Sunday, June 28, 2009

River Boating with the Orage Crew

Saturday nights sales meeting activity was pretty fun. Get ready for the Spring 2010 collection.

Friday, June 26, 2009

Peter Kukesh published again

Peter K. just got a trick tip published in Steez Magazine. Peter rides for LINE, Full Tilt, and Orage. Keep up the good work buddy!

Labels: Peter kukesh, steeez magazine

Friday, June 12, 2009

Traveling Circus Finale at Squaw and Mammoth

In between Red Dawn work, I found some time to put together this interview with Will, Andy, Jason Levinthal, and Josh of LINE skis. Check it out here if you're interested, and be sure to watch the grand finale below. Some sick skiing to hold you over until ski premier season.

Courtesy of Newschoolers.com

Labels: andy parry, jason levinthal, mammoth, squaw, tahoe, Traveling Circus, will wesson

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

The Traveling Circus Week at Windells

LINE and the Traveling Circus are hosting a week at Windells this summer. It should be a ton of fun! Meet up with Ape Man, a grip of MCs, and the office crew. Click on the poster below for more info:

Labels: line, summer camp, Traveling Circus, windells

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Afterbangs outside their natural habitat

Jason Graves send us a few photos of the afterbangs outside their natural park habitat, deep in the Shasta backcountry. Check it out:

Labels: afterbang, Jason Graves, Mt Shasta

Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Full Tilt Covered by MSN

Full Tilt is the only boot from outer space! Check out this article from MSN:

10 inventions with ties to NASA

These out-of-this world innovations have a history with the U.S. space program.

Spacesuit's flex finds ski boot fame

The elbow and knee joints of spacesuits have accordionlike corrugations similar to those in a flexible drinking straw. The design prevents internal pressurization- and temperature-control plumbing from kinking as astronauts bend their limbs. In the late 1970s, one of the engineers who helped design the suits applied the concept to ski boots and a cult was born – the Raichle Flexon. The boot's tongue is corrugated, which allows it to flex without distorting the lower shell. Skiers swore by it and when the Swiss manufacturer halted production in 1996, devotees scrounged garage sales and online auction sites for spare parts and replacements. Then, in 2006, to much fanfare in the ski world, Full Tilt brought the model back into production because "the design works so well," says Jason Levinthal, a brand manager for the company.

Labels: full tilt, jason levinthal, msn, msn.com, nasa

Friday, May 01, 2009

The Traveling Circus Visits Tahoe

The Traveling Circus is Will Wesson and Andy Parry's ongoing videoblog series. They've finally landed in Tahoe and have been sleeping on my floor. Check it out.

Traveling Circus - Episode 7 - Triple Threat (CO/UT/CA) from Line Skis on Vimeo.

Labels: andy parry, Traveling Circus, will wesson

Monday, April 27, 2009

Shop Battle Photo Collection

Get ready, 125 pics for your viewing pleasure.

Saturday, April 25, 2009

All Hail High Fives - Best Event of the Year

Big thanks to James and Roy over at High Fives, (and everyone else) for putting on the best event of the year: TRAINS. You might know that The Red Dawn puts on a few events, but nothing we have done compares to the Hi Fives Event. Check out some candid pics taken with the GoPro Hero Wide Camera below + visit Hi Fives at this link to learn more about them and their charity + see some action shots: High Fives YO!

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Shop Battte Video

Here's a video from our good friends Will and Andy from the Traveling Circus. Enjoy and Thanks Will and Andy.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Shasta Action

Spring is the time to be up in Mt Shasta. Check out the below photos to see the happenings. LINE sponsored a rail jam at the ski park that was attended by everyone in town. Jason Graves took the Octolands higher than they've ever been up the mighty mountain and jibbed some trees along the way.

Labels: Jason Graves, Mt Shasta, octoland, rail jam

Friday, April 10, 2009

Shop Battle 2009 Champions - Boards N Motion

Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back...

Congrats to Shane Reid, Robert Dawson, Jonny Brady and Casey Krueger for representing Boards N Motion and emerging victorious from the Boreal Battle Arena. More pics and a video to follow this post sometime this weekend.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Shop Battle Sign Up Form

CLICK HERE to download the shop battle sign up sheet. Please fax or email this form to:
877.302.8979 / mconnelly@TheRedDawn.com so we know how much beer to buy!

