Active Ride Shop News

This man demonstrates how to have fun on the mountain even if you don’t know how to Ski or Snowboard. It’s not known if this guy was drinking before getting on the lift, but either way, I say bottoms up!

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Yesterday a few of me n’ the boys when out snowmobiling; that’s sleddin’ to you rednecks, sledneckin’ to you jocks/rich guys, and snowmachining to you Canandians.

We went up to Castle Peak on Donner Summet, CA. This was my first time out in the backcountry this season because of the low snow amounts here in Tahoe. There were a few shallow areas, but we found a couple real nice deep “secret” powder zones.

You can paypal me $100 and I’ll give you the GPS coordinates.

Active Ride Shop supporter Jared Johnson.

This guy was a rookie, didn’t know when to turn around and ran into these rocks.

It was difficult to get this sled back to the trucks with no steering. Not fun.

Step up.

Step down.

Air show.

Good times.

I’ve been lucky to get a bunch of photos published this season, 19 so far. Here’s a few of them.

Stephen Duke Transworld Nov 2008

Eric Messier Transworld 2009 Photo Issue

Stephen Duke Snowboarder Dec 2008

Seth Huot, pillow line. Snowboarder Dec 2008

Stephen Duke fs 900. Transworld 2009 Photo Issue

Ben Rice, nose pick transfer. Snowboarder Nov 2008

Chad Otterstrom, chute line. Transworld Nov 2008

Zac Marben, Ollie. Transworld Jan 2009

Robbie Walker, switch front board. Snowboard 2009 Photo Annual

A couple months ago, I wrote a couple times during a bike tour that I was on. It was with Neoproto/People producer Pierre Minhondo and friend Justin “Boosty”. I’ve got the photos edited and posted an album on myspace.com. If you want to see them, go to this link.

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.editAlbumPhotos&albumID=2013540&MyToken=d7132fb8-bb0f-4643-85d6-1c8f939dcc28

I’ve been going through my photo archives, mainly organizing my snapshots from the past few years, and have been totally reliving the past. I’ll be editing up some stuff and posting it soon.

So I was going through a group of photos from a Neoproto video premier years ago, and came across a snapshot of one of my best friends- Scotty Wittlake. We used to hang out a lot back in Truckee; I lived on his couch for months during the winter and springs. We also were both very into bicycling, and still are. He’s been a bike courier in Portland for a few years now, and I haven’t been able to visit as much as I’d like. He even sold his truck so bikes, hitchhiking, and skateboards are his modes of transportation now.

Scott’s a badass and has been a huge influence on me in the past. He’s a very intelligent and kind person, and will do literally anything for a friend in need. He’s seen a lot in his young life; his grandkids (if they are ever created) are going to be amazed by his stories. Anyways… here are a few photos of him.

p.s. If you didn’t know, Scotty used to ride for Active Ride Shop. Check out the Active movie “One” to see a very unique video part.

You asked for it, you got it. We went down to Black Box and brought a list of questions YOU wanted Jamie Thomas to answer. Here are the first 3 segments. Jamie wants to answer more questions on film, which will be posted at a later date. Did your question make the cut?

Jamie Thomas: Professional Skateboarder, business owner, family man, and director of all things Black Box is going to be answering your questions! Ask him whatever you’d like to know about from his long, amazing, and ongoing career which has not slowed down. If you’re lucky he’ll pick your question and answer them for you right here on ActiveRideShop.com You have until October 20th to get your questions in and we will post the video of Jamie’s answers by November 1st.

Jamie’s favorite question, by one of you out there, will win a Black Box package!

**Make sure you submit your correct email address, as to be notified if you are the winner** Also, check out our Ask Erik Ellington Video!

START ASKIN’!

Words and pictures.

http://www.snowboard-revolution.com/artist/Robbie-Sell.html

I’ve just updated my website, finally. I have to wait until the magazines first publish my photos until I can put them on my site, because they want the exclusive first showing to the public. So now that the majority of the issues have been out, I can put them in my portfolio. There still are a few shots that I hope will come out, but I’ll show those later.

A few of the Active team riders are on it. Check it out. Let me know what you think, leave critique and suggestions in the comment area please. Thanks, enjoy.

www.robbiesell.com

This photo of Ryan Thompson was just published in the photo annual of Snowboard Mag.

The Lodge, CA – Signal has teamed up with Chris Miller to create an impressive outerwear line that is both accessible and stylish. They have kept the line simple by focusing on quality, key price points and features that work. Every style can be merchandised together including beanies and T’s. Signal jackets and pants are fully loaded with features like media pockets, goggle wipes, 9 point adjustable hoods, critical or fully taped seams and waterproof/breathable ratings of 10,000mm / 5,000gm/24hrs.    “I am really proud of this line. The colors and prints look great, every piece is ready to ride and very sellable. In this market it’s important for specialty shops to offer great product that can’t be found at every big box in town. We designed Signal Outerwear to fill that void of high quality, stylish outerwear that is priced right.” Says Chris Miller on the premiere of Signal Outerwear.

The Lakai Final Flare Box Set is The must have DVD box set of the year. Ask for it by name this holiday. Deluxe Bonus Edition 3 Disc Set!! Includes: 2 SD DVD Discs, 1 Blu-Ray Disc plus 48 page collector’s book!

Features: Original Fully Flared release, 60-Minute behind the scenes documentary, alternative edits, unreleased footage, photo gallery, Vincent Chocolate intro, Koston speechless, trailers, slow motion in regular motion and so much more we can’t even fit here…

Get it now!

Bad news party people. Our days of Sparks are limited. I’m not talking about the town down the street from Reno, I’m talking about the greatest invention since coffee and Baileys… SPARKS! If you aren’t familiar with this drink (which could be a good thing), it’s a malt liquor energy drink. It’s given me the best/worst of times, and that will only continue until January 10, 2009.

Back to RedBull and Stoli I suppose.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/activerideshop/sets/72157611328366083

 The beautiful and talented Erin Wasson has recenty been brought on to do a special collection for RVCA Women’s.  If you aren’t familiar with who Erin is take a look at the above photos and you will see why she has become one of the most  amazing super models today.  She is known throughout the Fashion World for her California tomboy-chic style and her effortless take on fashion.  Her collection Erin Wasson x RVCA will have limited ditribution and will only be in select stores  such as Barney’s and Ron Herman.  I can’t wait to get my hands on some of her pieces!  I will keep you posted on what I come across . .  . maybe I will even post some shots for you to see what I splurge on after Christmas!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/activerideshop/sets/72157611298264863

Ladies Night was amazing . . . . from the Fashion Show at Active Norco, to DJ Ray at Brea to the Allstar Perfomance at Temecula.  The ladies were out and taking full advantage of the incredible offers including the free giftbags and grand prize raffle.  If you weren’t able to make it and you are still looking for some last minute buys, head up to our Warehouse sale this weekend December 20th &21st from 8-5 on Saturday and 9-5 on Sunday.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/activerideshop/sets/72157611291608827

Our own Ryan Weber journeyed to Frisco last weekend for the Thrasher Skater of the Year award. (Silas Baxter-Neal) Check out his photos of the debauchery when Ryan and the guys from Deluxe get together.