An unplanned reunion of some of the South Lake Tahoe snowboarding pioneers happen at the inaugural ULLR’S Jib Jam at Lakeside Inn & Casino. Pictured here Eric V Skate Park builder, Randy Walters former Pro Snowboarder turned carpenter, Bob Daly founder of Shoreline of Tahoe, and Jimmy Halopoff of the South shore soldiers Ski & Snowboard camp. The event was a blast, Ullr the Nors god of snow must of wanted to jib because the weather was great! Jimmy was invited to judge the event which had over 70 skiers and snowboarders.

Washed up old South Lake Tahoe Snowboarders still come out to encourage the next generation. Those of us who pioneered snowboarding here in Tahoe are amazed at where the sport has been and where it is going. One thing for sure is there is no end in sight. These new riders keep pushing the limits, and I think that is what draws us old guys to these events to see what is next. There is some ownership to being the first snowboarders to do all we did. Until snowboarding becomes flat with no new horizons you can expect washed up old South Lake Tahoe Snowboarders to still stop by and check out the scene.

Some 70 girls descended on Mammoth’s South Park on Saturday for the 5 th annual Nikita Chikita pro-am jam. It was a good showing. Always good to see more and more girls getting out on the hill.  Competitors dropped in either the Pro or Am competitions and the field was split pretty much evenly between the two categories. Each girl got two runs, top five from each group advanced and then met for one final run. The course consisted of two jump lines. The micro-groms took to the 5-to-10 foot mini-table line, while the rest of the girls had their way with the 25-to-40 foot tables, down rails, donkey-out boxes, and the finale wallride.  Not gonna lie. There were a lot of windows rolled down, flailed straight airs and nasty knuckles. They were going for it. And any disappointments in execution were out shined by every girls give ‘er attitude.

In the end it was Shoreline of Tahoe team rider Joanna Dzierzawski who took top honors in the pro division.  Joanna Dzierzawski who lives in South Lake Tahoe, Rides also for  Heavenly Ski resort, Ride, Smith, 686, Heavenly, Vestal, Ride Lake Tahoe, Aloe Up, Delta 9, Celtek, Skull Candy, First Tracks Productions. Nikita riders Vera Janssen and Madison Blakely finished second and third respectively. And New Hampshire’s own le femme Nikita Colleen Quigley won the best trick award for her fully-laid out back flip. And while the Pro girls walked away with cash the ams were battling for the chance to get sponsed. Marley Colt, a 17-year old from Utah, took the am contest and earned herself a one-year sponsorship from Nikita.  “To me the best part was to see all the girls I haven’t seen in a year. I definitely didn’t come to win, I just came to hang out and bust some moves on the dance floor!” said Nikita rider Magalie Dubois.

Results
Pro
1.Joanna Dzierawski
2. Vera Janssen
3. Madison Blackley

Am
Marley Colt
Elle Kaylor
Priscilla Lee

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Ski & Snowbording socks are deisigned for skiig and snowboarding. The socks are thicker in the Heel area, shin in order to help your boot hold down your foot in your boot. Have your ever tried to put ride in a cotton sock? Did you notice how hard if was to put you foot in the boot, most times if you’ve been wearing skate shoes, your cotton sock has gotten wet with sweat, the wetness sticks to the boot liner and makes it very hard to even get your foot into the boot. Cotton holds on to the moisture from your foot and makes your foot very cold while skiing or snowboarding. The combination of 70% Acrylic / 20% Nylon / 10% Spandex wicks moisture away from your foot to keep you drier. So socks make a difference, don’t ride or ski in cotton socks.
This year Shoreline of Tahoe teamed up with our friends from Eesa to make a fully functional snowboard sock. Or just rock them around the house on cold days. They showcase two of Shoreline’s logos, an old retro style to the new hyphy style.

70% Acrylic / 20% Nylon / 10% Spandex
Sizing:

L/XL:
Men 9-14
Women 10-12

S/M:
Men 6-8
Women 5-9

The Ullr Jib & rail jam at Lakeside Inn is fun for the whole famly…don’t believe me?  see for yourself

Maui Jim Sunglasses is a proud sponsor of Ullr Jib Jam,  Maui Jim will be there in full force offering specials on their world famous sunglasses.

On February 21st Lakeside Inn & Casino will be hosting it’s inaugural ULLR’S Jib Jam, a rail contest open to everyone! Lakeside is a favorite among Tahoe locals for its great food and rocking happy hours, so we’re sure this will be an event that is not to be missed! Spend the weekend at Lakeside and ski or ride 1 day at Heavenly, plus Lakeside will throw in a complimentary pitcher of beer and a t-shirt to make you feel welcome!