Archive for September, 2008

Powder and Rails – Birth of the Flip

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Nothing changed snowboarding quite like the flip.  Once boarders started getting inverted it was a whole new ballgame.   Damian Sanders breaks down this giant leap in snowboardings progression.

New Burton Movie Available

Monday, September 29th, 2008

The New Burton Team movie, “It’s Always Snowing Somewhere” is now available for purchase.  You can check out the teaser here and the Salt Lake Premiere is on tap for Oct. 22nd at the Gateway. More on that in the future.

Damien Sanders Part 1 – Powder and Rails

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

One of snowboarding’s first legends reflects on snowboarding back in it’s hey day.  Before the big money, before the fancy equipment, Damien was still going bigger than you are.

UAC Fundraiser Movie

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

Black Diamond/Powder Whores Fundraising Movie

Watch a movie, drink some beers and support the Utah Avalanche Center.

Dates:
Oct 1 – 7 & 9pm
Oct 2 – 7 & 9pm
Oct 3 - 7pm

Location: Brewvies 677 S 200 W Salt Lake City, UT 84101 (801) 355-5500

 

The Pact

Join the Thunders, ThinkThankers, and BozWreckers for a night of debauched glory!

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Premieres:

Stack Footy @ 9:30pm

Gold Country @ 10:30pm
BozWreck 2 @ 11:30pm

Music by DJ KNUCKLZ

$10 gets you in the door with a raffle ticket.

Free Stuff by:
* Ashbury
* Oakley
* Rossignol
* SkullCandy
* Celtek
* ThinkThank
* Ally

Don’t effing miss this!
Contact Mike with any questions: mike@teamthunderproductions.com

More Powder And Rails

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Snowboarders in Exile continues.

Sign this petition – save your local mini.

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Apparently it’s now illegal to have a mini-ramp in Salt Lake City.  Sign the petition and help keep minis safe, legal, and in the privacy of your backyard.

http://www.slcminiramp.com

TGR – Under the Influence – Park City Premiere

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

Teton Gravity Research’s new ski and snowboard flick opens this month in Park City.  These movies are always great and I heartily endorse movies like this that have skiers and snowboarders coexisting in harmony.  Be sure to check it out.

September 26th, Harry O’s Park City.  Tickets are available now at: www.smithstix.com, www.24tix.com, www.wantickets.com, and will be at JANS on 1600 Park Ave in Park City by next week.

15th Annual Utah Avalanche Center Fundraiser

Monday, September 8th, 2008

Don’t miss this awesome beginning of the season kickoff party and help support the guys who keep you on top of the snow!  If you need anymore motivation to attend this event, let me add, your admission includes basically all the beer you can drink.  (Bring a designated driver!)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008, 6:00 P.M.
AT BLACK DIAMOND: 2084 EAST 3900 SOUTH, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84124
INFORMATION: (801) 365-5522
A DONATION IS REQUESTED
$30 BEFORE SEPTEMBER 13TH INCLUDES A RAFFLE ENTRY
$35 AFTER SEPTEMBER 13TH
EVENT IS OUTDOORS AND WILL BE HELD RAIN, SNOW OR SHINE • GEAR RAFFLE AND AUCTION.
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE BLACK DIAMOND STORE • MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD TO ATTEND

Sponsored by Uinta Brewery and Black Diamond.

Powder and Rails Episode 3

Monday, September 8th, 2008