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Feeling unloved and hurt cause you have not received an invitation to ride at Sno!Zones Kelvingrove Jam on the 24th of May? Well cheer up Emo kid, in conjunction with ilovelegion.com, Scotland’s favorite freestyle ski and snowboard darlings and Emo bashers have just announced the Kelvingrove photo ....More...

Simply Media, the Internet’s largest online television channel provider, have recently launched Snowzone.tv (www.snowzone.tv). Snowzone is a free online television channel, dedicated solely to snowsports. Simply Media, the creators of the well-established Golfbug.tv and Breaksweat.tv, are extremely ..More...

After 7 years in the building of IrishSnowboarder.com time has now come for me to move on. Due to ever growing time pressures in my day job, family and other personal commitments I have come to the conclusion that I can not longer give the time necessary to keep this site going. It has been a very ....More...

Killing It (adjective) - A term used to describe sick lines, blown minds and general insane skills. The Nike 6.0 crew Kill It, and now we want to see you doing the same. Remember that day when it all went good? The gods were smiling down and you just couldn’t fall? All those slams and ....More...

It just goes to show that when you have the resources and the opportunity to get on snow at an early age you can accomplish great things. Maverix Snowboard Productions spent a couple of days with a crew of east coast rippers to see what they could do. We were not disappointed. The team was Kyle ....More...

Hey Shredders, well the “on snow” extravaganza that is the Brits is well and truly underway with the UK finest busting out in style in Laax. But on with the business; we’ve had a busy month from an admin side. With the site going down for a while for an overhaul, and we where not sure if the .... More...

Filming day: Perfect park, powder and sun Poker party: Pimp Jib-Vid deadline: On schedule Best trick contest: Sun, fun, music and money – PERFECT Film projection: OFF THE HOOK Afterparty: Great beats What an ....More...

World Cup Skiing on 4 Nick Fellows presents this power-packed episode. Former Aerial Silver Medalist Richard Cobbing will commentate on all the Snowboard and Freestyle Skiing Finals events. This includes action from Snowboard Cross, Men’s and Women’s Snowboard Half-pipe, and Men’s Parallel Giant ..More...

The official Mountain Stories website is now live at www.mountain-stories.com. Visit the site to register on line, check up on any competition news or download the competitions rules and deadlines. Entries for the Mountain Stories film competition are still coming in, recent additions are Damian ..More...

Not content with enjoying some chill time after producing the latest UK snowboard film 'thisISBritain', The Snowboard Asylum and STANDINGsideways once again answered the call of the road, loaded up the car with projector and popcorn, and set off around England and Scotland to show the film and .... More...

As the effects of global warming begin to be seen across the globe, ski resorts are in decline and need to look in new directions to stay alive for the future. While this issue has become apparent across Europe over the last few winters, one area has been battling the weather for the best part of a .. More...

We have just released the latest ilovelegion.com podcast. This month we have been checking out the Nevis Range here in Bonny Scotland. Global warming seems to be a myth and a fine layer of the white stuff blanketed the hills. Its a mellow out piece just showing whats available in the UK and ....More...

Tearoom Productions presents 'Bread & Butter' a new British Snowboard Film. Filmed all across Europe and America the movie showcases some of the best Talent Britain has to offer. This film will be released on the front cover of Whitelines Magazine in November 2008 and Premiered on the Ski Show ....More...

Leading sports lifestyle brand Oakley and Bebo, the global social media network, today announced bold plans to innovate in the field of documentary film making. During production of “Conquering Demons”, a new film documentary about the extreme sport of snowboarding, behind the scenes footage .... More...

Absinthe Films is proud to announce the launch of its iTunes platform on March 4th 2008. For the first time we offer snowboard enthusiasts to legally download Absinthe Films’ titles. The initial launch will incorporate Transcendence, Pop as well as the seven new episodes of our TV show Flipside –.. More...

The new legion site is up and running at www.ilovelegion.com. When we rolled up our sleeves and got down to business with the re-design we more or less re-built from the ground up, incorporating a lot of new ideas and features we missed out first time round. For this reason the re-design took .... More...

XElements, the UK’s free surf, skate & snowboard magazine founded in 20002 by Mark Wayne is re-launching this summer with the support of Lyonsdown Publishing. Mark continues in his role as editor, it is his spirit, passion & voice that is XElements. Lyonsdown Publishing are now looking for Ad .. More...

Here's the six dates for the film tour of this year's TSA sponsored Standing Sideways production thisISBritain. Free to view... includes popcorn, pick&mix and sponsor give-aways. More...

For those of you not in the know, Mountain Stories is a new Snowboard Film Competition, run by Urb-Orbis in conjunction with TSA. This is the first ever Snowboard Film Competition that gives entrants all season to film, and the summer to edit their very own 5 - 10 minute long Mountain Story. It’.... More...

Hey, Hey, Hey, we’re running a little late this month; hope everyone’s having a great season so far. On with business, once again another busy month for the FoTP galleries in January, with some cracking shots being uploaded from up and down the country and beyond. Handplant dazzled us again .... More...

Between May and September of 2007, The Snowboard Asylum and STANDINGsideways went on the road, travelling the length and breadth of the UK in an effort to get the best footage of unknown UK riders. Filmed and edited by Damian Doyle, the end result 'thisISBritain' showcases a ton of snowboarding .... More...

Joost is the new way of watching TV on the internet featuring thousands of shows in broadcast quality. We just launched some new snowboarding shows on Joost today that people can watch for free on their computers - http://joost.com/024002a Check out what an old SCUKer thinks by checking out Al ....More...

