While we’re blown away (with the rest of you) by how fast our world can change, and have little wisdom and no panacea for the current time, here is a short collection of news stories that have caught our attention over the past month or so. Follow the jump for the full list.
Snowboarding
Backcountry recreation banned in Colorado mountain county amid COVID-19 outbreak
Olympian Chloe Kim Says She Took a Break From Snowboarding to ‘Find the Other Part’ of Herself at College
How to get a career in the snow sports industry
United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association says its longevity is in jeopardy
San Miguel snowboarder injured in avalanche, sheriff says resources are stretched thin with COVID-19
Nina Dobrev and Olympian Shaun White Spark Romance Rumors with Malibu Bike Ride
Coronavirus Delivers ‘Body Blow’ to Colorado’s Ski Industry
“Locals only” coronavirus closures of Colorado public land may not be legal. But mountain communities say it’s needed for safety.
Vail CEO: Ski resort shutdown could cost firm $200M
Mexican visitors to Vail suspected of taking coronavirus home with them
Hoping to escape coronavirus, city dwellers are fleeing to California’s deserts and mountains
With chairlifts closed, backcountry danger now extends to what is typically in-bounds terrain
Coronavirus shuts down resorts: Truckee tells tourists to stay home
Travis Rice Has a Plan to Bring Snowboarding to New Heights, Again
PCT, Squaw Valley and small towns tell people to stay away amid coronavirus concerns
U.S. Ski & Snowboard opts to host annual congress meetings virtually
Are Colorado ski resorts closing because of coronavirus? So far no.
5 Pro Snowboarders Tell Us Their Must-Have Travel Items
Summit adaptive snowboarders have whirlwind experience trying to return from Europe amid travel restrictions
Does this Utah snowboard park signal the end of skiing as we know it?
Park City appearance by CEO of Alterra Mountain Company postponed
Coronavirus fears expected to impact tourism economy for Western mountain resorts
Stowe Mountain Resort renaming trail to honor Jake Burton Carpenter
Myles Stephenson is still in hospital 19 days after snowboarding crash left him in intensive care
Burton impact felt over bittersweet weekend
Snowboarder eyes Olympics two years after being buried in B.C. avalanche
Colorado ski resort pioneers talk about the industry’s roots, ski pass wars and how to deal with crowds
Arapahoe Basin reports skier visits are down 35% after ditching Epic Pass
Snowboarder John Bromell died after getting lost in the French Alps
Brutal moment snowboarder slams into a metal bar and knocks herself out during practice leap
Snowboarder killed after falling, striking tree
Someone snag your snowboard? Deputies cracking down on ‘organized’ Tahoe-area thefts
Australian snowboarder paralyzed at B.C.’s Grouse Mountain wins right to sue
Buried in avalanche, snowboarder Brock Crouch now eyes Olympics
Peak Performers nominee: Kerri Hannon (Marsh), snowboarding
Unwind Like an Olympian at Shaun White’s For-Sale Malibu Retreat
Three companies collaborate to produce first snowboard binding designed by AI
Daredevil snowboards inside an ice cave at an altitude of 3,000 meters
Australian man arrested after stealing snowboard, assaulting woman in Whistler | News
Chelsea Handler celebrates birthday snowboarding with out pants when standing tall
Olympic Snowboarder Chloe Kim Shares Her Bedtime Routine
Snowboarder Danny Davis stumps for Bernie Sanders at the Burton US Open
Las Vegan Amy Purdy took arduous journey to Hall of Fame
VIDEO: Hundreds of snowboarders take to Vail Mountain for A Ride For Jake Burton
Where are all the lifties?
