The final chapter in the CAPiTA FREE GOODS FRIDAY trilogy…. The Green Machine!

Win this CAPiTA The Green Machine Snowboard

We’ve said before that the CAPiTA blokes are a bunch of art loving artsy art guys, and we stand by that. Year after year their graphics are on point and innovative. For the their final installment in of FREE GOODS they’re leaving it up to you to wow them artistically. If you haven’t heard of ASCII art you’ve definitely seen it, below are some examples. It’s basically what computer super-geeks do to express themselves in chat rooms, but some of it is funny/sexy/awesome and can be pretty impressive.

Badass Snowboarder Truck

Spicey Sk8er Babe

Submit your best keyboard masterpiece below and you could win a new CAPiTA 158 Green Machine. No copy and pasting please, we want original stuff!
CAPiTA will make the final call on who wins, so it would be wise to appeal to them.
Good luck.

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Contest ends Wednesday December 2, 2009.

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Stevie Bell, Derek Denison, and Cameron Pierce were in the house.

Photos & Words: E-Stone

Last Thursday at the Canyon Inn in SLC was the season opener for Fresh Tracks Thursday Hosted by MFM and DJ Finale. Its also snow Industry night where they offer no cover to anyone who works at a ski resort or who is holding a day pass to any resort in the area.

The night went off with a good showing of snowboarders. Everyone was ready to celebrate the upcoming season and all of the powder days to come. Make sure you come down the Thursday after Thanksgiving as the crew always throws a good party and has all sorts of giveaways. Last Thursday MFM was buying almost everyone at the bar EMV and Vodka shots, they also tossed out giveaways from DVS, Technine, Skull Candy and I even saw a few 1-year subscriptions to Snowboarder mag going out to the crowd.

The high light of my night was seeing old friend and shredder Erik Christensen. E.C. is a dope homie I used to shoot with all the time. He has graced us with some illness in more then a couple of the FODT videos as well as countless photos in Snowboarder Magazine. EC had disappeared for a while but now is back on the scene. Turns out he got into a bad situation and had to spend some time in the clink. It was nothing too serious but sometimes you have no choice but to serve a couple months in county rather then fork up the loot for bail. EC told me that when he went in he was pretty freaked out as it is a crazy place. Luckily they had some old issues of Snowboarder Magazine in the Library and word got out that EC had some photos in one of the issues. Erik said he was an instant celebrity and now had status among the inmates. They all left him alone and just commented on how he was the crazy snowboarder dude. It made his time fly by and made his sentence way easier. Thank god for snowboarding and the amazing stories and situations that come along with the lifestyle.

EC also told me he picked up a copy of the new Snowboarder Photo annual and is claiming it is the best photo annual ever. Coming from him this is pretty dope. Make sure you go get one and find out for yourselves. Now lets just hope EC gets back on the snow and graces the pages of future issues of snowboarder.

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Opening day fuel.

Photos & Words: Ned Cremin

20 dollar lift tickets and bluebird skies gave riders plenty to holla’ about as they descended upon powder town U.S.A for Steamboat’s opening day. With nearly a foot of snow in the past four days and a 17 inch base, boards shimmered in the sun and the boxes shined as crowds of shred heads threw down on 14 flawless features and other new design improvements to Steamboat’s lineup. Also, the lucky first 100 early birds in line received free opening day t-shirts. Sweet!

 With the acquisition of veteran Nick Roma as new Terrain Park Manager (Sunday River) the ‘boat continues to show their commitment to park building in the seasons ahead. Little rodeo takes center stage on lower mountain base area featuring a choice of tasty, green candy-coated line ups including a smooth flow of 6 – 8ft rainbow- 8ft flat-12ft flat-12ft C and 20 ft down rail and parallel line of a 20 ft flat box going into 20 ft rainbow with a 36 ft trap a 20 foot booter and clean mailbox feature with wood posts.

This year will continue it’s call for more all-natural features, taking full advantage of beetle-kill timber cuts opening up more terrain and earthy features, something for jib heads and tree-huggers alike. Stay tuned as Rabitt Ears, Bashor and the Mavericks Superpipe are expected to be fully open by Christmas. Steamboat is stepping it up. Gear up, steez up and come rock the boat!

When it comes to backcountry riding in the US, nothing works without the only transportation system – sleds. Most EuroPirates were hooked after the first ride, but there are candidates that can’t even make it to the kicker spot! Check out what happened to Grilo and his over-motivated stunt that entertained the crew…

Song 1: “Chaos as a co-driver” by Grande Roses.

Song 2: “Where’s my Blood” by Birds of Avalon. Buy it now on .

Song 3: “Sapphire” by Year Long Disaster. Buy it now on .

Riders: Björn Hartweger (Aut); Stephan Maurer (Sui); Drew Fuller (Usa); Marko Grilc (Slo); Blair Habenicht (Usa); Sani Alibabic (Aut); Kalle Ohlson (Swe)

For more information on Jolly Roger and the Pirates, visit:
http://www.pirate-movie-production.com

If you were starting a headphone company, who would you put on the team?

Who is your Olympic 4?

Is Keir in the “Frends” crew so he can co-sign when you rent cars on the road?

Which cork is the easiest to learn in your mind?

What is your Mammoth routine?

How is splitting your time between So Cal and Mammoth?

What is the long term goal of Frends?

If you could pull specific tricks from other riders to put the perfect pipe run together, what would that run be?

How many miles a year do you fly?

You should start a girls crew called “Frends with Benefits.”

