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Sean Johnson: 10 years and swinging - ESPN (blog)

ESPN (blog)

Sean Johnson: 10 years and swinging ESPN (blog) From his co-creation and starring role in the seminal "Whiskey" films (as Boozy the Clown, with "the other Sean" Kearns) to his his co-founding of StepChild Snowboards, Canadian Sean Johnson has more than left his mark on snowboarding culture.

LEGENDARY BANKED SLALOM: Pearce's long road back ends at Mount Baker - Bellingham Herald

Bellingham Herald

LEGENDARY BANKED SLALOM: Pearce's long road back ends at Mount Baker Bellingham Herald In fact, he received his first snowboard - a custom kid's prototype board - from family friend Jeff Burton, founder of Burton snowboards, when he was 5years old. "At the time, they didn't make snowboards for kids my age," Pearce said in a phone ... and more »

Folding skis help snowboarders hike into the backcountry - Gizmag

Folding skis help snowboarders hike into the backcountry Gizmag The company, which launched a small beta batch of its unique skis this season, builds skis for snowboarders. The skis are designed to ascend (not descend) the mountain and fold up into a backpack-sized package for the ride down. and more »

Blue Mountain Ski Area targeted by teens who stole snowboards and skis worth ... - The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com

The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com

Blue Mountain Ski Area targeted by teens who stole snowboards and skis worth ... The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com By Zach Lindsey | The Express-Times Two teen boys -- a 17-year-old from Bridgetown, NJ and a 16-year-old from Greenwich, NJ, -- stole at least four snowboards and one pair of skis from guests at Blue Mountain Ski Area, according to Pennsylvania State ... 3 steal snowboards and skis at Blue Mountain, police sayAllentown Morning Call all 3 news articles »

California's Sierra at Tahoe opens Star Wars-themed park for kids - ESPN

California's Sierra at Tahoe opens Star Wars-themed park for kids ESPN By Colin Bane Burton Snowboards has been working to expand snowboarding opportunities for young kids over the last few years, manufacturing smaller gear and partnering with resorts to create Learn To Ride programs that break the longstanding ...