Ken Block drives through some Russian snow in a mass tangle of GoPro cameras. He also blasts out a skier on his way down the mountain. Would have been more fun to see Block out on the Russian dash-cam highways of death, truthfully.
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Fans of snowboarding, graphic design, Field Notes, and great story telling in general should not miss and evening with Aaron Draplin as he tells Tall Tales From A Large Man at the LA Mart in Los Angeles, California on Thursday, April 11, 2013.
Using scientific proof and state-of-the-art multimedia techniques, Aaron James Draplin of the Draplin Design Co. delivers a sucker punch of a talk that aims to provide bonafide proof of work, the highs and lows of a ferociously independent existence and a couple of tall tales from his so-called career in the cutthroat world of contemporary graphic design. Just a regular American guy with a trajectory a little dirtier than yours, his talk is open to all incomers brave enough to show up. If you are a youngster, you may find yourself inspired to attack your design future in a different way. If you are established, you may just leave feeling grateful you don’t have anything to do with him. Hard to say. All Los Angeles champion citizens are invited to attend. Be there!
It’s for AIGA members only, so if you have to sneak in don’t blame us when you get caught. LA Mart is located at 1933 S. Broadway 11th Floor, Los Angeles, California. Click the link for all the details.
[Link: AIGA LA]
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If you’re into action sports and like beer then Saint Archer Brewing Co. has just the brew for you. A idea launched by Josh Landan, Mikey Taylor, and Paul Rodriquez, Saint Archer will be available wherever Stone Brewing beer is sold beginning April 15, 2013.
In addition to Taylor and Prod, the brand lists a who’s who of action icons including snowboarder Todd Richards, surfers Taylor Knox, Dusty Payne, Josh Kerr, Laura Enever, Chase Wilson, Dane Zuan, shaper Chris Christenson, skateboarders Sean Malto, Bryan Herman, Chris Miller, Omar Salazar, Bryan “Slash” Hansen, Shane O’Neill, filmmaker Derek Dunfee, photographer Atiba Jefferson, and outdoorsman Jeff Johnson.
With that stacked a promotional arsenal, we’re guessing the word will get out pretty fast. Here’s what Archer says the brand is all about:
Saint Archer Brewing Company was founded on a unique strain of creative talent: World-class brewers. Artists and musicians. Surfers, skateboarders, and snowboarders… All coming together with passion and commitment to express our collective true love –– handcrafted beer. Saint Archer’s been a long time in the tank and we hope you taste our appreciation and gratitude in every sip.
For the rest of the story, click the link.
[Link: Saint Archer Brewing Co.]
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Don’t worry about Arbor Snowboards production for the 2013-14 season. No sir, they’ve moved it all to the snow sand laden mountains dune of Dubai and the nearly formed Solico Winter Sports snowboard factory.
SWS is a division of Solico and has been in the business of producing wake boards and kite boards for over 10 years. Today, Solico “Water” Sports builds approximately 90-percent of the worldwide production of wake boards and 20-percent of the worldwide production of kite boards. This year, they will produce over 200,000 units of wake boards, kite boards, wake surfers, kite surfers, and wake skates combined. . . “The ingenuity and commitment to development at SWS is like nothing I’ve ever seen, says Matt Patti, Arbor Snowboard’s Product Line Manager. They have a true command of the craft of high-end sandwich construction, with a proven understanding of the materials used in snowboard production, he continued. They are also dedicated snowboarders committed to the sustainability and progression of the sport. In the end, it is their passion for riding that ultimately lead to the decision to expand into snowboard production.”
The boards look pretty nice. Follow the jump for the official word from Arbor. [click to continue…]
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Chelone “Chilly” Miller, 29, was found dead in the van where he lived in Mammoth Lakes, California on Sunday afternoon, April 7, 2013, according to a story in the San Francisco Chronicle. Miller, the brother of Olympic skier Bode Miller, was working toward making the 2014 US Olympic Team in snowboard cross.
According to the statement, the sheriff’s office dispatch received a call around 12:45 p.m. Sunday regarding an unresponsive male in his van. Paramedics, the fire department and deputies were dispatched to the scene, whereupon arrival “it was determined that Mr. Miller was deceased,” the statement said.
According to a story on ESPN.com/Action, Miller was found by a close friend.
Miller — affectionately known as “Chilly” — played golf Friday and spent Saturday lapping the resort’s terrain park. He had planned to fly to Alaska to compete in the Arctic Man race on Friday, an event that pairs snowmobilers with skiers and snowboarders who reach speeds in excess of 80 mph. “He was a very talented snowboarder and a great friend,” said John Teller, a Mammoth-based skicross racer who won X Games gold in 2011.
No foul play is suspected in Miller’s death. According to ESPN he had a “history of seizures” following a 2005 motorcycle crash that left him in a coma for 11 days. Our thoughts are with Miller’s friends and family.
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For those still in the mood for some hot snowboard action comes Ethan Morgan’s entire part from Standard Film’s 2112. Yes, it’s all here. Check it.
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In February 2013 big mountain snowboarder Jeremy Jones signed on as an ambassador for American Pistachio Growers. Now, backcountry impresario is adding Vermont Peanut Butter to his ambassador mix.
“I am very excited to be involved with the Vermont Peanut Butter Company from the ground floor,” Jones says. “I told Chris I probably eat more peanut butter than anyone I know, it’s a super food that keeps me alive in the mountains and at home. Chris and I share the same passion for authenticity, and being healthy, and I think what he has done with a category that has been stale for years is amazing. This is the perfect opportunity for me to use my skills to help grow The VTPB Endorsed Athlete Program, a challenge that I will take on like any big mountain.”
This is one more reminder that professional athletes don’t have to sell out to companies promoting poison that makes kids fat and gives them diabetes 2. Thanks, Mr. Jones. For the official word, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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For the past 17 years pro snowboarder Megan Pischke has been an ambassador for Boarding For Breast Cancer and collaborated to provide wellness ReTreats for breast cancer survivors through her ReTreat Yourself weekends. Now, after recently being diagnosed with breast cancer herself, Pischke needs our support.
On April 17, 2013 a fundraising benefit called B4BC for Megs will be held at Merlin’s Bar & Grill in Whistler, Blackcomb, BC. To make a donation to the event, please click here. For all the other ways that you can help Megan with her ongoing treatment and integrated healthcare help please follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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Ricardo Camargo of Vapor Studio, just tipped us in on a new project he’s working on called Lit, by NZN labs. Lit is an action tracker that no only keeps track of all your walking and running, but also surfing, snowboarding, and skateboarding and pulls it all together for some social competition as well. Camargo and his partners are currently trying to raise $100,000 for the project on a site called Indigogo.
LIT’s advanced sensors analyze your movements 24×7, scoring both activity and action by interpreting steps, distance, duration, intensity, strokes, paddles, jumps, rotations, turns, g-force, airtime, and more. . . Earn points for activity and bonuses for action. Points become the currency used to challenge yourself, your friends, and the world. . . LIT is 24×7 wearable and built to go where you go. Snow, surf, dirt, pavement? No problem. LIT is built for extremes. It’s rugged, shock resistant, and water resistant to 10 ATM / 100 m.
NZN Labs has already raised $27,000 but in the next 30 days they need going to need $70,000 more. To see how you can participate and help make Lit a reality, click the link.
[Link: NZN Labs]
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Xavier de Le Rue and Lucas Debari take us all on a tour of their Antarctic snowboard exploration vehicle The Golden Fleece. No shred footie, but their ship is not a bad set up for trolling the terrifying waters of the South Pole on Mission Antarctic, huh?
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