Last week Buck Hill and Zombie Boardshop hosted their annual Shred Til You’re Dead Rail Jam. Sadly, we couldn’t be there to document it this time, but the guys at Corduroy were able to snag some great video. Check out the video for all the action you missed.

All the cold weather we have been having lately has paid off in a big way.  Almost every Minnesota ski resort has opened over the last week so now you have absolutely no excuse to not be out shredding.  Some places like Buck Hill (pictured above) and Trollhaugen are even getting their parks to very impressive levels for this time of the year.  Well, time to stop reading this and go shred.

Buck Hill is opening November 23rd & 24th. It will be $20 and they will be open from 3pm-9pm. They will be closed Thanksgiving and the weekend is yet to be determined.

Last weekend, Transworld Snowboarding hosted their annual TransAm Event at Buck Hill.  If you have ever been to one of these events, you know that is one of the best mini-shred setups around.  Tons of riders showed up to throw down, but Easton Gilman and Emily Blewitt walked away with first place and an invite to the TransAm finals at Bear Mountain in California.  Thanks to Eric Waldron for producing this great recap video of the contest.  As always, click the “read more” link to watch the video here.

TransAm 2010 – Buck Hill MN from Eric Waldron on Vimeo.

Here is another great video edit from Bald E-Gal Productions. This video is from the 3rd Stop of the Bald E-Gal Cup which was at Buck Hill. Also thanks to Zombie Boardshop for helping with the event. Click the “read more” link to watch the video here.

Bald E Gal Cup 09 | Stop 3 from BALD E-GAL PRODUCTIONS on Vimeo.

Finally, the Twin Cities area has had some decent enough weather (and even a little natural snow) for local resorts to make some white stuff. This weekend seems to be “the weekend” for local resorts such as Afton, Welch and Buck Hill to open, and a lot of people are excited. This weekend will be many rider’s first time out this season.

Other resorts that have been open, like Wild and Trollhaugen, will have more runs opening. A couple of the rideMinnesota guys are headed to late night Trollhaugen tonight for their 10pm to 3am session for $15.

View Trollhaugen’s Twitter page that got us excited here: @The__Troll.

If one video of the Shred Til You’re Dead event wasn’t quite enough for you, check out this great edit by SeekJoy Productions.  Also make sure to visit their website at www.seekjoyproductions.com for more information.   Hopefully this will kill a little time until we get some colder weather… come on Minnesota.  Click the read more link to watch the video!

Thanks to SeekJoy Productions!

The annual Shred Til You’re Dead Halloween rail jam went down this weekend in Burnsville, Minnesota.  Zombie Boardshop as always hosted this great event.  There were many great costumes around which always creates a good vibe.  Even though the snow was sparse, the riders made the best of it.  Hopefully the weather will get colder so we can get some resorts open soon.  Check out the video after clicking the read more link below.  (If you’re reading this on Facebook, you must go to rideMinnesota.com to watch the video)

Thanks to Danny for the Video!

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.

This just came in last minute, but Zombie Boardshop will be hosting a New Year’s Eve Big Air Comp at Buck Hill tonight. All participants must have valid Area Ticket to participate. Check-in will be in the Fireplace Room in the Main Chalet beginning at 7:00 pm, with the event starting at 9:00 pm. All participants under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian sign Registration Form. For more information call Zombie’s at (952) 892-0047. There will also be fireworks at Midnight so get out there and check it out.