Former Transworld Snowboarding Managing Editor, Dew Tour Content Director and all-around amazing human Gerhard Gross and his family could use a little help from the action sports community right now. Here’s the story:
Last Christmas, Gerhard was given 12 months to live with stage 4 stomach cancer — a devastating diagnosis only 4% of people survive. Determined that that 4% would be him, he made immediate changes to his diet, started meditation, yoga, and practiced every holistic treatment he could in addition to chemotherapy.
Thankfully, Gerhard is still with us. But as is the case so often with Cancer, there have been many ups and downs for Gerhard, his wife Kristen, and their 18-month-old baby boy Gerhard IV. To help the family get through these rough times a little more easily, friends have started a GoFundMe page. Click here to do what you can, or follow the jump for the whole story.
In Miami for Art Basel and need a place to escape that is definitely NOT Art Basel. We’ve got just the spot for you. Juxtapoz Magazine and Adidas are taking over the Historic Walgreen’s Building with Juxtapoz Clubhouse.
. . . a large-scale group exhibition and cultural gathering that promises to house the best emerging international talent within the global skateboarding community alongside Juxtapoz’s lineup of critically acclaimed artists including Lucy Sparrow, Jean Julien, Conor Harrington, Ron English, and many others.
In these times you never know when you’ll need to spend the night in a snowdrift. And 686 has a jacket that could very well help you make it through the night. 686 founder Michael Akira West explains exactly what the Gore-Tex Smartie 3-in-1 Weapon jacket is all about. For the details, follow the jump.
On Saturday, November 11, 2017 A Walk On Water (a California-based nonprofit surf therapy organization) held a day of surf therapy for more than 115 special needs children and adults along with their families at Malibu’s Surfrider Beach. The Red Hot Chili Peppers’Anthony Kedis and pro surfer Courtney Conlogue even showed up for the celebration.
Over 115+ athletes participated in surf therapy heats, 200 volunteers and 40 experienced instructors who helped them safely navigate the waves and guided them safely in and out of the ocean. Families, supporters, partners and media filled the beach to cheer on these athletes as they rode some of the most ideal waves and experienced the most beautiful weather conditions than we could’ve imagined. . . The athletes along with their families enjoyed a day of positive energy, cheers, some tears of happiness, restoration and experienced the true healing powers of the ocean.
For the official word from A Walk on Water, please follow the jump.
Here’s the first chair proof. And by the size of that Mammoth line, we’re guessing these four had to camp out to get it. From other photos we’ve seen, coverage is a little thin. But there are a few “features” in the park so what more do we really need?
Tickets are going on sale 10 AM EST on November 15, 2017 for Minus Zero winter sport and music festival April 6, 7 & 8, 2018, at Mount Snow, Vermont
Last year, a sold-out crowd of thousands hit the slopes and partied at MINUS ZERO, which featured over three stages of music featuring over 50 top international and emerging electronic music acts including Bassnectar, Zeds Dead, GRiZ, Illenium and Claptone, snowboarding with a Rail Jam & Jump competition and a demo from some of the top pro-boarders including Carinthia Team athletes Nate Haust and Jeremy Ellenberg.
Stop us if we’d said this before, but we’d put Boa on all our shoes just to get rid of bulky, unsightly laces. That’s part of the reason why Vans’ new Verse snowboard boots look so good.
Offering extensive technical range and precision across two different lacing zones, the Verse is formulated with the Boa® Custom Focus Plus system, allowing for double optimization in and around the boot. Paired with Vans’ adjustable Custom Slide-Guide, the Verse provides maximum heel-hold and a more personalized, comfortable fit. The Verse lacing system is also protected by a waterproof zip-up shroud to seal the lower portion of the boot from the elements, keeping your feet dry during long days on snow. Complete with heat-moldable Custom Liners and UltraCush V3 footbeds, this versatile all-mountain snowboard boot features Vans’ new lightweight and responsive Ultimate Waffle outsole that offers first-rate heel dampening and asymmetrical arch support.
Sounds like a good pair of boots. For the rest of the features (and photos), please follow the jump.
Gnu and Airblaster have teamed up to create a vibrant collection that includes men’s and women’s ninja suit baselayers, waterproof/breathable Freedom Suits, a Ninja Mask, winter parkas, waterproof sweatpants and a Gnu Snowboard. What else do you really need this winter? For all the details, click the link.
