Favorite Sites (cc: @thecanyons)

I've compiled a few of my the sites that I visit most frequently. Besides Twitter and Facebook, here are a few good sites I would recommend checking out:

Cayons Terrain Park

Ski Utah

big boulder PARK

Transworld Snowboarding

Jeremy Jones Blog

JP Walker's Blog

YOBEAT!

Temple University Snowboard Club

Last, but not least here is my How I Mountain Video:



Enjoy!

-Kev

Shred-Tastic East Coast Weekend! (cc:@thecanyons)

WOW!! Did it feel good to get on snow this weekend or what?!?!?! On Saturday, my sister and I went to Killington which had 21 trails open (we were able to hit every single one of them!) Surprisingly, conditions were great for early season even though it was windy and in the mid-20's with no sun. They were blowing snow on a few of the trails and we even got a 2-3" fresh snow treat from mother nature. There was a small park with about 6 features, kinda/sorta short lift lines, and some people going off the trail, which wasn't good... for them!!

I honestly didn't think people in jeans came out until at least Christmas time, but I did see 1 dude rockin jeans tucked into his boots!! Also, saw a lot of gapers and kids trying to look cool by not wearing goggles. Now, I know there is a lot of pressure to look good snowboarding, but c'mon no goggles when they're blowing snow... really?!?! I have no idea how they could last even 1 run!  Anyway, here is a couple pics from Killington on Saturday:

 (Me at the top of K1 Gondola- giving a little point)

 (Chillin on the lift)

(my sister- employed FT, Part-time white Ninja)

Killington's Run of the Day: Great Northern to Mouse Run (not too challenging, but soooo much fun!!)

Our Sunday "Funday" was then spent at Okemo Mountain Resort. Okemo is right down the street from my grandparents house in Ludlow and is also the place I learned how to ski. We got a late start as I had to return my boots at Darkside because they hurt my feet (from my last post). Finding a pair of boots is very hard for me because my feet are oddly shaped. Anyways, after we returned the boots, got warmed up and the sun came out it was a great day... no lift lines, Bluebird and a lot of soft snow was found on the sides from the couples inches Mother nature helped out with on Saturday!!

 (Kelly at the peak, planning next Ninja move)

(on the lift- New Bandana's from Temple Snowboarding)

(Okemo Summit)

Okemo Run of the Day: Upper Chief to Lower Chief... (hands down!!)

Such a great weekend!!!
-Kev

Riding tomorrow... (cc: @thecanyons)

Finally made it up to Vermont and get to go riding tomorrow!! It took a few more hours then expected with some extra stops to Dunkin Donuts and Best Buy, but on our home stretch, I stopped at Darkside in Ludlow, VT to pick up some new DC Boots:

(Breaking them in while writing this blog post)

Luckily, I get to ride for the first time this season tomorrow at Killington and I can't wait! Even though it's going to be crowded and not many trails, I'm pumped to get my first turns in. Many photos and videos to come after my weekend on the slopes... I feel like a little kid on Christmas right now.

On a side note this was another successful Black Friday with minimal shopping on my end, but here is a clip I was able to get from my trip to Wal-Mart at 12:01 am Black Friday Morning. Glad I got out of the way of most of these people haha:

-Kev

Happy Thanksgiving @thecanyons (It's Snowing!!)

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Not sure if it's snowing by you, but it is in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs... 1st snowfall of the season for Philly! Here is a pic from when I woke up this morning...

Today is the last day to submit a video for the Ultimate Mountain Gig. I'm not sure when they announce the winner, but I will be sure to let you all know! In the meantime enjoy the holiday with your friends and family... and relax, check out my video again!!



A few things I'm thankful for: Family, Friends, snowboarding, health, and snow (especially on Thanksgiving!!)

-Kev

Nitro Team Shootout 2010 (Canyons Resort)

The 2nd Annual Transworld Team Shootout took place this year like it did last year, at the very end of the season. 4 Teams get together with the top parks in the country to build a unique set up. This year's match-ups were:

Team Rome with Bear Mtn (Reigning Champs)
Team Nitro with The Canyons
Team Salomon with Keystone Resort
Team Volcom at Mammoth

Check out Team Nitro at the Canyons below:

Apparently, there is a lot of plans for their parks this year... Really excited to see what's in store!

-Kev

Recommendations for Mountaining

Here are a few recommendations for my Ultimate Mountain Gig...


Recommendations from Kevin Casey on Vimeo.

-Kev

How I Mountain Video is up!!!

Lots of hard work and editing. Here is the final result:

VOTE HERE

You can also watch the video here:


I hope you all like it!

-Kev