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Transworld Snowboarding’s Shrediquette Master List

I think I’ve posted this before. But, since season is back, I thought it I should post this again. 

Rule 1: Never call last run.

Rule 2: A speed check is still a speed check, even if you call it a setup turn.

Rule 3: More flair = less ability.

Rule 4: Only news anchors use the nickname “Flying Tomato.”

Rule 5: You can always go faster.

Rule 6: Your board and shoulder should never make contact on the walk to the slopes.

Rule 7: “Dropping next” only goes one rider deep–there is no “dropping after next.”

Rule 8: One pair of long johns per season is perfectly acceptable. Not washing that pair is not.

Rule 9: All sports by definition are action sports.

Rule 10: Dropping names dilutes your slope cred by 50 percent.

Rule 11: Self-respecting snowboarders never refer to themselves or snowboarding as “extreme.”

Rule 12: Snow reports are always measured where the snowdrifts are the deepest.

Rule 13: Always subtract two inches for every six reported on a resort’s snow phone.

Rule 14: It’s never cool to one-up your homey.

Rule 15: Don’t steal from snowboarders.

Rule 16: There’s a fine line between being really funny and really annoying in the liftline.

Rule 17: Getting slashed is good luck, so don’t get bummed.

Rule 18: Going snowboarding on opening day regardless of the conditions will increase your odds of scoring powder that season.

Rule 19: Every shop has at least one guy that’ll vibe the shit out of you.

Rule 20: If you didn’t help build it, don’t hit it.

Rule 21: Hike. It’ll always be worth it.

Rule 22: Keep your first-chair accomplishments to yourself.

Rule 23: Never say you’re sick of powder.

Rule 24: Riding in the rain is always more fun than it sounds.

Rule 25: Don’t feel embarrassed about dressing up in all your gear in your bedroom in August.

Rule 26: Only piss off of the chairlift if you’re riding up alone.

Rule 27: Never ride in the trees without goggles–stick in eyeball, not fun.

Rule 28: Don’t let the waxing iron smoke.

Rule 29: Always pick up hitchhikers carrying snowboards.

Rule 30: Scraping wax off your board and onto the snow is bad. Wax off into the trash.

Rule 31: If it hurts to walk, don’t go ride. - (Learned this the hard way…3 times)

Rule 32: Ignorance to snowboard fashion is a virtue.

Rule 33: Be cool to the groms, soon they will school you.

Rule 34: Don’t lean on the shovel, dig?

Rule 35: Remember-man strength sets in at 30. You ain’t done yet.

Rule 36: Have some dignity: ollie the “Slow” sign only if you know you can clear it.

Rule 37: You’ll never regret taking one more run, unless you actually call “last run.”

Rule 38: If you’re hooked up, hook up your homeys.

Rule 39: Bitter localism is for surfers. Ride past the tourists with your mouth shut.

Rule 40: Excuses are for the unoriginal. A spot isn’t played until every last trick has been done there. Keep at it.

Rule 41: If you borrow a friend’s board, don’t change the stance.

Rule 42: If Ski Patrol chases you, don’t get caught.

Rule 43: If Ski Patrol catches you, act sorry.

Rule 44: A snowboard lesson is the greatest gift one can give a newcomer. - (Only from an actual instructor)

Rule 45: Don’t smash skulls with the safety bar on the lift. Call it first.

Rule 46: Focus on the goal. For example, only stand in the liftline if you want to get on the lift.

Rule 47: Wearing your shred gear in the bar past midnight will increase your Core Score.

Rule 48: However, Core Score points will be deducted for wearing just your goggles. 

Rule 49: Locals, don’t hate–the tourists leave lots of money where you live.

Rule 50: Don’t bite. Be your own snowboarder. Imitation is flattering, but everyone will be more impressed if you’ve got your own style.

Rule 51: Don’t post your sponsor-me videos online and then cry when it gets bagged on.

Rule 52: If you hear someone say, “Dropping!” pretend you didn’t hear and go.

Rule 53: Nobody else on the tram cares what happened to you last night.

Rule 54: Littering on the hill is asking for the slam of your life.

Rule 55: Don’t hit up a shop employee for advice and then buy it online.

Rule 56: Support your local snowboard shop. It’s more important now than ever.

