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Roller Skiing: Vintage Clip of the Week

bthauser — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:35:31 GMT

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The Origins of Snowboarding: Vintage Clip of the Week

bthauser — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:02:07 GMT

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Did Jimmy Fallon Invent The Shotski?

bthauser — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:16:09 GMT

Warren Miller’s 2012 World Tour Sweepstakes Grand Prize Winner

bthauser — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:35:42 GMT

Congratulations to the Grand Prize winner of The 2012 Warren Miller’s World Tour Sweepstakes, Nathan K. of Columbus, WI who has won the trip of a lifetime. Nathan and a guest will fly round-trip, via Alaska Air, to Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH) in British Columbia to shred 100,000 feet of vert on a seven-day heli-skiing vacation. A guiding company to the core, CMH invented Heli-Skiing and has been guiding guests on skiing adventures since 1965. Nathan and his guest will experience unparalleled skiing, riding, and hospitality in some of the most awe-inspiring mountains on the planet.

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Flow State Film Tour and entered the sweepstakes. Stay tuned to warrenmiller.com for behind the scenes photos and videos and more teasers from or 64th film, coming to a theater near you this Fall.

The Nice Thing About Women: Vintage Clip of the Week

bthauser — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:19:10 GMT

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The Legend of Jumping Scott Schmidt

ewyer — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:36:39 GMT

Most skiers who have become identifiable by more than family and friends have won gold medals or set speed records. Scott Schmidt gained recognition by leaping off cliffs.

For Scott, the route to the edge of a cliff began in Helena, Montana, and had its roots in a promising racing career. After graduating from high school in 1979, Scott moved west to Squaw Valley to continue the search for points and ever higher rungs on the competition ladder.

"My goal at the time was to be a professional ski racer," Scott said. "My points were really good, but I didn't have the money to travel and go to the FIS races that I qualified for.

"I was working five days a week and racing and training on weekends. That’s when my results got worse and worse. I wanted to race professionally, but there weren't any B circuits at that time, so I just raced in fun races.

"I worked for the race department in Squaw Valley as a pace setter and a course setter for the Nastar program."

Squaw Valley has terrain that can be a challenge to any skier accustomed to speed. Scott's adventures in the upper reaches of Squaw Valley led to his first appearance in a Warren Miller film.

"I had developed a reputation as being one of the more daring skiers at Squaw Valley. One day Warren Miller showed up with a camera crew and they asked me to ski for them.

"We had a perfect day - the snow was good, everything right for jumping and skiing some chutes. When Warren Miller saw the footage, he was really impressed.

"I got a letter a couple of weeks later saying that it was the most exciting footage he'd seen in a long time and asked me if I would be interested in going along the next time he filmed in a foreign country. I wrote back and said yes."

Scott Schmidt's first appearance in a Warren Miller movie was in "Ski Time" doing what he does best at Squaw Valley. He appeared again in "Ski Country" and" Steep and Deep" skiing in New Zealand, and is back again this year skiing in the Alps in "Beyond the Edge."

Jumping for Scott is that extra dimension that most of us look for but rarely find in our own skiing.

"Jumping is a little like downhill racing. I free ski mostly on 220 cm downhill racing skis. Squaw Valley is good for jumping, because it's well groomed and you can get a lot of speed. There are cornices, ridges and cliffs. It's fun going fast off those things."

"My racing background helps my jumping ability. I don't know what makes me any better than anyone else. But I guess it's being used to speed. Downhill was my best event. I always enjoyed downhill racing.

"I had considered doing some speed skiing, but I'm not too interested. It involves a lot of sidestepping. You spend all day getting up the mountain for one or two runs. It is also expensive. I didn't have the money for the suit, the helmet and all the special equipment it takes."

Is it possible to make a living on skis without being a world-class racer?

"There isn't a lot of money in making ski movies, but I've been happy to do it. It's been a living. I've been able to travel all over the world, so I can't hold down a regular job. I spent most of last winter in Europe and some time this summer in Argentina. We had a fantastic time.

