SNOWBOARD WORLD CUP TOUR HITS CALGARY

This Friday and Saturday the World Cup drops into C.O.P. Top half pipe jocks from around the world are jonesing to get their hands on the $100,000 cash prize money. Here's the schedule:

March 2 TELUS Half-pipe Event
Half-pipe 0800-1600 Qualifiers
Half-pipe 2000-2100 Finals

March 3 Nissan Half-pipe Event
Half-pipe 0800-1600 Qualifiers
Half-pipe 2000-2100 Finals

Considered the highest level of snowboard competition, the Nokia snowboard FIS World Cup tour makes 21 stops in 13 nations throughout the winter season. Competitors will earn essential World Cup points which are used by each nation as criteria to select their national and Olympic Snowboard teams.

Visit the World Cup website for more: www.snowboardworldcup.ca

DOWNTOWN RAIL JAM THIS WEEKEND

If you haven't doused yourself with Old Spice man-scent lately then you can check out the lastest spray WHILE watching a rail jam right downtown on Stephen Avenue Mall. This Saturday see pro snowboarders on trucked-in snow starting at 3:30...and maybe win a trip to Whistler.

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GOAT SEX

Greg Jackson gets familiar with the Sunshine goat while Source staff pose with spanky new Burton gear for next year.

BURTON 2008 PRODUCT DEMO

After a stylin' ride in the SOURCE LIMO, Source staff enjoyed the hospitality of Burton Rep Aaron Corrigan Monday and Tuesday at Sunshine. Testing out next years killer bindings and boards on decent snow conditions made it more than just another day at the office. Photos: Angel, Steven, Donny, Greg and Chris get down.

SOURCE RIDERS PODIUM @ BIG WHITE SLOPESTYLE!!

Saturday February 10 - 2006 BIG WHITE, BC

Source team riders Stephen Burchill and Raewyn Reid made the 7 hour drive to Big White worth it by both hitting the podium today. Stephen ripped the men's category to shreds and walked away with $1000 and first place, while Raewyn Reid was nice and let someone else win for a change and took home second place and $350. Remember the 10% rule guys!!!

STEEEEEEP!!! - INSANE SNOWBOARD FOOTY -

Terje Haakonsen going down 7601 on First Descent. If you think you've got balls just imagine dropping in from this peak.

NEW TEAM RIDER RAEWYN REID WINS SLOPESTYLE @ GROUSE, BC

GROUSE MOUNTAIN, BC- New Source snowboard team addition Raewyn Reid won the MGT slopestyle today at Grouse, BC. First prize is an all expenses paid trip to go up against the best female riders for $5000 cash at the Billabong All Girl "Flaunt It" Slopestyle Jam in Mont Tremblant, QC.

Go Raewyn!!!

CAPITA SNOWBOARDS NOW ONLINE!!

The Source is very pleased to add Capita Snowboards to its online shred arsenal:

CAPiTA SNOWBOARDS
At CAPiTA, we design world-class snowboards in the Pacific Northwest region of The United States of America. We are a collective of friends; we design, aspire, and are inspired by various forms of music, art, and the circumstantial status of our surroundings.

We snowboard. We take risks. We aren't the same. We make conservative moms mad, and encourage their children to follow a path towards artistic and athletic expression. We do what we feel is right. We make products that we truly believe in so you can believe in them too.

CAPiTA is many unknown faces and a few famous ones. We are a family that includes world class professional snowboarders TJ Schneider, Tyler Lepore, Corey Smith, and Travis Parker...and you.

SOURCE RIDERS PODIUM AT FERNIE RAIL SESSION

Saturday, December 16 - 2006 FERNIE BC.
Today, Source snowboard team riders Tyler Trafford and Nash Lajeunesse swept First and Second place at the Fernie Rail Session. Trafford and Lejeunesse laid waste to the multi-lined rail setup dispite flat light, wind and cold temperatures to walk away with $300 and $200 respectively.

SOURCEBOARDS.COM ON CBC

Sourceboards.com, the Source online store, was featured on a segment on CBC last night. Our resident web expert Terry was interviewed and gave em the lowdown on how important selling on the web has become and how many snowboarders are opting to purchase from our online store.

Visit www.cbc.ca for more...

SOURCE TEAMRIDER JUSTIN CAHILL IN CP MAG

Hey Buds. Just wanted to give a shout out to Justin Cahill. He is in the contents page of this months concrete powder mag! Keep up the good work, Justin!

C.O.P. WINTER SEASON KICKOFF CONTEST/PARTY

CODA, along with Burton and the Source, will be hosting an official Kick-off Event at the hill on December 2nd from 9am until 9pm. The day is packed with events including contests, giveaways, on-hill competitions, games, food, music and a sponsored Source party in the Paskapoo lounge. Whether you're anxious to get on the hill, eager to try our new Olympic-sized half pipe, or just looking for an awesome way to spend your day, COP’s Winter Season Kick-off is the place to be December 2nd.

SOURCE SKATE TEAM COCHRANE VIDEO

This just in - hot footage of the Source Team at Cochrane skatepark. Click here to see the video.

SOURCE SKI HILL LINKS

Before you plan your next boarding trip, whether it's a week or just for the day, maximize your shredding ROI by checking the conditions first. We've tried to make it a bit easier for you by providing a list of links to all the local hills plus a few other favorites.

Click here for Calgary area ski hills and ski conditions.

SKI HILL OPENING DATES

Here is a list of opening dates for ski resorts in Alberta and B.C.:

• Sunshine: Nov. 10
• Lake Louise: Nov. 10
• Fernie: Dec. 9
• Kimberley: Dec. 16
• Nakiska: Dec. 9
• Norquay: Open
• COP: Nov. 10
• Panorama: Dec. 8
• Silver Star: Nov. 23
• Big White: Nov. 23
• Whistler: Nov. 23

* All opening dates weather are permitting.

C1RCA VS SKULL SKATES

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of PD's Hot Shop, C1RCA has teamed up with PD to produce the C1RCA VS Skull Skates shoe. Keen on the collaboration, Adrian Lopez suggested using his AL50 shoe as a base for the design. The exclusive box features photos from 3 decades of Skull Skates history. This limited release will hit selected stores across Canada and Japan in November. The Source is one of only a few shops in Alberta that carries this shoe so come check it out at any of our locations.

BURTON SNOWBOARD FLIC

For Right or Wrong - the new Burton movie shows an insider's look at what it's like to snowboard for a living.

Visit http://www.burton.com/movie/ for a preview and more info.

NIKE DAY OF THE DEAD HITS STORES TODAY

The Nike SB ‘Dia De Los Muertos’ Dunks hit Source shelves today. Very limited.

SHRED SEASON STARTS EARLY

Mt. Norquay has already opened and Sunshine will be opening on November 10th! The combination of 40 centimetres of fresh snow and snowmaking have provided for the earliest opening in the Norquay's history and the other resorts are on track for starting the season early!

GET TUNED, WAXED AND A GRIND

The SOURCETECH TUNE-UP SHOP is open! Waxing, edge tuning, base grinding or repairs - if your stick is a little limp you might want to drop it off to the master technicians at our snowboard repair and tuneup department. We are one of the few to have a state of the art Grindrite stone grinder for the ultimate base grind.

You probably don't care about riding faster, blasting bigger airs or getting stuck on the flats. BUT IF YOU DO - get your board in great shape for the season by getting a proper tuneup and wax from the experts here at the Source. Drop it off at any of our store locations.