Andreas Wiig With Another Cover Shot

Boo yaa. You know you're big time when you get the cover of a freakin' phone book! After back-to-back Winter X Games Gold Medals, an impressive array of video parts with legendary film crews like Mack Dawg Productions and widely published photos in snowboard magazines around the world, Andreas finally nabbed the cover of the coveted Summit County Phone Book. Yes, it's an accomplishment of a lifetime for the Norwegian powerhouse, and word is that he couldn't be more proud.

"I never thought I'd end up on the cover [of a phone book]," says Andreas. "Next time you are ordering a pizza in Breck you can thank me for the digits!"

Big ups to Andreas and Keystone Mountain (his home away from home), and look for the cover boy getting his early season shredding on in Summit County very soon.

"Walk The Line" Winter Fashion Show

Last Frday, evo snowboard shop in Seattle, WA held their 1st Annual Winter Fashion show event. People came to the store to celebrate the upcoming winter season and to get a look at all the new gear. A fashion show, free food and drinks, a silent auction benefitting POW (Protect Our Winters) and special guest appearances made the evening both fun and important for a good cause. Check out the photos and video from the night at www.evo.com.

Andreas Wiig Flips Through Colorado

Andreas Wiig and the Forum Team hit Colorado last week as part of their North American "F'IT" Tour, and Andreas showed up a few days early to get some pre season training at Woodward at Copper. He spent a couple days in the giant play land practicing double backflips on their multiple trampoline set ups, and got to bro down with a few lucky visitors. On Thursday, the rest of the team showed up and it was movie/party time once again down in Denver. Stevie Bell, Cameron Pierce and Pat Moore reunited with Andreas after their crazy Europe leg to celebrate the film and connect with the fans. They signed autographs, threw out tons of free product and hit the double afterparty at Shag/La Boheme. Everyone had a great time and of course, the movie was banger! To see photos from the Woodward sesh, check out www.twsnow.com, and for the remaining dates of the tour, go to www.forumsnowboards.com.

Markus Keller The Method Man

For the second week in row Transworld Snowboarding's Wallpaper Wednesday features a Vans Team rider! This week it's Markus Keller with a picture perfect method over his Nitro teammate Eero Ettala. Go to www.twsnow.com to download the extra large wallpaper. Big ups to the Nitro boys for coming through in the TW Team Shootout with their buddy-inspired concept and to photographer Andy Wright for delivering the goods.

Holden Outerwear Launches New Website

If you haven't had a chance to check it out yet, the Holden Outerwear website relaunched recently and features Vans Team Rider Darrell Mathes, along with Holden's complete line up of interesting shred personalities. Check out the uniquely interactive site full of team photos, cool videos in the "Holden Theater", tons of product info and more. Led by Mikey Lebanc and his team of creative designers, Holden is one of the most innovative and fashionable clothing companies around and their website shows it. Spend some time clicking around www.holdenouterwear.com to see what it's all about.

Darrell Mathes Wallpaper Wednesday

It's another Video Preview edition of Transworld Snowboarding's Wallpaper Wednesday. This week, Darrell Mathes delivers this monster hipper from Videograss. Head over to www.twsnow.com to download the full sized shot. Winter is so close we can almost smell the snowstorms. In the meantime, dress up your desktop and get in the shred season state of mind.

Win A Trip For Two To Keystone To Snowboard With Andreas Wiig!

For the second year in a row Keystone Resort in Colorado is offering a free trip to shred the mountain with Andreas Wiig! All you have to do is submit a testimonial and you will be entered for a chance to win a free snowboard trip for two people this winter. Write about why you deserve a chance to ride with Andreas, about your favorite A51 park feature, the best day you've had or any other memory that you wish to share and you could win a trip to Keystone. They will gather testimonials from now through November 30 and will select the best testimonial and notify the winner by December 4, 2010. The winner must be 18 or if younger, must be accompanied by an adult. Travel for prize winners must be flexible in order to accommodate Andreas Wiig's schedule.

Prize Includes:

A day on the slopes and A51 park with Andreas Wiig
2 round trip airline tickets to Colorado (only valid within the continental U.S., and closest major airport)
Round trip shuttle to Keystone Resort on Colorado Mountain Express
Ski or snowboard rentals if needed – provided by Keystone Sports
3-day lift tickets for two people
3-night stay in hotel or studio for two people
Andreas Wiig signature set-up; could include boots, board, clothing and apparel from Andreas' sponsors!

Go to www.snow.com to enter.

5 Reasons To Snowboard, Not Ski

Eric Willett. Photo: Chris Wellhausen.

As winter quickly approaches, Brad Farmer from Fuel TV put up a funny blog about why snowboarding is better than skiing, and we couldn't agree more. It starts off with a little something like this:

"Snowboarding has been better than skiing since it was invented and nothing has changed with that in the last, roughly, 30 years. Skiers and snowboarders get along these days, share the slopes and even ride together, but snowboarding is still a superior sport. It's mellow that you followed us into the world of freestyle riding and we're happy to share our terrain parks and half pipes with you. We even let you hit our jibs. We don't mind that skiers rode our coattails into the X Games and now even the Olympics (I'm talking freestyle skiing here.) We're totally down with you guys and gals even if you are two-plankers. Nevertheless, snowboarding will always be on top and if you don't believe us...here are five indisputable reasons why."

Check out www.fuel.tv to read the rest.

First Thursday Art Walk With Mike Parillo

Thursday, October 7th, 2010: Do not miss Mike Parillo's "Straight to the Head."

Mike will be in attendance tonight from six to nine pm for 1st Thursday Art Walk at 210 AR4T Space.

An icon in the snowboard universe, the legendary Mike Parillo is respected as one of the leading artistic visionaries of the action sports industry. Mike has contributed substantial inspiration and essential work to major companies like Volcom and Lib Technologies for two decades. His personal artistic endeavor conveys a soul-searching journey through reality and beyond. Parillo accesses extraordinary depth; his work maps the less traveled intricacies of our existence. Using symbols and visions from personal and universal human experience, he captures an essence of introspective awareness and sets a stage for true-life adventure. Total Fantasy / Absolute Reality.

In Straight to the Head, Parillo showcases new mixed media work from 2010. Using modern digital technology and academic painting techniques, Mike creates dramatic, colorful explosions conveying unique experiences, narratives and predictions. Be prepared to be amazed.

For more info on Straight to the Head, click here.

VIDEO: Opening Reception, Saturday October 2nd, 2010
VIDEO: Mike Parillo time lapse painting of TR 2010

210 AR4T SPACE:
210 North Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA.
www.AR4T.com

Europe Tour Update From Forum's F' IT

Andreas Wiig and the Forum Team recently mobbed across Europe in a giant tour bus promoting their new movie F' IT. Method Mag caught up with the team in Barcelona, Spain to take them on a tour of the local skate spots and help them make party, Europe style. Check out the post for a video of the crew getting their skate on and lots of party pics from the night's festivities. For everyone in the US, don't worry... the Forum Team is headed back to The States soon to continue the tour starting on October 15th in Minneapolis, MN. Check out www.forumsnowboards.com to see the full tour schedule and find out when your chance to meet Andreas in person is coming.

Camps Of Champs Forum Team Week

There is some new video posted on www.twsnow.com from Forum's trip to Camp of Champions in Whistler, BC last summer. Andreas Wiig was back on the snow along with some other members of the Forum team like Nic Suave and Pat Moore, and you can see what went down when they hit COC's legendary park setup on the Blackcomb Glacier. A meticulously groomed booter set the stage for the boys to throw down some huge moves in the summer sun and make the most of the snowless summer season. Check it out, you won't be disappointed...