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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

This year’s Big Nut Open will take place on February 25th. This is one of the most fun events of the year, plus the opportunity to ride one of the best parks in the Midwest. You can RSVP on Facebook here.

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

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.