Head to your favourite snowboarding shop now to pick up a copy of MTN.LAB 1.5, the new video from DC! After a two-year hiatus since our last snowboarding video, the first shipments of DC’s 2nd snowboarding video is now in stores. Besides being fun to watch, MTN.LAB 1.5 does what a good snowboard .. More...

Freecaster has secured rights to show ESPN’s Winter X Games 12, which take place in Aspen, Colorado from January 24 to 27. Freecaster will also show X Games 14 and all other X Games held outside of the US this year (including Dubai, Mexico and Asia). The deal follows coverage on the Freecaster ....More...

"Jibberish" has just gone live on the MethodTV website. We thought you might like to watch it. It's available to view at www.method.tv in the "Method Presents" section.

Issue three is packed to the roof with killer content and again we've stepped up our game to cram in more mind blowing features to keep you buzzing all the way to the mountain. More...

You know the BBC have their snowboard coverage locked when they have Ed Leigh involved. Ski Sunday returns to our screens on the 20th January for a brand new series and as part of the revamped, hour-long show presenter Ed Leigh takes on a series of fascinating snowboard adventures around the world. More...

The Snowboard Asylum presents an Urb-Orbis production. The first Snowboard film competition that gives you the whole season to shoot, the entire summer to edit and offers a major cash prize. Mountain Stories has been created for snowboard filmmakers to enable them to get the best shots and make .. More...

The new TSA/STANDINGsideways snowboard film, 'ThisISBritain' will hopefully be going on a UK tour in the coming months and will be available in store February 2008. By legendary film-maker, Guinness World Record Holder for longest rail, Cas Vegas park meister and all round good bloke Damian ....More...

Channel 4 finishes its week of wintersport on Friday night, 18th January, with action from the Snowboard and Freestyle World Cup. The programme features aerials from Liahuna Mounatin, China and Big Air events from Sofia, Bulgaria. As usual we will have a Behind the Board feature with Craig Smith ....More...

It's been another busy month for the FoTP galleries in December, with some cracking shots being uploaded from as far a field as Scotland and the BUDS event at Hillend – thanks to user Chris Johnston, and the usual compliment from our friends down at Warmwell, thanks to HandPlant for letting us all .... More...

Issue 76 is out next week, and it's a corker. For starters there's a free bobble hat on the cover which we're pretty chuffed with. Seriously you're never quite sure how they'll come out till the shipment turns up but we managed to spell 'White Lines' right so job's a good 'un. Inside we have a .... More...

23RD DECEMBER 07:20 AM SUNDAY CHANNEL 4 08:20 AM SUNDAY CHANNEL 4 + 1 One of the jewels in Women’s Snowboarding the Roxy Chicken Jam returns to the slopes of Kaprun Austria as part of the Women’s TTR World Tour 2007. In freezing minus twenty conditions 50 of the world’s best gather to ....More...

Calling all aspiring photographers, filmers, editors and journalists! So you’ve seen Henning shred bottomless powder in Canada, Sverre rip down untracked couloirs in Norway and Andreas stomp the unthinkable…. now do you want in on the action? Do you always end up filming your friends? Is your .... More...

A revamped Ski Sunday celebrates its 30th season as it returns to BBC Two, (Sunday 20th January 7-8pm), in a longer, high profile, early evening slot, with presenters Graham Bell and Ed Leigh bringing their unique blend of fun, daring and exploration, to ski and snowboarding slopes in some of the ....More...

Killing it - Justin Bennee After amazing sections in this year's Absinthe Films movie 'Optimistic' and Finger on da Trigger's 'Cold World', SCLC's own Justin Bennee steps up to the plate for a full six-page interview, packed with action shots, video and interactive contents here Banger - Travis .. More...

International Snowboard Magazine ISM published the second of their online flash magazines yesterday. The magazine is totally free to read and has all the qualities of a normal magazine but with the added bonus of embedded audio and video. We had some amazing feedback from around the globe about .... More...

With the new winter season upon us, and the UK scene thriving, Fear of the Park and Maverix Snowboard Productions are pleased to announce their collaboration!Working together, Fear of the Park and Maverix aim to offer of a regular view of the UK scene and beyond, by working with riders, ....More...

Snowboarding and new school skiing are like most things in life…. it’s all about being at the right place at the right time. The platform www.snowparkguide.com offers all levels of snowpark riders first hand information that is normally only available to locals.One of the website’s central elements ..More...

It’s been an amazing month on Fear of the Park, with some great events and a constant stream of your uploads, the gallery is getting full of some really great shots from around the country.We are especially impressed with the quality and quantity of some of the uploads from our new users, really .... More...

Check out this old video from Jamiroquai - "Light Years" on YouTube. Top snowboard action. More...

TSA invite you to the screening of two awesome snowboarding films - Terminal Ferocity, the new film by Lockdown Projects and In Short at the Black Bear, Bristol tomorrow (Thursday 29th November) evening from 7.30pm. Free Entry.

The North Face® Presents Teton Gravity Research’s 2007/2008 Lost & Found European Movie Tour.The North Face®, the world’s premier supplier of authentic, innovative and technically advanced outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear, today announced the launch of the 2007-2008 tour for the latest film ....More...

That’s right people the time has come you race down to your nearest Snowboard Asylum to get your mitts on the latest Lockdown Projects masterpiece, Terminal Ferocity. The list of UK rippers is endless so here are just a few to wet your appetite, Jenny Jones (pictured), Tyler Chorlton, Scott .... More...

