Westbound Boarder

• Design Rome’s Next Line: This week, Rome launched a T-shirt design contest where they are turning to their fans to create a new Rome T-shirt.  Deadline to enter is October 15, so get to Photoshopping!
• David Carrier Porcheron Talkis “Neverland”: Absinthe Film’s new movie “Neverland” sure is turning ink this fall.  This week, the Vail Daily newspaper caught up with rider and Vail team member David Carrier Porcheron about his experience riding in the film.
• Alaska In Photos: So, I got a text message this week – my good ol’ friend (and co-editor of this blog) Danielle is headed to Alaska for two weeks in November and a month in February!  Anyway, I came across this sweet photo gallery of Alaska in a photography blog, and… wow.  Dani, you’re in for a trip!  Take me with you?

Did you find any worthwhile reads this week?  Paste them in the comments below!

This fall, Absinthe Films will be debuting its newest film Neverland, and the team is embarking on a North American tour this month to bring the film to YOU.  Among world-renowned riders, Neverland features the likes of Travis Rice, Dan Brisse, Bode Merrill, Nicolas Müller, Sylvain Bourbousson, JP Solberg, Romain deMarchi, DCP, Marc Frank Montoya, Annie Boulanger, Marie-France Roy, Jules Reymond, Wille Yli-Luoma, Cale Zima, Phil Damianakes, Wolfgang Nyvelt, Kevin Pearce, Eero Ettala, and Gigi Rüf.  Aka, it will be awesome.

The film crew will be hitting small art house theaters in the US and Canada to debut the film, but they’ll also be spreading awareness of environmental and social issues important to snowboarders, and they will be donating $2 of every ticket sold to non-profit and environmental organizations.  There’s not a stop in LA (bummer!) but they’re headed to Portland tomorrow and a few other locations along the West Coast, so be sure to check it out.  For more information on tour dates and locations, check out this page here.

Just in case you’d like a little sneak peak, we’ve included the film trailer below for your viewing pleasure.

Another week gone, another Friday here, with the weekend just over the horizon.  Below are some links to surf this week, highlighting fun happenings around the Web.  Check them out, and have a great weekend!  May your weekend be filled with waves, boards and sand, and may your limbs remain fully in tact

• The Art of ‘Hardcore Sitting’ Explained: One of my clients, HowStuffWorks.com (awesome site, BTW; check it out!), is working with a Wheelchair Skateboarder, Aaron Fotheringham, in their new ad campaign.  Aaron was the first person to complete a backflip in a wheelchair (!!!)  He has a neat, inspirational story, profiled this month in HUCK Magazine Online; definitely a worthwhile read.
• They Have a Month Dedicated to Craft Beer? It’s true.  Orgon Governer Ted Kulongosky officially declared July “Oregon Craft Beer Month,” with several Portland-based brewaries joining in the fun.  For information on events associated with Oregon Craft Beer Month, visit the Web site.  Can we get one these in LA please, Arnold?
• See Jane Skate: Our friends at SLAG are not the only chick’s out there motivating any and all ladies to learn to skate. Check out what Ms. Anne Klazek is up to as she is working on making girls of all skill levels more comfortable on their skateboard. Although the events already passed, read about what her skate events are all about – she’s pretty rad…
• Bachelor Introduces New Ticket Pricing: Some angry skiers say it will just cause headaches, but some think it pure genius. Mt. Bachelor is introducing new way to price their lift tickets, where they will “match the experience to the price.”  This means fluctuating lift ticket prices, based upon the visibility, lift operations and snow conditions. Check out the deets here.
• Roxy Previews 2009/2010 Line in New York: Its never too early to start shopping for your winter set up, as Roxy demonstrated when they previewed their upcoming Holiday line in New York this past week.  With snowboard gear, workout outfits, and even a brand new line of party dresses, Roxy helps us girls look cute and stylish while on the slopes.  Preview their new winter line and read about their New York demo here.
• Absinthe Films Drops Neverland Teaser: Travis Rice, need we say more?  Check it out!