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Friday, 26 February 2010The $25,000 Cholula Triple Air returned to Mountain High for its 12th straight year and Trevor Jacob put on a “saucy” display, impressing the judges with his 900s and switch variations. Competitors included names like Ian Thorley and Tyler Flanagan, and the start list was filled with riders from as far away as Colorado, Vermont, and even Norway.
The event took place at Mountain High’ s East Resort with a modified set up that consisted of two launch jibs, a 50 foot step down, and a ginormous hip that was throwing riders 20 feet in the air. This was a change from the traditional “three-jump” set up but competitors found the course challenging and fun. Riders were easily sticking one or two of the features but only the top competitors were able to nail all three cleanly. In the end it became a battle for first between Trevor Jacob and, last year’s winner, Daniel Toumarkine, with Jacob coming out on top. Trevor received $10,000 in cash, a giant bottle of Cholula, and enough Monster to keep him riding until next year’s event.
In the Women’s division, Stacie Anderson from Lake Tahoe successfully defended her 2009 Triple Air title, edging out Mountain High team rider, Nirvana Ortanez. And Lars Ellington from Mt Baldy took top billing in the skiers division by wowing the judges with his huge 1080s and enormous airs over the bottom hip.
Says John McColly, Director of Marketing, “This is actually the 2nd time we’ve held the Triple Air at East. The last time was maybe 10 years ago when Neal Drake from Big Bear won. We all agree the East Resort is the better venue from both the competitor and spectator aspect, but it took a snow year like this one to make it a reality.”
The Triple Air has become a staple at Mountain High with its amazing aerial displays and this year was no different. Special thanks goes to Cholula who is already talking about increasing next year’s prize purse, and presenting sponsors, Monster Energy and Powder & Sun Ride Shops.
Source: www.mthigh.com
Thursday, 25 February 2010SteelSeries, a leading manufacturer of gaming peripherals and accessories, today announced sponsorship of the 28th Annual U.S. Burton Open Snowboarding Championship at Stratton Mountain, Vermont, March 16-21, 2010. To kick-off the excitement for this year’s event, SteelSeries is teaming up with Volvo to offer snowboarding fans a chance to Win a Trip to the 28th Annual U.S. Burton Open.
< br> “We’re excited to sponsor the U.S. Burton Open again this year and for the first time, offer an opportunity for fans to win a trip and experience the excitement of the championship event”, said Bruce Hawver, SteelSeries CEO. “We believe in supporting events and professionals with the best quality products that gives players an edge and helps them to win. Just like the professionals and even the amateurs competing at the U.S. Burton Open, SteelSeries believes that Winning is Everything”.
“Snowboarders and gamers really have the same competitive mentality, to have fun, play hard and win. We’re thrilled to work with our sponsors, SteelSeries and Volvo, to bring a lucky fan to this year’s U.S. Burton Open. They’ll get a chance to see firsthand that for these boarders, winning is everything,” said Nick Sargent, Director of Alliances at Burton Snowboards.
SteelSeries will be showing off the newest gaming gear including headsets, mice, keyboards and mousepads as well as hosting professional vs. amateur head-to-head video game tournaments throughout the weekend inside the SteelSeries Sponsor Village tent.
Enter to win an all access trip to the U.S. Burton Open Snowboarding Championship at http://www.steelseries.com/2010burtonopen! One lucky winner will win a trip for two to Stratton Mountain, Vermont and VIP treatment including roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations, all-access VIP Tickets to the tournament and events, cash to spend, and ground transportation in brand new Volvo vehicles throughout the weekend!
Source: www.businesswire.com
Wednesday, 24 February 2010Accelar announced today the addition of Northstar-at-Tahoe and Sierra-at-Tahoe Resorts as ski area and lodging partners for its Reno-Tahoe Ski Vacation package offering, and the launch of 3-day/2-night ski vacation packages. The ski vacation package includes Northstar® or Sierra™ Resort lift tickets, on-site lodging at Northstar Resort or accommodations in South Lake Tahoe,, and transportation to and from the San Francisco Bay Area to the Reno-Tahoe area.
“Northstar and Sierra-at-Tahoe Resorts are popular Lake Tahoe area resorts for skiers and snowboarders of all ages. The varied terrain at both resorts caters to skiers and snowboarders of all levels, and with top notch learning programs, both areas offer a variety of opportunities for winter sport enthusiasts to improve their skills,” said Accelar Marketing Manager Vikrant Pathania. “We are delighted to have Northstar-at-Tahoe and Sierra-at-Tahoe Resorts as our ski resort and lodging partners.”
Prices for 3-day/2-night Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort vacation packages start at $668 for one person, $880 for a couple, and $1180 for a family of four. Prices include occupancy tax, resort fees, baggage handling and all other charges.
Prices for 3-day/2-night Sierra-at-Tahoe vacation packages start at $720 for a couple, and $1,096 for a family of four. The Prices include occupancy tax, resort fees, baggage handling and all other charges.
“Through our partnership with Accelar and RenoTahoeSkiVacations.com, we are delighted to offer the San Francisco Bay Area community a package that now includes transportation to and from the Bay Area,” said Jake Christoferson, Northstar and Sierra Resort Destination Sales Manager. “This offering has made the Reno-Tahoe destination in general, and Northstar and Sierra Resorts in particular, more accessible to Bay Area residents. Their ski vacation begins when they board the RenoTahoeSkiVacations Motor Coach, and doesn’t end until they are returned to the Bay Area.”
