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From quadriplegia to snowboard elite - Manning River Times
WHEN Jodie Thring was left a quadriplegic after a bad fall from her snowboard, doctors told her it was unlikely she would walk again. She didn’t just walk - a year later she was back on her snowboard. Her amazing recovery continues and she is now

Powderhouse perfect spot for local winter fun - Fosters Daily Democrat
EJ Hersom/Staff Photographer Chris Wald of South Berwick, Maine, does a front-side grab on his snowboard at PowderHouse in South Berwick Saturday. SOUTH BERWICK, MAINE In small bursts between falls, five-year-old Jordyn Cook slowly made her way

Snowboard World Cup Results - International Herald Tribune
1. Siegfried Grabner, Austria. 2. Roland Fischnaller, Italy. 3. Zan Kosir, Slovenia. 4. Andreas Prommegger, Austria. 5. Rok Flander, Slovenia. 6. Jasey Jay Anderson, Canada. 7. Adam Smith, United States. 8. Marc Iselin, Switzerland. 9. Matthew

Galena has a ski resort to flip for - Chicago Sun-Times
Most ski and snowboard resorts have hotels and base facilities at the bottom of their slopes. So you drive in, get your lift ticket, rent gear, check in to your lodge and then hop on a chair lift or gondola to ride to the top of the mountain. Not at

Women are learning their own way down the slopes - Allentown Morning Call
When it comes to skiing and boarding, women have different needs than men. Carolyn Freed, assistant snow sports director for Blue Mountain, has been teaching skiing since 1973 and was instrumental in organizing the Women’s Learn to Ski program at the

Canada’s O’Brien wins snowboard slopestyle event - TSN
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. - Olympic gold medallist Shaun White won the snowboard slopestyle competition, and Spencer O’Brien of Whistler, B.C., took the women’s event Friday in the first stop on the inaugural Winter Dew Tour. O’Brien won the event with a

Snowboard World Cup Results - International Herald Tribune
1. Siegfried Grabner, Austria. 2. Roland Fischnaller, Italy. 3. Zan Kosir, Slovenia. 4. Andreas Prommegger, Austria. 5. Rok Flander, Slovenia. 6. Jasey Jay Anderson, Canada. 7. Adam Smith, United States. 8. Marc Iselin, Switzerland. 9. Matthew

Snowboarder eyes the Big Show - The Chronicle Herald
Kristin d Eon has spent the better part of his life racing toward the Olympics. The 22-year-old from Middle Sackville, who s been training in Colorado for the last five years, is competing in national alpine snowboarding events and working for

From quadriplegia to snowboard elite - Manning River Times
WHEN Jodie Thring was left a quadriplegic after a bad fall from her snowboard, doctors told her it was unlikely she would walk again. She didn’t just walk - a year later she was back on her snowboard. Her amazing recovery continues and she is now

FASH 2009 under New Diversity at ispo winter - Fibre2Fashion
ispo winter will open its doors for the 69th time from February 1st to 4th, 2009. As the leading international tradeshow for the sports industry the ispo winter s goal is to put the spotlight on industry-specific issues and attract the requisite

Burglaries, thefts on the rise - Craig Daily Press
Steamboat Springs Steamboat Springs received an unwelcome gift this holiday season a rash of thefts and burglaries across town, according to police. In the past two weeks, The Click snowboard shop, Steamboat Hair Co., Steamboat Tattoo and

Bend teen Watts powers way onto U.S. snowboard team - Tri-City Herald
His long fingers executing every chord just right, Ben Watts launches into a rendition of Led Zeppelin’s The Rain Song. The song, while soothing and melancholy, has a complex harmony that would seem impossible to imitate. But Watts plays it with ease

White wins Winter Dew Tour snowboard opener - CBS Sportsline
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. — Olympic gold medalist Shaun White won the snowboard slopestyle competition, and Canada’s Spencer O’Brien took the women’s event Friday in the first stop on the inaugural Winter Dew Tour. The 22-year-old White, from Carlsbad

Washington’s places to ski and snowboard - Olympian
Where: 160 miles southeast of Olympia on Highway 12. Elevation: 4,500-6,000 feet. Lifts: Six high-speed express quad, triple chair, two double chairs, two surface lifts (percentages beginner 33, intermediate 43, advanced 24

Snowboard champion Kelly Clark back on US team - KVIA.com
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) - Olympic gold medalist Kelly Clark is rejoining the U.S. Snowboarding halfpipe team. Clark, who won the halfpipe gold as an 18 year old during the Salt Lake City Games in 2002, was a member of the national team from 2000-03. She

Shaun White wins in Winter Dew Tour opener - International Herald Tribune
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. : Olympic gold medalist Shaun White won the snowboard slopestyle competition, and Canada’s Spencer O’Brien took the women’s event Friday in the first stop on the inaugural Winter Dew Tour. The 22-year-old White, from Carlsbad