"I'm signing sponsor contracts this year. It's mainly because of my being in Warren's movies that all these things are happening. The guys in Warren's office are really good and they are doing a lot of negotiating for me. They're good to work with."

After traveling in Europe and skiing in New Zealand and South America, Scott still considers Squaw Valley his favorite place to ski.

"I like Squaw Valley," Scott said, "but because of insurance rates, some of the steepest chutes and places we used to ski have been closed. So the good old days are gone. We can't do what we used to do.

"There's no problem like that in Europe. That's why I enjoy Europe so much. You can do whatever you want to do. Everything is so much bigger and it's not patrolled the way it is in the U.S. You have to be very careful. There is avalanche danger and there are glaciers everywhere, so there are holes and crevasses to look out for. It can be dangerous."

In Europe, Scott worked with two different cameramen. Fletcher Manley was in Europe for about six weeks, and Gary Nate shot additional footage near the end of the season. For Scott, it was his first trip to Europe and first experience traveling in Europe.

"The weather was really never very good," Scott said. "There were very few sunny days, and we sat around for weeks waiting for the sun to come out. The skiing was about like I expected. The areas are just so big. The things you can do there are endless.

"But the jumbos I've done at Squaw Valley will be the biggest I'll do. I think I've reached my limit and I don't expect to jump any higher than I already have.

"I've probably jumped 130 feet, vertically about 80 feet. That's about like jumping off the top of an eight-story building. The last big jump I did, I was coming in so fast that it was really scary - but that's what made it so much fun. After that landing, I knew I couldn't go much higher.

"I've always liked the challenge. Sometimes I'm not sure I want to do what I'm doing, but I'll end up doing it anyway because I like pushing myself. I think that's the greatest thrill."

Cliff jumping isn't a subject likely to be taught in even the most advanced ski classes, so anyone interested in exploring that other world will be self taught.

"You don't want to go up there and start leaping off things," Scott said. "I worked myself up to the bigger things by starting off with little cornices and cliffs. I got a pretty good feel for what I could handle and what I couldn't

"At Squaw Valley we had the 90 meter Olympic jump. Four years ago we could pack it out and run that. I think going off the 90-meter hill on downhill skis was one of the greatest thrills I've ever had.

"We did it a number of times. We would just climb all morning, ump and then go skiing in the afternoon. We got about the same distance with downhill skis as we would have with jumping skis. We were landing on the lower end of the steep section just before the compression. I'm not sure how far it is - almost 90 meters."

Although skiing north of the equator in the winter and south of the equator in the summer make skiing almost a year around occupation, Scott has been developing his boardsailing skills while living in Santa Cruz, California.

"I'm starting to get into it professionally," Scott said. "I’m sponsored by O'Niell, The North Face and Windwing designs. Windwing makes my sails.

"Windsurfing is definitely an advanced sport. With eight-foot wave boards, the thrill is the same as skiing. It's not one of the most difficult things I've learned, but it's good for me because I'm learning something new. I've done so much skiing it's nice to get the same thrill out of doing something else."

After a few days windsurfing in the fall, Scott was scheduled to appear with Warren Miller at some of the showings of "Beyond the Edge."

"It's fun seeing the response of the audience to the movie," Scott said. "People really enjoy the shows - they're great. It's fun to share that experience.

"I know there are a lot of kids gunning for me now. When I do the shows and they see what I do, they think I have the greatest job in the world. There will probably be some young guys going for it. I like that. I really enjoy what I am doing now."