Rule 57: If you see a pro rider on the hill, don’t ask them to give you something.

Rule 58: Never hit the big jump first run.

Rule 59: Wait for pedestrians using the stairs and handrails to pass, then drop in.

Rule 60: Your opinion on helmets only matters if you’re wearing one

Rule 61: Simply scraping your board sideways is not turning.

Rule 62: Leave tissue at the lift line. Save a tree and blow snot rockets instead.

Rule 63: Snake and be snaked.

Rule 64: Tindy and tailfish don’t count. Get a grip.

Rule 65: Know your limits: backing down from a jump or hit is wisdom, not cowardice.

I’m looking to turn this blog over to some capable hands, so if you’re interested, let me know and I’ll give you the info.

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Date: Friday, January 15, 2010Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Honoring 50 years of Olympic Heritage in North Lake Tahoe and Squaw Valley, California

Come celebrate the Olympics - past and present - with Northstar at Tahoe^TM!  It was 50 years ago that Squaw Valley USA and the West Shore of Lake Tahoe hosted the 8th Olympic Winter Games and on February 12th, the 2010 Olympic Winter Games from Vancouver will begin.  So, let’s get into the Olympic spirit by watching and participating in a rail jam to celebrate the meeting of great athletes and how far we’ve come since the games 50 years ago!

Below is information for interested participants, however if you’re not quite ready to sign up, still come on out!  You’ll be able to watch the entire event from the Village by the base of the Big Spring Gondola while listening to the sounds of a DJ.  And, we’ll be giving out some great Northstar at Tahoe^TM products to spectators. 

After the rail jam head to the Chocolate Bar for some great food and drink specials:
* $4 Bud Light Draft at the Outside Bar
* $2 off Kobe Sliders, Chicken Sliders & Garlic Fries

So get into the Olympic spirit and join us for this exciting event!

Registration  

WhenFriday January 15th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Where:Butterbox located on the lower level of the Village at Northstar Cost:$5 - You’ll be entered in the Rail Jam and will receive a coupons for a Euro Snack hot dog Participants:We will cap the number of participants at 25 so make sure to sign up early!  The rail jam will be open to anyone but if you’re 17 or younger, you’ll need  a parent or guardian present to sign waivers.

Schedule

6:00 p.m.Warm Up6:30 p.m.Jam Session with all 25 participants vying for one of the 10 coveted bandanas which will be handed out to the 10 finalists during this time.7:00 p.m.Finals!!7:45 p.m.Awards

The U.S. Revolution Tour is the top junior event tour in the country. The Tour brings together athletes across the country to identify the top juniors in halfpipe, slopestyle, and crosse vents. Athletes 13 and older compete in open class halfpipe and slopestyle events, and athletes 15 and older compete in snowboardcross and skicross open class events. The U.S. Revolution Tour is also used to qualify athletes for U.S. Grand Prix, World Juniors, U.S. Open, U.S. World Cup, USASA Nationals and Project Gold Camps.

Monday, January 10 - Snowboard Halfpipe
Tuesday, January 11 - Snowboard Slopestyle
Wednesday, January 12 - Ski Halfpipe
Thursday, January 13 - Ski Slopestyle
Friday, January 14 - SX/SBX

(Source: skihood.com)

Parelius, Schimke and the 1970’s Ski Patrol Honored at 2010 EPHA WinterSports History Night. The 6th annual WinterSports History Night will be held at the Bear Valley Lodge at 7PM on Saturday, December 11, 2010. The event will honor the Mt.Reba Professional Ski Patrol of the 1970’s, early Ebbetts Pass mountain man and wintersport enthusiast Art Schimke former residents and business owners, Jan (posthumously) and Eva Parelius and a presentation honoring (posthumously) Greg Peterson’s contribution to Bear Valley’s wintersports activities. The Parelius’ will be the recipients of the 2010 Peter Brinkman Award given annually to the organization or individual(s) that have made significant contributions to the marketing and promotion of wintersports activities in Bear Valley and/or along the Hwy. 4 corridor. For many years the Parelius’ family owned and operated both the Bear Valley Sport Shop and Bear Valley Cross Country. The event is free to the public and will take place in the historic Cathedral Lounge. After the program, the event will feature live music and dancing to the beats of local favorites The Tour Guides.

(Source: bearvalley.com)