shayboarder's blog

Interview with Rossignol Team Manager Alex Pashley

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:06:49 -0600

Shay: So tell us about yourself?

Alex: I am getting close to the big 30 mark...well, I've got a couple years...I love snowboarding, always have. I live in Heber, Utah, with my two loves, Erin and Kujo. It also helps that I am about 5 miles to the sled zone.

I actually got into snowboarding because of my dad and his buddy, they used to own a shop in Idaho Springs, CO called Cruise or Bruise...great name. My mom came from a strict ski race background and hated snowboarding at first...she to this day has never set foot on a board. Good for her. She rips on skis anyways. My dad still kills it on a board. You can find him in Terrace, BC every winter. He is the only one rocking a one piece suit, Glacier glasses and a fucking huge split tail Prior deck....probably shredding harder than me still. My brother used to ride for Checker Pig. Yes, that was a brand back in the day, thanks Windell...well, there is my fam.

Shay: What is your job title?

Alex: I am the International Team and Promotions Manager for Rossignol.

Interview with Stevens Pass RTP Administrator Dennis Kelly

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:47:35 -0600

Shay: So tell us about yourself?

Dennis: My name is Dennis Kelly. I have many monikers but most of my friends call me Denno. I'm 31 years old, and I moved our West only 3 years ago to live in the mountains. I'm passionate about my life, work, family, the mountains and environment, snowboarding and the resort/snowboard industry. I live, ride, and work at Stevens Pass in Washington.

Shay: What is your job title?

Dennis: RTP Administrator for Stevens Pass.

Shay: Did your parents question your job choice?

Dennis: My dad questioned my decision to move to the mountains because I didn't have a career opportunity lined up at first, and I would be giving up one in the process. I think he just wanted to make sure it was really what I wanted because I was choosing more than just a job, but also a new lifestyle. Both parents have always been supportive though.

Nitro introduces the Sub Pop

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:12:17 -0600

The brand New Nitro Sub Pop Features negative camber between the bindings with a flat base towards the tip and tail for a more skate orientated feel.

In addition, the board features our DRIFTER BASE, which is a convex base shape in the binding area which blends into a flat base toward tip and tail. We were the first to offer this feature several years ago on the T0, and enhances rail performance. The base is "dished" .25 of an inch resulting in a looser feel and catch free jibbing. You can lean into your tricks like you do on your skateboard.

Interview with evo buyer Gorio Bustamante

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:36:47 -0600

Shay: So tell us about yourself?

Gorio: I was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. I have also lived in California, Ecuador, Mexico and London but always had a home base here in Seattle. I work at evo as the buyer. I really like being outside, not working at a desk. I really like baked goods (Oatmeal Raisin cookies, cinnamon rolls, berry pies). I have a theory that nobody likes coffee, they just get used to it. I love everything and I hate everyone (Shay laughing, asked Gorio if that was really true?) No, it just sounded funny. I'm random; I have a randomly selected memory with all these bits of useless information. It's hard to talk about myself; it's just easy for me to talk.

Shay: What snowboard shop do you work for?

Gorio: evo, www.evogear.com

Riding Colorado in July

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:38:19 -0600

Colorado had a great season this year and that shows in the snowpack that is left in the upper regions. We hit up two spots (St. Mary's Glacier and 4th of July Bowl) on July 19th and 20th to get in some shredding. Here's a couple pics from the 2 days of riding.

The lake at the bottom of St. Mary's Glacier...there's a ton more snow up there than it looks like.

Hiking with the NS Evo R

Interview with SierraSnowboard Salesperson Matteo Mezzetti

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:35:38 -0600