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Skiing/Snowboarding (July 2007, Week Vol. 0)

Video: The ''New Slang'' Matt Peterson's part [iFilm Adrenaline X-Dance Film Festival]
Jul-30-2007
The Brightest Sound is the third snowboard video release from Warior Films. Filmed, edited, directed and produced by 16-year-old Cody Allen, this 16mm film gives you a look into the lives and riding of some of the biggest up-and-comers in snowboarding including: Mason Aguirre, Nik Batko, George Oakley, Drew Fuller, Steve Fisher, Rahm Klampert, Jake Blauve, Kelly Clark and the Burton Girls.The Brightest Sound is packed with plenty of good old snowboard action; the DVD extras include slide shows, a director???s commentary, art galleries, short films, music videos, a making-of and so much more. Sponsored by Burton Snowboards, Smith Optics, Grenade and Snowboarder Magazine. Click here to visit Warior Films.Click here to buy the DVD from Just Push Play.For more skateboarding, snowboarding and surfing videos, check out IFILM???s Action Sports Showcase.Runtime: 1 min 53 sec
High Times promo video snowboard for auction
Jul-30-2007

eBay always has a large number of Jamiroquai items listed but here's a rare item that has recently been listed at eBay Australia.

One of the as used in the promo music video for the track Light Years in 1995 is listed in an auction that ends on 6 August.

Part of the auction description reads as follows:

"Up for auction is a super rare Limited edition Jamiroquai Snowboard.  This Snowboard is 1 of 5 specially made for Jamiroquai light years video.  The video was filmed in St. Anton in Austria. Filmed by snowboard film makers Room and Board.  Board obtained from record company executive collection."

For more information about the snowboard and to bid on it, please .

Additionally, if you've seen any great items for sale on eBay or other auction sites recently, feel free to post a link to them as a comment to this news item. 

High Times promo video snowboard for auction
Jul-29-2007

"High Times promo video snowboard for auction"

One of the Jamiroquai logo'd snowboards as used in the promo music video for the track Light Years in 1995 is listed in an auction that ends on 6 August.

Utah Publisher Launches Online Magazine Dedicated to State’s Skiing and Snowboarding
Jul-29-2007
( EMAILWIRE.COM, July 28, 2007 )   SALT LAKE CITY – First Tracks!! Online Media (FTO), publisher of the Internet’s popular First Tracks!! Online Ski Magazine, earlier this month launched its newest electronic offering dedicated to the plethora of skiing and snowboarding opportunities available across Utah. UtahSkiAndSnowboard.com is now online, offering valuable insight into the state’s snow sports industry to visitors and locals alike.
FBI, IRS search home of Alaska senator
Jul-31-2007
The FBI and IRS have searched the home of Republican Sen. Ted Stevens in a ski resort in Alaska as part of an investigation into his links with an oil-services company, officials said Monday. [!]
TierraWiki digital trail database
Jul-31-2007

Trails for mountain biking, cycling, hiking, mountaineering, trail running, cross country skiing, and horseback riding.


Top Vintage Waterskiing Posters, Framed and Matted Water Sports Art Prints
Jul-28-2007
Take a step back in time with these colorful and fun vintage posters and prints depicting waterskiing and show waterskiing. You'll chuckle at the retro bathing suits. Most may...
Ski Resort Happenings and Events
Jul-28-2007
When you are looking for things to do this summer, don?t forget your favorite ski resort. Many resorts offer four season activities and the support we give our local and...
Vermont Skiing for the Whole Family Posted By : Groshan Fabiola
Jul-28-2007
People who love skiing and other snow sports often choose Vermont ski vacation packages because of the excellent landscape of Mt. Mansfield
Out From the Cold, Snowboarder Tries to Duplicate Success
Jul-25-2007
New York Times, United States -He will compete in the skateboard vert event on the halfpipe. White, 20, said, A If I can succeed at becoming an equal level snowboarder and skateboarder, ...

