Check out this video of Jo Garcia, Playboys 2008 Cyber Girl of the Year. She is snowboarding indoors using the new Wii Fit.

- Jo Garcia on her Wii Fit from Playboy.

Talk about progression. Talk about motivation. Talk about event organizers. Talk about Pro Snowboarders. Talk about Travis Rice.

Travis is one of the most innovative and progressive snowboarders in the world. This winter alone he organized, hosted and won The Quiksilver Natural Selection contest. This contest was the first of its kind and truly unique for both riders and spectators. Along side his contest planning Travis has been filming for his video titled “Thats It Thats All” which will be a different perspective movie about Travis and the athletes he tends to work with.

Travis is the kind of rider that will push himself as far as he can go and when he can’t go any further will pick up the camera and help attain footage for the movie. This kid is dangerously motivated.

-Travis Rice (Photo by John Centi)

-Thats It Thats All teaser.

-Thats It Thats All Director Curt Morgan talks with Snowboarder Magazine about the film.

I talked to Kael Hill last night and we will have an interview with him coming shortly. He sent me a preview of his new video part coming out for the “Brothers Factory” new video. I was hoping to use it for the site because its one of the most progressive rail riding video parts I have ever seen. He told me that this part will be used in the new Brothers Facotry video and I cant wait until you all see it.
Kael is a Banff kid that is pushing the envelope of snowboarding for sure. He is Endeavor snowboards newest addition to the AM team, he is killing contests (1st place Empire Shakedown), making insane video parts and is also a part of a new business venture called “Waffle Cone Zone” Collaboration. You can expect to see plenty of their collaborative stuff dropping on Snowrev soon.

Check back for Kaels full interview.

Its true. The rumors have settled an Zac Marben was without a doubt been riding a Volcom Snowboard at Mt Hood.
If Volcom continues with this board line we can expect to see some of the coolest graphics and unique technology on the market. Volcom brings a unique and creative feel to everything they do. Their apparel is great, outerwear is unique and even their events are cool as can be.

Apparently Zac Marben and Seth Huot will be the main riders on these shred sticks. See if you can get yourself one…

Check out our coverage from Volcoms most recent contest “The Peanut Butter Rail Jam”

Suburban Blend in downtown Jamestown is one of the most core snowboard and skateboard shops in the world. They currently sell worldwide through the website Shoptheblend.com and have been really making a name for themselves this past year.

Their are so many snowboard shops in the industry today and that is ok with me. The more shops in the world, the more people have the ability to get snowboard gear and the more people that will actually be snowboarding.

Check out Suburban Blend now.

Skateboardrev.com presented the 1st annual Block, Rock and Session on National Go Skateboarding Day which is June 21. Check out the full report from the event which took place in downtown Jamestown New York and featured over 70 of the best local skaters. You can see the full report at SKATEBOARDREV.COM

Torah Bright is one of the most talented and beautiful snowboarders in the game.  She was the 2007 TTR World Snowboard Tour Champion, X Games 13 Champion and since 2001 has an event resume that would blow your mind.  You can see it on her website http://www.torahbright.com/
Also check out our interview with Torah Here:

There has been talk about a reality show featuring Danny Kass and The Dingo for some time now. This youtube video looks like the pilot/ teaser for the television series. They feature the scene from last years Grenade Games where the entire Grenade crew got kicked out of their hotel. It was a pretty funny thing to see and it will be even funnier to see it again on tv. So whens it dropping??

Snowboarding tops lists for outdoor injuries

By STEPHANIE NANO Associated Press Writer
Published: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 9:12 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 9:12 p.m.

NEW YORK - More people are hurt snowboarding than any other outdoor activity, accounting for a quarter of emergency room visits, according to the first national study to estimate recreational injuries.

Trailing snowboarding are sledding and hiking, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report in the journal Wilderness and Environmental Medicine.

The most common problems were broken bones and sprains, accounting for half of all cases. About 7 percent of ER visits were for concussions or other brain injuries.

“We want people to participate in outdoor recreational activities. But we want people to recognize that there’s cause for concern and people can and do get injured,” study co-author Arlene Greenspan said Tuesday.

She said injuries can be avoided through planning and preparation: making sure your fitness level and skills match the activity and using proper equipment like helmets.

Greenspan said the study is the first to look at injuries from all activities, instead of individual sports or geographic areas.

The researchers looked at data on nonfatal injuries from outdoor activities treated at 63 hospitals in 2004 and 2005. They calculated that almost 213,000 people annually were treated for such injuries nationwide. About half of those injured are young, between ages 10 and 24 and half of the injuries are caused by falls.