Burton Snowboards and Friday Productions are pleased to announce the launch of their new TV co-production, Terje’s Season Pass, starring Terje Haakonsen along with Nicolas Müller, Shaun White, Mads Jonsson and Kevin Pearce. The six-part TV series will air this January on major TV networks worldwide,..More...

With the season fast approaching, we're gearing up for a healthy bunch of uploads to our gallery of your freestyle shots from around the resorts of the world - as well as those from closer to home, and to wet your appetites for some creative photography - we have this months comp winner from Ru ....More...

The North Face and Cotswold Outdoor invites you to join the UK & Ireland tour of the 2007 Teton Gravity Research film, “Lost & Found”, the new freeride and snowboard movie.MONDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 7pm for 7.45 start, Hi-Fi Club, 2 Central Road, Leeds TUESDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 6pm for 6.30pm start, The .... More...

DC is hosting its UK Premiere of DC MTN Lab1.5 at Chill Factor e's Chilli Bar this Saturday, 17th Nov at 8.30pm. There are DC freebies and stickers, Subvert stickers and maybe a free beer if people are early!! It's in association with SCUK partners Subvert Boardstore who have a new store opening up .. More...

DC Snowboard Team Keeps It Fun for Second Full Length Video. The wait is nearly over as DC is pleased to announce the release of its second full-length snowboarding video: Mtn.Lab 1.5, which will be hitting UK stores within a matter of days! Mtn.Lab 1.5 follows the DC Snowboarding Team as they hit ....More...

There are still a few tickets left for the movie screening in Greenwich this Thursday but if you can't get down to the cinema in time have no fear... The afterparty is open to ALL and takes place at the Admiral Hardy bar, Market Square, Greenwich from 9pm with giveaway's, drinks promo's and further .. More...

The Journal is out now and available to buy through www.runjumpfly.net.The film presented by Relentless energy drink closely documents the events of the 2006/2007 seasons as experienced by Nic Watkins and Nick Southwell, as they film and ski in a variety of locations across Europe with many of .... More...

With a multimedia blend of action packed video, amazing images, animated flash and funny-ass text, Onboard Digital is the first North American snowboard magazine to deliver you complete coverage of all that is snowboarding this season - and subscriptions are free!Now you can get the most current .... More...

The landmark event that is d3o’s FIRST EVER ISPO booth is fast approaching and they want to invite you to be part of it!! Send over a high res video of your skills on the slopes/park/street – basically, whatever you do and where you do it – and you’ll be in with a chance of getting your talents .... More...

Revolutions snowboard shop, Greenwich, London in conjunction with Analog Clothing and Burton snowboards proudly presents the only UK screening of the new Analog snow team movie 'Trouble in Japan' and the only London screening of Burton's new team movie 'Thanks in advance'.... It all takes place on .... More...

The November issue of Snowboard UK is out now. More...

Exceptional 18 to 21 year olds wanted.Are you a rising star in your field?Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack is looking for the most high achieving 18 - 21 year olds in the UK who want the chance to win £50,000. Are you the next Lewis Hamilton, Jamie Oliver or Amy Winehouse? Maybe you’re an up and .... More...

The UK’s biggest touring snowboard film festival is back for its third year and we are at it again. Bringing you two of 2007s most anticipated snowboard films to a town, dry slope or indoor fridge near you.The Snowboard Asylum and Lockdown have got together again to bring you the best of British. .... More...

The third leg of this year’s video tour will be rolling back into town to the same venue as previous years' events. Head on up to ”The Black Bear” 168 Whiteladies Road, just up from the shop. Needless to say it’s a belting venue and you all know how to get there with your eyes shut! This year’s .... More...

The results are in and the winners picked from the Nikita photo shoot competition. There were literally hundreds of entries from girls worldwide and it's no secret that the Iceland crew had a massively hard time trying to pick just two winners to join them on the next photo shoot taking place this ..More...

Get ready for DC's second full-length snowboarding video: Mtn.Lab 1.5, hitting retail stores in October. Mtn.Lab 1.5 follows the DC Snowboarding Team as they hit DC's infamous Mtn.Lab in Utah and cross the globe looking for snow during one of the worst snow seasons to date.The remodeled Mtn.Lab ....More...

The Boomerang Group, the UK’s leading producer of Extreme Sports programming is recruiting a trainee Camera/Director. We are looking for an energetic, motivated and dynamic person to join the award winning Freesports team at our Cardiff based offices. Working full time on programmes for ....More...

The trailer for Run Jump Fly's eagerly awaited 2007 production 'The Journal' is now ready and available to view on the website www.runjumpfly.net.The film presented by Relentless energy drink closely documents the events of the 2006/2007 seasons as experienced by Nic Watkins and Nick Southwell, as .... More...

Quick reminder to all the folk in the south of England, the second video night is just about upon us. Burton and Extreme Sports World bring you the second showing of this year’s team film “Thanks in Advance”.The venue is The Orange Rooms in Southampton’s city centre, Thursday 11th October. If your ....More...

Last Thursday saw the premiere of Burton’s team film “Thanks in Advance” roll into the “Granite City’s” Tunnels club. The venue was packed and everyone was revved up for a good night. People were clambering on chairs for sweet spots to view the film and from the feedback I got, loved it, especially ..More...

With such a successful competition run last year, the Fear of the Park photo competition is back in full effect, and we have our first monthly winner for the 2007/08 season !As we have changed the rules for this year's photo comp (with shots from around the world now eligible to win the monthly .... More...