- Published in the 1986 SnowWorld

Skiing the Swiss Alps with Doug Coombs, Seth Morrison, Shane Szocs and Glen Plake: Vintage Clip of the Week

bthauser — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:23:54 GMT

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BASE Jumping in Italy: Clip of the Week

bthauser — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:44:06 GMT

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60 Years Of Film Technologies: Clip of the Week

ewyer — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:07:29 GMT

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Meet Zudnick, The Wonder Dog

ewyer — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:11:04 GMT

Up in the high mountains of southwest Colorado – in the old mining town of Telluride – “Zudnick” is just another good old dog. You know the kind: He hops the first chairlift in the morning and hits the steep and the deep all day long, following (or leading) his master, Scott Kennett, down the fabled ski resort’s well respected drops.

That may be commonplace in the town Butch Cassidy once shot up, but in the real world, a hot skiing pooch is news. Zudnick, in film parlance at least, is now officially dubbed “a Wonder Dog.”

He spent most of May and June delighting our preview audiences with his spectacular descent down the “Plunge,” Telluride’s most popular precipice, right behind Kennett who was supposed to be the “hero” of the segment.

But, when our cameraman Brian Sisselman spotted Zudnick – part Huskie, part wolf – casually riding the lift up and then bounding down the Plunge, he knew he had a hit scene on his hands.

Viewers are going to like Zudnick, the Wonder Dog, in ESCAPE TO SKI and are going to have a “doggone” good time in the process.

-Published in the 1988 Ski World

Neon and Near-Death Experiences: Vintage Clip of the Week

bthauser — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:07:32 GMT

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Warren Miller’s Flow State Released on iTunes

bthauser — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:51:51 GMT

Warren Miller’s most recent and 63^rd annual ski and snowboard film, Flow State will be available for digital download exclusively on iTunes beginning Feb. 22, marking the earliest post-box office release in the company’s history. Available to winter sports enthusiasts months before the September 2013 DVD and Bluray release of Flow State, the iTunes release gives fans an all-access pass to one of the winter’s most talked about ski and snowboard films.

Narrated by Jonny Moseley, Warren Miller’s Flow State features some of the sports’ most celebrated athletes including Colby West, David Wise, Jess McMillan, Chris Davenport, Kaylin Richardson and more. Flow State takes viewers to the top of the world’s most striking peaks, on an exhilarating journey across the globe to Norway, Austria, Alaska, Switzerland and beyond. Watch Olympic gold medalist Ted Ligety take on Alaska’s mighty Chugach, Julian Carr bomb down Utah’s famed Wasatch, Jackie Paaso explore the Norwegian Arctic and Chris Anthony make Warren Miller history on 70-year-old, 10^th Mountain Division ski equipment. Once again, Warren Miller raises the bar with Flow State, offering viewers a magnitude of ski and snowboard action that can’t be matched anywhere else.

“We are thrilled to offer fans the opportunity to download Flow State this winter,” said Max Bervy, Managing Director of Warren Miller Films. “This marks the earliest feature release in Warren Miller Entertainment history, allowing skiers and riders to watch Flow State for inspiration this season.”

Click here to download Warren Miller’s Flow State on iTunes for $14.99. For more action and behind the scenes footage from the making of Flow State, click here.

Dummy Downhill: Vintage Clip of the Week

bthauser — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:24:02 GMT

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Aspen Spora's Flow State Video Blog

bthauser — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:33:52 GMT

Hey, it's Aspen!

I just wanted to share my latest video blog. This was from Royal Oak, MI, my last stop of all the Flow State premiers. Thanks so much for letting me experience such awesomeness. It means a lot to me.

Also, if you want to check out my other video blogs, they document all of my experiences that I treasure from being a part of the Flow State film tour.

Thanks again,
Aspen

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Goofiest Warren Miller Film Moments: Vintage Clip of the Week

bthauser — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:47:29 GMT

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80s Air Mattress Downhill Sledding: Vintage Clip

bthauser — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:10:59 GMT

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The New Après Ski

ewyer — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:33:59 GMT

The après-ski ritual is the great equalizer in the ski-day. Whether the accomplishment du jour was conquering a long-coveted expert line, or finely paralleled turns on the bunny slope, après is the one place where everyone stands on equal ground. In fact, we daresay, après-ski sessions are highlight of many ski trips.

