Midwest Represent

Burton’s Ride Like John Jackson Giveaway

keith — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:52:56 +0000

John Jackson is the newest addition to Burton’s already world class team and we’re STOKED to have him on board. To celebrate, Burton is teaming up with Chicagoland retailers to give you the chance to win John’s setup – a Custom X and pair of Diode EST Bindings. All you have to do is head in to one of the retailers listed below and sign up to win. That’s it. No hoops, no loops, no hassle.

Each retailer will have one setup to give away so your chances are increased the more you drive around and discover the great city of Chicago. Entries can be submitted at:

Shred Shop
3801 W. Oakton St.
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 679-3060

King Keyser
41 S. Washingson St.
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-4320

Windward Boardshop
3317 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60657
(888) 706-0090

Viking – Barrington
131 W. Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-1188

Viking – Chicago
3422 W. Fullerton Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 276-1222

Snowcrest
13352 Cicero Ave.
Crestwood, IL 60445
(708) 389-4963

Boardsports Unlimited
204 W. State St.
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 845-0400

Scandinavian
1621 Waukegan Rd.
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 729-0550

Friday Night Rail Jam at Sundown

keith — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:47:00 +0000

Next Friday, Reality Check and Sundown of Dubuque are hosting a rail jam. You can sign up starting at 5:30 and the contest starts at 7.

Burton Midwest Demo Tour Stop – Tyrol Basin

keith — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:02:39 +0000

Just before the Packers pummel the Giants, come try out the latest and greatest.

RSVP on Facebook here.

Burton Demo Tour Stop – Sunburst

keith — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:49:40 +0000

This Saturday, the Demo Tour rolls in to Sunburst Ski Area in Kewaskum. Come get some!

RSVP on Facebook.

Burton Demo Tour Stop – Spirit Mountain

keith — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:51:51 +0000

Check out the latest 2012 Burton gear at Spirit Mountain in Duluth! Note, the demo will be on Sunday the 8th, not Saturday the 7th as earlier posted.

RSVP on our Facebook Page here.

Focus Banked Slalom Race

keith — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:17:30 +0000

Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 14th and your maps for Tyrol Basin. The reason? The annual Focus Boardshop Banked Slalom race. Pit your skills against the best in the Midwest to compete for the best time down the course. Make sure you wax up and hit the gym because competition is going to be fierce.

Burtongirls.com Launch Party

keith — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:06:40 +0000

Burtongirls.com is the brainchild of a number of the women who work at and for the big B, to share the lifestyle of snowboarding with other like-minded girls around the world. To celebrate, Chicago’s very own Windward Boardshop is hosting a party complete with gift bags, giveaways, food, beverages and more.

Girls, after you’ve slept off your Christmas food coma, and opened all the presents, head over to Windward Boardshop Tuesday, December 27th for their Burtongirls.com launch party. You could win the grand prize $300 Windward shopping spree!

Focus Boardshop Fashion Show

keith — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:58:10 +0000

Click here to view the embedded video.

The guys at Focus Boardshop in Madison got real high society and put together this fashion show video starring what they call ‘real models’ though I suspect that if you ask, they’ll all prance for you. Either way, check out the wares you can pick up next time you’re in Mad-Town and visiting with Dobbe and the crew.

The FC Midwest Tour

keith — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:56:00 +0000

Four Minnesota stop this year with the top five from each age group at each stop earning a spot in the finals on March 10th.

Burton Demo Tour Stop – Afton Alps

keith — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:34:00 +0000

The Vikings aren’t doing that well anyways. RSVP on Facebook here.