Thursday 25th October 2007 sees the eagerly anticipated premier of the new Hungerpain snowboarding movie released for Winter 07. The third offering from this legendary snow crew, ‘Otium’ stars Tom West, Nelson Pratt, James Thorne, Mark Ruparelia and Dom Harington to name a few. Edited by the hugely .. More...

The October issue is out now!BRITVIC-TORYThe Aim Series is gone but not forgotten. Re-named, re-vamped and boasting a TTR ranking. We interview key players of the game on what makes this comp so special. UNDER SURVEILLANCEJack Shackleton in the interrogation room. BUNCH OF FIVESThe competitive .... More...

BURTON TEAM FILM “THANKS IN ADVANCE” COMES TO THE SOUTH COAST WITH EXTREME SPORTS WORLD.The second leg of the Burton video tour heads to Southampton’s Orange Rooms and as to be expected it will be a night of visual wonderment. The latest release “Thanks in Advance” is showcasing the Burton global ....More...

The collection of short films is hosted on their website www.nikeacg.com. Each has beencollaboration between some of the finest ski and snowboarding talent within the Nike ACGranks and the most innovative film production teams in the industry. The riders pickedlocations and setups across the globe ....More...

The Worlds first online flash snowboarding magazine was launched yesterday. International Snowboard Magazine or ISM for short uses technologies that allow a full page flipping magazine experience on the web. The magazine is totally free to read and has all the qualities of a normal magazine but .. More...

To be held in the Black Bear on Whiteladies Road, Clifton from 7.30pm on 18th October. Movie, give-aways, beer and music. More...

Calling all the Scottish snowboard cru… Keep Wednesday 3rd Oct free!This year’s movie tour kicks off in Aberdeen. Together Burton and Boarderline, unquestionably one of the UK’s best snowboard stores, bring you a night of visual tantalization. The film is being premiered at “the Tunnels “ right in ....More...

This is the first issue of a very exciting season for White Lines - we've got a new design, new paper, new offices and more issues! We kick things off in style with two killer travel stories - Matt Barr recollects one of the most unusual snowboarding trips of all time to Uzbekistan, and Sam Baldwin .. More...

BURTON TEAM VIDEO TOUR “THANKS IN ADVANCE” KICKS OFF IN ABERDEENCan you believe it, summer (if you can call it that) has passed and everyone is gearing up for yet another winter, where does time go? So go pull out the snowboard, check out the fresh new mags and hit the shops, all the coming seasons .. More...

World Cup Skiing, Snowboard, Freestyle and Nordics are back on Channel 4 this coming season with its longest series to date.Starting on Sunday 18th November 2007 and running until 6th April 2008 the series special guest list reads like the who’s who of skiing. Kristina Koznick, our reporter and ....More...

MonthRAG 13 is now online, ready to shred up your computer screen.September sees some excellent content including; UK pro Posy Dixon's rider report on the Burton NZ Open from Snow Park; an exclusive interview with Californian hip hop group Souls of Mischief, talking about their history and their ....More...

Factory Media, Europe's leading action sports media group, announces its plans to launch the World's first-ever high frequency and digital snowboard magazine; aimed at North American markets.Under the Onboard Digital brand, the launch of the premier issue will be October 17th and will continue with .. More...

Look behind the scenes as the Roxy Snow Team ride around the world.On Monday 3rd September, Roxy release the first of 25 weekly video podcasts which follow the members of the Roxy Snow Team through their winter. The three minute films are free to download and will be released every Monday from now ....More...

Fear of the Park Photo Competition is GO for it’s second year!It’s been a while, but the crew at FoTP have finally got it back together and the Photo Competition officially starts again on the 1st of September 2007 – so come along, join in and upload those shots! After out first competition being ....More...

This Sunday morning at 8.30am, Channel 4 brings you an unmissable episode of Freesports on 4. Ed Leigh presents the World’s biggest and most dangerous BMX event held in Whistler, Canada - the Red Bull Elevation. The best riders in the world meet at the biggest dirt BMX course you’ll ever see, we ....More...

A Sweetspot is a moment in time when effort and talent combine perfectly. It’s an experienceof purity when everything comes together and the spectacular is achieved.Nike ACG athletes have travelled across the globe to document their own Sweetspots withsome of the most respected film production ....More...

If you remember back to the early 80's you have seen the original of this film series with Regis Rolland snowboarding on bungee straps.. this is as mental! More...

“A fantastic and beneficial project that just keeps getting better”Martin Bell (British Olympic Skier)Youth charity Snow-Camp announced this week that it has successfully secured significant funding towards the running of Snow-Camp 2008. Plans to take 110 disadvantaged young people to Les 2 Alpes ....More...

We had this from the UK DC Team.Please help out and VOTE for the UK DC Team video. Plenty of humour and some sick action. We have to beat the French and Spanish and it will only take a minute. The video is amazing too!Thanks for the support.www.dceurope.comP.S. Please forward this to as many people ..More...

Steve Coogan has signed up to play Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards in a film of the British ski-jumper's life story. More...

The latest but best issue yet! The August 2007 issue of MonthRAG is now online at www.monthrag.com for you to get busy with.Exclusive interviews with Trevor Andrew (aka Trouble) and Damian Doyle. Plus other stuff I'm beginning to forget already as it's so late and I need to get to bed. But yeah, ..More...

Just a little summer filler to give you a flavour of the fun to be had in Les Deux Alpes during the summer. The park is sick and all the other stuff you can do just makes it a whole lot better. Plus there is still a month left of the park, so you had better get out here.www.maverix.co.uk/podcasts/....More...

