Ah to Reno, a great place to visit....if you are looking for a great time at half the cost of Las Vegas. This old west town has a lot of things to be proud of. It is the divorce capital of the US, home to the National Bowling Stadium which boasts over 100 lanes and is home to the Nugget $5 Awful, Awful burger which weighs 3lbs and comes with 2lbs of french fries.


All Photos Courtesy of Drew Diehl

This town is also very proud of its University, UNR, and for good reason as they showcased the region's top riders on Saturday night as the 9th host of the 2008 Cricket Campus Rail Jam Tour. Located only a 5 minute drive down Virginia Avenue from Reno's major casinos, the brand new Joe Crowley Student Union Building made the perfect venue for a top tier rider performance.

This week on FUEL TV’s The Daily Habit:

Brian Schaeffer, Ryan Clements and Dustin Miller – Monday 4.28.08
Skatepark of Tampa’s Godfathers, Brian Schaeffer and Ryan Clements tell you what you’ve missed in the Sunshine State in 08. Plus, he has a whopping 36 IFMA wins, FMX standout Dustin Miller parks it here on The Habit. Also, bringin’ their distinctive indie pop sounds, Georgie James performs. Dustin Miller’s sponsors include: DC, Oakley, Fox, Deluge, Ogio, Michaels Reno Powersports, FMF, TAG Metals, Works Connection, Race Tech and One Industries.

Bill Ballard – Tuesday 4.29.08
Today, owner of Billygoat Productions, director Bill Ballard tells us about his new epic, “Archy.” Also, we sent Punker Pat to the premiere to find out why everyone is so obsessed with Archy. Plus, The Weekly Update’s Brent Ringenbach went to the Vans Cup at Tahoe to come up with some new snowboarding vernacular.

Levi Brown and Sanoe Lake – Wednesday 4.30.08
Today’s show is going to be our last show…in April! We’re going to talk skate with an up-and-comer from the Element skate team - rider Levi Brown is here. Plus, actress, model, pro surfer and Billabong rider Sanoe Lake returns to The Habit. Also, the upbeat, pop punk band, Beat Union is bringing their catchy tunes to The Habit. Levi Brown’s sponsors include: Element, Brimley, Independent Trucks, Swiss Bearings and Freedom Boardshop. Sanoe Lake’s sponsors include: Billabong, Channel Islands, Sambazon and Arnette.

Amber Stackhouse and Karlee Mackie – Thursday 5.01.08
Today’s guest is Roxy rider and co-founder of Misschief Films, Amber Stackhouse. Also, Australian surf ripper and model Karlee Mackie drops in on The Habit. Plus, correspondents Chris Fairbanks and Jordan Morris try to out speed date each other at the Roxy Chicken Jam. Amber Stackhouse’s sponsors include: Roxy. Karlee Mackie’s sponsors include: Gallaz, Electric, Rusty and Surf Dive ‘n’ Ski Shop.

Kelly Slater – Friday 5.02.08
Today’s show is unforgettable, because one of the world’s greatest surfers, Kelly Slater, is droppin’ in on The Habit. He’s here to talk about Bells, his potential 9-er, you name it… Plus, we sent Jordan Morris to the 2007 Surfer Poll Awards to try and prove that the best awards shows are the controversial ones. Kelly Slater’s sponsors include: Quiksilver, Channel Islands, Boost Mobile and Komunity Project.

Thanks to the snow scholarship Mother Nature awarded Loon this season, the park staff has copious amounts of snow to make some perfectly-sculpted booters for you to show off your fanciest aerial maneuvers and compete for the CASH PRIZE. For those who experience Acrophobia, there will also be an hour-long rail session following the contest, but not before a Board-B-Q at the new Shaping Shack.


If you’re under 18, you’ll need to drag Mom or Pop out of bed and bring them along to sign your release forms. The contest starts at 10 a.m., so get some extra sleep. And don’t forget your water bottle because this event is going to be another hot one!
“It ain’t over ‘til we say it is!”

Saturday, May 10th
Contest Starts at 10am
Registration 8:30-9:30 am in Loon's Octagon Lodge
Entrance Fee $30

loonmtn.com

With a little luck from Mother Nature we got set up with some amazing weather yesterday. As the bus rolled into the Summit-at-Snoqualmie, the crew got ready for its first day of shred. After a couple hours of shredding the park to warm up, it was time to shred the bus. We spotted the idea of a wallride over the bus and with some help from Krush and the park staff they made it happened. Eiki, Max, Casey and others went off on the feature, and you can see all the action this fall in the release of No Correct Way. A crew of local shreds showed up to hang with the team, throw some bomb drops on the feature, and have some of the hot dogs Max grilled up. Sun, BBQ friends and good times—thanks again to Krush and the entire staff at the Summit. Mt. Hood Meadows and Windells Snowboard Camp are in our path to the summer of shred.

Atmosphere
Grand Opening/Street Snake Release Party 4.26.08
(12-4pm)
www.atmosphere-clothing.com

800 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
2nd Floor
Portland, OR 97214

Today, somewhere in the mystical woods near Snoqualmie, the Magic Bus is getting its new paint job at the hands of Rome designer Joel Brinson, Portland gallery co-owner Seth Neefus, his brother Casey, Dirty Joel, and Runke. By the end of the day, everything will be in place to hit the road.



And tomorrow, the Magic Bus Trip begins: this weekend, riders in Washington and Oregon will have a chance to shred with the Rome team.

Brandon Larson from The Youth Shelter did an amazing job this year in the Signal Street Team Contest. We’d like to take a moment to o cially welcome this 19-year old, Minnesotan uber-shredder to the Signal Team!