The Silver Boombox Thief at the Past Time Club - Charity Event

The Red Dawn's very own DJ will grace the wheels of steel on the 14th at the Past Time Club in support of the High Fives Charity deal. Bring 5 bucks and a chill attitude. Show starts at 8:00. (Past Time's is located in down town Truckee)

Monday, March 30, 2009

Shop Battle Poster

Here's some more details. Email me at mconnelly@TheRedDawn.com if you need a hi-res copy.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Shop Battle 2009 - This Time it's FREE!!

That's right, the 2009 Shop Battle is free, (that means no cost). After readjusting budgets and implementing the Red Dawn Shop Stimulus Package, we are able to reduce the cost by $140 down to zero dollars.

April 9th at Boreal.

New Sponsors for this year:

Ride Snowboards

Nixon Time Pieces

Gravis Footwear

Snowbomb

GoPro Camera

Returning Sponsors:

LINE Skis

Orage Clothing

Oakley Eyewear

Bern Helmets

Joystick

Boreal

Full Tilt Ski Boots

Skull Candy Audio

+ a few slackers that haven't responded.

More info to follow...

Courtney Royce films with 360 camera

Last week Courtney got asked to film with the 360 degree camera. It is a $100,000 machine with 11 lenses that shoots in all directions at once. Think of what they were creating as google streetview for Heavenly Mountain Resort. Check out the pictures below:

Labels: 360 degree camera, Courtney Royce, google streetview, heavenly, line skis

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

LINE's Demo with SSV

Thanks to everyone at SSV for giving us the opportunity to introduce our skis to their staff.

Pics: Matt Connelly
Camera: GoPro Hero Wide, (http://www.goprocamera.com/)

Bobo's Demo at Mt. Rose

Thanks to everyone at Bobo's and Mt. Rose for the opportunity to do this demo.

Pics: Matt Connelly
Camera: GoPro Hero Wide, (http://www.goprocamera.com/)

Sierra Snowboard and Ski Demo at Sugarbowl

Thanks to Mike and everyone at Sierra Snowboard and Ski + the crew at Sugarbowl for the the opportunity to do this demo.

Pics: Matt Connelly

Camera: GoPro Hero Wide, (http://www.goprocamera.com/)

Shasta Base Camp Photo Pictorial

Thanks to Styles and everyone at Shasta Base Camp/Shasta Ski and Board Park for the opportunity to do this demo.

Pics: Matt Connelly

Camera: GoPro Hero Wide, (www.GoProCamera.com)

Thursday, March 05, 2009

Snow in Shasta

Shasta Base Camp rider Jason Graves took advantage of the snow in town to hit up some urban on his new LTD Octolands. Check it out:

Labels: Jason Graves, octoland, Shasta Base Camp

I Don't Have that Customer???????????

The #1 reoccurring comment from shops that don't carry LINE is:, "We don't have that customer"

For all you dealers out there that have told us that for the last 14 years, I have a question: "Could these guys come in to your store and feel comfortable?" These kids controlled over 20% of the ski purchases this season. So, who got your 20%?

Labels: line, line skis

Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Full Tilt Tee Shirts!!

It's along story on how these came to be, but I'll do my best...
With so many kids on Newschoolers.com asking how to get rid of shin bang and the answer always being, "Get Full Tilts", it morphed into the answer for any question. here are some quotes from NS:

Full tilt will solve anything. From your social problems, reacial descrimination and shin bang! Its kinda like batman on steroids .

Full Tilts have the advantage of solving world hunger and the nuclear arms race

They also immediately make you good at skiing and fix every problem that exist from the knee down.

Interestingly enough they have been proven to reduce green house gases by converting CO2 in the air in to pure steeze. if everyone had a pair of full tilts it would solve global warming.

You know what would make you feel better? A pair of Full Tilts.

My teacher said her head hurt and i yelled "full tilts for the win!", everyone just looked at me and went back to work

Want a shirt? click here: www.newschoolers.com/web/content/store

Labels: full tilt, full tilt ski boots, fulltilt, fulltilt ski boots

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Tahoe Dave's and Orage

The Red Dawn wants to take a moment and say thanks to Dave's for their support of Orage.

Allie Donovan gets 6th!

Congratulations to Allie Donovan, who scored 6th place at the Crested Butte Extremes last week. This shot is Day 1's venue- the Staircase. The pic is taken in an area called "Body Bag". Allie skis for LINE.

