smooth to ease my way into off-piste tele skiing.
What I didn’t factor in was the ski out the High T required to get there. The High T is a high-speed traverse chuck full of compressions, huge braking bumps, rocks, and other obstacles. On alpine gear, I just charge through, paying little attention to anything but how much speed I can carry. But with a free-heeled faceplant just one missed compression away, I was instantly slowed and realized what a challenge Alta can really be…and how much I’d been taking it for granted.
Throughout the day, I got more comfortable with the High T. West Rustler, however, completely kicked my butt. I wound up chickening out and making alpine turns down most of it. But by the end of the day, I was linking tele turns on its lower, gentler aspects. Later in Catherine’s Area, I even linked up some drop-knee turns in some generous powder leftovers. And despite one fully-committed, over-the-bars, tele head plant, I had a huge smile at the end of the day. Telemarking is still just another type of skiing, but it allows you to see the mountain in a whole new light. If you haven’t yet, give it a try!