In the last few years, there has been an abundant crop of new bars, some innovative, some traditional, but all with the same goal in mind: keep the skiing high as long as possible. And thankfully, the hottest spots in après-hedonism are no longer the dirtiest dive bars around. We’ve rounded up a sampling of what the new après scene has to offer.

Frost, Vail, Colorado: Despite the name, a cozy interior and vibe give this funky cocktail spot all it needs to provide the perfect venue to relax and indulge in the heart of Vail Village. A fun, sophisticated crowd opens the door to an alternative après scene, without the Jagerbombs, stumbling, and ski boots till midnight.

http://www.thesebastianvail.com/vail-restaurants-bars/frost-bar

Smak Bar, Telluride, CO: Located in the Hotel Madeline, right off the main plaza in Mountain Village, the new Smak Bar boasts a minimalist interior design theme and inspired year-round locavore fare. A local favorite for ski bums in duct-taped Gore-tex, as well as the gathering point for imbibing jetsetters. Don’t leave Telluride until you at least try Smak’s instantly legendary Bloody Mary.

http://www.hotelmadelinetelluride.com/restaurants-telluride-colorado.php

The Meatball Shack, Aspen, CO: Serving up Italian-inspired gourmet fare with a ski town twist, Aspen locals opened this whimsical and increasingly popular spot over this past summer. Forget the nachos – grab a beer and munch on meatball tartare wrapped with Tuscan summer truffles and lobster balls with caviar, micro chives and crème fraîche.

http://www.eataspen.com/fulllisting.php?row=612 312 S. Mill St. Aspen, CO

Finbarr’s Irish Pub, Aspen, CO: Walking distance from the lifts, this lively spot, based on the traditional Irish pub with a modern, chic, twist opened its doors last season. With the goal of bring Aspen’s all-inclusive town gathering spot, Finbarr’s packs all members of Aspen’s community into its sleek interior for ‘elevated gastro-pub’ fare and easy on the wallet drinks.

http://www.eataspen.com/fulllisting.php?row=228 415 E. Hyman Avenue, Aspen, CO

Rocker@Squaw, Squaw Valley, California: Inspired in part the late, Squaw-based skier Shane McConkey, Rocker celebrates the passion of all the exceptional athletes and riotous characters that the Squaw scene is known for. The bar boasts RockerTV, where revelers can upload footage of their day for a chance to join their heroes onscreen at the bar. It also offers a 5lb., $50 ‘Gnar-burger,’ in case you and nine of your friends are hungry.

http://www.squaw.com/rocker

The Handle Bar, Teton Village, WY: Just steps from the base of the lifts is this playfully named new addition to Jackson Hole’s après ski scene. With a dangerous five-hour! happy hour, casual dining options, a huge outdoor terrace and a cozy-chic locale in the slope-side Four Seasons Hotel, the Handle Bar is sure to up the après ante for the rowdy Wyoming crowd – locals and visitors alike.

http://www.fourseasons.com/jacksonhole/dining/restaurants/the_handle_bar/

Wino, Revelstoke, BC, Canada: Revelstoke’s 5,620’ vertical drop of lift-served terrain, heli and cat skiing options, and 40-60 feet of annual snowfall are capturing the attention of the industry. This is resort also knows how essential it is to celebrate after a day on the slopes. At the base of the gondola is Wino, with a Euro-après focus on wines and cocktails. Twinkling inlaid lights offset the industrial look of the bar inside, or you can head outside to kick back and enjoy the massive Selkirk views from the fire pits.

http://www.revelstoke.suttonplace.com/restaurant_bar.htm

Loft, Verbier, Switzerland: Europe is where après was born. And they don’t take it lightly. If you want to party all night in your ski boots with a wild international crowd that may or may not have a penchant for dancing on the furniture, hit up The Loft Bar. Opened by the former owners of Verbier’s popular Wonderbar, Loft offers a massive deck, spectacular scenery, and cheap drinks (which is key when coughing up Swiss francs).

