Taos Ski Valley is a family owned resort nestled deep within the Sangre de Cristo mountain range in Northern New Mexico. The resort boasts steep terrain, wide-open bowls, and uncrowded slopes. Taos has always been family owned and operated by the Blake family. They are dedicated to continuing the success and legacy of the ski resort […]
Dave Zook is a sponsored Alta Snowboard Team Rider. Dave was kind enough to share his experiences at the first Masters of Snowboarding event held at Alpine Meadows, California on February 14th, 2013. Dave finished 26th in a field of 54 competitors. Author:Dave Zook Photos: Dee To me the Masters is about having fun and pushing my abilities amidst a […]
Competition season is now in full swing and the Alta Snowboard Team is out on the circuit getting recognition, having a good time traveling, meeting new friends, and of course snowboarding. Most recently over the President’s Day weekend, events for the Freeride World Qualifier Tour were held at Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley North Lake Tahoe, California. The Alta Snowboard […]
Ten Alta Snowboard Team riders are scheduled to compete at the North Face Masters of snowboarding this week. Two events are scheduled. The first event will take place at Alpine Meadows and is classified as a 2 star event. Following Alpine Meadows is a 4 star event to be held at Squaw Valley. The venues […]
In the competitive world of snowboarding, there are but a few events that incorporate bumps, twists, and tight turns down gullies set up with slalom gates. The Legendary Mt. Baker Banked Slalom is the most famous of these crazy races. Dick’s Ditch held in Jackson Hole, Wyoming is another well known snowboarding race. Although not […]
The Alta Snowboard Team congratulates Laura Dewey for her top finish at the Swatch Freeride World Tour in Chamonix-Monte-Blanc on January 22, 2013. Dewey had several setbacks on her journey to France, but her strong will and determination put her on top. Laura’s first flight leaving Salt Lake City was delayed by an ice storm. […]