Monday, February 23, 2009

Dew

Check out these photos from the Dew Tour ski slope finals. Big thanks to everyone who competed and organized such a great event.

Labels: Dew Tour, Northstar, Ski slopestyle

Michelle Parker Gets 2nd in Dew Tour Slopestyle!!

Big ups to Orage's Michelle Parker for getting second this weekend at the Dew Tour. This was a killer event.

Labels: Dew Tour, Michelle Parker, Northstar, orage, slopestyle

Friday, February 20, 2009

Dew Tour Ski Slopestyle Qualifiers

Dew Tour Ski Superpipe Qualifiers

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Nick B Road Gap!

Big ups to LINE's first ever customer, (bought a pair of LINE's circa '95) for taking his skills full circle. From carving on the icy slopes of Jiminy Peak to this Donner Summit road gap, the guy kills it. Nick B is riding on EP Pros, Full Tilt Boots, an Orage sweatshirt + rocking a GoPro Camera. (Footage to be shown later).

Pic. Matt Connelly

Labels: Donner Summit, line skis, orage, Road Gap

Snow in Tahoe

The skies have cleared and the lines are full. Check out this top secret location shot courtesy of Charlie Berg. Charlie rides for LINE and Full Tilt.

Labels: bluebird, full tilt, line, snowbomb, tahoe

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

En Route: Webisode 1 Japan

LINE super pro Eric Pollard is at it again. Check out the first episode from his new movie, En Route. The crew headed to Japan in search of epic powder.

Part 1:

Go to Nimbus Independent for more videos.

Part 2:

Go to Nimbus Independent for more videos.

Part 3:

Go to Nimbus Independent for more videos.

Labels: eric pollard, japan, line, nimbus independent

Friday, February 13, 2009

Holy Winter!

Just in time for Presidents Week and Ski Week, Mother Nature is about to bless us with 10+ days of the white stuff.

Thanks to http://www.noaa.gov/ for the picture.

Labels: insane, powder festival, powder fiesta, powder party, snorkel

Monday, February 09, 2009

Alpine Demo Party

A big thank you to all the reps and shop employees that made the party a great success! Check below for a few photos of the event:

Labels: alpine meadows demo, les chamois, party, wwsra

Sunday, February 08, 2009

Peter K and Alpine!!

Our main dogg representing the Live Free or Die state of NH, gets a few cameos in the new Alpine Meadows park video. Look close and see the new 09/10 Blends. (Peter is in the green sweatshirt) For a video that showcased Peter's real talents, scroll down a few stories.

Peter rides for LINE, Full Tilt Boots, Orage, Smith, 382 and Alpine Meadows.

Labels: 382, alpine meadows, blend, line blend, line skis, park, peter k

Burton vs. Orage

Burton: Bigger tent, no chicks

Orage: Smaller tent, 6 chicks

Winner: Orage by a landslide

Alpine Meadows Demo!!

Thanks to all our dealers that came by the Alpine Demo and checked out the new collection of LINE Skis. Many more pictures will be posted by ROM when he figures out how to use Picasso...

Labels: afterbang, alpine meadows, chronic, demo, line skis, mothership, on-snow demo, tahoe

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Shop Employee Appreciation Party!!! "S.E.A.P."

That's right, come on out and party on a reps dime. All but 2 ski reps wanted to throw down some cash and help get you wasted after Wednesdays on-snow demo. Check the flyer and make sure to ask the reps that didn't want to help with your hangover what their deal is. Thanks to Mike Laroche for making the flyer happen and Rom for doing to dirty work. Big ups to the Red Dawn's very own DJ, The Silver Boombox Thief for dj'ing for free!!

Orage's TJ Schiller Gets Some X-Games Gold!!

The video says it all.

Thanks to EXPN for the video and thanks to TJ for killing it. Special note to buyers: Stock up on the TJ Schiller Pro Model for 09/10!

LINE and Full Tilt Kill it in Vegas

In summary, the SIA show was a great success. There was a big increase in dealer demand for both Line & Full Tilt which was very refreshing considering these challenging economic times. While most major ski and snowboard brand’s sell through in the US are down 15-20%, Line is up 89% driving dealers to commit to Line like we’ve never experienced before. We’ve also moved from #12 brand to #8 for all skis, to 4th in flat skis & 2nd in twins.