Wolf Creek Celebrates 80 Seasons of Skiing
Mt. Bachelor sued for $30 million after snowboarder and skier die by suffocation in tree wells on same day
R.I. snowboarder dies in crash on Loon Mountain
Jake Burton’s fight to make snowboarding mainstream
Snowbound: Shaun White says he’ll skip skateboard, stick to snow
Resorts to honor snowboarding pioneer Jake Burton Carpenter with ‘A Day For Jake’
Snowboarders at US Open Pay Homage to Jake Burton Carpenter
Skateboarding
Skateboarders ride for a cause at Skate Against ALS
Skateboarding competition goes virtual as stars compete to win public vote
How Poppy Starr Olsen uses Instagram to find community in a male-dominated sport
THERE is the queer collective united by a love of skating
Skateboarding boy dies from injuries suffered in Porter County; funeral to be livestreamed
See photos of Ghana’s badass, all-girl skate crew
The Berrics’ “Battle at the Quarantine” Brings Competition Skateboarding to Self-Isolation
Summer Olympics in Japan Postponed Until Next Year
Man in critical condition after electric skateboard fall
#SkateInside Challenge Street League Calls You Out
Tony Hawk Performs Tricks On Request Online
New Tony Hawk game coming this year leaked by punk band
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Remastered Rumor Surfaces — All But Confirmed
Become an Olympic Skateboarder or MIT Architect? Alexis Sablone Chose Both
Skateboarding won’t ‘save’ Afghan girls
Police: Driver who struck, killed skateboarder had THC in system
14-year-old Locker Board inventor from San Clemente inks Wham-O deal
Tony Hawk Checks In Safe From The Coronavirus After Bam Margera Shares ‘Sick’ Meme
‘I love the community that comes with it’ The female skateboarders learning a new sport and smashing stereotypes
Lizzie Armanto’s after-school options were ‘the skate park or the library’; now she’s a Tony Hawk protégé
Meriden skateboarder sues bus company, drivers, school board over crash
Tony Hawk On His Legacy, Being On ‘The Simpsons’ & The ‘Tony Hawk Pro Skater’ Soundtrack
Citizens express anger after Mid-South mayor unexpectedly tears down city skate park
Working On Jokes With Skateboarding Comedian, Whitmer Thomas
Cedar Rapids police officer shows off skateboarding skills – Local 5
Skateboarder struck and killed while riding on Dyer Street in Northeast El Paso
Does it come with a ramp? Skateboarder buys Miami Brillhart house
Community Board 7 Approves Skate Park Naming After Local Skateboarding Pioneer Andy Kessler
Hove skateboarder Benedict Findlay fell to his death at Telscombe cliffs
The New Documentary High Rollers Skateboards Into Phoenix’s Past
‘Betty’ Trailer: The Skateboarding Comedy Inspired by ‘Skate Kitchen’ Comes to HBO
New Skateboarding HBO Comedy ‘Betty’ Has Some Major Gay Energy
Seattle teen’s skateboard crash could change state helmet law
Adorable Three-Year-Olds Skateboard Tricks Are Mesmerising
Tesla Model S Vandalized By Skateboard: Owner Still Looking For Perp
“I never set out to be a role model or influencer” – A conversation with Tony Hawk
USC study on skateboarding finds significant benefits ranging from mental health to social skills
How Session Could Improve Upon Skate and Tony Hawk Games
St. Louis Skateboarding Legend Steve Berra Boosts Local Skate Talent
Two Olympic skateboarding qualifiers in China postponed over coronavirus
Police: Man beats 74-year-old with skateboard at downtown Las Vegas bus stop
CHP: Skateboarder collides with car on Hwy 49 in Auburn, suffers major injuries
Wanted man arrested for skateboarding in middle of street at midnight
Skate or die! How skate-punk took over the world
Monster Energy’s Nyjah Huston Takes First Place at 26th Annual Tampa Pro Contest
CCPD: Man arrested for burglary of Crescent City surf & skate shop
Tony Hawk and Marvelous Marvin Hagler give tributes to Kobe Bryant
Pizzey Park skate bowl redesign aims to bring international competition back to Gold Coast
Stars at Mammoth Film Festival Pay Tribute to Kobe Bryant with Special Jerseys at Bowling Tournament
The cultural and historical significance of video game music
Press Releases- SKATER XL IS COMING TO PLAYSTATION 4
Surfing
Matt Biolos temporarily shutters his iconic surfboard brand at Californian governor’s behest; turns on commie bastards!
A Local Surfer’s Perspective on New York’s COVID-19 Outbreak
Wrightsville Beach, Surf City, Pleasure Island will close all beach access Friday
USA Surfing responses to Olympic 2020 postponement planning
Liam Hemsworth and his new girlfriend Gabriella Brooks kiss while surfing
Jonah Hill continues to showcase his incredible surfing skills during outing with a female pal (watch the wetsuit video!!)
Pro Surfer Tia Blanco Is Staying Busy At Home During The Coronavirus Pandemic
These are the Finalists of Nikon’s Surf Photo of the Year 2020
California State Beaches Close Due to Coronavirus
Surfer set up a toilet paper exchange so people would share – Insider
Brit surfer jailed for five years after £60million of cocaine was found on his 40ft yacht
Californians Can Still Surf During Stay-At-Home Order, But Should We?
