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Burton Snowboards and Paul Smith Collaborate on 2011 Vapor Snowboard

As a sequel to their previous cutting-edge product collaborations, Burton Snowboards and leading British fashion designer Paul Smith have once again teamed up for the Winter 2011 season. This time, their collective partnership moves from apparel and outerwear to hardgoods, with the co-design of the 2011 Burton Vapor snowboard.
 

Burton CEO Laurent Potdevin Resigns

Burton has announced that their CEO Laurent Potdevin has resigned. Potdevin joined Burton in 1995, was promoted to president in 2002, and finally promoted to CEO in 2005. “Laurent and I have had a great 15 years together,” says Jake Burton Carpenter, Founder and Chairman of Burton Snowboards.

Nikita Announces Photo Shoot Winners

Nikita has announced the winners of their photoshoot contest. The winners will be heading with the Nikita team to Mexico to be part of their Spring/Summer 2011 photoshoot. Nikita received over 150 entries but narrowed it down to just two. The winners are Laura Diehm from Munich, Germany and Lynn Vanderhallen from Maasmechelen, Belgium. 

Torah Bright Named Ski & Snowboard Australia Athlete of the Year

Torah Bright has been named the the Ski & Snowboard Australian Athlete of the Year along with fellow gold medalist Lydia Lassila.

Win a Session at Camp of Champions from Westbeach

Westbeach is giving away a free summer session at Camp of Champions. All you have to do is show them how bad you want it with a video or photograph. Email your plea with the photograph or link to your video on youtube/vimeo to canada@westbeach.com (subject line 'Camp of Champions').The most creative entry will win.Contest Closes June 20, 2010.

Oakley UK launches Armchair TV on Facebook

Oakley UK is launching Armchair TV on Facebook.  The episodes will kick off with Tim Warwood at the Euro Winter X Games in Tignes. He'll be interviewing Jenny Jones, Eero Ettala, Jossi Wells, Bene Mayr, Simon Dumont and Scott McMorris.

Westbeach 50% Off Outerwear Sale

Westbeach has just started a huge sale on all of their outerwear. They are offering 50% off this season's jackets and pants via their website - http://westbeach.com.

Mammoth Extends Season to July 4th

Mammoth Mountain has just announced they are extending their operations until July 4th.  They received over 41 feet of snow this season and currently have a base of 11 to 14 feet.“We have the best April snow conditions I’ve seen in my 32 years on the mountain.  With as much snow as we have, our customers would riot if we closed down as early as the other ski resorts.  K

Desiree Melancon Joins Bonfire Team

Bonfire has welcomed Desiree Melancon to their team. Also on the Salomon team, Desiree is currently filming with the Peep Show crew. On being on Bonfire, Desiree said, "The team is sick. Some of my favorite snowboarders are on Bonfire so it makes me feel good to be a part of it. It’s also cool to work with the designers Shawn and Kate on stuff that I’m really siked [sic] on.

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