Resort Report: San Juan Powder Mission
Posted Dec. 28, 2012
Words and photos: Larry Nuñez There’s an annual tradition for Colorado snowboarders looking for that first legit powder day of the year. It usually happens around late October, when often before the Halloween masks are even drawn Wolf Creek Ski Area receives a big snowfall and opening day signals the start of the season. This year, however, was a little different. Although Wolfy opened up on time, they haven’t seen the usual early season storm cycle that earns ...
Dragon's Frame of Mind with Wolle Nyvelt
Posted Nov. 30, 2012
Creating a collection of short films starring it’s snow team riders, Dragon has released the first installment of a revealing four-part webisode series, titled Frame of Mind. Featuring Gigi Ruf, Luke Mitrani, Danny Davis and Chris Benchetler, Frame of Mind candidly captures the seldom seen moments that inspire the athletes antics and interests both on and off the mountain. In its premiere episode, follow Gigi, Luke, and snow icon Wolle Nyvelt as they venture to the Advanced Projects X ...
Hana Beaman's "P.S...Colorado, Land of White Gold"
Posted March 20, 2012
Check out the latest episode of Hana Beaman's "P.S..." web series. This time the girls escape the powder-filled gray NW skies and head to sunny Silverton, Colorado to get ride some soft stuff they can actually see. A long road trip makes 'em get a little goofy in the backcountry as they build booters, jump off some cliffs and throw down some pretty slammin' tricks. Extra props to Hana this year for really stepping her game up. Whoop ...
Resort Report: Silverton, CO
Posted March 7, 2012
If you’re familiar with IFC’s sketch comedy show, “Portlandia”, you may have seen their “Dream of the 1890s” bit. Well, the dream of the 1890s is also alive in a small mining town in Southern Colorado called Silverton, but it’s not because of trendy hipsters or locally sourced restaurants with celebrity chefs. It’s because the town was actually built in the 1890s, and much of it remains the same today. Original late 1800 buildings line the ...
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