Avalanche Awareness 101

ewyer — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:09:22 GMT

Winter is finally shaping up and in full swing. Peaks and valleys are coated in white, and stoked skiers are heading to resorts, sidecountry and even farther into the backcountry in search of their very own powder stashes. Yet, anyone planning on heading out to explore the backcountry (either for the first time or for their fifteenth season) should double-check their avalanche awareness and preparation.

Backcountry skiing is becoming more popular every year due to new gear making the sport easier, safer, and more accessible. However, this means more people are putting themselves in potentially dangerous situations, and avalanche awareness and education about snow safety has never been more important.

The first step a beginning backcountry enthusiast should take is to learn about snow science and safety, and a Level 1 avalanche course is an important part of preparation. Avalanches are a natural phenomenon, but the majority of slide incidents that result in skier injuries or fatalities are human-triggered. Classes teach skiers about avalanche terminology, how to interpret reports on changing weather conditions, and how to measure snowpack stability, among other topics. These classes help people recognize avalanche warning signs, and hopefully how to avoid making potentially life-threatening decisions.

After a skier attends an avalanche course they should obtain proper gear, and learn how to use it. Necessary gear includes: an avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe and a pack to keep everything in. This equipment should be taken every time a skier is in avalanche terrain. Gear packs that are equipped with airbags are also becoming a staple for many frequent backcountry skiers, but they are not a substitute for snow safety knowledge and smart decisions.

Even those experienced with the backcountry take time each season to practice using their transceivers in case they have to assist in finding a buried person or ski partner. They also study the snowpack in their home region, follow the local avalanche reports, and observe weather activity while out in the backcountry, which are all good habits to follow. While traveling, talk to local avalanche professionals about current conditions, and study the local snow reports to get a better understanding of what the backcountry will look like.

And finally, accidents that happen in the backcountry don’t always involve avalanches. It is important to have some basic first aid knowledge to help with any type of accident, and taking a Wilderness First Responder course is even better. Try to keep an extra layer, water, and snacks in your pack, even if you are on a short tour. Simple gear repair tools for broken gear are also good to have, and it is also always a good idea to bring a cell phone with you in the event something goes wrong. When it comes to heading in to the backcountry, the more knowledge and preparation a skier can have the better!

For more information on where to find a course or other resources, you can contact the American Avalanche Institute.

Here is a partial list of avalanche conditions and forecast centers in the United Sates and Canada.

Colorado Avalanche Information Center

Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center

Sierra Avalanche Center

Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center

American Avalanche Association

Bridger-Teton Avalanche Forecast Center

Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Forecast Center

Utah Avalanche Center

National Avalanche Center

Canadian Avalanche Association

Teton Snowpack & Avalanche Observations

Wasatch Snowpack & Avalanche Observations

“Climb to Glory” Legacy of the 10th Mountain Ski Troopers

bthauser — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:21:46 GMT

We collaborated with Wish of a Lifetime and The Colorado Ski Museum to produce a special 45-minute documentary that tells the story of the 10th Mountain Division Ski Troopers and how they transformed the U.S. Ski Industry after World War II.

This documentary tells the story of the 10^th Mountain Division Ski Troopers and how they transformed the U.S. Ski Industry after World War II. These heroes came back from war as pioneering individuals and helped build the industry from resort development to ski instruction. “Climb to Glory” highlights their astounding impact to our country and the ski industry, while incorporating the fun and flair of traditional Warren Miller films. This premiere will not only feature this never-before-seen documentary, but it will give guests the opportunity to meet and greet original 10^th Mountain Division members. This premiere will also include live music from Denver’s own, The Moderators, question and answer session with the ski troopers, and a raffle session. All contributions to the event will go to both Wish of a Lifetime and The Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum.