Yeahh!Finally trailer 2 is online! Check it out with UK's Wheeler and Chorlton making a section!http://www.yeahhproductions.com/purpleyeahh/trailer2.mov More...

Standing Sideways/TSA/Lockdown filming at Chatham this Saturday will be from 4pm until close. The cost is £5 for those of you who want to ride.

The Standing Sidways/TSA/Lockdown filming session planned for this Friday 13th July at Hemel Hempstead dryslope has been cancelled. No reason not to go down for a shred of course.

These are the remaining dates for the TSA/Standing Sideways filming tour.This is your last chance to get your mugs onto film and show the rest of the world what the UK scene is all about.Sun 1st July- Swadlincote- 12pm till close Tues 3rd July- Tamworth- 7pm till close Thurs 5th July- Norwich- 6pm ....More...

It has been a month since MonthRag hit your computer screens for the 10th time, and now we continue onto the 11th issue of this core shredful delight of a webazine. Whatever that means. Get onto www.monthrag.com to check it out!Things have been getting hot down at MRHQ. The new-look webazine has .... More...

Check out the latest podcast from I Love Legion, featuring the Westbeach Snowflex Champs in Halifax on the 26th of May. It's a bit of a beast at nine minutes long, but worth it. More...

Friends of Snowboard Club UK, "Super U" have just released their first video. Stuart Brass (SCUK Director) built the set on Devils Dyke a few weeks ago in gale force winds with the band, but it all worked out really well...see for yourself.Super U - What News From Cornwall?Add to My Profile | View ..More...

Clamped is available on Amazon and all the other online book sites. My web pages for further info are www.clampedthenovel.co.uk and www.myspace.com/clampedthenovelBasically, the book follows Ben, a suburban kid who is doing a season and using the mountains as an escape from his otherwise mundane .... More...

If you went and you're having trouble remembering all the rad stuff that happened during the BUSC visit to Les Deux Alpes 2007, then don't forget to order the DVD.Now available to buy at www.DoubleFilms.com ; the official BUSC Main Event DVD is packed with all the best bits from the week, including .. More...

There’s a ton of snowboard and ski talent in the UK that goes unnoticed. Here at Fall-line Skiing and Document Snowboard we intend to do something about it. There’s more than 100 dryslopes in the UK, more fridges opening every year and each has an exciting scene that surrounds it and some amazing ....More...

White Lines need an Intern at White Lines HQ.The candidate should be competent with Photoshop and be able work in Farringon (London) for at least two months. To apply for this position please send your CV to jimpeskett@permanentpub.com. It is an unpaid position.We will continually be taking further ..More...

This year, instead of making a normal snowboard film, ChunkyKnit Productions has been working exclusively with the Roxy snow team filming a series of podcasts in Europe, Canada, Japan and The United States. The result is 25 free to download video podcasts that follow the girls through their winter..... More...

We are currently accepting applications for White Lines¹ lead design position. It¹s not the sort of position that comes up very often - in fact, this is the first time it ever has in our 12 year history! Candidates should be competent in:PhotoshopIn DesignIllustrator... and basically be able to ....More...

Do you think you have what it takes to make the next Dogtown and Z Boys? How about giving Brian Caissiea a run for his money?If the answer is “Yes! Yes! I do have what it takes” then you had better be checking out the Nike 6.0 Media Apprentice Initiative…It is that time again – The search is on for ..More...

As the season comes to a close, all eyes here at Dark Summer towers are firmly fixed on next season. Due to our continued success we have a couple of job openings for enthusiastic people who are passionate about snowsports.DesignerOur increasing workload means we have a need for a designer. We are ....More...

Yes-aigh'! Get onto monthrag.com right about now and check out the new May issue - Issue 10. Wooh.With the UK snowboard scene being such a round-the-clock, 24/7, 365 days a year, party-people rave typa thing, we thought it didn't really matter that we're releasing one of this season's only issues ....More...

The TSA and Standing Sideways/ Lockdown Projects plan to capture the best Dryslope and Indoor talent for their new Movie release kicks off in May. If you think you're good enough to get into their film make sure you are at one of the venues below. As well as filming, some of the UK’s most talented ....More...

The waiting is over - Snowboard UK's coffee table classic 'Photo Annual 07' will be available from next week.Boasting an extensive collection of the finest snowboarding-related photography garnered from many of the world's best shooters, this season's Spring Issue is also packed with photo-related .... More...

The Slappy Hour team took a bit of a break after the premier to make the most of the last minute snow, but the film is all ready and online now. Slappy Hour the 2006 UK artificial slope movie can be watched in full now at www.slappyhour.co.ukEnjoy. DVDs will be available as and when, they just ....More...

Pete Ellis, editor of the new Hungerpain Movie, has mailed us through this update as to how the film is progressing this year:"Following the success of the first self titled film, and the sequel ‘The Playground’, work started this winter to produce the third movie in the British snowboarding series .. More...

Another season comes to an end here at White Lines, but for the first time since the magazine began in 1995 our designer, Tudor Thomas, sadly won't be returning next year. He's calling it quits so he can concentrate on other work (the kind that actually pays the bills!). As White Lines first .... More...

Here is Episode #2 of the Burton World Tour by Rip.tv. There's also a chance to check out the first episode as well, with another 4 to come on a roughly weekly basis.http://www.rip.tv/direct/embed/swf/em1.swf?v=924' />http://www.rip.tv/direct/embed/swf/em1.swf?v=924' width='320' height='275' name='....More...

