Granite Peak bans Snowboarders on 3 Runs!

10.26.2009

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Snowboarders were shocked lately when Granite Peak (Wisconsin) announced that they will be not allowing snowboarders on certain runs this year.  The resort has posted a trail map on their website that shows the runs that are set to be “skier only.”  Currently there are 6 runs listed as “Skiing only,” but Granite Peak has mentioned that it will be reduced to 3.  President and owner Charles Skinner said, “Skiers have told us that the rhythm, turn radius, and visual orientation is different for skiers and snowboarders, and that they would enjoy a few runs dedicated just to skiers.  We are now responding to this request by the dedication of three runs for this purpose.” The new policy is not currently listed on the Granite Peak Web site, but Skinner says it will be explained in an updated version of the resort’s site scheduled to launch shortly.

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FL Project Pole Jam Photos

10.20.2009

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The bungee was getting a full blown workout in Forest Lake this past weekend.  The FL Project hosted a best trick pole jam at their shop which was powered by the Banshee Bungee.  Riders were getting yanked into the pole ramp and throwing everything from 360 taps to frontflips.  Congrats to Nate Bryant for winning the best rider of the day.  Be sure to check out the photos for a summary of the action.

All photos from the Pole Jam

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Shred til You’re Dead on Halloween

10.19.2009

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Zombie Boardshop in Burnsville is hosting their annual Shred til you’re Dead Rail Jam on October 31st, 2009.  Yes, you read right, that is Halloween day.  Hopefully there will be some hilarious costumes.. The contest will be $20 to ride (with cash prizes) and of course free to party.  Call Zombie Boardshop at 952-892-0047 for more details.

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Bungee Rail Jam this Weekend

10.15.2009

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Even though the resorts haven’t had quite the right temps to open yet, there are still plenty of Minnesota events to keep your stoke up.  This weekend you can head up to Forest Lake and check out a bungee rail jam at the FL Project.  The jam will start at 2pm  on Sunday (October 18th) and there will be an entry fee of $15.  Please pre-register if you can at FL Project to be guaranteed a spot.  Look for pics after the jam on rideMinnesota.com.

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Real snow in October!

10.12.2009

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I’m sure plenty of you were excited this morning when you woke up to a nice covering of the white stuff.   The couple inches of snow this morning was exactly what we needed to get even more stoked about the new snow season to come.  Get those boards and skis waxed up and keep checking the site to see which resort opens first.  Trollhaugen and Wild Mountain have already started making snow but the forecast doesn’t look great for progress.  Keep your fingers crossed for colder temps and tell those complainers to move somewhere else…  Enjoy the picture of snowy runs courtesy of Welch Village.

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