Thursday, January 17 at The Oriental Theatre in Denver, CO. Doors open at 6pm, Premiere begins 7pm

Wish of a Lifetime was founded in 2008 by two-time Olympic skier, World Cup gold-medalist, entrepreneur and former NFL football player Jeremy Bloom. This organization aims to spread inspirational stories of hope by granting lifelong wishes to seniors ages 65 years and older who have overcome tremendous challenges in their lives. Since 2008, Wish of a Lifetime has made more than 400 hundred wishes come true for seniors, two of them being 10^th Mountain Division members, Wish of Lifetime is more than delighted to promote this premiere with The Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum. Founded in 1976, The Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum has been passionately dedicated to safeguarding the spirit and evolution of snow sports and their contributions to Colorado’s History. This non-profit organization oversees a statewide Research and Artifact Collection Facility, programs to preserve the history of the 10^th Mountain Division, a museum that serves the State of Colorado and Vail Community, and the Colorado Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.

Click here to get tickets to the Red Carpet Premiere.

For more information on:

Wish of a Lifetime, visit http://seniorwish.org

The Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum, visit http://www.skimuseum.net

New Prizes Everyday with The Daily Caption Contest Presented By Ski Montana

bthauser — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:13:20 GMT

Flow State Soundtrack: Featured Artists

mkfunk07 — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 22:20:25 GMT

The Flow State soundtrack has a wide range of artists and genres. Everything from Johnny Horton’s country-western twang to Pretty Light’s electric vibes–there’s something for all styles and tastes. If you’re looking for that extra adrenaline pump when charging down the hill, throw on Spector’s Just Hiss or MIA’s Born Free. When you’re on the chair and need something to get you in the zone, check out the hypnotic tunes of A Poor Man’s Memory by Explosions in the Sky or Circles and Squares by We Were Promised Jet Packs. To get you started, we’ve listed a few of our favorite tracks below.

Click HERE to see the complete list of artists and songs from each segment.

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Jack White

A resident of Nashville since 2005, Jack White is one of the most prolific and renowned artists of the past fifteen years. When the White Stripes started in 1997 no one ever expected that a red-and-white two-piece band would take hold in the mainstream world. With the release of 2001’s White Blood Cells the band was thrust on magazine covers and captivating audiences through worldwide touring. To date White has won nine Grammys in seven different categories.

White formed a “new band of old friends” the Raconteurs in 2006 and their debut album Broken Boy Soldiers showed a markedly different side, most notably one where songwriting, vocal and guitar duties were shared. The success of their debut-single “Steady, As She Goes” proved that White’s previous accomplishments were no fluke. To take it even further, in 2009 White took to his original instrument, the drums, and started the Dead Weather with members of the Kills, Queens of the Stone Age and the Greenhornes. Releasing two albums in two years and unleashing a dark, captivating live show upon curious audiences, the Dead Weather futher-cemented Jack White’s musical versatility and range.

In January 2012 White announced the upcoming release of his debut album Blunderbuss which will be accompanied by extensive touring across the world.

Website: jackwhiteiii.com/
Facebook: facebook.com/jackwhite
YouTube: youtube.com/jackwhite

The Heavy

Many people know U.K. indie soul-rock titans The Heavy for “How You Like Me Now?," their infectious anthem that took the world by storm. Since the 4-piece band's rise to notoriety, they've gone on to play gigs in all four corners on the globe, and even wowed David Letterman (Letterman has only requested an encore twice, both times for The Heavy). 'The Glorious Dead,' released on Counter Records this past August, isn’t just The Heavy’s third full-length album: it’s also the group’s most ambitious effort, traveling sonically from the group’s South England home to America’s deep South, and beyond.