Mason Aguirre is sponsored by: Burton,

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About USASA
United States of America Snowboard Association is dedicated to supporting recreational and competitive snowboarding within 31 regional series throughout the United States of America. Since 1988, USASA has fostered the competitive spirit of snowboard athletes and developed a solid grassroots organization that allows boys and girls of all ages and abilities to participate in over 500 organized snowboard events that qualify for national and international competition. See the complete event schedule and more at www.usasa.org.

HOOD RIVER, Ore. (November 23, 2009) – DAKINE, the leader in action sports accessories, has added new bands and music to the DK MUSIC section of its website, www.dakine.com/music. Music fans can listen to streaming music via the stand-alone player on the site, watch videos, learn of festival sponsorships and more by clicking on the DK MUSIC icon on the website. Take DK MUSIC to-go with media-rich enabled phones on the mobile site, www.dakine.com/mobile.

The newly added artists and bands to DK MUSIC include: Alberta Cross, The Flaming Lips, Hurricane Bells, Jason Lytle, Julian Plenti – alter ego of Paul Banks, the lead singer of Interpol, The Longcut, and Monsters of Folk – a special project featuring Jim James, the lead singer of My Morning Jacket and Conor Oberst, the lead singer of Bright Eyes. Music and videos have been updated for all bands on DK MUSIC including: Amy Millan, Bloc Party, Death Cab For Cutie, Modest Mouse, Muse, Snow Patrol, The Twilight Sad, West Indian Girl and Young Galaxy.

Site visitors can also download free music from DAKINE’s complete roster of sponsored bands while checking out the latest band information, photos, and album covers along with links to official band and album purchase websites. Information on tour schedules and album releases, as well as collateral from the latest music-inspired ad campaign from DAKINE, are also available.

DK MUSIC is updated continuously throughout the year as part of an ongoing effort by DAKINE to support and showcase the work of musicians from around the world. DAKINE provides all DK MUSIC-sponsored musicians the necessary packs, bags and travel gear needed for life on the road.

Users can also connect with DAKINE and receive exclusive DK MUSIC updates and giveaway opportunities via Facebook and Twitter. Download the DAKINE application available free on the iPhone App Store.

About DAKINE
Backed by a pro team roster that includes some of the world’s top action sports athletes, DAKINE has been an industry leader in action sports accessories for over thirty years. Founded in Hawaii and based in Hood River, Oregon, DAKINE offers a complete range of innovative products, including sport-specific to street-savvy backpacks, bags, travel gear and accessories. To see the full line of DAKINE products, log on to www.dakine.com.

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Eddie Wall in ANTPM's highest ollie event. Photo: Aaron Dodds

Jib juggernaut and Forum superpro Eddie Wall gave us his iTunes picks in this Monday Mix.

1. Bob Dylan – “Up to Me” – Biograph

“Just a really good Dylan song… makes you feel all good inside when you hear it.”

2. Neil Young – “After the Gold Rush” – Neil Young: Greatest Hits

“One of Neil’s classics! It’s a fun one to play on the guitar too.”

3. John Lennon – “Oh Yoko!” – Imagine

“Best song ever. It’s hard to beat Lennon.”

4. Johnny Cash – “I Hung My Head” – American IV – The Man Comes Around

“I have a ton of Johnny Cash, but John Jackson turned me onto this song… really good song, fun guitar song as well.”

5. Bobby McFerrin – “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” – Simple Pleasures

“Do i really need to explain…. happiest song ever.”

6. Cass McCombs – “Sacred Heart” – Perfection

“Hsu’s song in Bag of Suck. Good song to get amped to when driving to go skate something.”

7. Yann Tiersen – “Rue des Cascades” – Rue des Cascades

“Driving to Mammmoth, to Reno, to Montana, back from Montana, to Tahoe… this is the best driving music.”

8. Bob Dylan – “Let Me Die In My Footsteps” – The Bootleg Series, Vol. 1-3

“I like the old, early, raw recordings of Dylan. Not many people can get into it, but when you do it’s the best Dylan.”

January Special for College Students Features $30 Lift Ticket

Waterville Valley, NH, November 23, 2009 – Waterville Valley and Zipcar, Inc., the world’s largest car-sharing service, are once again offering Boston skiers and snowboarders an easy, affordable way to hit the slopes this winter. When skiers arrive at Waterville Valley in a Zipcar – including all passengers in the vehicle – they will receive a $15 discount off adult or college student lift tickets that day, as well as learn to ski or snowboard packages. Zipsters also receive a deal on ski or snowboard rentals, offered at $28 for a full day, discounted from the regular price of $41.

Waterville Valley and Zipcar will hit college campuses in January 2010 with a lift ticket deal for full-time college students. Students who carpool to Waterville Valley on a non-holiday weekday in a Zipcar may purchase lift tickets that day for just $30 and receive free ski or snowboard rentals. Proof of full-time status and college ID will be required.

“Zipcar is a convenient and smart way to get to the slopes with friends when the snow hits. With Zipcar’s innovative technology and Waterville Valley’s convenient location, members can reserve a car online, pick it up and be on the slopes in roughly two hours,” says Deb Moore, Director of Marketing.

With gas, insurance and 180 miles included in the price of a reservation, Zipcar provides local residents with affordable access to a variety of vehicles for any errand or adventure – running to the store, visiting friends or family, or hitting the slopes.

About Zipcar
Zipcar is the world’s leading car-sharing service with 325,000 members and 6,500 vehicles in urban areas and college campuses throughout 28 North American states and provinces as well as in London, England . As a leader in urban transportation, Zipcar offers more than 30 makes and models of self-service vehicles by the hour or day to savvy city residents and businesses looking for an alternative to the high costs and hassles of owning a car in the city. More information is available at www.Zipcar.com.