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The Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships turned “29 again” this winter. Superhumans Elena Hight, Jamie Anderson, and former campers Shaun White and Louie Vito topped the podiums while common folk grazed for free stuff at the sponsor tents. Method Man and Redman played a concert for VIP Open goers and, as always, too much fun was had.
Well, the leaves are falling, and in some parts of the country so is the snow! As all of us gear up for the winter, premier season comes to a close. Our friends at Burton, Forum, Rome SDS, Think Thank, and Videograss produced some jaw dropping entertainment this year. If these flicks can’t get you stoked for the winter season, well then you better hang up your puffy. We were blown away by the all of the films, and I’m sure you guys were too. For those of you who missed out, don’t worry! Tons of freshly made DVDs are being shipped to your local shops as we speak. For those tech savvy followers, you can even download your favorite video on iTunes. Fancy, huh.
Premier season is in full swing! Whether you are a skier, a snowboarder, or a skateboarder, premier season has something for everyone. The crowds, the parties, the overall feeling of being stoked, it’s too good to be true. Denver blew up last week with the world premier of the new film Standing Sideways. The whole Burton crew arrived in style for the first of many showings of this amazing movie.
It seemed like every other person in the audience had been an employee or a camper of Windells at one time! It was great to have such a huge presence in the packed house of the Ogden Theatre. The movie played and the building roared. Burton created an experience that left viewers wanting more and more! Every big air was unreal, every song was spot on, and the simplicity of the film was what viewers needed from a Burton production. They nailed it.
It’s safe to say that Standing Sideways will be talked about from coast to coast as the tour rolls on. Hopefully this film didn’t cause too much sick airness, but if so, everyone walked out of the theater with a free copy of the movie packaged in a barf bag for their convenience. How thoughtful Burton.
Check out the recap below of the world premier in Denver and make sure to catch the show when it comes to your town! Happy movie watching everyone.
Vermont is home to the O.G. (Original Gangster) of snowboarding contests. The 29th annual Burton US Open came to a close this week in Stratton, VT after yet another memorable competition series.
Athletes from all over the world were greeted by the rain and slush of an East Coast winter. Sopping wet spectators watched as their favorite competitors and Windells coaches threw down, despite the gloomy conditions. Thanks to all those who came out and showed their support!
The Windells vans are loading up and heading your way! Competition season is in full swing and we would love nothing more than to throw some swag at your face. Hang out at the Windells tent while you watch your favorite riders win gold. Where are we going next? Check out the information below and come visit Windells on the road!
Mammoth Grand Prix
March 4th – 6th
Mammoth Mountain, CA
Burton US Open
March 9th – 12th
Stratton, VT
USASA Nationals
Snowboard Events: April 3rd – 8th
Ski Events: April 10th – 12th
Copper Mountain, CO
At the end of the day, if it was not for our sponsors donating unlimited amounts of product and promoting athlete appearances to Windells Camp, it just would,nt not be the same. High Fives for the industry! Below are a few videos of companies that have shown great support over the years. Obviously, there are more companies then listed below but we can not show them all?
Poor Boyz at Windells from Windells on Vimeo.
VOLUME 1- PRE-SEAON (IN THE CUT). from Saga outerwear on Vimeo.
New for 2010 – a DrySlope Leading into jumps, launching campers into Windells BagJump. This is being built as we speak on Windells 53 acre Private Campus. It is nice having our own spot, it enables us to continue to grow the camp with the industry, this is something most other camps do not have the advantage to do.
It is hard to tell what is going on from this picture – but there he is, smoothing out the dirt. You can see the flat area where the BAG will live, and then the DROP IN area is the zone up from there, that is partially cleared out!
Here is a picture of the DrySlope Frame. 100 percent recycled galvanized steal, Windells doing their part to be GREEN. We are also building a DrySlope with 5 Jib Options – Stay Tuned for more info.
A local video intern, Nick Young, hung out with Windells Spring Break Campers for the Week, check out two of his edits and let us know what you think.
windells from Nick Young on Vimeo.
SPRING BREAK CAMP PART 2 from Nick Young on Vimeo.
Each Season, Transworld Snow releases a Camp Guide Issue and this year it just so happens that the Cover Shot of the April Issue was taken at Windells Camp this past summer. That is 28 Cover Shots….claim. Rider Eiki Helgason GTS on Windells KAB Mini Wallride! Pictures from Windells Park show up all throughout the issue as well; pick up a copy at your local shred shop today and read why Windells is the spot to be this summer.
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