Snowbird to host snowboard event - Salt Lake Tribune
Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort will be the first stop on The North Face Masters of Snowboarding big mountain competition. The event will take place Jan. 29-Feb. 1 at Snowbird. After a mid-February competition at Crested Butte, Colo., the series

We Ski And Snowboard Screenshots For Wii - Cinema Blend
I could be wrong, but it sure does seem like some of the games coming out for the Wii aren’t all that half-bad. Proving this point, is Namco Bandai’s upcoming extreme-sports snowboarding/skiing game, We Ski and Snowboard. The company recently

Winter sports: Snowboard champion Kelly Clark back on U.S. team - Salt Lake Tribune
PARK CITY Olympic gold medalist Kelly Clark is rejoining the U.S. Snowboarding halfpipe team. Clark, who won the halfpipe gold as an 18 year old during the Salt Lake City Games in 2002, was a member of the national team from 2000-03. She has

Bend teen Watts powers way onto U.S. snowboard team - Tri-City Herald
His long fingers executing every chord just right, Ben Watts launches into a rendition of Led Zeppelin’s The Rain Song. The song, while soothing and melancholy, has a complex harmony that would seem impossible to imitate. But Watts plays it with ease

Oxbow Joins Forces With The Rincon Classic - Surfline
Oxbow is pleased to announce its involvement with the upcoming Rincon Classic January 17 and 18. “This contest is the longest running and most revered surf event on the central coast. “We are honored to be a sponsor of the 2009 event,” states Gary

Dover’s Kelly Clark back on U.S. team - Brattleboro Reformer
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Kelly Clark is rejoining the U.S. Snowboarding halfpipe team. Clark, who won the halfpipe gold as an 18 year old during the Salt Lake City Games in 2002, was a member of the national team from 2000-03

Snowboard and Ski Apparel and Accessories From Buckman?s Make Perfect - PR Inside
www.buckmans.com - Snowboard and Ski apparel and accessories like Burton, Spyder, Kjus, Ride, The North Face, Oakley and others from Buckman”s Ski and Snowboard Shops (www.buckmans.com) make the perfect holiday gifts for those who have winter sports

Snowboard contest coming - Daily Mining Gazette
HOUGHTON - Houghton will host a snowboard contest on Huron Street next month. The city council approved a proposal from the owners of Rhythm for the event, which will take place on Jan. 17. It will start that morning and go until about 4 p.m., said

Snowboard champion Kelly Clark back on U.S. team - Olympian
PARK CITY, Utah Olympic gold medalist Kelly Clark is rejoining the U.S. Snowboarding halfpipe team. Clark, who won the halfpipe gold as an 18-year-old during the Salt Lake City Games in 2002, was a member of the national team from 2000-03. She

Pebble Creek in Inkom to Open Aspen Area on Saturday - Idaho8.com
Pebble Creek Ski Area in Inkom is planning to open part of its ski area this weekend. Workers with the ski area say they’re just planning to open the Aspen Area on Saturday. There is about two feet of snow at the snow stake and about a foot at the

Ski industry revs up as snow falls - Seattle Times
Department manager Joe Chalmers waits at Sturtevant’s in Bellevue for Jake Hemingway, of Seattle, to try on ski boots. The economic downturn has skiers shopping for necessary gear but not always the extras, says store co-owner Tracy Gibbons. ELLEN M

We Ski And Snowboard Screenshots For Wii - Cinema Blend
I could be wrong, but it sure does seem like some of the games coming out for the Wii aren’t all that half-bad. Proving this point, is Namco Bandai’s upcoming extreme-sports snowboarding/skiing game, We Ski and Snowboard. The company recently

Marolt on course as snowboard fan - Denver Post
COPPER MOUNTAIN RESORT On a snowy Saturday in Summit County, U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) president and CEO Bill Marolt isn’t exactly in his element. He isn’t far from it, however, watching from the corner of his eye the nearby

Snowboard and Ski Apparel and Accessories From Buckman s Make - Businesswire.com
POTTSTOWN, Pa.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Snowboard and Ski apparel and accessories like Burton, Spyder, Kjus, Ride, The North Face, Oakley and others from Buckman s Ski and Snowboard Shops ( www.buckmans.com ) make the perfect holiday gifts for those

We Ski And Snowboard Screenshots For Wii - Cinema Blend
I could be wrong, but it sure does seem like some of the games coming out for the Wii aren’t all that half-bad. Proving this point, is Namco Bandai’s upcoming extreme-sports snowboarding/skiing game, We Ski and Snowboard. The company recently

Boy, 9, Fights Off Coyote With Snowboard - AOL
(Dec. - Tony Sandlin, 9, and his 6-year-old brother, Vincent, were snowboarding on a golf course behind their Erie, Colo., home Thursday when a coyote came out of nowhere and charged Tony, tearing through his clothing and puncturing his skin. The

Snowboard and Ski Apparel and Accessories From Buckman?s Make Perfect - PR Inside
www.buckmans.com - Snowboard and Ski apparel and accessories like Burton, Spyder, Kjus, Ride, The North Face, Oakley and others from Buckman”s Ski and Snowboard Shops (www.buckmans.com) make the perfect holiday gifts for those who have winter sports

