The Andreas Wiig Invitational

Going down on April 4th at the Vestlia Resort in Geilo, Norway, Vans Snow Team rider Andreas Wiig has invited some of his favorite riders to compete in a Big-Air Contest. The lucky winner will walk home with $15,000 and bragging rights as the winner of the inaugural Wiig Invitational.

The jump, a true table-top is designed by Andreas, consists of 2,000 sqm of snow and is 75 feet in length. It will allow the riders to go huge and the fans will be astounded as their favorite athletes launch themselves into the night air.

The after party is sure to turn some heads, with Swedish hip hop star Timbuktu and metal band Torch set to perform on stage. The initial Andreas Wiig Invitational is shaping up to be a contest to remember.

The Swiss Gang Wins The Aesthetiker Jam, Wangl Tangl 2009!

The past week has been sensational in the Ziller valley in Tirol. The last day of the event started off with mixed weather. After spring like conditions earlier in the week, new snow falls, cold temperatures and mixed weather awaited the riders and spectators. Nevertheless the riding level was high and the fun level even higher.

The entire week held a colourful mix of contests, skate sessions, art exhibitions and raging parties.

Acts like Millencolin, Masta Ace, Edo G and the Waxolutionists Live Band rolled into the valley and performed to their max much to the joy of all spectators.

Wangl Tangl Video Blog

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First-Ever Vans Book Gears Up For Launch

It's been talked about for many years and now is finally coming to life. Vans will release its first-ever book this June, featuring 20-some-odd stories that collectively tell the story of the brand: from Rowley to Warped Tour, from Customs to Joel Tudor, from Alva and Cab to artist collabs. The book is 208 pages in hardback, with more than 350 full-color photos, and published by Abrams, world renowned for high quality pop culture books. Vans will be rolling out lots of bonus content and book info between now and the first week of June, all of which can be tracked at www.vans.com/vansbook, including pre-order details that will allow you to take early delivery.

Results From Lucky Looser's Comp. @ Wangl Tangl

The winner Gang of the losers round is untouchable just as their name: the 'Untouchables' Reini Rieser, Benny Wetscher and Thomas Tramnitz showed tricks in the optimised Vans Penken Park that Mayrhofen in Tirol has not seen for a long time! Even though the tough weather conditions were very unsettled, the loser’s teams who still pumped to be part of tomorrow's finals were super motivated. Benny Wetscher showed a super stylish fs 1080° indy and further more the Gang delivered a crazy session over the hip in the Red Bull Endsection getting incredible air time.

At yesterdays Carharrt presents 'Rugged' party in the Tristenbach Alm in Ginzling, hell was on fire! The festivity was insane, especially the burning Carhartt logos in the back yard that were illuminating everyone’s spirit.

The skate finals are scheduled for today promising to be unbelievable. Kevin Wenzke, Oliver Gordon, Chris Pfanner, Andy Scott, Juergen Horrwarth and Michi Nadler just to name a few can’t wait to trash the Mega Miniramp in the Waengl Eventhall.

Onto today's Vans Music Stage in the Waengl Eventhall in Mayrhofen Skate Punk is on! Millencolin with Gentleman’s Pistols and Jettblack supporting will be heard all over the Ziller valley.

Look out for the snowboard finals taking place from 12:00 to 14:00 hours, the riders will have their last chance to give their best performance.

Check out more info here.

Wangl Tangl Update

What a sensational day! Blue bird and perfect snow conditions made the Wängl Tängl Gäng Jam Semi Finals exceptional. If tomorrow’s finals in the optimised Vans Penken Park above Mayrhofen deliver the same results as today, everyone will be stoked!

In most cases the performances of the Riders in the Semi-Finals were pretty mellow as the hard tricks are being saved for the finals. Ten Pro Teams qualified directly for the semi-finals, then the Dräft, allocated one member of young bloods to these Pro Teams. The teams consisting of three Pro Riders and one draftee performed together as if it was an often practise show.

