Columbia Wallawalla Hiking Shoes

Posted by Dana on October 17, 2012 in Gear, General, Staff Interests | Leave a comment

Lightweight multi-functional shoe, perfect for hiking and light running in any condition.

I got the Columbia Wallawalla 2 Mid Hiking Shoes last month and have been wearing them everyday on since. Soon after picking up a pair of th Wallawallas I left for Alaska to hike around Ketchikan.  Ketchikan, AK gets some serious rain, approximately 14ft/year (yeah I said 14 feet of rain per year). These boots have held up exceptionally well.

There is no doubt the boots have gotten wet on the inside. When they do however they dry rapidly. Not to mention they were seemingly broken-in as soon as I slipped them on, the ankle support was what I was looking for while carrying a hefty pack, and they are comfortable enough to wear like running shoes. I’ve been wearing them as casual shoes around Ketchikan and even on my city jogs.

Yeah, I’ve been jogging in my Wallawallas when not on the hiking trail. They’re light enough, and all you have to do to convert them is drop them down a couple eyelets.

Just saying from my experience, the Wallawalla Hike Shoes ares ready for excursions of all types.

 Features of the Columbia Wallawalla:

  • UPPER: Combination suede leather, textile and synthetic upper. .
  •  Multi-density Techlite MIDSOLE: Under foot for exceptional cushioning and support.
  •  Omni-Grip OUTSOLE: non-marking outsole designed for a variety of trail surfaces.

Something For Ya’ Tape Deck

Posted by Georgantic on October 12, 2012 in General, Music, Staff Interests, Video | Leave a comment

Today’s Something for your Tape Deck is brought to you by: Carbon Carousel
The Late rapper, author and teacher Eyedea (Mike Larson) had a little known grunge band in Minneapolis that I was lucky enough to have the privilege of seeing live many times. Needless to say this is some of the best throwback 90′s grunge rock on the planet all while being 100% original. Enjoy.

“Must Be Nice” DC Snowboarding Free Online Screening!

Posted by Dana on October 9, 2012 in General, Snowboarding, Video | Leave a comment

Well you missed the online premier of DC’s new movie “Must Be Nice”! The first DC Snowboarding film since ”Mtn Lab 1.5″ in 2008. Riders Include: Devun Walsh, Torstein Horgmo, Iikka Backstrom, Lauri Heiskari, Aaron Biittner, Ryan Tiene, and Anto Chamberland.

If you missed it or want to see it again, you can download it form iTunes for $7.99.

Get To Know Your Skateboard

Posted by gufrocks on October 8, 2012 in General, Longboard, Skateboarding, Video | Leave a comment

Let Gold Coast Longboards and science help you understand your skateboard.

Red Bull Stratos Mission Delayed

Posted by Dana on October 8, 2012 in Staff Interests, Video | Leave a comment

The target launch for Red Bulls Stratos Mission is now set for 6am MDT on October 9! Watch it LIVE at redbullstratos.com.

Super Sonic Freefall -The Red Bull Stratos Project

Posted by Georgantic on October 6, 2012 in General, Staff Interests, Video | Leave a comment

Felix Baumgartener is pretty much a crazy Austrian with a death wish and a butt load of money behind him. Now I know that breaking the sound barrier with your own body sounds cool… and free falling back to Earth from 120,000 ft or 23 miles, sounds even more bad ass… But, what is it all for? I mean there is a pretty good chance the guy could freaking die! Live on the web!? That is where my brain kicks in and just says “Dude don’t over think it, it’s freaking rad, just got with it.” So since I occasionally listen to what my brain has to say, I’m going to tune in on October 8th to http://redbullstratos.com/ and watch this crazy person make history live and hope that he survives this insane freefall back into Earth. -”As no one has successfully jumped from this height before, it’s uncertain what the highest supersonic freefall in history will look or feel like”- RedBull Stratos.

 

Play Date Skate Video Teaser

Posted by gufrocks on October 5, 2012 in Skateboarding, Staff Interests, Team | Leave a comment

Danny Kern and Kenny Peterson teamed up with their crew to make a skate video titled Play Date to be release this winter.  There isn’t too many detail – but it should be hot. Read More

Benny Milam 2011-2012 Edit

Posted by gufrocks on October 4, 2012 in General, Snowboarding, Staff Interests, Video | Leave a comment

If you don’t know who Benny Milam is, you will very shortly.  Yeah buddy!

I Ride Park City Sneak Peek 1 – IRPC – Bode Merrill

Posted by gufrocks on October 3, 2012 in General, Snowboarding, Staff Interests, Video | Leave a comment

Besides Pamela Anderson, what’s the greatest teaser of all time?  The I Ride Park City IRPC Sneak Peak 1 is.  Bode and the boys really know how to express the fun factor of riding.  The IRPC full film drops November 1st.  Watch and repeat.

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Burton Snowboards Museum – The Barn

Posted by gufrocks on October 2, 2012 in General, Snowboarding, Staff Interests | Leave a comment

Nestled in the entryway of Craig’s Prototype Facility is a place of breathtaking history – the Burton Snowboards Museum.  If there is one place I’d like to spend more time it’d be there.  Sure anyone can google images of vintage snowboards and find an unending supply of pictures, but to breath the historic air of Jake Burton and his empire is something magical. Read More

HDHR Hot Dawgs and Handrails 2012 Bear Mountain

Posted by gufrocks on October 2, 2012 in General | Leave a comment

The 2012 Hot Dawgs and Handrails (HDHR) was a step beyond that of past events 9 years.  The features were massive and the riding was insane.  Sure tons of people got broke off but in the end good times and vibes were flowing throughout Bear Mountain. Read More

Always Wear Protection

Posted by Dana on October 2, 2012 in Funny | Leave a comment


The Buffalo Bill Downhill Race (aka Buffalo Bill Downhill Blood Spill) is held in Golden, Colorado. This year thing got a little interesting.  As Skateboarding Ryan Vitale tackled a deer.  Besides for a few scraps and bruises Ryan and the deer where both unharmed. In closing that is why you should always wear protection.  Make sure to checkout out our section Longboards, Skateboard Helmets and Skateboards Pads.

Alta, oh the things skiers say.

Posted by Dana on October 2, 2012 in Funny, Staff Interests | Leave a comment

No Snowboarding Allowed. Hello, 1987 called – they want their old world view back!

As you may know,    Alta is one of the only mountains left in the United States that does not allow snowboarding. Some people believe the lack of snowboarders is what makes it great. Personally, I disagree. What makes Alta great is the fact that it is a place where old time separatist skiers can go to congregate. Thanks Alta,  for keeping that negative attitude and an old world views separate from the generally public.

I for one hope, that someday an old bad ass snowboarder (hint hint Jake Burton), opens a Mountain just for snowboarders.

 Power to the Poachers!

Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum

Posted by gufrocks on October 1, 2012 in General, Snowboarding, Staff Interests, Video | Leave a comment

The Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum does nothing but amaze.  It originally opened as The Vermont Ski Museum in Brandon, VT in 1988; later to be moved to Stowe, VT in 2000 and relocated in 2002 to South Main St. in Stowe.  A wise decision was made to add the word “Snowboard” into the museum’s name in 2011.

The Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum collection contains over 7,750 items that spam 7 categories:  Ski Equipment, Ski Clothing, Mechanical Equipment, Vermont Area / Ski Vermont items, 10th Mountain Division, fina art, and miscellaneous archival materials. Read More