Backyard Snowboarding Blog

Box Session - Night

2008-04-29T20:46:00.002-07:00

Totally dialed-in night-time jib setup.
Credit: Clintizzle

Snowboarder Alexis Roland Winter 2008 Urban Edit

2008-04-29T11:02:00.002-07:00

Here's an updated from 8 year old Alexis...
Credit: rolandlab

Back yard rail jam

2008-04-21T22:35:00.002-07:00

Check out this night-time jib sesh using ice shavings.
Credit: aj11what21

Make Snow Anytime of Year

2008-03-21T11:35:00.002-07:00

Backyard Terrain Park.com (BTP) is now introducing a brand new product designed for year-round snowboarding and would like to invite you to see if you quality to participate in their limited pre-launch.

What does that mean? It means that you may qualify to be one of the first to purchase a machine that makes snow anytime of the year from ice. This thing is unreal!

BTP currently has just a few more spots to fill, for their pre-launch, before it's offered to the public. Also, if you agree to give BTP feedback they will give you a discount.

We encourage you to check it out. This is a must have product for dedicated backyard snowboarders.

To learn more, email BTP at:
info@backyardterrainpark.com

Interview with Charley Stunkard, winner of the Park 1260 Monster Rail Jam, backyard snowboarding competition, October 27, 2007.

2007-10-30T20:16:00.000-07:00

About Charley: He is 16 and lives in Pittsburgh, PA. His home slope is Seven Springs and he has been riding for four years. Board: Gnu Rider's Choice. Pre-comp video footage, shown above.

[Q] backyard snowboarding [dot] com:
Tell us when you first arrived at the event and what was going on.

[A] Charley:
Hahah, well, I got there early. Besides Jake and the two Chris's (the main guys running the event), I was the first one there. We worked on cleaning everything up and setting things up for the comp. We got everything cleaned up, then started making SnowGel and getting the runs and boxes ready. We rode for a little while, just practicing, then a few more younger kids started showing up for the mini comp. The mini comp went on then we all rode again and practiced up for the big comp. It was a great time. Everyone was really cool and chilled and no one had a problem giving anyone tips. There were all skill levels of riders and both girls and guys. It was really all and all just a good day of riding.

[Q] backyard snowboarding [dot] com:
Cool... about how many main comp riders were there. Oh, and who were all the people you brought along.

[A] Charley:
There were only 4-5 boarders and prob 5-6 skiers in the main comp. They where expecting about 10 times that amount but due to the weather and their site going down with their address and directions to the park that morning, a lot less riders showed up. There were probably about 20 kids riding in all, ages from 7 year olds to people in their 20's. There were def a lot more skiers than there were snowboarders, but it didn't matter it was still a great time. Since most of my family lives out there, my cousins came and my two uncles and my aunt (and of course my parents) there were probably 50 people there, about half riding and about half watching.

[Q] backyard snowboarding [dot] com:
Tell us a bit about the box and/or rail features, the overall setup and what was your favorite to ride...

[A] Charley:
Well, early in the day it was the box, which was a mellow a-frame box and a double barrel flat rail. Then later on in the day, the double barrel was switched with a huge a-frame rail. They had a movable booster (rollin) and you could move it to the desired lane. I would have to probably say the box was my favorite because you could be more technical on it. Although, the long a-frame rail was fun due to its size and difficultly.

[Q] backyard snowboarding [dot] com:
How did the custom-made Halloween orange "pumpkin guts" SnowGel look? And, was the 12-pak of gel sufficient to keep everyone riding all day?

[A] Charley:
The orange looked cool on the white carpet... made it cool for the event and it was definitely enough. I believe they had more left over even.

[Q] backyard snowboarding [dot] com:
Once again, congratulations on taking first in the snowboarding main comp. Did you feel that having your own BTP (backyard terrain park) setup made you better prepared for the competition?

[A] Charley:
Thanks, thanks. Oh, and it def did. When people came and said they have never ridden on anything like this, they had trouble getting used to it the first couple times. Meanwhile, I jumped down the first time and hit the rail with no problem. It was a definite advantage.

backyard snowboarding [dot] com:
Thank you very much... that answers all of our questions. Is there anything else you what to add about the event before we sign off.

Charley:
Uh, just that everyone there running it was awesome and I would def recommend it even if you just want a day of fun. Long story short, It's a good time.

backyard snowboarding [dot] com:
Thanks Charley for taking the time to do this interview.

Charley:
Not a problem. Take it easy you guys.

backyard snowboarding [dot] com Episode #1

2007-10-17T10:55:00.000-07:00

Clip #1: (featured intro): Title: Dylan's Backyard Lab. Music: The Shins "Gone For Good." Description: Snow Lab in the backyard of Dylan Gamache's home. Credit: mattgendrondotcom.

Clip #2: Title: Box Session. Description: Summer, couldn't take it any longer. needed to go snowboarding. Credit: Clintizzle.

Clip #3: Title: 7 year old Alexis Roland Pre-season video. Description: Alexis Roland is a 7 year old girl snowboarder who rides for Burton. The footage is shot in our backyard terrain park. The snow is from lots of loads from the local ice arena, a backyard snowmaker, and the dozen or so guys who ride and move snow for the features. Credit: rolandlab.

Clip #4: Title: my 2003 footy. Description: so here is my stuff from the 2002/2003 season back in ohio. motly filmed im my backyard by scoot. Credit: RemRobinson.

Clip #5: Title: Pow Pow at Lohstar-Backyard- Park. Description: Park action in the Lohstar Park! Fresh Powder season 2005/06. Credit: deathboarder666.

Clip #6: Title: The Yard. Description: A short video of the central clothing company guys riding our backyard setup. Credit: Centralguy1.

Clip #7: Title: NightJam. Description: Snowboard session in my backyard. Credit: nixon1576.

Clip #8: Title: Jibbin. Description: feeding the addiction. Credit: mathemagix.

Clip #9: Title: Summertime Jib Cookbook. Description: Who said you can't snowboard in summer? This simple recepie will guide in the basics of summertime jibbing. Credit: zoombots.

Clip #10: Title: backyard. Description: backyard in the summertime. Credit: steveical13.

Clip #11: Title: Dylan's Backyard Lab. Description: Snow Lab in the backyard of Dylan Gamache's home. Credit: mattgendrondotcom.

Backyard Snowboarding Podcast

2007-09-20T08:38:00.000-07:00

Give us your best 5 seconds...

Email us a 5 second quicktime video clip of your best backyard jibbing and we'll add it to our podcast.*

We will also invite one person to be featured with a 10 second video clip, using their soundtrack for the entire one-minute podcast.

We are currently accepting videos on a first-come first-serve basis. When we have the first 10 acceptable video clips, plus the feature, you will see Episode #1 here and on our YouTube channel at:
http://www.youtube.com/backyardsnowboarding

We will give each approved submission credit and a website or myspace link. We'll even list the name of your backyard terrain park and the name of your production company, if applicable.

Let us know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

backyard snowboarding [dot] com
info@backyardsnowboarding.com
backyardsnowboarding.com

•Some restrictions apply. We reserve the right to deny videos.

Introduction

2007-09-10T17:31:00.001-07:00

backard snowboarding [dot] com is a video sharing site, powered by YouTube, specifically designed for backyard snowboarders.

We encourage you to submit your backyard snowboarding videos, by submitting a page link. It's that simple. Want to add the name of your backyard terrain park or production company with a link to your website or myspace page? Just let us know. We'll have you added in no time.

So, please share your YouTube videos and thoughts on anything related to backyard snowboarding.