The star of the entire show was the Afterbang. Everyone walking by Full Tilt stopped to take a second look in awe of the aesthetic updates. Scroll down to see Newschooler’s comments. The Anthem graphics, Afterbang and FT are getting lots of consumer attention: http://www.newschoolers.com/web/content/news/news_id/2498/

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Jason Graves skiing some rails

Check out this one minute edit of our buddy Jason Graves from Mt. Shasta skiing some rails:

Jason Graves 09' - Imperial Motion from Jason Graves on Vimeo.

Labels: Jason Graves, Shasta Base Camp

Peter K YO!

Peter riders for LINE, Full Tilt, Orage, Smith and the 382. Thanks to Greg Martin for the pic.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Jason Graves

Just got an email from Jason Graves out of Mt. Shasta, CA. He's skiing on the Invader and crushing it for Shasta Base Camp. Big Ups buddy.

Labels: Invader, Jason Graves, Shasta Base Camp

Monday, January 19, 2009

Courtney Royce is back in action

Check out these shots from our main girl on the South Shore. She's healthy, back in action, and slaying Heavenly. Courtney skis for LINE skis.

Labels: Courtney Royce, heavenly, line skis

Good Riddance High Pressure...

...and hello low pressure.

The weather is changing. Get ready for some snow starting at the end of the week.

Sunday, January 18, 2009

US Airways?

With the recent near disaster with the US Air Flight from NY to NC, I felt compelled to go public with an experience I had over the Christmas holiday. The Red Dawn receives airline miles with US Air, so we take a number of flights with them. First, here are my rankings:

Customer Service: 0 out of 10

On Time Arrival Chances: 5 out of 10

Cleanliness: 3 out of 10

Eagerness to Scam their Customers: 10 out of 10 (They charge additional money for emergency exit seating and window/row seating + the standard first checked bag charge + $150 for a surfboard?? but no charge for golf clubs or ski equipment??)

Lastly, I want to include 2 pictures.

Given all the problems I've had, I'm considering not switching my miles program now knowing that they have some extraordinary pilots that can fly their crappy planes without issue.

Labels: Airline Miles, The Red Dawn, US Air, US Airways

Trade Show Season is Here

I'll be seeing a few of you in Vegas. Get ready for 2010 Orage, LINE, Full Tilt, GoPro Camera and Joystick.

Orage Colorado Team Dude Taylor Seaton is Going to the X-Games

D Paps, (my partner in crime representing Orage and Joystick in Colorado) just had his local shredder Taylor Seaton destroy the competition at the Dew Tour and qualify for X-Games. Congrats D Paps and Taylor. Pic: Taylor Seaton

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Check Out The President Elect Catching a Few Waves

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Respect the Revolutionaries in Vegas!

The Red Dawn's very own DJ, "The Silver Boombox Thief" will be on the wheels of steel playing homage with some old school tracks.

Friday, January 09, 2009

Orage Anti Tour - Be There or Else

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

The Traveling Circus

Check out the Traveling Circus, a video blog by LINE and Full Tilt MCs Will Wesson and Andy Parry. These fellas have a hillarious, unique, and highly skilled outlook to skiing. The first three episodes are below.

The Traveling Circus - Episode 1 - Will & Andy go to Hood from Line Skis on Vimeo.

The Traveling Circus - Episode 2 - Welcome Home from Line Skis on Vimeo.

Traveling Circus - Episode 3 - The Incredible Journey NY to CO from Line Skis on Vimeo.

Labels: andy parry, full tilt, line skis, Traveling Circus, will wesson

Monday, December 15, 2008

Coogan Kelly Memorial Rail Jam Pics

Big thanks to Coogan's family, Snowbomb, Squaw Valley, LINE Skis, Orage Clothing and everyone else that made this event possible. Right around $1,500 was raised for Coogan's scholarship fund. Side note: Lil' mini shredder Carson LeHouillier, (in the TJ Outfit) slayed the rails and bonked the barrels with such smooth style that the judges had to award him the $250 ORAGE STOKE CERTIFICATE. Congrats Carson!

