CODY TOWNSEND: Dropping in for an audio interview
Santa Cruz, California, local and Tahoe ripper Cody Townsend stopped by the POWDER office this week. After posing for a few photos for Salomon, he came down this way to check out the waves (non-existent) and to sit down for an interview.
ADIOS TICKET WICKETS: Alta makes technological upgrade
This week Alta announced that for the 2007-08 season they'll be doing away with the traditional metal wicket and adhesive day passes and instead utilize hands-free radiofrequency identification technology (RFID) for both day and season passes.
THE MAYOR DISPATCH: Lobsters and Ski Tests
K2 conducted a three-day ski test with 20 people and over 20 different pairs of skis. Read Andy Mahre's latest update from Hood to hear all the behind the scenes shenanigans.
CABALLERIAL: Steve Caballero sounds off on skiers goin' "Cab"
In our December issue, Derek Taylor wrote a humor piece called "Tricked Out," in which he calls out skiers for stealing names from skateboarding. This made us a little curious. How does Steve Caballero himself feel about skiers using his trick name?
The Mayor Dispatch #2
Recently christened POWDER.com correspondent Andy Mahre will be providing insightful, witty updates from North America's most exciting volcano for the summer. Check out his second installment.
SWEET SORENESS: Roxy Ramp Camp
We were so sore. Jess McMillan felt like her jaw was busted; Meg Frenzen had bruises on her butt; and I felt like someone had whacked my arm with a stick.
CHEESE: The Best Kind of Cheese is Swiss
The Swiss have done it again: It's time to replace your quiver of Stockli's with the next best invention for all you hardcore snow-sports enthusiasts-the Bikeboard Snow.