The Shreddit Showdown a Ski Edit Contest | Killer Edits, Big Prizes The Shreddit Showdown presented by Granite Chief Ski & Mountain shop is back and better than ever. Featuring over $4,000 in prizes and your chance to win gear from the future (including your choice from next years Blizzard ski line up), you would have to be crazy not to enter! This years contest will include a Red Carpet Hoedown at Granite Chief. The basis is simple, enter your best 3 minute ski edit full of creative and awesome skiing […] SnowBrains | February 27, 2015 0 Comments
Ingrid Backstrom Joins evo.com Team The most famous female freeskier on Earth just joined the evo.com team this week. Ingrid’s influence on the sport is huge and evo is hugely proud to have her on their roster. Ingrid joins an already stacked evo team that includes Chris Benchetler, Collin Collins, Eric Pollard, Andy Mahre, Tim McChesney, Austin Smith, Kimmy Fasani. SEATTLE, WA: Leading action sports retailer, evo, is pleased to announce that Ingrid Backstrom has joined the evo Collective, a multitalented group of individuals who represent evo’s brand and core values. Ingrid joins Chris Benchetler, […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 28, 2015 0 Comments
Top Gun: The 3 Industry Award Winning Ski Boots of 2015 Question: “What is the most important piece of ski gear in skiing?” Answer: “Your boots” Why are ski boots the most important piece of in skiing? Because your boots are the only thing that actually touch your body. They are the adaptor between you and your ski. If your boots are low quality, your skiing will be as well. If you boots are loose, your feet will be moving and your ski will not. That foot motion won’t translate to ski motion and your sweet moves will be lost in translation. So, […] Gear Review SnowBrains | October 27, 2014 3 Comments
Penitentes Ski Resort, Argentina Conditions Report: Big Steep Empty Mountains We just got a conditions report from Penitentes ski resort in Argentina. Pentitentes is located near Mendoza, Argentina on the highway with the the tall pass to Chile. Penitentes is simple, very steep, and has stupendous backcountry access. If Penitentes gets a good season, this is where you wanna be, unless you don’t like steeps. Quick Penitentes, Argentina Report from Victor: Penitentes […] Conditions Report Guest Author | July 14, 2014 0 Comments
Cody Peak, Corbet’s, & Moose, 3 Days in Jackson Hole| Trip Report, Video & Photo Tour “You guys are on a ski bender” said Clem Smith as we left the Lost Trail Lodge after an overnight backcountry trip with Tecnica Blizzard in Tahoe. In a way we were, as we loaded up the car and drove for 14 hours straight to Jackson. We arrived around 2am Wednesday morning and slept in the car as temps hovered around zero. The next day was the first of three insanely awesome days at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort […] Backcountry Jesse Cassidy | March 24, 2014 1 Comment
And the Shreddit Showdown Winners Are… The judging has been completed and results are in for the winners of the Shreddit Showdown. With an array of strong edits, strong skiing, and strong humor the judging process certainly was not easy. The folks at Granite Chief have made their decisions, and you can find the winners on the Granite Chief blog. Click here to head over to […] SnowBrains | March 22, 2014 0 Comments
Shreddit Showdown Winner’s Announcement This Saturday, March 22nd! This Saturday, March 22nd, Granite Chief Ski and Mountain Shop will be announcing the winners of the Shreddit Showdown. Thanks for all the great edits despite the variable conditions. If you missed any of the entries be sure to check them out here. Winners will be announced on 101.5 KTKE Truckee on Saturday at 9:30am, so tune in and see […] SnowBrains | March 20, 2014 0 Comments
The Shreddit Showdown Prize Video | You Could Win 1 of Only 250 Blizzard Spur The Shreddit Showdown is in full swing, and with the recent snowfall, and more on the way, it’s time to start submitting your videos. In the video above, Tyler and Jesse walk you through the amazing prizes being offered. There is honestly no reason not to enter, the prizes are awesome, and the chances of winning are even better. So […] Jesse Cassidy | March 3, 2014 0 Comments