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And I Thought I Loved Skiing...
Jul-28-2007
Can you imagine skiing over 600 ski resorts? I can?t imagine counting 600 ski resorts. But Arnie Wilson loves to ski and has a thing about counting that puts his...
American Skiing Co. ? Like the Snows of Last Winter, Gone
Jul-28-2007
American Skiing Co. (ASC) is selling off its last ski resort and going out of business. A humbling end to a once proud company which owned 10 resorts...
Illinois man injured while skiing at Lake of the Ozarks
Jul-24-2007

An Illinois man suffered moderate injuries this morning while water-skiing at Lake of the Ozarks.

Waterskiing or Wakeboarding With Less Than 20/20 Vision
Jul-28-2007
Many people shy away from boat-towed water sports because of their less than perfect vision, and with good reason. Sharp eyesight is a must to remain safe behind the boat...
48th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament - Memorial Day Weekend
Jul-28-2007
In the waterskiing and wakeboarding world, Memorial Day weekend is infamously known not only for the unofficial start of summer, but also the annual prestigious invitational 48th Masters Water Ski...
Fantasy Waterskiing - Draft Your Own Dream Team
Jul-28-2007
Fantasywaterski.com gives you $50,000,000 to spend on 15 professional water-skiers in slalom, tricks, and jump. You draft them, you trade them, and you start them in pro tournaments including the...
National Training Center for Snow Sports Athletes to Become Reality
Jul-28-2007
A permanent national training and education center, the longtime dream of U.S. snow sport athletes and coaches is about to become a reality. The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association announced...
Closed talks shut out public from Belleayre plan in Catskills
Jul-22-2007

But no news about Gitterland, located on either side of the state-owned Belleayre Ski Resort, is not necessarily good news.

Skiing and Sculling ? Rowing Keeps Ski Muscles Fit
Jul-28-2007
How good of a workout can you really get in a boat or on a rowing machine? Exercise guru Covert Bailey is quoted as saying, "With rowing, not only...
Want to Earn Cash While Writing About Snowboarding?
Jul-17-2007
My notes that About.com is a snowboarding guide. Quoth About.com:

"The purpose of the Snowboarding site is to teach, inform and otherwise enrich the experience of both casual and committed riders. The site will include such staples as tutorials, gear reviews and how-tos, mountain profiles, and some content covering the exploits of the pros."

If this is something that interests you, check it out. I'm not sure how you get paid, though; I think it's on some sort of revenue-sharing basis.
LURC Staff Backs Saddleback Rezoning, Expansion
Jul-15-2007

Maine Land Use Regulation Commission staff is recommending approval of a petition to rezone nearly 2,000 acres at Saddleback Ski Resort.

A thousand homes in Wolcott?
Jul-18-2007

"The land has sustained us for generations"

The sheep pastures of Wolcott remain a throwback to the days before skiing came to County.

Northwoods Band Live at Fat Fest - Coffee Mill Ski Resort on 2007-07-07
Jul-14-2007

Northwoods Band Live at Fat Fest - Coffee Mill Ski Resort on 2007-07-07 Description Northwoods Band 2007-07-07 Fat Fest Coffee Mill Ski Resort Wabasha, MN Source: SBD Lineage: SBD> RCA Out> Firewire Audiofile> ...

Little Switzerland ski resort to go on the auction block: Owner...
Jul-13-2007

"Just as almost anything can be bought or sold, the Herte's are offering Little Switzerland for sale."

The landmark Little Switzerland ski resort in Slinger is for sale and scheduled to be auctioned in August, according to notices posted online.

Little Switzerland ski resort to go on the auction block: Owner...
Jul-14-2007

"Just as almost anything can be bought or sold, the Herte's are offering Little Switzerland for sale."

The landmark Little Switzerland ski resort in is for sale and scheduled to be auctioned in August, according to notices posted online.

Extreme skier killed; another injured
Jul-07-2007

The Sheriff's Office says an extreme skier was killed Saturday afternoon, while skiing near Rollins Pass.

LURC staff backs resort rezoning, expansion
Jul-05-2007

Maine Land Use Regulation Commission staff is recommending approval of a petition to rezone nearly 2,000 acres at Saddleback Ski Resort.