Labels: coogan kelly, full tilt, line skis, orage, rail jam, snowbomb, squaw

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

LINE and Orage at the Coogan Kelly Rail Jam

That's right. LINE and Orage will be at the the 2nd Annual Coogan Kelly Memorial Rail Jam Memorial this Sunday at Squaw. The first 35 skiers to come by the Orage tent will get a free bandana! This event is open for Skiers and Snowboarders. For more info as to how to sign up and times, check here: Coogan Kelly Also, the best skier will get a $250 gift certificate for Orage. Rock on!

Labels: contest, coogan kelly, line, line skis, orage, rail jam, squaw

Monday, December 01, 2008

Line's Prophet 100 scores gear of the year

The Prophet 100 scored 2008 gear of the year, an award only given out to 2 men's skis, from Ski Magazine. Check out the article below.

Labels: Gear of the Year, line, Prophet 100, Ski Magazine

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Shop Employee Demo

This season's early season demo for shop employees will be there Tuesday December 9th and Wednesday the 10th at Alpine Meadows. Be there to try out the latest LINE, Full Tilt, and Joystick

Labels: alpine meadows, demo, full tilt, joystick, line, shop employee

Thursday, November 20, 2008

New Video from Peter K

Peter Kukesh 07-08 From threeightwo's The VIth from threeightwo on Vimeo.
Thanks to Peter K for the new video to kick off the season. His 2007/2008 season was cut a little short due to injury but the guy still turns it out. Peter riders for: LINE Skis, Orage Clothing, Full Tilt Boots, 382, Smith and maybe some other brands I forgot about. The Red Dawn is looking forward to his return to Tahoe this winter.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Boreal is NOT Closing

Thanks to Boreal's insane snowmaking system and a smart terrain park staff, they have no plans on closing, (contrary to some rumors??????). With snowmaking in the forecast for tonight and tomorrow, I suggest making your weekend jib plans for the Jibassic Park.
We believe this skier is none other than KC Deane, (but not positive)

Orage Gets Best of Test with Skiing Magazine

It's an honor and a pleasure receiving this award from our friends at Skiing Magazine. For more info on our Prosper Jacket, click here: Best in Test!!!
Here's a quick list of other awards we received this season:
Womens' Skiing Magazine "Essentials / Park & Pipe": Sofia / Celine Pant
Outside Magazine "Best Overall": Sofia Jacket
Outside Magazine "Resort Style": Focus Mens Layering
National Geographic Buyers Guide: Spira Womens Jacket

Miles Honens Prequalifies for the Dew Tour

Big congrats go out to Red Dawn Athlete Miles Honens who was invited to the Dew Tour. Miles skis for LINE skis, Full Tilt Boots, and Joystick Poles.

Lombardi Sports and Orage

Looking for Orage in SF. Check out Lombardi Sports on the corners of Polk and Jackson or use the internet and check them out here: Lombardi Sports Don't forget to search out our resident super salesperson, "Brandon". Bring him a foot long cold cut combo and get a discount!

Props to the Central Valley and Sundance Sports!

Big ups to the people at Sundance down in Stockton. Just when you thought cool events only happen in the mountains or big city's, our good friends at Sundance put on one the best rail jams of 2008. Where was the Red Dawn? This event was snowboard only??? Don't worry, we just got confirmation that there will be a 2 planker division next season. Check out Sundance Sports here: Sundance Sports

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Where Was The Red Dawn??

Wondering where the Red Dawn was for the last 10 days? They were on the infamous "2G" loop of the southwest. 29 shops + clinics, 100's of employees, 30,000+ feet of elevation change, lots of Subway $5 footlongs and way too much Taco Bell.

Thursday, November 06, 2008

D-Structure Presents D-StrictSF

D-Structure has invited Orage to be a part of thier very unique fashion show on November 14. Instead of trying to explain it, I want to ask you to visit their website at: http://www.d-structure.com/

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

The Red Dawn Intern Opportunity!!

That’s right. You can join the likes of past intern superstars such as:
-Romolo Marcucci: LINE’s California Rep and Newschoolers Nor Cal Guy
-Josh Malczyk: LINE’s Team Manager and Marketing Guy
Intern Position 1: Media We’re looking for someone to be the media person for our sales agency. Duties include:
-Website Design – Blog postings, etc.
-Graphic Design - Posters, t-shirts
-Picture/Video – Document events / demo’s
This position is for someone who is majoring or has strong skills in media/design and wants to take a big step closer to officially working in the industry.
Intern Position 2: Sales and Events
We’re looking for someone to get involved in the physical sales / events of the ski industry. Duties include:
-Preparing for trade shows and demos – Tuning skis, setting up booths.
-Shop Visits – Visit shops and communicate the LINE message
-Event Support – Assist with events / contests
This position is for someone with a super organized work ethic and has an interest in being a sales rep. A sales background is recommended. Transportation is a must.
Both positions will cover all brands in our agency: LINE Skis, Orage Clothing, Full Tilt Boots, JoyStick, Icer and GoPro Camera.
Both positions are unpaid.

