Monthly Archives: January 2009 - Page 3

Events

London to Dakar Charity Surf Challenge

The Sahara Surf team is raising money for UNICEF & Surf Aid International by driving and surfing their way from London to Dakar. For three...

London to Dakar Charity Surf Challenge
News

Anne-Flore Marxer Interview

We caught up with the Euro shredder at her summer pad in Biarritz to chat life, riding and why snowboarding needs to shed its macho...

Anne-Flore Marxer Interview
Videos

Surfer Girl

http://mpora.com/videos/7VUMjCNhV A surfing clip of Emmanuelle Joly, 6-time European Champion, on a ladies-only surf trip.

Surfer Girl
News

Chamonix Polaroids

What with the whole “end is nigh” thing going on with Polaroid, I thought I should lug mine up the mountain and take some pix....

Chamonix Polaroids
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Topshop sno podcast

Topshop have done this podcast to promote their ‘Sno’ range of snow wear. I’m swinging between thinking it’s great they’re actually taking the clothes out...

Topshop sno podcast
Events

Freeride Film Festival

The 4th International Freeride Film Festival will be kicking off in Saint-Lary Soulan in the Pyrénées from the 22-24th January. Fifteen international films on skiing and...

Freeride Film Festival
News

Chamonix baby!

So there I was trying to compose my blog opus on my New Year trip to Chamonix and I have a quick glance at the...

Chamonix baby!
Events

Swatch TTR Battle Royale at 6-Star Burton European Open

The 6-Star Burton European Open will be kicking off in Laax, Switzerland from 9th – 16th January, and it’s set to play a pivotal role...

Swatch TTR Battle Royale at 6-Star Burton European Open
Style

Brand of the Week: Element

Element Eden was born from the desire to make a difference. Based around the advocate programe, their mission is to inspire girls to follow their...

Brand of the Week: Element
News

Mowabb Fixie

Our good friend and creative Director at Nike ACG in Portland, Stuart Horner, has built this rad fixed gear bike in homage to the iconic...

Mowabb Fixie
News

And just when you thought you were safe...

I took some time off this Christmas to head out to Hawaii to see my Dad and family, ride my bike in the warm away...

And just when you thought you were safe...
Events

O’Neill Evolution Hits Davos this Weekend

Top names gather as the snowboarding spectacle gets underway… Watch the action live on Mpora TV! With the New Year now ushered in, the anticipation is...

O’Neill Evolution Hits Davos this Weekend
News

Snowflakes under the 'scope

Only last week in Chamonix we were watching snowflakes fall about our person with all the glee of a lepidopterist seeing a rare butterfly land...

Snowflakes under the 'scope
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Transworld 09/10 Outerwear Preview

It might seem way off, but Transworld have already got their mitts on a few bits of 09/10 outerwear (although oddly there’s a women’s Rip...

Transworld 09/10 Outerwear Preview
Videos

How to... make a snowboard, with Torah Bright

http://mpora.com/videos/qFoYmQzev Curious about how a snowboard is made? We can’t think of a better teacher than Torah Bright. Watch this step-by-step video where Torah...

How to... make a snowboard, with Torah Bright
News

The First Generation

Women’s snowboarding would still be skulking in the shadows of the men’s scene if it weren’t for the actions of a mould-breaking few. Here are...

The First Generation
News

Fresh Tracks

Yesterday’s return to work was predictably traumatic. Our fingers had forgotten how to type, the mouse felt like an alien object in our hands and...

Fresh Tracks
Events

Pauline Ado Claims ASP World Junior Title

French wave-rider Pauline Ado, 17, has just made ASP history as the first non-Australian female to claim the ASP Junior World Title, defeating Hawaiian opponent...

Pauline Ado Claims ASP World Junior Title
Events

TignesFest Music Festival

TignesFest will be kicking off once again from 15–19 April 2009, showcasing the freshest new music for free! Nominated for the Yourope Best European Festival Award...

TignesFest Music Festival
Videos

Roxy Podcast: Torah Bright at the X Games Part 2

http://mpora.com/videos/KgOhjfhgK Torah Bright’s insights from the X Games Halfpipe final, Aspen 2008 – part two.

Roxy Podcast: Torah Bright at the X Games Part 2
News

Arrival in Morzine!

We successfully made the 12 hour journey to Morzine and have settled into our lovely apartment. I had a brief panic about living with...

Arrival in Morzine!
Events

The O’Neill Swatch Big Mountain Pro 2009

The most innovative freeride contest on the planet, the O’Neill Swatch Big Mountain Pro, is heading into new terrain in 2009. From February...

The O’Neill Swatch Big Mountain Pro 2009
News

Six of the best... Snowboards

In a pickle about which board to invest in this season? We hunt out a bunch of the best for all abilities… Best for freestyle… Spinster...

Six of the best... Snowboards
News

Pedal for the Planet

Get cycling on a 2009 Earthwatch expedition. Earthwatch, the international environmental charity, is launching its expeditions for 2009, and top of our list is a cycling...

Pedal for the Planet
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