We have been talent spotting at Loon and bring you a little video of one of the best little kids the East Coast has - Jack Herald aged 10. A kid with a wicked future.We have a teaser for SASS - South American Snow Sessions (www.sasnowsessions.com). A leading team of coaches who will be offering a ....More...

This year’s Protest Jib-Vid was awesome with sick films, best music acts, great ambiance and some fresh powder to top it off. See all of this year’s jib-vids, results and event report. More...

The Protest Jib-Vid 2007 has drawn to a close after an epic 48 hours of riding, filming, editing and partying in Tignes, France. 18 teams from all over Europe took part and produced the highest standard of films ever seen at a Protest Jib-Vid.After a hard fought contest it was the ecstatic Red .... More...

Slappy Hour, a UK only artificial slope movie, has now been fully edited, and is ready for your viewing pleasure. The premier will be on March 30th at Chatham ski slope. We are aiming to start things off around 8pm, have a few drinks, watch the film, and then off to the local seedy night club for ....More...

Nike ACG introduce ‘Pipelife’ a six part documentary series following the triumphs, trials and tribulations of Dan Wakeham - the UK’s number one half pipe snowboarder - as he prepares for the 2007 World Championships in Arosa.It’s great to fantasise about becoming a superstar snowboarding athlete, ....More...

Unfortunately it's time for White Lines to wrap up another season of mags, but as usual we're giving the winter a worthy send-off. It's all change, as we say goodbye to Chod, our designer and a founding member of the White Lines team. Plus we also say goodbye to the AIM Series. After five years of .... More...

On Friday's Snowboarding show on 4, there's a chance to see the British girls Zoe Gillings in the first World Cup boarder-cross event of the season and Lesley McKenna in the half-pipe competition

All the teams are accounted for, the snow has finally arrived last week and the Protest Jib-Vid 2007 is locked, loaded and ready for action.TeamsThe team line up is looking like:· Lockdown Projects – Adam Gendle, tim Warwood, Scott Mcmorris (UK)· Hungerpain – Chris Chatt, Mark .... More...

Follow Swatch O’Neill Big Mountain Pro LIVE from the Mountains TODAY15:00CET live on your screen.The inaugural edition of the Swatch O'Neill Big Mountain Pro sees 16 of the world's best snowboarders and skiers coming together for a competition like no other. Free to roam the European Alps on a ....More...

It's been a good year of photos for Fear of the Park, and the final victor in the monthly photo competition has been decided - and again, it was a close call.The Scottish Snapper Stevie, has yet again been showing off his amazing lens skill with a few brilliant uploads (check the gallery to see ....More...

Maverix Snowboard Productions brings you some sweet video and photos from the Grenade Tour with Danny Kass headlining the show in the pipe. www.maverix.co.uk/podcastsWe also have:- Back yard jib park developments - Shooting range - Trailer trash - Night kicker session - Bonus Xmas fire If any would .. More...

Well, we had Love, we had Drugs, we got Lost… and now we’re feeling the PAIN! Method Mag’s last issue of the winter is the Photo Annual, and it might just be our best one yet…Why Pain?Snowboarding may beat you, it may freeze you, and it may bury you in its embrace. It’ll spend all your money and .... More...

February issue of White Lines in the shops now with a free copy of Community Project!In this month's White Lines Chris Moran explores the bone-crunching downside of snowboarding in "The Way of the Slam", before unravelling the secrets of the great Austrian resorts. A group of UK park-rats take a .... More...

Check out the Crans-Montana Champs Open link. You can tune in on the 10th & 11th February at 11:00CET to watch Europe’s best male riders compete with top-rated Slopestyle action. TTR FIVE(5)STAR event Crans-Montana Champs Open by Ripcurl welcomes Europe’s best male riders for top-rated Slopestyle ....More...

Well after the break over Christmas and New year as we modified the FOTP website slightly, we are now pleased to be back on track with the pen-ultimate award for Photo of the Month !After the previous shared award at the end of November, with two excellent shots - we are now pleased to announce ....More...

The 10th issue of MonthRag | The Snowboard Webazine (monthrag.com) is now in the making, and for the return issue we would like readers' own snowboarding shots to publish alongside other 'pro' shots.Please email what you would like published (in good hi-res quality!), as well as your name, the ....More...

Maverix Snowboard Productions Podcast 24 - Now that the season is kicking off, we bring you some more fun from the USA. We have developed a back yard jib park, which will evolve over the season with some new features being constantly added. We currently have a 10ft box, an 8ft quarter pipe, and a ....More...

SNO!zone at Xscape have just launched their first ever Podcasts which are totally free and give step-by-step instructions on how to complete some great boarding and skiing tricks. Available to download now at www.snozoneuk.com; you can get all the top tips on how to do kickers and rails by pro and ..More...

News:This weekend on World Cup Skiing on 4, we're at the most exciting stop of the tour, Kitzbuhel, where we will be watching the men battle it out in the slalom.Has Benni Raich peaked at the perfect time in front of the biggest crowd of the season?Or will the American legend, Bode Miller upset the ..More...

The www.SaveOurSnow.com website which launched in Summer 2006 on the single issue of climate change in ski resorts has seen its first major content update since its launch.The independent site compiles the conclusions of scientific reports from around the world on how climate change is likely to ....More...