PIC - Josh Malcheck working hard as a LINE Intern

Monday, November 03, 2008

Shout Out To D-Structure

Big ups to D-Structure for being all around great for skiing, (and our apology for the delay on this post). This pic is from the Icer Air kick off party. Click "Party" for more pics from the event. Don't forget to visit the new D-Structure site by clicking: "D-Structure"

Mammoth Opened Today!!!!!!!!!!!!

The California season has officially started.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Thanks to Boreal for Putting on the 4th JPI

Killer event at Boreal on Saturday. Thanks to Orage for supplying the DJ for the event and thanks to Full Tilt for helping Tom Wallisch get first place and LINE for helping Lil' Jon to take second place. Check out the coverage from Newschoolers, (with pics from The Red Dawn's very own Romolo Marcucci) by clicking Newschoolers YO!

Pic: Romolo Marcucci

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Icer Air Follow Up Video / Thanks To Jon Olson

Thursday, October 16, 2008

The Red Dawn Film Fiesta Pictorial

A big thanks to Nick B. for taking all the photos

Sunday, October 12, 2008

They Came, They Saw, They had a Good Time

Thanks to all of our sponsors and attendees to this years Film Fiesta. The early indicators look like we hit our charity goals + our target of having a great event. Look for a super post over the next few days on this.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Fire Up The Guns / Boreal Turns on Winter

Looks like Boreal is getting a jump start on winter. Get ready to de-tune your edges and hit up Boreal even earlier this year.

Monday, October 06, 2008

The 5th Annual Red Dawn Film Fiesta Official Details

Tons of give-a-ways + a silent auction for Alpine Initiatives. Bring your wallets for the charity and some good karma for the give-a-ways. This event is going to be awesome.

Thursday, October 02, 2008

MSP's Official After Party with Orage, LINE and Full Tilt Ski Boots

Sunday, September 28, 2008

The 5th Annual Red Dawn Film Fiesta

Oh man, it's that time of year again. Time for the fifth annual Red Dawn Film Fiesta, (the longest running Film Fiesta in Northern California!!). If you haven't been to one, we're sure you've heard about them. From the Oakley Competitive Eating Contest to the Red Dawn Nun Chuck Battle, it's a great time for all ages.

Here are some of the early details:

Date: Oct. 11, (Satuday)

Time: 7:00 Doors, 8:00 Films

Showing: Eric Pollards' Hunting Yeti and Poorboyz's Reasons

More info to follow

Moment Party with Dj The Silver Boombox Thief

Orage's very own DJ, The Silver Boombox Thief will grace the wheels of steele this Friday down in Reno for the Moment Grand Re-Opening Party. Doors open at 11, party gets going at sundown.

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Come 1, Come All to the John Segal "Changing Careers" Party

A great time to be had as we wish John Segal the best as he leaves the comforting nest of Porters and joins the Elan Dalbello Nor Cal Rep Force.

Here are the details:

Date: This Sunday

Time: 7:00

Place: Dubliner, (Squaw Valley)

Music: The Red Dawn's very own, DJ The Silver Boombox Thief

MANDATORY DRESS CODE: You have three choices:

1. Summer Segal: flip flops, bermuda shorts, Polo shirt collar up, sweater wrapped around shoulders. Extra points if Polo shirt is stained/bloody. Extra points for sunglasses with Croakies or Chums. Extra points for shit-eating grin.

2. Winter Segal: Knit (winter) hat over baseball cap. Extra points for any vest with ski brand logo. Extra points for cuts, black eyes, stitches, or scrapes on body.

3. Prehistoric Segal: Full T-Rex costume. (small head / short arms)

Check back starting Monday for:

1 - The year long hazing of John as he is the newest rep in Nor Cal

2 -Specific details as to the Red Dawn Sales Force's crushing blows to John's sales and his product line. (just kidding, we enjoy Elan and Dalbello and do support them when reasonable and possible)

Tuesday, September 02, 2008

New Ad for Orage Running in Freeskier

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Getboards Gets a New Skatepark

Our friends from Getboards.com just got a skate park right across the street from their shop in Big Bear, CA. Check out the photo below, totally sweet!

