The 2011-12 snowboarding season has only just begun and already someone has died. Jamie Pierre, the professional skier who once set the world record for biggest cliff drop (255 feet), died today around 3 PM (Sunday, November 13, 2011) when an avalanche that he triggered near Utah’s Snowbird Resort swept him off a cliff, according to a story in the Deseret News.
According to a police statement, Pierre was killed Sunday after the slide swept him over a cliff in the South Chute area.
Pierre reportedly died from injuries he sustained during the fall and he was not buried in the slide. Snowbird resort is not scheduled to open until next week. Our thoughts are with Pierre’s family and friends.
All day long (November 11, 2011), 686 is offering up deals, prizes, and other goodness as they celebrate their annual 686 Day. Here’s what’s up right now:
We decided to have a fun contest for you to start the day. It’s a simple one but that doesn’t mean we’re going to hold back on the prizes. So here’s what you have to do. Write out 686 using your breakfast! We know mom always told you not to play with your food, but trust us, she won’t mind this time. Use your ketchup, eggs, toast, cereal, or whatever else you’re having. Once you done with your “686” food drawing, take a pic and post in on our Facebook page: facebook.com/686apparel Make sure you get your friends to like your picture, the more likes you have the better chance at winning you will have!
The winners will win tool belts and hoodies. Follow along for more social media marketing madness.
686 x Fallen line Jamie Thomas and 686’s Mike West discuss their latest collaboration the 686 x Fallen line of clothing. Jamie and Mike working together gives us two reasons to be into the products. Guess that’s why collabs work.
Burton Snowboards has just done a deal with Lucasfilm to deliver limited series of Chopper Star Wars snowboards for kids (80 to 130 cm) along with a Red helmet that makes a kid look just like R2D2.
Available now is the series of limited-edition, youth-sized Chopper snowboards that showcase eight different iconic images from the original Star Wars trilogy, including Yoda, Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker and the original movie poster.
We’re kind of bummed they don’t make these in some man-sized boards. Do kids this small even know what Star Wars is? Follow the jump for all the details. [click to continue…]
For the 15th season in a row Mountain High was the first Southern California resort to turn on the lifts and open for snowboarding. If Boreal hadn’t opened a week ago, they would have been the first.
“We are very excited to lead Southern California into the 2011/12 season,” said Karl Kapuscinski, President and CEO. “This is one of our earliest openings ever and with more cold weather in the forecast we are looking forward to a fantastic start.”
Lift will run daily from 8:30 AM to 4 PM with night riding beginning Thanksgiving weekend. Follow the jump for all the details. [click to continue…]
California’s Mammoth Mountain is opening on Thursday, November 10, 2011 and it’s not just the snow that will keep the troops entertained. Oh no. It’s four days of non-stop entertainment.
Don’t believe us? Follow the jump for the entire schedule including the traditional Champagne Toast on the sundeck and a performance by the Black Lips. [click to continue…]
Seems like the more we stare out into those snow-covered mountains the more we think riding lifts is something that should be left to civilians. Dave Downing may not be ready to throw away his global chairlift privileges, but he’s definitely down for riding the splits.
Ride Snowboards has released the final graphic in the DH2 Limited Edition Artist Series with a collaboration with Mythical Creature Collective.
The DH2.7 is like nothing you’ve seen yet, as Ride pulled in the minds of three unique creatures, U. Nipeg, the Chizard, and Pan D. Puss, to concoct the rarest breed ever ridden. Hailing from the furthest reaches of the Himalayas, the three were banished to the Pacific Northwest by forces of evil, only to have one of their own turn upon them in a fit of madness. The Ride crew found them in their last hours and was able capture their fate bringing their final masterpiece to light. (Witness the moment of creation of the DH 2.7)
Inspired by get-rich-quick schemes, exercise equipment, absurdity of extreme sports, weight-loss plans, and modern strategies for success and happiness, this collection exhibits Smith’s signature clean and minimalist techniques. Included are twelve new paintings, the revolutionary life changing healing device Personal Pyramids, and video installation “Digital Detritus”. Become a Better You.
Looks like everyone in NorCal bombed into San Francisco on Saturday for the Lib Tech Downtown Throwdown. Luckily, Yobeat.com was there to capture all The City shredding goodness. Click here for the results and story.
The 2011-12 snowboarding season has only just begun and already someone has died. Jamie Pierre, the professional skier who once set the world record for biggest cliff drop (255 feet), died today around 3 PM (Sunday, November 13, 2011) when an avalanche that he triggered near Utah’s Snowbird Resort swept him off a cliff, according to a story in the Deseret News.
