Midwest Represent

Nordic Mountain Ultimate Day

keith — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:51:02 +0000

Time for one last gasp of Winter, combined with the rest of the seasons at Ultimate Day brought to you by Nordic Mountain. They’re hosting a rail jam, wakeboarding session and mountain bike race this coming Saturday. Peep the flyer or head on over to Nordic Mountain’s website for more details.

Congrats Shaner!

keith — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:47:14 +0000

Midwest Represent team rider Shane Ruprecht took home the title and a sizable check for his efforts at Volcom’s Peanut Butter and Rail Jam. Check the full story over on Volcom’s site here.

Windward Boardshop Spring Fling

keith — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:51:12 +0000

The party people down at Windward Boardshop in Chicago will be hosting their Spring Fling sale and party on Thursday night. Get all dressed up in your best 80s attire and you’ll save 10% off your entire purchase. There’s going to be giveaways, food, drinks and a guaranteed good time. RSVP on Facebook here.

Sunburst Spring Jam

keith — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:58:28 +0000

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The fine folks at Sunburst Ski Area in Kewauskum gave this early Spring the middle finger by keeping their park open an extra weekend for some hike-up action. This video shows just how dedicated Midwest shreds can be – rain, sleet, snow, dirt or 80 degrees temps will not keep them from their appointed rails. Check out the homie Mike Bauer from Mountain Outfittersrunning the new Mr. Nice Guy!

19th Annual Snowrider Classic

keith — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:25:36 +0000

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Here’s a recap video of the 19th annual Snowrider Classic presented by the Youth Shelter Supply. Check the banger footage our boy Shane logged.

Central Boardshop Air & Style

keith — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:09:45 +0000

Test the luck of the Irish this Saturday at Central Boardshop’s Air and Style contest at Granite Peak Resort in Wausau. Entry fee is only $5 and it should shape up to be a great late season event to get your shred and your tan on.

Burton Midwest Demo Tour – Granite Peak

keith — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:07:00 +0000

This Saturday, the Demo Tour continues with Shepherd and Schaller’s Demo Day at Granite Peak in Wausau. A $5 donation to local ski and snowboard teams gets you in to the demo where you can get faded on the Nug, explore the deeps on the Barracuda or hang out in the Heel Hammock.

RSVP on Facebook here.

The Faction Challenge

keith — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:57:59 +0000

Back this year on March 10th is The Faction Challenge at Andes Tower Hills in Alexandria, MN. There’s going to be prizes, raffles, a big ass BBQ and more! $20 gets you into the raffle, hot dogs and some dranks.

Youth Shelter’s Snowrider Classic

keith — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:30:32 +0000

Saturday, March 10th is the Snowrider Classic put on by The Youth Shelter Supply at Powder Ridge. Always a great late season contest, this year promises to be a ton of fun.

The Big Chill 2/29

keith — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:48:21 +0000

Mark your calendars and open your wallets. The second annual Big Chill benefit is being held at Sully’s House in Chicago. For $35 you get a wristband that entitles you to an all you can eat and drink smorgasbord and two raffle tickets. $10 of that goes straight to the Chill Foundation that helps underprivileged kids lead better lives through snowboarding. The raffle goes down at 10pm and you must be present to win.