Earth Day!
Posted by: Brink | Sunday, April 22, 2007
Today is Earth Day, get out there and do your part to make the Earth a better, healthier, longer-lasting planet. The go skate or ride or surf and be happy.
April Update!
Posted by: Brink | Thursday, April 19, 2007
- Dustin Craven Winning $15,000 Canadian! Hollaaaa! Photo: Oli Croteau
- Benji Ritchie hanging with legendary Gerry Lopez and friend Keoni at Baldface.
What happened to the winter? It’s officially spring and everyone seems to be scrambling to get in as much shredding as they can before the snow melts. Well, here’s a quick update on the etnies/32 team.
Fredrik Austbo was lurking somewhere in Tahoe with the Standard Films crew trying to bag as many days filming as possible until he had to go back to Europe for a demo (booo-hooo). Freddy was on the never-ending contest circuit for majority of the winter. He flew out to Tahoe mid-March purchased a snowmobile so he can continue to go into the backcountry (or what’s left of the backcountry) with the Hatchets and then had to make his way back to Europe for some demo for his Bank sponsor. Freddy plans on heading back to the states to wrap up the rest of the season with the Hatchets so be on the look out for Freddy in Standard's new film due out sometime in September.
- TM Eddie Lee laying out a method at Baldface, BC. Thanks for the inspiration CK! R.I.P. Photo: R. Boyse
Dustin Craven recently won the Shakedown taking home a whopping $15,000 Canadian! (that’s almost $14,950 USD) Dustin pulled off a front side 1080 to tailslide front 270 out of the box. He said it was a blast and he pretty much stayed intoxicated the entire time. Way to go Craven! Dustin’s been filming with the Capita crew all season long so be sure to check out more information on the Capita Team video due to be out sometime this fall.
John Jackson has been on a mission this season. Back and forth from Canada to Idaho and back to Canada in search of clear skies and powder! He’s been filming with Standard all season long and from the looks of it, Jackson should have another banging part this season. Be sure to check out more info and the latest news and premiere dates.
Benji Ritchie is having a great season, he’s been busy filming all season with the White Out crew. He even got to hang out with legendary Gerry Lopez at Baldface this winter.
- Markku Koski kicking one out.
Markku Koski and Stian Solberg have been traveling together for the last few months in search of the next slaughter fest. They’ve been up and down the West Coast filming with the Defective crew. They’re in South Lake Tahoe right now on a Stepchild photo shoot. They’ll be there all week bagging in as many park shots for the new video as possible.
Tyler Lepore recently celebrated his birthday on April 11th with some of his good friends in Vancouver, BC. Happy birthday Rabbit! Ty’s been filming with the Capita crew all season long. He reported the local resorts in Vancouver have been the best it’s ever been this season. He’s a little sad that the season is coming to an end but stoked to check out how the Capita video will turn out.
Janna Meyen has been keeping up with her physical therapy and working towards getting back on her shred stick. She’ll be coaching this summer at High Cascade summer camp along with Wille Yli-Luoma and Leanne Pelosi so if you haven’t signed up... You should go secure your spot.
- Party Pelosi at her finest, just moments before drunk dialing her TM at 2:30am.
Hampus Mosesson was last seen in Are, Sweden at the Burton Halfpipe invitational where he placed fourth. Good work Hampus! Hampus has been traveling back and forth from Europe to the states filming with Mack Dawg all season long. Be sure to check back here soon for more info on premiere dates.
Leanne Pelosi... A.k.a. Party Pelosi has been busy filming for her part in the new Runway film all season long. She was last seen in San Francisco on an etniesGirl photo shoot. She along with a few other girls were invited to the men's superpark in Keystone this last weekend. Her next destination? Who knows, maybe your neck of the woods...
Wille Yli-Luoma spent the last few weeks in Alaska trying to take advantage of the record breaking snow they’ve been getting this season. He was up there with the Mack Dawg crew trying to milk the last bit of pow. He’s back in Portland sipping on some java and getting situated with his newly purchased home. Be sure to check out Wille’s signature session at High Cascade snowboard camp this summer.
In other news...
Marie-France Roy celebrated her Birthday April 17th! Happy Birthday Marie-France!
Upcoming events...
- If your not going to the Grenade games in Washington this weekend and if you’re in Laguna Beach. Come check it out.
WCI – Mammoth Mountain: May 4–6
Happy trails...
Danny Larsen and Remi Lamazouere venture to Italy!
Posted by: Brink | Wednesday, April 18, 2007
European etnies snow/32 riders Danny Larsen and Remi Lamazouere just got back from their trip to Italy. They went to Cervinia, the south side of the famous Matterhorn for the Apocalisse competition and a photoshoot that was organized by our Italian 32 distributor and the local park guys! Weather was perfect, park was fun and snow conditions were still pretty amazing-sooo much snow left!
It was a jam session final, with seven invited riders, and seven riders that made it through the qualification. The guys were stoked about their trophies and the fun event.
Danny took 1st place in the competition and Remi followed in 2nd place. Unfortunately the emcee announced the results wrong during the awards ceremony and caused quite a bit of controversy! But once the dust cleared, well, we all knew the true results!
Thanks Cervinia, thank you Luca & Co. See you next time!
Hampus Gets Halfy!
Posted by: Brink | Wednesday, April 18, 2007
You won’t believe it, but Hampus Mosesson entered a Halfpipe contest last weekend. It was the Burton Halfpipe Invitational in Åre, Sweden.
It was a great weekend with spring time temperatures around 15 degrees Celsius. The warm weather made it hard to get speed and airtime, and Hampus hurt his knee but still managed to get 4th! Check out Hampus' final runs!
Congrats Hampus!
Dustin is winning already!
Posted by: Brink | Friday, April 13, 2007
Our newest snow dude, Dustin Craven won the 2007 Empire Shakedown last weekend. Not that we had any doubts. Way to go Dustin!
etnies Gives Out Free Shoes to Homeless in Los Angeles!
Posted by: Brink | Monday, April 9, 2007
Pierre André Senizergues and some etnies sneaker elves spent a day with homeless Skid Row locals last Friday in downtown Los Angeles and provided more than 2,000 men, women and kids a free hot meal and a brand new pair of etnies.
“Growing up I had the opportunity to meet a lot of homeless people while I was out skating spots in the city, and I really felt for them,” said Pierre André, owner/CEO for etnies. “LA has one of the largest homeless populations in the country, and I’m really glad to do what I can to help.”
Happy Easter from etnies!
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- Bunny, baby, etnies...
etnies would like to take a moment today to wish you and your family and friends a happy Easter...that is, if you celebrate it...if not, go out and do something fun anyway.
Pierre Andre Gets Green!
Posted by: Brink | Thursday, April 5, 2007
Check out this interview with etnies' CEO/owner Pierre Andre Senizergues about etnies Seed Project and the environment!
etnies & Air Giveaway!
Posted by: Brink | Tuesday, April 3, 2007
To celebrate the release of their new CD, Pocket Symphony, Air & etnies are having a little contest. Fill out the form for your chance to win a limited edition Air lithograph, a free copy of Pocket Symphony and a free pair of etnies shoes! Good luck! And don't forget to check Air's new artist page!