They say history repeats itself. Lets' hope that holds true for the Deep Winter Experience coming up Jan 9-18... for 2 reasons! First, it dumps, big time. So far the winter ain't all that 'deep', but the forecast is lookin' sweeet. And if the snowgods behave like the last 2 years, the clouds will be spewing their guts out during the Deep Winter Experience. We say bring it on. And reason #2 to repeat history? Well of course, Doglotion's friend and contributing photographer Jordan Manley won last year, and if he pulls it off again, we're callin' beers on him! Here's the details from Whistler Blackcomb.

They say life isn't fair, and they're oh so right. Not everyone was created equally, nor was every ski resort. Amidst the most dismal ski season start in memory, with rock grinding and dirt skiing going on everywhere, one Pacific Northwest resort must have made a deal with the devil - scoring the most epic opening day you could possibly ask for in return. Why aren't we surprised - it was Mt Baker, Washington.

Looks like 'da Horse is opening up this weekend, and they've got a bit of that white stuff too. Here's the word...

It's go time, Whistler Blackcomb officials have announced that Whistler Mountain will open early on Wednesday, November 26. Whistler Mountain will open for daily operations with access to Emerald Express, Big Red Express and Franz’s Chair via the Whistler Village Gondola. On Thursday, the Creekside Gondola will open for the American Thanksgiving weekend, providing access to Whistler Mountain from the Creekside Base through to Sunday, November 30.

The Canadian Open Freeskiing Championship presented by Ledcor is back at Red this January featuring some of North America’s top freeskiers.  The Open Finals will be held on legendary Mt. Roberts which boasts some of the best freeskiing terrain in North America and one of the longest, most challenging venues on the Big Mountain Freeskiing Circuit.  The event starts with the Junior competition January 9-10, followed by the Open Senior event January 15-17.  A handsome cash purse of $12,000 will be awarded to the top Open Senior skiers.

Yep you heard it right, if you missed the Vancouver & Whistler premiere's of TGR's Under the Influence, you've got another chance. It's coming to Squamish this week as part of the Annual Kees & Claire Winter Kick-Off Party fundraiser, to help raise funds for a memorial hut we are building in the area. 

Good times were had by all on Thursday night at the TGR 'Under the Influence' Premiere and after party put on by Doglotion and Mountain Madness. Well except for two drunk teenie-boppers who paid their cover, stumbled into the bar, and had no idea what they were in store for when the Gaper Day 2008 premiere kicked off the show! Traumatized, they stumbled back out of the bar, and the left the rest of the packed crowd to watch the feature film in awe. 

G3 Genuine Guide Gear definitely kicked it up a notch this year with their web presence. First off with the launch of their new blog site www.G3HouseBlend.com - House Blend being, as they aptly put it, the "special recipe that combines rich local flavor and full bodied adventure with the satisfying finish of organic choices and juicy news. Our Houseblend is the elixir that provides the inspiring buzz that drives our culture of innovation, design and play here at G3." 

Looks like D-Structure just launched there new site & e-store. Check it out at http://www.d-structure.com/ and choose between Quebec and San Fran locations. Lookin' pretty slick, as long as you can look past all the rollerblades. 

 

 

When: Thursday October 16th, 2008. Doors 8pm, Show 9pm

What: TGR 'Under The Influence' ski film premiere & after party brought to you by Mountain Madness & Doglotion.com. Mad swag and giveaways.  

Where: The Royal

Tix: $10. Buy in advance to guarantee your ticket. Available online at Clubzone.com or in person at Comor at 4th & Burrard.  

 

Mark your calendars, start training for the after party, and we'll see you there!  Local shredder Ian McIntosh should be there to sign boobs, high five, and all that action.