Authors: Shawn Mayer
30 Days in the Valley: A Snowboard Odyssey
Over the last month Utah was been the hot spot for events especially those of the snow persuasion. Not only did we have the Winter Dew Tour rolling through for the first time ever, we also held the final Grand Prix of Snowboarding contest to determine who would be heading to Vancouver to respect Team America (fuck yeah!), played host to the X-Dance film festival for it’s 10th anniversary and also received about 8 ft. of snow in a week making for some last minute photo shoots and epic riding conditions in an otherwise lack luster early season. Fortunately (and unfortunately) I was there to observe it all for you! … read more
Summer Huh? Almost Made It!
A late June Sunday usually calls for a celebration, a picnic or BBQ with the family, maybe even a bowling outing. Not this Sunday, nope this year on Sunday, June 20th, marked the end of yet another epic winter in Utah’s Wasatch Canyons. Snowbird welcomed the snow community for one last rendezvous 11,000 feet up from sea level. With over 600 inches of snowfall this past season, the Bird was able to extend our beloved season almost into summer (marked by June 21st, also Go Skate Day! What a week!). Despite warm temps and the rapidly depleting base, conditions were far better than most could have expected and made for some spectacular riding and skiing.
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Kid Cudi @ Saltair 06.27
As we expected, Cudi killed it. Touring with a live band, this time around the music was more personal. Instruments bring a whole new feel to some of his classic tunes, as well as his new shit that is more evolved. … read more
The Dude Tour Diaries: Day One
Once again, the second to last stop on the annual summer contest series, Dew Tour, lands in Salt Lake City. … read more
The Dude Tour Diaries: Day Two, An Evening With Dalton...
I first noticed Dalton Dern by his haircut: a throwback to a ‘90s Andrew Reynolds. Instantly my mind flashed back to those classic front-side flips, which would eventually dub Reynolds “The Boss.” … read more
The Dude Tour Diaries: Day Three, The Endless Struggle
By the time Saturday had come, I was shot. Over the last two days, I had spent endless hours at work, on Trax, at Dew Tour, on the computer, back to work, Dew Tour, etc. … read more
X-Dance Review: TB20 (Snowboard)
TB20
Standard Films
X-Dance Screening: Thursday, Jan. 12 @ 2pm
TB 20 (Totally Board) marks Mike Hatchett’s twentieth release in the snowboard film series. This year’s film seems to be a homage to the life span of Hatchett’s film career. … read more
The Dude Tour Diaries: Day Four, An Interview with Steven...
The last event of this year’s Toyota Challenge took place on the vert ramp with the world’s best BMX riders battling it out for the coveted crown. … read more
X-Dance Review: Day At The Pool (Skate)
Day at The Pool
Fuel TV
X-Dance Screening: Friday, Jan. 13 @ 6:30pm
This short mockumentary tells the story of skateboarding’s earliest influence. … read more
X-Dance Review: Lost & Found (Surf)
Lost & Found
Corduroy Films
X-Dance Screening: Friday, Jan. 13 @ 7pm
While at a flea market in California, Doug Walker stumbled upon three boxes. Contained inside were surfing negatives. … read more
Tasty Craves and a Cool Buzz: Spedelli’s Restaurant
Spedelli’s is a must stop on the route home. Although some things haven’t changed from its predecessor, many things have, including the interior, which now sports the art of Dave Doman and Alex McAdoo. … read more
Mountaineers in the Mist: The North Face Masters Final Destination
The North Face Masters free ride competition series returned to Snowbird from April 12-14 with over 100 competitors, both men and women, pre-registered for their chance to ‘huck mad pow,’ take home a decent paycheck and obtain the coveted Katana sword trophy. Usually, the first destination on the tour, the Snowbird event was pushed to the final stop due to lack of early season precipitation. … read more