U.S. ski, snowboard teams line up partners - Sports Business Journal
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association added two new sponsors for its snowboard team, one new sponsor for its ski team and renewed an existing sponsor for both teams ahead of the 2008-09 ski and snowboard season. The U.S. snowboard team signed

Snowboard and Ski Apparel and Accessories From Buckman s Make - Businesswire.com
POTTSTOWN, Pa.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Snowboard and Ski apparel and accessories like Burton, Spyder, Kjus, Ride, The North Face, Oakley and others from Buckman s Ski and Snowboard Shops ( www.buckmans.com ) make the perfect holiday gifts for those

Ski and snowboard trends, part II - Caspar Star-Tribune
In this second column on gear trends in skiing and snowboarding for the 2008-2009 season, a jacket with embedded electronics, self-tinting goggles, and customizable ski boots are among the products you’ll see on the slopes this season. * Custom-Fit

Tedd Florendo - Lasvegas Now
Tedd Florendo is the Weather Anchor for our successful 5, 6:30 and 11 p.m. weekend shows. He hails from the Pacific Northwest, and attended Washington State University where (he) graduated with a degree in Broadcast Journalism in 1998. “I am a

Las Vegas has hot hotel deals, a cool spot to chill out - Los Angeles Times Blogs
Now is a great time to visit Vegas, if you re not stuck on needing winter chill. Well, actually, not to be outdone, Sin City of the desert delivers in that department too: Mandalay Palace s Minus 5 bar will keep your tush cool with an ice sofa

Snowboard like Shaun White - Shreveport Times
Designed in collaboration with the famous Olympic and X-Games gold medalist, Ubisoft’s “Shaun White Snowboarding” lets you tackle four huge mountains and either snowboard freestyle or by accepting challenges. While the video game proves to be a fun

Ski, snowboard resorts in California waiting for a Christmas miracle - Los Angeles Times Blogs
Thanksgiving weekend was a bust for almost all resorts in California, as they’ve been unable to open, and Christmas vacation is coming fast. Wintry weather is not in the forecast until the end of next week, and that’s far from a certainty. It’s bad

News Latest News - Big Bear Grizzly
With the recent cooler temperatures, coupled with the continuous snowmaking, Bear Mountain is open for business as of Saturday, Dec. 6. The beginner run, Inspiration, the Beach Bar & BBQ, rentals, lessons and the Ice Box Apparel & Accessories shop

Snowboard Designs Draw Ire Of Parents - kptv.com
Two new lines of snowboards from Burton show either scantily clad models or photos of amputated fingers. The graphics have led some parents to say the boards are inappropriate for children. Gorge Performance Surf and Snowboard Shop, located on

How To Choose The Right Snowboard Based On Where You Live. - Transworld News
One thing that can help you sift through the choice is to think about where you live and where you ride. Why does your location affect your choice? Well if you live in the Midwest you wouldn’t want to get Burton Fish, a board that is meant for big

Local mountain opens a lift for snowboarders - Orange County Register
Mountain High Resort in Wrightwood opened a beginner lift this morning, a late opening because of unusually warm winter weather. Ski and snowboard enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting the first snowfall to hit local mountains, and may need to wait

My Turn: Snowboard protests do no credit to Vermont - Burlington Free Press
From the day I incorporated Burton in Vermont over 30 years ago, I have been a passionate snowboarder. Donna and I, along with hundreds of the finest employees, have relentlessly pursued the mission of developing the best snowboarding equipment and

HTC buys design house to accent smartphone style - Reuters Canada
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - HTC, maker of the new Google Android G1 smartphone, has bought design consultancy One & Co to tap its fashion expertise in everything from furniture to snowboard boots. Financial terms were not disclosed. “We want to keep it

My Emblems: - Gamespot News
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Snowboard like Shaun White - USA Today
Ubisoft’s “Shaun White Snowboarding,” available for seven gaming platforms, lets you and your friends tackle four huge mountains in different parts of the world. Designed in collaboration with the famous Olympic and X-Games gold medalist, Ubisoft’s

Skiers and snowboarders encouraged to register gear - ksl.com
By this weekend, all three Park City area ski resorts will be open. It’s the time of year ski bums always look forward to; unfortunately, so do thieves. It’s the side of the industry resorts don’t like to talk about, but it does happen from time to

Learning to snowboard can be painful but France eases sting a little - Canoe
LES ARCS, France - The resort of Les Arcs in the French Alps is renowned for having 200 kilometres of runs, a lift system that can take you all the way up to 3,200 metres and a cable car that connects to the neighbouring valley of La Plagne. But I

Snowboard cross competition format - NBC Olympics
The format for the men’s and women’s snowboard cross competitions are different, though both consist of two parts: qualification and finals. The start order for the qualification runs are determined as follows: The top 16 competitors based on the FIS