With intense rail footage showcasing amazing style and tech tricks like back lips and switch nose-presses, Brandon accumulated the highest number of votes this year. For his hard, hard work, he will receive a one-year contract with Signal Snowboards, a rider profile on the Signal Team page, placement in the 08.09 catalogs, and a part in the upcoming Signal Team movie to be release this year.

Welcome to the team Brandon!
We look forward to having you become a part of the Signal family!

WHISTLER, BC. (April 22, 2008) – It’s official. After a week of competing in four events Bev Vuilleumier was crowned the champion of Whistler Blackcomb’s “If Ullr Was a Girl” competition, and promptly handed a check for $25,000.

“I’m so happy,” she said after winning. The Tahoe local is just finishing up her college degree and plans to use the money to travel and shred.



A dozen top female pros from the ski and snowboard world participated in the contest, which consisted of big mountain riding, slopestyle, super pipe and a talent show evening of art and culture.

Bev took first place in slopestyle with technical tricks and big spins and headlined the talent competition as the “Notorious B.E.V.” Check Youtube to witness her skills on the mic.

“We all knew it was just a matter of time before Bev scored a big win. She’s just getting started,” said her Salomon and Bonfire Team Manager, Java Fernandez.

With the snow melting as 2008 winds down, it’s time for a road trip with the riders from the Rome SDS. Let’s see what we need.



A 1980s short bus that made its way down from AK recently? Check.

A hand-painting session on the bus by Rome artists and riders? Check.

A trip to Goodwill to outfit the bus with couches, bean-bag chairs and hammocks? Check.

The birth of the Rome Magic Bus? Check.

A crew of riders who don’t mind smelling each other for ten days? Check.

A crew of riders stoked to get their parking lot jib on? Check.

Dirty Joel as the designated driver? Check.

A load of tents to camp along the way? Check.

A schedule of Shred With Rome Sessions from Washington to Mammoth? Check.

Snowboarder Magazine along for the ride to document the mayhem for mass consumption? Check.

Fun times on and off the Rome Magic Bus? Check.

SMOKIN SNOWBOARDS HANDS SHOP KIDS THE REMOTE WITH THE “M.I.PRO!?” COMPLETE WITH MAGNE TRACTION & 100% RECYCLED P-TEX SIDEWALLS.

Lake Tahoe, CA: The Smokin Snowboards crew is back in Tahoe after all the trade shows and demos ready to shred and enjoy the rest of winter. We have had such a great response to our new line of Magne-Traction Boards, so we are proud to offer a limited edition custom Minor In Possession with photos submitted by kids that work in various board shops. The M.I.P. is new for 2008 and it has a unique blunt tip and tail along with the flex that is perfect for jibbing your favorite rail park or stomping jumps with the Magne-Traction Edges. Anyone who got to witness the M.I.P. knows it is 100 channels of twisted imagery straight out of the 80’s kid generation. We at Smokin are fully aware that shop kids spend a lot of time indoors left to stare into space pondering gnarly, senseless, crude, and obscene images during their hours of tending to smelly rental boots and arguments in snow snobbery.

Forum Snowboards is proud to announce “Forum or Against’em”, a high-definition, full-color film starring the influential members of the Forum team.

Set to release in Fall 2008, Forum or Against’em will contain a compelling mixture of video imagery, documenting remarkable backcountry adventures, progressive urban exploits, and the notable times spent in-between.

Forum or Against'em will be Forum's fifth team-video release, upholding the progression of an acknowledged movie-making process that has made legacy releases so noteworthy – including The Resistance, True Life, Video Gangs, and That.

Forum or Against’em will feature the riding of Peter Line, Joni Malmi, Eddie Wall, John Jackson, Pat Moore, Jake Blauvelt, Stevie Bell, Travis Kennedy, Jake Welch, Nic Sauve, and Daniel Ek with production and editing by Jeremy Pettit, Nathan Yant, Kurt Heine, and Mike Bishop.

With the Cricket Campus Rail Jam Tour feeling like how Lewis and Clark felt when they crested the Rockies with the beauty of the Pacific Ocean awaiting them, the crew crested the hill and began the downhill race to the second leg of the tour, with the beauty of the Portland finals in clear view.

The first stop on this trail was the welcoming community of the Gonzaga Bulldogs in Spokane, Washington. With a sharp eye for fearsome game, the crew came across natural wonders they had not seen on the first half of the tour.


Galvanic Ladies Jaimee and Jenn

Wrightwood, CA – April 16th, 2008: Mountain High is celebrating its most successful season in years with highlights that span from start to finish. The Southern California resort was the first to open in its region for the 11th straight time and maintained good coverage all winter long thanks to snowmaking improvements. 2008 marked the grand opening of the North Resort, another 70 acres of terrific family terrain formerly known as Ski Sunrise, and the East Resort operated more days than ever as a percentage of West, the resort’s main area. The Winter Sports School was up 31% with Private Lessons reaching an all time high, and the North Pole Tubing Park generated more visits than ever before.

Said Karl Kapuscinski, President and CEO, “With ramped foreclosures, a slowing economy, and record-high gas prices, we were still able to have a successful season. My staff and I are extremely proud and we already have more than $1 Million in improvements on the table for next winter.”

Upload videos and photos to www.oakleyridersearch.com by April 30 for your chance to ride with Oakley team athletes

SAN DIEGO – April 17, 2008 – Loop’d Network, a leading social network for sports, and Oakley, Inc. (NYSE:OO) invite you to enter the Oakley Rider Search contest at www.oakleyridersearch.com. Oakley today announced the exclusive prizes for winners of the contest, which is hosted on Loop’d Network. Contestants have less than two weeks to upload videos and pictures for a chance to win prizes that include private skate, snow and BMX sessions with Oakley team athletes, or tickets to events like the World Superpipe Championships or Crankworx mountain bike festival. The contest closes on April 30.