Website: theheavy.co.uk
Facebook: facebook.com/theheavy73
Myspace: myspace.com/theheavy
Twitter: twitter.com/theheavy

Bassnectar

Bassnectar is one of the longest standing and most respected artists in American electronic dance music, often referred to simply as the EDM scene. He is the original long hair behind the tables, having been in the game well before most of his contemporaries and amassing an epic fan base with over 250k tickets sold to his solo shows alone in 2011. His art brazenly oversteps the bounds of contemporary EDM, pulling from a dynamic array of source material and attracting lovers of all genres, from dubstep to metal, punk rock, hip hop, and all forms of EDM (drum & bass, trip hop, etc.) and beyond. His art is more than just an auditory experience; it serves to evoke all human senses with live shows that feature unparalleled light shows and awe-inspiring visual queues. Bassnectar intends to not only foster its own community of loyal Bass Heads, but also contribute to the global community at large through charity and social change.

Website: bassnectar.net
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/bassnectar
Facebook: facebook.com/Bassnectar

Autism Skis at Extreme Sports Camp

mkfunk07 — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:49:59 GMT

Imagine a ski vacation where everyone in the family is having fun and learning to ski – including your child with autism. Programs such as Extreme Sports Camp’s Autism Skis program based out of Snowmass, Colorado, teach children and adults across the autism spectrum and of any athletic ability how to ski or snowboard.

At Extreme Sports Camp, professional ski instructors are trained in autism-friendly teaching approaches. The instructors are supported by ski buddies who are autism specialists, there to nurture social and emotional competence and enable more complex motor movements involved in skiing with the instructors. After an initial assessment, an individualized, goal-directed ski curriculum including longitudinal, itemized data collection of progress is implemented. Participants are challenged yet savor success and the immediate and long-term benefits of skiing, leading to increased self-esteem and appreciation of the outdoors and an active lifestyle!

“Our son has benefited enormously from participating in this ski program for the past two years. His confidence and sense of independence have risen significantly, says one parent testimonial. “He felt really welcome, included, and part of a family.”

“We’re especially excited about our peer mentorship programs,” says executive director Deb Sullivan Gravelle. “Working in complement with our sports instruction program, local students participate in our après-ski activities with campers in a similar age bracket. We’re also having some of our campers participate in mainstream ski lessons offered by Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club, with the aid of a 1:1 ski buddy. These programs build our campers’ social skills and expand understanding and acceptance of autism on behalf of our community.”

Autism Skis at Extreme Sports Camp is an example of healthy, natural, activity-based learning through the ever-lasting sport of skiing. Got Autism? Get Skiing!

Ski programs run from when the lifts open at Thanksgiving until ski closure in mid April. Scholarships and family stay options are available. School and organizational groups are welcome. Call or e-mail Extreme Sports Camp for more information at (970) 927 3143 / info@extremesportscamp.org, or register at: extremesportscamp.org. Extreme Sports Camp, Inc. is a 501(3)(c) non-profit in operation since 2004.

21st Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo Predented by Jeep

mkfunk07 — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:51:44 GMT

Denver, Colo., Sept. 29, 2012—Snow has already arrived, snowmaking at several resorts is in full swing, and the countdown begins for the last, best outdoor sale of the year at the 21^st annual Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo from Nov. 2-4, 2012 in downtown Denver at the Colorado Convention Center in Hall F. This gigantic sale is a magnet for shoppers on the prowl for skis, snowboards, boots, outdoor clothing, and essential accessories such as helmets, hats, goggles, and gloves. The reason: prices on last season’s inventory are marked down 40-75 percent. New to the shopping section of the Expo is an area dedicated to non-winter outdoor gear and accessories such as hiking boots, camping gear, and summer accessories with discounts up to 50 percent.

In addition to the sale, all 26 Colorado resorts have exhibit space with many of them offering “Expo-only” specials on everything from lodging, lift tickets, and lessons to discounts on dining and mountain resort activities.

