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.
Tonight (Sunday, November 13, 2011), Kien Lieu and Invincible Skateboards will host the launch party for a collection of limited edition skateboards featuring the art of photographer Grant Brittain and three other artists at San Deigo, California’s Tiger!Tiger! Bar.
We were wondering where everyone was tonight (November 11, 2011), and then we realized that tonight was the LA premiere of Tristan Patterson’s documentary film Dragonslayer. Click here for where you can see it soon.
The Association of Surfing Professionals will introduce drug testing at contests from next year, according to board member Randy Rarick. . . “It’s been a long time coming,” he told The Australian yesterday.
Hopefully, this means all remaining ASP officials, employees and judges will be tested as well, right? It would only be fair.
The snow, surf, and skate editorial staffs at Transworld Media have some new office mates in their Carlsbad, California headquarters.
Bonnier Corporation has reportedly partnered with the Ultimate Fighting Championships to produce its UFC Magazine. Transworld will be responsible for the sales and distribution of the magazine and Group Publisher Liam Ferguson couldn’t be happier about it.
“From my first introduction to Dana White and the UFC over two years ago, I was impressed by his passion for their sport and his company’s media prowess,” said TransWorld Media Group Publisher Liam Ferguson. “This partnership will leverage the strengths of our respective organizations to better serve our shared target demographic of young male enthusiasts, aged 16-34. I’m flattered that the UFC has chosen TransWorld, and our parent company Bonnier, as their partner to grow their print and digital magazine subscribers globally.”
With their core product revenue continuing to fall, it was only a matter of time before Bonnier found a way to bring more dollars into their Transworld Media business. It would appear that Transworld Media’s Bonnier ass kicking is going to continue for a while. Follow the jump for the official word from Bonnier. [click to continue…]
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.
We were all pretty amused by the whole Kelly Slater 11th World Title double-up. And people did tend to pile on in making fun of Association of Surfing Professionals CEO Brodie Carr, however, we didn’t expect him to quit over it. That’s what he has done.
It is my duty to accept responsibility for the recent calculation error that resulted in the premature crowning of Kelly Slater’s 11th ASP World Title,” Brodie Carr said. “The determination of the ASP World Title is the most important moment in professional surfing. Ultimately, the responsibility for every activity within ASP lies with me. Therefore, I have elected to resign my position as CEO.”
Way to fall on your own sword, Brodie. We’re guessing Mr. Carr has something else up his sleeve as well. Follow the jump for the official word from the ASP.
Garrett McNamara is being credited with what is reportedly “the biggest wave ever ridden” at allegedly 90 feet, according to a story on Drift Surfing.
The three were surfing in Praia do Norte off the coast of Nazaré, Portugal. McNamara has been spending quite some time here once he discovered the magic of the spot. The coast of Nazaré is home to one of the only deep water canyons that runs all the way to shore. He has been working with the Portuguese Hydrographic Institute to understand how the waves reach such an abnormal height.
While this is obviously a huge wave and McNamara is a charger of amazing prowess we do have one question: how much smaller are the rulers used to measure big wave surfing going to get?
Rubbing elbows with celebrities and their families – including Holly Madison, David Copperfield, ‘Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison, Alison Victoria, pro NASCAR driver Taylor Barton, Tillman the Skateboarding Dog, Travis Pastrana, Sal Masekela, Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla, Rodney Mullen, Mike Vallely, Ricardo Laguna, and actor, comedian Rob Riggle – guests came together to support the Tony Hawk Foundation’s mission to build free, quality public skateparks in low-income areas nationwide. Attendees enjoyed the family-oriented action-sports festival with games, great food, one-of-a-kind auction items, and lots of giveaways. . . “It was our best Vegas event by far, thanks to Red Rock, Ben Harper and the level of talent on the ramp,” said Tony Hawk. “We also had some truly unique auction items that helped to raise good money for more skateparks. My kids had a blast!”
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.
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.