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Our friends over at California Ski Co are having a sale this weekend. If you're going to be around the Bay Area and are looking for a great deal, it is definitely worth checking out. The information is below:

We are kicking off the 2008-2009 season with a

Fall Parking Lot Sale

Three weekends only!

August 23 - 24
August 30 - September 1
September 6 - 7
Hours 10-6

This is your chance to get great deals on remaining inventory from last season and the best possible deals on the new gear too. Everything in the store will be on sale! New gear prices are 10-15% higher for this ski season, so we made several “closeout” buys on hardware that was the cream of last years offerings to have great deals this fall. Don’t miss out!

All 07/08 skis are up to 60% off
All 07/08 boots at least 30% off
All 07/08 Clothing 30 - 50% off

Thursday, August 14, 2008

The 4th Installment of Hunting Yeti has Arrived

Eric and friends ride a few waves down south in episode 4. Check it out:

Thursday, August 07, 2008

GoPro Launches Wide Angle

Check out how sweet the GoPro Wide is. This footage is compliments of Red Bull and Kevin Robinson as Kevin breaks the world record 1/4 BMX jump.

GoPro rider Kevin Robinson tests the Wide HERO during World Record BMX vert ramp boost. Compliments of mighty Red Bull! from GoPro on Vimeo.

LINE and Eric Pollard Kill It with New Anthem Skis

Check it out. After LINE created what was rumored to be the best graphic of all the time, (the original Anthem with 80's rockers, Kiss, the guy that sang, "Welcome to the Jungle", etc), the Kiss drummer's wife saw a picture of the ski, (prior to shipping) in Maxim magazine and called her attorney. Long story short, there has been 1,000 Anthems in the Jarden warehouse for 2 + years pending payment to the Kiss Army or ???? Lucky for The Red Dawn and LINE fans everywhere, the people up at LINE Seattle did some magic and somehow actually pulled off the original top sheet and added a new one. Crazy magical process that we don't understand. Check out the new limited edition Anthems in person at the best dealers in Ca, NV and AZ.

Tuesday, August 05, 2008

The Red Dawn and GoPro Camera!

We are proud to announce a new partner in the brand line up of The Red Dawn: GoPro Camera. GoPro builds a water-proof, mountable digital camera that weighs in under 5 ounces. Above is a pic of Yamaha pro, Josh Hill wearing his GoPro and winning last months Motocross in Minneapolis. For actual footage of Josh's win taken via GoPro, check the below video:

Sunday, August 03, 2008

Surprise Visit at the Porters Sale!!

Big thanks to Doug Levinthal, (Original artist for LINE) for stopping by the Porters sale yesterday. Coincidentally, the only ski that Porters has left from LINE is the 4 year old Chronic that Doug's artistic skills created the graphic for. From left to right: Jason Dejon, Doug Levinthal, 2003 LINE Chronic, Romolo Marcucci.

Pic: M. Connelly. Camera: GoPro Digital Hero

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

LINE's New Marketing Dude Can Ski Good

LINE's marketing dude keeps it real by actually skiing?? What the??? Here's a pic from our guy Josh Malczych, (pronounced Malcheck) who really does ski and is pretty good from up at Windells just 2 days ago. Who's the best skier that has a desk job in the ski industry? It's either Josh or possibly Mike Nick, (Orage's N.A. Marketing Guy).

Photo Cred: Sean Harkins/Windells Camp

Monday, July 28, 2008

382 in the House at Camp of Champs!

Man alive. After not going to a ski summer camp for 8 years, Camp of Champs looks insane. Friend of the Red Dawn and athlete for LINE, Full Tilt, Orage, and Smith took a trip out west with his crew 382 to British Columbia, put on a few contests, hit a few jumps, gave out a ton of free stuff, all around represented + put together this video.

Thanks to Peter K for making this happen. See you in the fall.

Camp of Champions Session D - BMC from threeightwo on Vimeo.