Is surfing OK during coronavirus order to keep your distance from others? How surfers are adapting
World’s best challenged surfers compete in La Jolla
Surfer, 36, falsely claimed £14,000 in disability benefits while touring the world
Swell Planet: Multi-million dollar surf park planned for Auckland in 2021
On The Screen: The ‘Soul Surfer’S’ Story Continues
Surf artist Robb Havassy releases latest book, ‘Marin’s Wave,’ to inspire young girls
Father-of-three punches shark in eye during terrifying surfing encounter
Beach memorial honors surfer Mike Fisher, who battled brain cancer
Surf shop burglary suspect arrested | News
Surf’s up in Fukushima 9 years after nuclear accident 2020-03-10 Every morning, come rain
These two Aussie surfers started Seabin in an effort to clean up the world’s oceans – and it just crowdfunded more than $1.2 million in investment
“I’ve been an advocate ever since I was 7-Years-Old,” Big Wave Surfer Bianca Valenti Leads the Fight in Gender Equality and Wins
Big Wave Surfer Grant Washburn Enjoys the “Hunt” More Than the Ride
Surfer Conner Coffin Reboots for 2020 World Championship Tour
Surf Photographer Sachi Cunningham Describes the Rough Conditions at Ocean Beach for Surfers
“There’s Always a Choice of Where you Want to Go,” Surf Historian Explains Why Santa Cruz is a Surfer’s Paradise
Italo Ferreira surprises Huntington Beach High surfers in water
Jamie O’Brien literally set himself on fire to blaze unique surfing trail
Mick Fanning’s alleged stalker bail conditions changed and allowed back same state legendary surfer
Donavon Frankenreiter spins his way back to Bend
Judge sides with surfer, declares Town of Duck beach access open to the public
Laura Enever stars in documentary about her switch to big-wave surfing
Buzzy Kerbox shares tales of big-wave surfing and modeling for Ralph Lauren in his new book
Free melanoma screening at Kiama Surf Club
DJ Fisher’s model bride’s grandmother suddenly dies just hours after they got married
Surf’s up! The first-ever UAE wave rider competition is now open!
Hawaiian Arts & Culture: An Interview With World-Renowned Surf Photographer Zak Noyle
The truth about Jason Momoa’s surfing background
Fashion
This 100-Year-Old CEO Still Follows 2 Rules at His Sports Equipment Company: Make Time to Ski and Check Your Ego at the Door
Blondey McCoy Explores ASMR
Boardriders Sells Xcel Wetsuits
Quiksilver’s latest vintage collection is as nostalgic as it is current
How the Nike SB Killed Savier Skate Shoes
Stüssy – How Original
Kering: A Timeline Behind the Building of a Luxury Goods Conglomerate
Bleach U.S.A. Founders Skated Around Business Rules and Made a Brand Out of Used Clothing
Nike SB Unveils Full Footwear And Apparel Capsule For Leo Baker
Why Supreme Is Happy to See Customers Burning Their Merch
Rumpl and Designer Aaron Draplin Launch Limited-Edition Blanket Collection
Nike reveals uniforms for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Massive Growth for Surf Watches Market by 2027 – Rip Curl , Nixon , Vestal Watches , Quiksilver
Business
COVID-19 the final nail in Tigerlily coffin
Kathmandu’s Rip Curl stores locked down in Europe
Nick Carroll: How are the Boardmakers Coping?
Volcom Furloughs 75 Percent of Its Workers While Making Plans to Ramp Up
Ski companies face huge financial hit after coronavirus shutdown
How the Sports Industry Is Dealing with the Corona Crisis
Zumiez Can’t Duck Workers’ Call-In Suit, 9th Circ. Rules
OC’s PacSun Opening Urban Neighborhood Flagships
Boardriders’ Debt Ratings Downgraded
Kelly Slater To Launch Surfing Resort In California Desert Near Coachella
Vans Opens L.A. Fashion District Flagship for Locals and Global Visitors
Forty years of business, 60-years of surfing–– Matt Moore and Rincon Designs keeps the stoke alive in Carpinteria
Bend’s Hydro Flask started out at farmers markets, fairgrounds
Boulder company creates waves in desert
Kathmandu appoints chief customer officer following CMO departure
Boardriders’ Debt Ratings Downgraded