Males are injured at twice the rate of females, but the research didn’t look at the reasons.

“It could be that males are more risky or it could be that males just participate more than females, or a combination of both,” said Greenspan.

Nearly 26 percent of the injures were from snowboarding followed by sledding (11 percent); hiking (6 percent); mountain biking, personal watercraft, water skiing or tubing (4 percent); fishing (3 percent) and swimming (2 percent).

From his experience on ski patrols, “it makes perfect sense to me that snowboard injuries rank high,” said Dr. Paul Auerbach, of Stanford School of Medicine.

For full article go here

Shaun White Snowboarding Coming From Ubisoft

Today Ubisoft announces the development of Shaun White Snowboarding, a title destined to break all former action sports video game notions and redefine the action sports genre. The game will appear on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Windows-based PC, and the Wii home video game system from Nintendo, and is scheduled for release in Holiday 2008.

Powered by the award-winning Assassin’s Creed engine for Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 system, Shaun White Snowboarding truly captures the action sports lifestyle. Shaun White Snowboarding is being developed from the ground up for the Wii system, taking full advantage of the Wii Balance Board accessory and featuring its own unique storyline and adventure with Shaun White.

“Shaun White Snowboarding will turn all of the traditional ideas and experiences of past action sports titles upside down,” said Tony Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Ubisoft. “The combination of Ubisoft’s innovation approach and the influence of Shaun’s lifestyle and perspective make this gaming experience like no other.”

Developed in close collaboration with Shaun White, Olympic Gold Medalist and eight-time X Games Gold Medalist, Shaun White Snowboarding allows players to enter a world of total freedom, where they can create their own experience and choose how, where, and with whom they want to ride.

Key Features of Shaun White Snowboarding for Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3 system, and Windows-based PC:

Open World Mountains: Choose how you ride in open-world mountains across the world. Conquer extreme peak conditions, create your own paths in the back country, or compete with fellow riders in the terrain parks.

Your Friends Are Always Around: Play in a world where your friends are always around. Do your own runs on mountains populated by real gamers, or join your friends for a quick session from any mountain.

More than Just Snowboarding: Have fun with your friends on and off the board! Throw snowballs, hike to access secret spots, film your friends doing ripping tricks. You can also upload your videos online to share with the world.

Ride Your Way: Express yourself through tricks, riding styles, and highly customizable avatars - both in single-player and in the online world. Use the intuitive dual analog control to pull off a huge variety of tricks that express your style.

Next-Gen Technology: Built on the Assassin’s Creed engine, this game creates a massive world with gorgeous visuals and realistic NPC interactions. This is also the first time a snowboarding game is completely driven by physics instead of animation.

Authentic Snowboarding: Ubisoft has worked closely with Shaun White to infuse the gaming experience with authenticity, personality and humor. Shaun is a friend and mentor in the game, and will help you with your skills. And, if you are deemed worthy, you may even be able to play as Shaun in the game.

Key features of Shaun White Snowboarding for the Wii system:

Exclusive storyline: Everybody loves a road trip! You and your crew travel the world to participate in a variety of the largest and craziest events to become a world-renowned athlete. Life on the road to success wouldn’t be the same without the support of your friends, who will always be there to help you out and keep your head on your shoulders. Stand together with your friends - both in the game and in the living room - and you will be able to conquer the madness that fame brings.

Go on a globetrotting adventure with Shaun White as your partner - Ubisoft worked in close contact with Shaun White in order to infuse the experience with the most authentic elements of his riding style, personality and sense of humor. Shaun will act as a good-natured friend and mentor to the player, hooking him up with the right friends to conquer challenges together, introduce him to new locales, or simply be around to share in a laugh.

Wii Balance Board Integration - Get yourself into the game like never before by using the Wii Board to control your rider. Control your carves, jumps and grinds with the intuitiveness and fun of having a snowboard in your own living room.

Everyone plays, no one waits - Engage in a seamlessly integrated multiplayer experience for two to four players, where every player is active in the game at all times.

Get together your crew - In the world of snowboarding, it pays to have friends on your side. Your crew of friends will always be there to help you by offering you unique abilities to improve both your riding and keeping you grounded with friendly pranks; filming all the antics along the way.

Fame and Respect - Getting your name out there by doing well as a pro snowboarder is bound to get you some recognition. As your fame grows, so too does your ability to take on bigger and bigger challenges, from new mountains to more prestigious events and competitions. Fame, however, isn’t everything. You’ll need to gain your friends’ respect by riding with style in order to gain their support; they will help you find hidden areas, share their favorite music tracks and keep you laughing.

For more information on Shaun White Snowboarding, please visit shaunwhitegame.com.