He's Back

Brad Hesson's returned from Whis for a month of so to film some hot fishing action.

Hellow Monday

Post trade show Monday and the tradeshow hangover is in full effect. And no, I'm not talking about the fun soda induced hangover, but the one caused by non-stop talking, hanging out with great people, lack of sleep, making remember when memories and cramming four days into what feels like one long day of awesomeness. Yep, Monday is definitely a reality check. With that said though, it was great to see everyone from shops to magazines to the passionate people behind the brands. Thanks everyone. And it was also a reminder that regardless of weather, economic conditions and trends there's a reason were all in this.

Kahuna's Mark Watson or Mythbusters Jamie doppleganger?

Minor fan out with Terry Kidwell at TWS Riders Poll.

All-O-Gistics!!! Descendents in Denver.

CAPiTA booth. Minds were blown

Ashbury Chalk Board Gallery

Mikey putting the finishing touches on the Holden booth.

Coal

Oh and Jess Kimura crushed the TWS Awards along with new Union pro Travis Rice. check it out here.

Ten Years Of Holden

How do you celebrate 10 years?

Holden is proud to announce its first ever sportswear collection for men and women. Slated for Fall 2012 delivery, the collection is inspired by and built upon the brand’s technical know-how and its heritage as a Northwest-based winter outerwear brand. Including street jackets with technical attributes, sweaters, layering, a men’s water repellent denim line, and more, Holden Sportswear provides a whole new way to experience Holden off the hill. This collection shares the brand’s core values—creativity, individuality, timeless-design, and eco-friendlier choices—and it’s designed to merchandise with our winter range seamlessly. More info here

Worst Case Scenario

Disclaimer: everyday is a day to go snowboarding and does not require any type of official designation.

Am I hating on World Snowboarding Day? No, not at all. But as stated above snowboarding shouldn't and isn't relegated to one day. Its something most of us try and do every chance we get and most have ditched work, school, people or whatever to go riding. There's just something about snowboarding. Best case scenario, the press and promo around World Snowboarding day reaches someone that never even thought about going snowboarding and they become as infected as you and I. Worst case scenario, it gives you an excuse to ditch work, school, people or whatever to get on snow.

Our friends at Horseshoe were holding some festivities so the choice of where to go was pretty easy. And since it was world snowboarding day and not world stand in tents day, everyone ended up riding, so half- hearted apologies to anyone who dropped by the empty tent. All photos by Connor Dudgeon.

Cam Veenstra - welcome aboard stalefish

Markk Goodall - welcome

Brad Gauley

Matt Bujok

and Matt Bujok

and again Matt Bujok

and finally Matt Bujok

Happy Hour Media and Mhg's Beaver

Geography Thug Markk Goodall

Markk Goodall

New Slaysh

I was a Slaysh in Ottawa this past week and the newly renovated store looks great. Beyond happy to have Holden, Ashbury, Coal, Union and Capita in a one of a kind store. Here's a note from Sarah:

Slaysh began just over four years ago as a dream of mine to share my love for fashion and shopping with others who felt the same. After attending Fashion school I realized that I was never going to be like the other girls, wearing their 5 inch heels to class at 8am. I was more inspired by the street wear fashion that stems from the skate, snow and surf lifestyle. And so Slaysh was created

Grand reopening Nov. 19th

Hustle n Snow Ottawa Nov 12

At the legendary Barrymore's. Tonnes of prizing and always a good time as Carlton kicks of the start to their snowboard club.

Horseshoe Team Edit!

Horseshoe Team edit from Stephen Powling.

Horseshoe Resort - The Team Video from Stephen Powling on Vimeo.

High Cascade Session 6 X Video Grass

HCSC 2011: Session 6 Recap VG Guest Edit!!! from High Cascade Snowboard Camp on Vimeo.

Cale Zima Defending Awesome Three Tricks at a time

Hadar Defending Awesome

Veghead x Dialogue

Neck of the Woods: Teaser from Neck of the Woods on Vimeo.

Teaser for Neck of the Woods with some shots of Matt Bujok, Brad Hesson, Kirby Kostuk, Ian Burdett, Zach Moorcroft and a slew of others.

Smolik Says

Lil video recap of Smolik Says at Horseshoe

Smolik Says

No capes required......

Overload

Been a hectic day on the ol internet. Gauley and Skelhorn got some shots from Horseshoe. Thanks Powling

Horseshoe Team Practicing from Stephen Powling on Vimeo.

And Brad Hesson got some shots in the teaser Stitched up, Clipped up on TWS

Top Of the World Step Down at Mont Cascade

Last year, this stop was one of the best on the demo/contest circuit. People were so hyped to try out new gear that rain, snow, hail, sun repeat all day long didn't stop em. Lift lines all day long. This year was the same, but with a bigger crew made up of Brad Gauley, Andrew Skelhorn, Matt Bujok, Bradley Hesson, Kirby Kostuk and photo guy Connor Dudgeon. I did some follow cam laps on Saturday with the camera off, so you'll have to settle for some contest footy. Thanks to Eric at Top and Mike at Cascade for makin this fun. Lil recap from Connor and Matt as well

TOTW step down contest from MHHC Productions on Vimeo.

Mile High Photos

Pragsy Supervising

If we stare at it long enough maybe it will put itself up

Wouldn't fit in my luggage home. Must be the highbacks


Helmet model Kevin Sansalone

Kato on his way to getting awesome

Congrats to Jesse Kimura, Phil Jacques, Dan Brisse, Gigi and Mikey Leblanc. Full deal here

Legend award winner and spreader of the truth Mike Ranquet. You probably won't find his speech online anytime soon, but it was...legendary. That and Scheuffle's story about how he started snowboarding.


This place smelled like charred meat.

You don't make friends with salad

Eric wondering what wine goes with alligator and rattlesnake

Birnie's got the focus

TWS RIDERS POLL WINNEr Jesse Kimura and I have his money!

Which we invested in Vodka soda stock. Which unfortunately was worth nothing by morning. And that was Denver.

TJ's take on Denver

Let me tell you about the last time I was in Portland

Back from Chamonix for 4 days and then it was off to Portland for Holden sales meetings.

The Cleaners



Ben and Perry plaid party

Ahh Portland

HOLDEN PROMOTIONAL FILM from Holden on Vimeo.

Gus Engle

A lil Gus Engle....

HOLDEN PRESENTS- GUS ENGLE from Holden on Vimeo.

More Holden promotional films here

Cameron Hill

Top of the Word shred and tha-coop mainstay Cameron Hill's been busy. Just a preview from photographer Richard Hope

Remember Cowboy It's Only a Dream