Out "about soon"!PAKISTAN - Take a load of international riders, lend them some army helicopters and watch them session the world's highest kickers.SEVEN - Ewan Wallace hunts out the top powder spotsERIC THEMEL - One of Europe's top freeriders spills the beans on roadie-ing for Dire Straits, the .... More...

The new Protest Jib-Vid website is now up and running at www.jib-vid.com.You have the opportunity to be part of Europe’s premier riding and film contest by entering online. Check out the website for all the event details.Jib-Vid is the freshest riding and filming competition for snowboarders and .... More...

This weekend World Cup Skiing on 4 returns to the spectacular Italian Dolomites where it's the turn of the women. Our destination is the downhill in the beautiful resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo.British number one, Chemmy Alcott, will be hoping to recapture her good run of form, but the woman of the ....More...

Don't you just love Jeremy Clarkson?, here is what he had to say about Ski Sunday in the Sunday Times... More...

World Cup Skiing on 4 is staying in Switzerland this week, as we head to Wengen and the Lauberhorn downhill, scene of Finlay Mickel's greatest triumph to date.Can the Scot match his success from last year, and will the long overdue Austrian men's comeback continue?Join Nick Fellows and special ....More...

After four months of fighting, looking at options and really doing anything possible to keep XElements going, Mark Wayne, the owner and editor has finally accepted that there is nowhere to run, nowhere to hide, no miracle last minute interventions.A possible deal for a new website based on ....More...

Nick Fellows presents the latest action from the Snowboard and Freestyle Skiing World Cup tour. We've a spectacular night time Big Air competition from Graz in Austria, we catch up with Zoe Gillings' latest video diary entry, we've got action from the Adrenalin Hunters and the latest entry from the ..More...

This month's White Lines features a rare and extended interview with the undisputed king of snowboarding: Terje Haakonsen. The Sprocking Cat opens up on everything from his thoughts on retirement, to who he looks up to, to what happened when he was pitched against Liverpool's John Arne Riise in a .... More...

The last teaser for stomp-it.co.uk's 2006 movie is now up at www.slappyhour.co.uk, enjoy.A big thanks to the Knox Clan, Inch and Steve Terry for additional filming.

Maverix Snowboard Productions has teamed up with www.Board-life.com to offer a nice new Mission Six Jacket. All you need to do is subscribe to the podcast reminder email and you are in with a chance to win.Olly Lake was our lucky winner of the Bluetooth headphones from the last podcast.In this ....More...

Channel Four education are in production of a new groundbreaking documentary series exploring the unique relationship between fathers and sons and are looking for young men aged between 11 and 18 and their fathers to take part."Do you get on with your dad or son? You might think you have a good ....More...

Last weekend's Nokia Air+Style is being called "the best ever Air & Style event" ever. Check out a heap of highlights from our partners Freecaster of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th placed riders' runs. More...

On the 26th of November Scotland got its first of many (fingers crossed) dumps, but only the Cairngorm opened. Anyway, five of the Legion boys instead braved a hike of Glencoe for a kicker session on the first day of this season. Let's hope we get more days like this.The podcast is free and is ....More...

Win £100+ Bluetooth Headphones with Maverix Podcast #21.Maverix Snowboard Productions has teamed up with www.pod-life.co.uk to offer the viewers a nice xmas treat. Subscribe to the podcast reminder email for the chance to win a pair of cool headphones that work with your mobile.This episode ....More...

With riders all over the world looking forward to the hitting first snow of the season - it's been great to see Fear of the Park having had it's best month this year for uploads to its user galleries - which has given us plenty to think about this month when it comes to choosing the winners for the ..More...

SEARCHING FOR THE WILD TURKEY: SUK goes hunting powder and kebabs at the gateway to Asia, based purely on a whim of our lensman, danmilner.com.PRODUCT SPECIAL - Jackets: An in-depth review of some of the best clobber available that'll keep you warm and dry this winter. Oh and it's TOP TRUMPS so it'.... More...

Sexy beyond belief! Not only new graphics, but complete interactive rider and event stats and everything else you could ever want from the world's one and only independent freestyle snowboard tour! More...

All the snowboarders in the Leicester region that made it down to last nights video and band extravaganza will no doubt class it as a great night out. Held at Demontfort University’s student union bar, cheap drinks were flowing all night long, much to the delight of the non-student cru! Magic Toast .. More...

The Snowboard Asylum have just called to say that the new movie "Showoffs", by Tim Warwood and Adam Gendle of Lockdown Projects will be available to pick up in store this weekend. The film had its premiere in Tamworth in October, and is finally out for you to grab a FREE copy. It chronicles British .. More...

Friday 1st December @ 3.25 am Tonight we have action from the Snowboard World Cup tour with the first Men's & Women's Parallel Giant Slalom of the season from Soelden in Austria. We also take a look at one of the films entered into this season's Vast Awards, a competition to find the best ever ski ..More...

We kick off this month's magazine with a look at two childhood shred buddies who have gone on to become two of the biggest names in snowboarding - Fredi Kalbermatten and Nicolas Muller. Our 'Finding Lines' feature then sees Chris Moran reminisce about the joys of travel, and how there is so much .... More...

Unless you have been living in a cave for the past month you will no doubt have heard about Burton’s “Guy in the Sky” video tour hitting up the UK. As always we host the night in conjunction with top snowboard stores throughout our fine lands, on November 28 Burton and Magic Toast head to Leicester’.. More...

This Thursday at Chatham Switch Style are laying on the south eastern premier of David Benedek’s “The Gap Season”, Chunkyknit’s “Last Winter” & Lock Down Project’s “Showoffs”.The guys at TSA are also laying on demo kit from Salomon, Bataleon and a few other brands for every one to play on ....More...