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Porter's Hood Trip

The good people at Porter's graciously invited me for a week at Hood with the crew. A week of skiing and skating Windell's camp in July, an RV loaded with beer, food and product. How could I say no? Eric, Casey, Zach, Dave, and I rolled up last week, rode hard, hung with the campers and worked on a top secret mission for Porters. It was an amazing week. I'd like to give a big thanks to everyone who helped out. You guys rock, this trip was the highlight of my summer.

our backyard for the week

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

New GoPro Video from Ewald

Local Boreal park builder and RC heli nerd Eric Rosenwald just made a quick video when the Red Dawn let him barrow our new GoPro camera. The volume wasn't adjusted properly, but all you need is the visual. Plan for this winter: Film local super pros via RC heli.

Monday, July 07, 2008

Hunting Yeti: The Film

In addition to providing amazing free webisodes all season long, Eric Pollard and crew have been hard at work on a feature length film for tour and DVD release this fall. Count on seeing it at the 5th annual Red Dawn Film Fiesta. In the meantime, here is the trailer:

Wednesday, July 02, 2008

Sample Sale this Saturday!

Sample Sale this Saturday. Here are the details:

Date: July 5th
Time: 8:00 - 1:00, (no early birds)
Place: 11431 Northwoods Blvd., (at the light, very close to the bottom)

Gear: Orage and Helly Hansen + some random brands...

Monday, June 30, 2008

Orage Summer Sneak Peak

Everything looks good for 2009!

Sunday, June 22, 2008

For Every Win, there will be a Loss.

Good friend of The Red Dawn and Porters Employee, "Quick Nick" made the mistake of betting against Boston, (something the Red Dawn would normally support), except in this case when the Celtics would play against the biggest baby in the NBA, Koby Bryant and the LA Lakers. Koby's failure to, "score whenever he wants to" led to LA's defeat and thus this horrible haircut to Nick. Forget the championship rings, this hair is downright bad. (and that's bad meaning bad, not bad meaning good).

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Hunting Yeti: Episode 3

Hunting Yeti is a new film project, edited entirely by LINE pro skier Eric Pollard. This is the first film to be available for free, every two months online, a very cool concept being watched by tens of thousands of skiers. Watch as LINE MCs Eric, Ike Smith, and our the Red Dawn's very own: Garrett Russell crush our own backyard here in Mammoth in this episode.

Hunting Yeti Webisode 3, Part 1 – The Hunting Yeti adventure continues with some volcanic action. The Nimbus Crew heads out to ride Mount Saint Helens, then don’t miss the natural cornice wall ride at Hood. Oh, and some back flips. Got to have back flips.

Hunting Yeti Webisode 3, Part 2 – Time to go visit Chris Benchetler and Garrett Russell in Mammoth. This is the first park riding of the season, as the group jumps into the Snowboard Mag, Superpark event. Then pack the car for a final camping trip on Mt. Hood and some sunset quarter pipe action.

Monday, June 09, 2008

How to Not Get Towed into a Kicker

This skier's identity is being kept confidential. (He does not ski for Line, Orage, Full Tilt Ski Boots, Icer or Joystick)

Film: M. Connelly

Friday, June 06, 2008

The Red Dawn / Dominating the South West

Ever wonder what territory The Red Dawn covers, just check out our distribution map. From Mt. Shasta to San Diego to Phoenix, we make it happen.

Friday, May 30, 2008

LINE is Now #492 on the Fortune 500 List!!

Totally sick! I wanted to take a moment and introduce you to LINE'S Parent Company, Jarden Corp, (it's actually Jarden that is #492, but is wasn't until their purchase of Line that they made the top 500) The main dogg, Martin Frankel, or CEO as they call them in the real business world is a very unique guy. Super athlete and philanthropist all in one. He ran the Bad Water Ultra Marathon, (135 miles through Death Valley) in support of war Veterans. Check out this website for a video about what type of company/CEO LINE is involved with. Jarden Corp In Da House!

Monday, May 19, 2008

Matt Connelly is the Best Bowler in Canada!!

Or at least when competing against his fellow coworkers at Orage.

Sample Sale this Saturday!

Feel like trying on winter clothing in 80 degree heat? How about 70% off retail?

Shop Employee Special Pricing!!

Place: 11431 Northwoods Blvd. Tahoe Donner at the light. Follow the signs.
Time: Saturday, May 24th. 8:00am. - 1:00 (no early birds)
Brands: Orage, Helly Hansen, Line Skis, Full Tilt and ??

See you there!