If you live/ride in So.Cal you know Big Bear. If you know Big Bear you know HDHR. Hot Dawgs and Hand Rails is the annual rail jam Bear puts on at the end of the summer to kick off the season. Pro Riders (invite only) from all over the states travel to Bear for a chance to win a small portion of a $15,000 prize purse. A few of my friends were also riding which is always fun – nothin like cherrin on your buddies while envy is dripping from your mouth.

I was stoked to find that this year I would actually be able to make it having missed the last four years. So I had no idea how this years setup really compared to previous. All I knew was that this years was SICK. It was pretty much a super legit street spot that I’m Sure Rob Dyrdek himself would be pumped on. Setup came complete with ledges, down hand rails, planter gap, and of course a gnarley wall ride/ rail.

Riders were definitley loving it and the creativity they were throwin down proved it.

1st Place goes to Nick Visconti, 2nd Place goes to Jake Kuzyk, and 3rd Place goes to Johnny Lazzereschi. The $5,000 Red Bull Best Trick goes to Mike Casanova, and Jess Kimura lands the $1,000 Red Bull Best Trick.

Along with awesome riding, two video’s are always premiered. This years People’s Cheers and Bear’s Mtn. Video Paint it Red were on the red carpet. Both highly entertaining and increased my urge of wanting to shred. I’ve included Bear’s Video here for your viewing pleasure with some pics from the handing out of the giant checks.
p.s. i still have no camera – so all pics were taken with my iPhone…not horrible but not great. deal.

Title says pretty much all there is to say…
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Far away in a land call Montana, 1 |mänˈtanə|a state in the western U.S., on the Canadian border, east of the Rocky Mountains; pop. 902,195; capital, Helena; statehood, Nov. 8, 1889 (41). Acquired from France as part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, it was explored by Lewis and Clark in 1805–06, there lies a snow crew called TSP or Toy Soldier Productions. This snow crew has learned the ways of the land, have become one with nature, and fucking shred the shit out of it.

These boys are all about putting out the best product they can and man t=do they deliver. Their video “Come Find Us” drops this Fall – the world Premier is September 2nd if you happen to be in Montana around then.

When Dan showed the trailer to me a couple weeks ago I was instantly taken back. The riding level the visual creativity and just all around … prettiness(?) of the whole thing was awesome.

ok ok i’ll stop typing and let you watch the trailer for yourself…enjoi.

“Come Find Us” Official Trailer from Toy Soldier Productions on Vimeo.

Next time you don’t know where to ride or you’re tired of the same ole same ole…make your way to Montana. I’m sure you’ll find something worth finding.

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Friend of mine, Keri Herman, along with other ski girls friends are featured in this EPIC film – check the teaser and wait patiently for the video to come out…us rider girls need to step up the game. who’s in?

Say My Name follows female professional skier Grete Eliassen as she travels the globe with the goal to inspire and evolve women’s skiing. Stacked with a handful of skiing’s elite female lineup, this high definition film features Lynsey Dyer, Sarah Burke, Keri Herman, Ana Segal, Kaya Turski and Suz Graham. See the world this international ski superstar roams, from a world record hip jump in 2010 to her exploration of the rugged backcountry

Say My Name Teaser 2010 from Stan Evans Photography on Vimeo.

Snowdog’s Chicken Wing, Watermelone and Grape Kool-Aid Jam from Video Gypsy on Vimeo.

This is the first contribution from the newly acquired Canadian correspondent  - Nick Khattar.

one fun Canuck

He’s on a boat at the moment in San Fran just cruisin like a boss gettin the write up for the video from last weekend at “The Patch”

that will be posted ASAP

enjoi.

oh nd PS: his edit for the SuperPark Showdown will be up on Sunday over at Snowboardermag.com so you all should go over there on sunday and look for his edit and vote.

if he wins he’s throwin a 10,000 beer party and we’re all invited…if thats not incentive – i don’t know what is.

“Mammoth is a natural fit to host Superpark in the late Spring,” says Chris Engelsman, Publisher, SNOWBOARDER Magazine. “Their snowpack is optimum, the weather is fantastic, and their support of park riding is undeniable. We’ve spent six Superparks in Mammoth and couldn’t be more excited to go back and try to top what we saw there last year.”

SNOWBOARDER is also proud to welcome back Gatorade as the presenting sponsor. They were initiated into the Superpark tradition for the first time last year and are back for more from the world’s top snowboarding talent. “SNOWBOARDER is stoked to have Gatorade back again this year as well,” adds Engelsman. “With riders on-hill all day under the spring sun, hydration is key to keeping the session alive and with Gatorade on board no one ever goes thirsty.”

“Superpark is a great event that focuses on having fun and the athletes’ progression,” said Kenny Mitchell, action sports team manager for Gatorade. “Gatorade is happy to be on board with such a great event where we can help fuel riders as they push one another to ride hard in a laid back setting.”

For 2010 SNOWBOARDER has adopted an “Animal House” theme for Superpark dubbing it Animal Park. According to SNOWBOARDER’s editor Pat Bridges “The poster for ‘Animal House’ says it all ‘It was the Deltas against the rules… the rules lost.’ Snowboarding was founded by a bunch of dudes who went against the rules and, well you know the rest. Similarly, SNOWBOARDER started Superpark to create a venue where we didn’t need to follow any rules.” Expect 150 of the world’s best park riders to send it for four days straight as they pledge Tri Landa Air.

When you’ve got to do something and a toga party just isn’t going to cut it…log onto

SnowboarderMag.com for daily recaps, photos, videos and more from SNOWBOARDER’s Superpark 14.

#1 Skier Dad from Family Tree on Vimeo.

I’ll go ahead and assume that if you’re reading my blog – you are just as pumped on this video as me.

enjoi.

Got a copy of HOT LAPS,Mammoths first video, and I’m in the process of watching it for the 2nd time…today. I missed the premier in the village last Saturday due to being stuck at the IAM SNOWBOARDING art show, so I’m making up for a lack of on time reviews…hopefully.

All the editing was really cool and went along with the Mammoth Ads we all see in the snow mags and seeing my friends names throughout the intro is always cool. Watching your friends on TV in something other than your own bluebird edits is something you can really only feel for yourself. it’s like, wow we CAN actually go somewhere with our riding. We always think we can and look up to our favorite riders in the videos and the magazines, but to actually SEE your friends and for some friends, yourself, in a professionally made video presented by the mountain you love…It’s something awesome. The video really gives the viewer a great perspective of what Mammoth has to offer. Everybody knows Mammoth has epic parks but a lot of people have no idea what treasures it holds…and hides. the natural terrain all over the mountain makes it so, no matter your style or the weather, you will always find YOUR line. I thought some of the rider parts were somewhat short(the whole video is only 34min long) knowing how much and how often they film, but each part I felt showcased what they had to offer.

If you know someone who has a copy or can get a copy – get on it. The video is one that you can just sit and watch all day. for me at least.

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Hot Laps – Teaser from Flicka Mag on Vimeo.

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It was really neat to see how Jeff affected the people around him, in his day to day and traveling life. The art was amazing. I had mentioned to a few friends that when I really started painting my first piece was a Volcom ad of Jeff Anderson and a few more of my pieces were of Jeff and influenced by his art.

It’s amazing what one person, in such a diverse industry, can do to influentially.

He is missed. He is loved. and HE IS snowboarding.

Oh, and I was at the art show the whole time so I missed the premier…but seeing as I know everyone in it…I’m sure i’ll eventually get it/see it.