Source: www.pr.com
Tuesday, 23 February 2010While many Americans have been sitting on the edge of their seats witnessing history being made at the Vancouver Olympics, the next wave of athletes are training for the U.S. Snowboarding Revolution Tour. Set for March 5-7, 2010 the U.S. Snowboarding Revolution Tour features top athletes competing in Superpipe, Boardercross and Slopestyle. Snowboarders from around the country will descend upon Boreal Mountain Resort to jump, jib and spin their way to victory, all with one unifying ambition; one day to compete in the Olympics.
The U.S. Snowboarding Revolution Tour is the top junior event tour in the country. The event brings together athletes across the country to identify the top juniors. Halfpipe and Slopestyle athletes 13 and older (SBX 15 and older) compete together in an open-class event. The Revolution Tour is also used to qualify athletes for World Juniors, U.S. Open, U.S. World Cup, USASA Nationals and Project Gold camps.
Teams of athletes, including the Auburn Ski Club (ASC) and Tahoe Select Snowboard Team (TSST) train at Boreal on a daily basis. “Boreal’s terrain parks and pipe are always in pristine condition,” said Dylan Omlin, Program Director for ASC. “The U.S. Snowboarding Revolution Tour selected Boreal Mountain Resort for a second straight season due to quality in terrain park building and maintenance,” added Dylan. With the first two stops complete (Mt. Snow, VT and Boreal’s sister resort: Copper Mountain, CO respectively) the athletes are ready to impress the judges and collect points bringing them one step closer to an Olympic dream.
Be sure to visit U.S. Snowboarding Revolution Tour website, www.ussa.org, for event schedules, and updates. Don’t miss watching all the action, plan your next ski vacation for March 5-7, 2010 and cheer on America’s up-and-coming Olympic Athletes.
Source: www.rideboreal.com
Monday, 22 February 2010World Champion Snowboarder Axel Pauporté has embarked on a new venture, using his inspiring story and experience to help executives in a new business and personal development training program launched in Australia this week called The Nature of Success.
In The Nature of Success program, Axel Pauporté uses the tools he has learned and developed through international sporting success to work with participants and show how to achieve success in both professional and personal lives.
The program takes 12 executives for five-day intensive retreats on either a snow-covered mountain or beside the ocean. The retreats are designed to introduce executives to a seven-step executive development program that will help them refresh their own sense of purpose and direction, foster balance between their professional and personal lives, and achieve success they can enjoy - both at work and at home.
The Nature of Success seven-step 'whole-of-life' program is delivered by a team of experienced business mentors, together with world champion athletes. The program combines business mentoring with sports coaching and meditation techniques that have helped create world champions.
Snow Retreats will be held in Japan at Hakuba from 1-5 March and at Niseko from 8 -12 March. Ocean Retreats will be held on the NSW North Coast from 22 - 26 March and a Women's retreat at Noosa in May. Subsequent 2010 retreats will be held at selected locations in Australia, Europe, Japan, New Zealand and the USA (Alaska and Hawaii).
The five-day structured program includes presentations, workshops and individual coaching. This learning environment is combined with a daily routine that includes; outdoor exercise, personal reflection and planning in a distraction free environment.
Retreats will also address the work life balance issues of health and fitness (nutrition and exercise) and their role in helping participants achieve personal success. At the conclusion of the Retreat participants will have developed a plan for success and the daily/weekly routines necessary to achieve this change. They will also have access to a mentor to coach/guide through implementation of the plan.
The Nature of Success team includes:
Axel Pauporté (snow retreats) is a former World Snowboarding Champion who pioneered high-mountain extreme snowboarding in Alaska. Axel gave up his studies in law to establish a successful pro career in snowboarding. From understanding who he wasn't, he set about defining who he was. Axel applies the Nature of Success methodology to inspire others to heightened self-awareness to follow their dreams and achieve success.
Taylor Knox (surf retreats) has been a world class big wave surfer for many years and at 38 he is still in the top ten of World Tour Surfing (WCT). 20 years on, Taylor still holds the world record for the biggest wave (16 metres) ever ridden successfully 'off-the-beach'. At 15 Taylor had a paralysing back injury in a car accident and was told he would never surf again. But he fought his way back to fitness to spend 17 years at the top of the ASP World Tour. He shares the wisdom he has gained from his own experiences of continuing on, no matter how many times he was knocked down. Taylor speaks of hardship as 'strength being earned'.
Jeff Sheard & Ed Riley (Business Mentors) are experienced businessmen who have achieved success in sales and marketing, and in leading sales and marketing teams in Australia and overseas. Before starting their own respective businesses they worked together at Rogen International - a training and consulting company that specialises in high stakes executive communication. Rogen is well-known for its key role in promoting Australia's successful bid for the 2000 Olympics. They also share a life-long love of surfing, and recognise the fresh, practical value of applying elite Athlete Coaching to the learning challenges for individuals in the business world.
Axel Pauporté is in Australia and available for interview on Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 February 2010. To arrange an interview or for more media information, contact Erin King on 02 9247 2493 or erin@andersonknight.com.au.
Source: Erin King
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