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PowderWhore’s 2013 Film Review: Elevation
PowderWhore’s latest release, Elevation, is the anti-ski film. It lacks all of the ski porn qualities most big-budget films have made the norm. The soundtrack is mellow, the stories are real, and the local population is represented. … read more
Dopamine: Sphere of Influence Review
Dopamine takes us around the globe and gets us psyched on scenes of untouched and near-vertical backcountry kush. … read more
Film Review: Never Not Parts 1 & 2
On Monday, September 16, Nike Snowboarding hosted a 24-hour online premiere of their newest shred flick, Never Not. Directors Joe Carlino and Per-Hampus Stalhanske split the film into two parts. Part 1 is your traditional snowboarding movie with backcountry pow scenes and city rails, while Part 2 has a documentary-like focus, bringing clarity to the snowboarding wizards behind the curtain … read more
Film Review: Emerica’s MADE – Chapter One
The video flashes the names of the three main skaters before showing an unfamiliar face. It introduces Jeremy Leabres, a half-white, half-Philipino maniac. Leabres is relatively unknown and up to this point, I had no idea he would have a part. When a kickflip to 50-50 on a 12-stair hubba is someone’s fourth trick—you know they mean business. … read more
Summer of Death: Roughside of the Trax IV Presented by...
Saturday, Sept. 7 marked the last contest for the 14th annual Summer of Death series: Roughside of the Trax IV Presented by Scion. … read more
Project LTC & Stache Vol. 1 Snowboard Movie Premieres @...
When’s the best time to party? Easy, it’s Labor Day Weekend. Throw in some cat-lickin’, moustache-ticklin’, pizza-eatin’ and you’re set. Sunday’s premiere at Spedelli’s was the epitome of good friends coming together and super-ultra-pro snowboarding at its peak––but we’ll start with the party. … read more
Beautiful Godzilla: Davey Davis For President!
About six years ago, the urban cycling scene in Salt Lake City was at the height of its glory, with Davey Davis at the helm … er, handlebars. … read more
DIY Spots: If You Build It, They Will Come
It’s past the dog days of summer, and you’re getting tired of riding your favorite parks in the blistering heat. The best street spots are crowded with people and are on high patrol by The Fuzz. What do you do now? The answer is to go out and Do It Yourself! … read more
Skate Photo Feature: Jordan Davis
As a photographer, I am always excited when a skater asks me to shoot something that is more in the “after black hammers” realm of tricks. … read more
SheJumps: Bringing Magic to the Outdoors
“What great thing would you dare to accomplish if success was the only outcome?” Claire Smallwood, executive director of the non-profit organization SheJumps, repeats this phrase on the daily. Smallwood has taken the mantra to heart, and for the past five years has used the statement as a backbone for the female-driven organization that aims to increase women participation in outdoor activities. … read more
Junction City Roller Dolls: Back to School Double Header 08.24
The second half started getting down and vicious in a very fast way. Both teams seemed to get a second wind and it showed. Jammers were pushing themselves to break the pack first, blockers were throwing hip checks and pulling great defensive plays and at times it was all I could do to keep up. … read more
GoldCoast Global HQ Grand Opening 08.01
GoldCoast celebrated the opening of their new global headquarters, right here in Salt Lake City, on Aug. 1 with an epic party. The event was held at their new office, located at 150 Commonwealth Ave. #2 (across from Pat’s BBQ) in conjunction with Nixon watches, Poler Stuff, Loser Skateboard Company and Nike Snowboarding. … read more
