Mother Nature brings Colorado a Christmas Present
Mother Nature decided to deliver an early christmas present to Colorado the other night. I know here in Steamboat we got 26” at the summit overnight. In Aspen, they got 19” the same night and then another 7” to match up to our 26” of white gold. The snow is falling heavy all over Colorado and there is plenty of it. We are just ahead of our snow marker for this time of year last season and last season we set a snow record. I am hoping the rest of the season follows suit.
suzanne | 12.24.08 | Comments (3)
Girl Snowboard Photographers
The other week I wrote a blog bitching about a certain magazine’s photo issue, in which I couldn’t find any photos of girl riders. Nor could I find any photos taken by female photographers. So, for a little girl power, I’ve decided to pull together some of my favorite female snowboard photographers, for those of you who miss the feminine touch in glossy snowboard magazines.
kelly | 12.22.08 | Comments (0)
15000ft Free Fall
Have you ever wanted to jump out of an airplane? Ever had the desire to feel like you’re floating? Like the rush, but don’t want to feel like you’re falling? Or perhaps you just wanted to look stunning in a jumpsuit? If you answered yes to any of these questions skydiving is for you.
staff | 11.30.08 | Comments (1)
Adrenaline? Yes Please!
In the off season we all find activities to hold us over until the snow season begins in the Northern hemisphere. Mine just so happens to be thrill seeking. I admit it: My name is Sara and I’m an adrenaline junkie. Recently I ventured to the land down under, New Zealand specifically, and experienced some incredible rushes. For those who haven’t tried it, or haven’t dared to think about it, I highly recommend opening your eyes to bungy jumping.
Sara | 11.25.08 | Comments (3)
Ski Towns & the Election
So, today we were looking at all of the fun election maps, which break down each state by county, and we noticed an interesting trend. We all know that urban areas tend to go blue, but what about the most important places, the ski towns? Here’s my highly in-depth and scientific analysis of ski town voting.
kelly | 11.05.08 | Comments (7)
Happy Halloween!
Hope everyone has an awesome halloween. And makes awesome pumpkins.
<3 Shred Betties
(we made awesome pumpkins too)
staff | 10.31.08 | Comments (0)
Hidden Valley is Saved
If you haven’t heard yet, the news regarding Hidden Valley is good! Tim Boyd got a nod of approval from Wildwood to pursue a 10-year development plan that will ensure a long and healthy future for our local slopes! There is still a long road ahead, and HV will need us all to show our support again in the future as the proposal goes back to Wildwood. Thanks to everyone who has done everything in their power to show their support… this wouldn’t have happened without you.
dee stroyer | 10.23.08 | Comments (1)
Falling in Love
We all remember our first love. I’m 23 and have been carrying on with this love affair for about six years now. I can honestly say that the passion I have for this love never can nor never will be replaced by another.
celia | 10.07.08 | Comments (2)
5 Friends
With the economy in its less-than-stellar state, a few celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, will. i. am, Tobey Maguire, Forest Whitaker and many others banned together to create a rather entertaining PSA regarding the upcoming election. I started watching it, not knowing what to expect, and I was really surprised how much I actually enjoyed a PSA about getting registered to vote. Unlike P Diddy’s empty campaign threat of “Vote Or Die” during the last election, I feel like this PSA was well thought out and really entertaining.
halley | 10.02.08 | Comments (1)
Ode to Chairlift
So I was just reminiscing about some of my favorite things about snowboarding. Yet, I feel as though the ride up to the summit is often overlooked so I’ve dedicated this entry to all things chairlift. Let’s take a look, shall we?
halley | 09.27.08 | Comments (6)
Get excited!
Can’t wait to start snowboarding? I know I know! Us too! But, guess what? Loveland resort in Colorado started making snow last night.... therefore there is snow on runs in Colorado. What’s even better? Last year, A-Basin opened on October 10th, which is only 16 days away. That’s right! Pull out all your gear, cause you’re gonna need it pretty soon.
suzanne | 09.24.08 | Comments (6)
Somebody stop me!
I have an online shopping problem. Not at Macy’s or Gucci. In fact, I could care less about that kind of thing. Instead, I’m busy perusing online snowboard shops. FOR EVERYTHING. August is a KILLER time of year for me. It’s when I hit up YouTube and watch different homemade snowboarding flicks, start checking the weather to see what the temperature will be like across the country and try to find the most promising Farmer’s Almanac forecast.
halley | 09.20.08 | Comments (6)
08/09 Sites That Are Up
Wondering when your favorite snowboard brand will have all their new gear online? Stay tuned for updates on the latest snowboard companies to make their 08/09 sites live. Right now, sites that have their 2008-2009 gear online are:
Sara | 09.02.08 | Comments (9)
I Love Superconglomerates
I love big companies in the snowboard world as everyone knows. They do a lot for this industry and keep companies that would probably crap out and disappear around longer. They also buy up failing big companies and breathes life back into them.
dee stroyer | 08.27.08 | Comments (0)
KFC = Kooky Foolish Commentators
Today I flipped the channel to MSNBC to see if any Olympic events that were worth watching were getting air time. Well, instead they had Tiki Barber and some chick commenting on highlights of the previous day’s events. This just happens to include BMX racing (is it just me, or did anybody else not know BMX racing was in the Olympics now?). This was hands down the most amusing commentary I’ve EVER heard. They kept talking about how you were more likely to hear “Dude” and “Radical” at the BMX track, and trying to throw in “Rad speak” like that. Pretty much, they could not have made bigger fools of themselves. Just thought I’d share this tidbit.
Sara | 08.20.08 | Comments (5)
Age Minimums
As of late, most of us on the Shred Betties staff have gotten sick…with Olympic fever. It’s not that we’re die hard sports fanatics, or routinely follow unusual events like synchronized diving, the triple jump, table tennis, or trampoline (which actually may be the sickest sport ever). It’s not even that we’re following the games because it’s what’s expected in our culture because of all the hype. There’s just something captivating about watching your country go all out, shattering world records or making history, in the pursuit of a medal that comes once every four years. Even if it’s watching sports that normally you don’t care to watch like swimming, volleyball, gymnastics, and the list goes on.
Sara | 08.15.08 | Comments (3)
The Bachelorette is a Total Betty
For all you fans of Bachelorette/snowboarding gossip, Betty Rides forwarded us this fun photo of the Bachelorette checking out their outerwear.
Here’s the word from Betty Rides:
kelly | 08.02.08 | Comments (0)
Forever Snow
Hi I am an intern and my name is Kayla. I am currently stuck in one of the lamest parts of the country…The Texas panhandle. This is  a place where not only the summer is terrible, but so are the winters because it does snow but due to the vast area of flatness there is nothing to do with it. I think deciding to move away from Colorado to finish school here was a terrible decision in some ways, but luckily I am a short drive from from the mountains.
kayla | 07.28.08 | Comments (1)
Gretchen Bleiler and June Bhongjan
These two appear in the latest HCSC recap from session 3. Also, Micah Hollinger is certifiably insane on a skateboard. Check it:
Sara | 07.25.08 | Comments (0)
Neff Beanies
If you’ve been keeping watch on our post on which new sites are live, you’ll have noticed that the Neff site just launched today. Man o’ man do they have some S-I-C-K beanies (as well as hoodies an tees). Here are some of the staff favs:
Sara | 07.22.08 | Comments (0)