Snowboarding and freestyle Skiing on 4 starts next Friday, 24th November at 3.35am The first in a new series of Snowboarding and Freestyle Skiing. Tonight Nick Fellow's brings you action from the Snowboard World Cup tour with Men's & Women's Parallel Slalom from Landgraaf, Holland.

Winners of the monthly photo competition stand to win some fantastic prizes, as Fear of the Park is pleased to announce sponsorship of it monthly Photo competition.As well as the heap of monthly prizes we have had donated, we are please to announce two great prizes to give away to the winner of the ..More...

Check out the review and gallery from the very big premier of Burton's "For Right or Wrong" where Kelly, DCP, Mads, Terje, Nicolas and Keir all made an appearance. More...

European screenings of the new ChunkyKnit film: Last WinterHere is some info about various screenings, premieres and parties taking place around the UK and Europe this month. Get yourself down to one and watch Last Winter on the big screen!EUROPE10th November - Munich, GermanyThe Chicas Boardshop - .. More...

Burton’s team film “Guy in the Sky” is on its way north next Wed 15th with Slide snowboard store in Sheffield hosting the third party. As ever with the Slide boys you can be guaranteed a great night out, not only getting to see a epic Burton film but also celebrating Slide's 4th birthday. The bash .... More...

Maverix Snowboard Productions - Formally the HJP Crew brings you Podcast #20. We have the world record for the furthest distance travelled by a trolley over a kicker, with a passenger. Estimates are placed at 25ft+. Our friends at www.DoubleFilms.com delivered a nice package of great footage from a ..More...

Nollie, new from Shiny Media, is the only extreme sports blog written exclusively for us girls (although boys may be allowed in for special occasions). To get the Nollie party started we've got a video interview with Scottish snowboarder extraordinaire, Last Winter star and Olympian Lesley McKenna, .. More...

About time, hey! 5 days into the month and the new Nov.06 issue of MonthRag is now online for all to see at www.monthrag.comIt's The White Issue. And why is that do you ask? Well, there's an interview with none other than Mr. Shaun White! Find out what he eats that makes him so good at riding.Also ..More...

As the weather has suddenly started to get a lot colder - and everyones thoughts start to turn towards practicing for the winter holidays and seasons on snow, the session are still going off around the country at the slopes that litter our fair - but snow-shy Isle.It was again a really tight ....More...

Burton's “Guy in the Sky” video went down a storm in Chichester last night with a rammed bar of snowboarders all eagerly waiting to check out the new team film. All the cru had a great night especially one lucky fellow, winning Extreme Sports Worlds exclusive VIP box at next Tuesdays UK premier of .... More...

Hold tight Bristol, TSA’s hosting Burton's Process 5 “Man in the Sky” video night and Party. It’s that time of year again to bring out the glad rags and get your snowboarding heads firmly back on. Hold tight Bristol, on Thurs Nov 2nd Process 5 hits the town. TSA is teaming up with Burton once more .... More...

ACES HIGH - Milner embarks on a rollercoaster ride of vodka, prison time and russian hospitality with O'Neill's Jess Venables and Daniela Roth and emerges unscathed with the goods.NELSON PRATT finally gets the recognition he deserves with a full-blown interview and cements his position as the 'NICE .. More...

Maverix Snowboard Productions under the banner of the HJP Crew becomes the first UK snowboarding footage to be appear on www.shralp.com within episode 43. Shralp is one of the best snowboarding podcasts out there, so it is great to be promoting the UK scene to such a wide audience. Maverix secured ....More...

This month's magazine features a 10 page interview with the king of style Jussi Oksanen. Find out why he rides regular but skates switch, what he made of the locals in Leeds and whether he's heard of John Craven...If you fancy leading Jussi's pro lifestyle yourself, you might want to check out our '.. More...

Okay, so we figured that the better thing to do with the whole concept of having readers of MonthRag sending in their own contributions such as articles, photography, etc would be to set a topic or two each issue, so you have a basis on which to get creative on.Even though November is now fast ....More...

EXTREME SPORTS WORLD kicks off the Process 5 “Man in the Sky” tour of the UK on Tuesday 31st October.After last year's massive success of the Process 4 video tour Burton returns with Process 5, bigger, better and slicker than ever. Extreme Sports World has teamed up with Burton to give you the UK’s .. More...

Just to let you know the latest HJP Crew podcast is up. It covers:Burton Black Metal BraeheadSki Instructors RockTrolley Luge in DevelopmentBurton Black Metal CastlefordA&E visitLucid Snowboards promowww.maverix.co.uk/podcasts/We have also changed to name to Maverix Snowboard Productions as we move ..More...

The UK’s First Dedicated Snowsports Internet TV WebsiteThe Ski Club of Great Britain announces the launch of the UK’s first dedicated snowsports internet TV channel www.SkiTV.co.uk. www.SkiTV.co.uk will showcase the best ski and snowboard films on the internet, offering a wide range of .... More...

The Protest Jib-Vid is back again with Protest Boardwear retaining its title sponsorship for 2007, which is great news for Europe’s premier Riding and Filming Event on the snowsports winter calendar. Protest’s continued support has allowed for a significant increase in the prize money, so all .... More...

Here are details on two films being shown by TSA Bristol later this year. If you're at a loose end, feel free to join them as last year these nights went down in history!Thursday 2nd NovemberThe Snowboard Asylum presents PROCESS 5, the Bristol premier of Burt