The Expo gets extra kid-centric this year with the debut of the Coleman Mountain Activity Center. A star attraction is the Gibbon Slackline where kids can demo on the apparatus and watch competition. Slacklining is the act of balancing along a narrow, flexible piece of webbing that is low to the ground and firmly anchored. The sport and its athletes are currently on Madonna’s current tour where three Gibbon athletes are performing with the Material Girl. The MBS Mountainboard Demo Area will also be part of the Mountain Activity Center, giving Expo-goers the opportunity to try their all-terrain “snowboard on wheels”. The frequently mobbed ELITEAM Training Center presented by Eldora has a timed obstacle course that measures basic fitness and flexibility skills and kids can compete against their own times and each other. Other kid-magnets will be the Keystone Kidtopia bouncy castle where energetic pre-skiers and riders can bounce into the inflatable walls with reckless abandon. The Winter Park Kid’s Slope for first-time, just-thinking-about-it little skiers offers a gentle introduction to the concept of sliding downhill while for visual entertainment, the aerial trampoline exhibitions by the Skyriders presented by Crested Butte appeals to kids, teens, and their parents.

Adults can take a break from shopping and entertainment at the Rocky Mountain Brew Fest, back for the second year with a larger selection of beers and ales and more local brewers including AC Golden, Bristol Brewing, Elevation Beer Company, Great Divide Brewing, Left Hand Brewing, Odell Brewing, Grand Lake Brewing, Ska Brewing, and more.

Hours are noon to 10 pm on Friday, Nov. 2; Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 am to 8 pm; and Sunday, Nov. 4 from 10 am to 6 pm. Admission is $12 for adults or $10 with a discount coupon available in The Denver Post or at any Colorado Ski & Golf or Colorado Ski & Sports store. Discount tickets can also be purchased in advance at skisnowboardexpo.com. Kids 12 and under are free. Admission to the Rocky Mountain Brew Fest requires a Ski & Snowboard Expo ticket. Combination tickets that include admission to both Expo and the Brew Fest are $24 in advance and $27 at the door. Combo tickets include one 12-ounce beer of choice plus three 4-ounce samples. Additional sampling tickets can be purchased onsite--3 for $5, 7 for $10, and 15 for $20. The beer with the most tickets turned in for the full beer will be declared the People’s Choice Winner.

For more details and activity schedules, visit skisnowboardexpo.com.

Contact:
Joan Christensen
970-509-0710
joanccommunications@gmail.com

Bring a Friend Challenge

mkfunk07 — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:58:21 GMT

Current skiers and snowboarders have numerous opportunities to earn rewards this winter for helping newcomers sign up for beginner lessons from professional instructors at local venues throughout the U.S. Those who qualify for the Bring a Friend Challenge can win trips to fabulous destination resorts as well as skis, snowboards and accessories.

HEAD Wintersports, RAMP, skis.com, and snowboards.org are among numerous companies and organizations providing prizes. Full details are available at bringafriend.org. Newcomers also have an incentive for learning how to ski or snowboard by taking lessons from professional instructors. The trips are for a current participant and the newcomer he/she introduced. Newcomers must show proof of having taken a beginner lesson. Current participants and newcomers must qualify to win. Rules are posted on the BAF Web site.

Bring a Friend is a companion program of Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month which is celebrating its fifth season this winter. During January, participating ski and snowboard areas provide special beginner learning packages taught by professional instructors. Offers vary. Most are discounted and some are free. Details are at skiandsnowboardmonth.org.

The Bring a Friend Challenge is not limited to January although many Bring a Friend offers will be available during that month. The Challenge starts December 17, 2012 and runs through March 17, 2013. Weekly product prize drawings start the first week in January 2013. Trip prizes will be drawn after the contest ends. Trips are for the 2013-14 season.

Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month is an industry initiative organized by numerous state and regional resort associations, the Professional Ski Instructors of America-American Association of Snowboard Instructors, SnowSports Industries America, the National Ski Patrol, U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, SnoCountry Ski Areas Association, the National Ski Areas Association, industry organizations and businesses and the snow sports media.

Vintage Clip of the Week: Annual Dog and Ski Races

mkfunk07 — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:24:34 GMT

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