Yesterday evening the Äskimo party at the Whitelounge on the Ahorn Mountain high above Mayrhofen was insane and tonight the Carharrt presents 'Rugged' party at the 'Tristenbach Alm' will be just as incredible. Preddy, Danny Breaks and DJ Buzz will definitely take care of the good vibrations.

Due to the weather forecast it might be necessary to carry out the finals tomorrow. Good weather means finals tomorrow Thursday, March 19th 2009!

Wangl Tangl Is On!

The Wangl Tangl is on in Mayrhofen, Austria! Check out daily updates on the snow, skate, art and music week-long event put on by the Aestheticker Crew.

Vans x 7 For All Mankind Denim Snow Pant!

Vans and premium denim brand 7 For All Mankind are excited to announce a special collaboration for the 2009/10 snow season that offers an innovative new design for style-minded riders.

Utilizing 7 For All Mankind's original and top selling silhouette, the Bootcut in New York Dark, Vans constructed a limited edition outerwear pant that blends Vansguard, a waterproof, breathable coating with true, quality denim. The result is a stylish yet technical snow pant that protects riders from water-based elements and wind, while also allowing perspiration to be released from the body and quickly evaporate.

Available in early fall 2009, the Vans x 7 For All Mankind outerwear pant will be sold worldwide at select board shops.

The Vans x 7 For All Mankind collaboration is part of an extensive outerwear collection for both men and women that fuses Vans' SoCal mountain styling with the most advanced technology to create versatile pieces that easily take you from the harshest mountain conditions to the town streets that night. Vans made its name in snowboarding with boots that fit the needs of the full spectrum of boarders, from beginner to expert, park terror to backcountry agent. For 2009/10, Jamie Lynn returns to the Vans fold with his signature freestyle boot, joining the latest editions from Hana Beaman and Andreas Wiig.

Vans And Pro-tec Partner With B4BC!

Vans and Pro-tec are honored to announce three new projects for the 2009-10 snow season that aim to inform and educate our community about breast cancer. Partnering with Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC), a leading non-profit, youth-focused organization whose purpose is to increase awareness about the disease, the importance of early detection and the value of an active lifestyle, Vans and Pro-tec designed a limited edition women's snowboard boot, outerwear jacket and snow helmet, with a portion of the proceeds going towards this worthy cause.

Fusing Vans classic styling with the most advanced technology, the all new Veil snowboard boot features Vans' custom designed BOA Focus System, with bright, colorful embroidery and details including B4BC's signature logo. Vans and B4BC also collaborated on a stylish Blanchett Insulated Jacket that comes in a rich black and metallic herringbone fabric and features a removable powderskirt and adjustable hood.

Also look for a limited edition Pro-tec B2 snow helmet featuring detailed graphics and B4BC's signature logo. The stylish black and pink ladies lid comes loaded with performance features including SXP multiple impact lining, 15 screened vents for air flow and Plantronics Audio Force Ear Pad capabilities.

A portion of the proceeds from each project will go to the B4BC organization to help fund programs that serve to educate and empower the community on positive health practices and the fight against breast cancer.

"Vans has been one of B4BC's biggest supporters having hosted our educational outreach booth on the Vans Warped Tour for the past 8 years. Vans team riders Hana Beaman, Tara Dakides and Cara-Beth Burnside have been long time supporters of our cause so we're all so happy to see this relationship continue to grow and evolve into new ways of collaboration and support," states Boarding for Breast Cancer Executive Director Justine Chiara.

Available in early fall 2009, the Vans x B4BC snowboard boot and jacket and Pro-tec helmet will be sold separately at board shops worldwide.

Hana Beaman Checks Into The Daily Habit

On Tuesday, March 3rd tune into FUEL TV, Winter X Games medalist Hana Beaman returns to The Daily Habit to catch us up on the highlights from the grueling competition circuit.