Its DECEMBER... in December!! Join Travis Parker and Andrew Crawford as they fart around Eastern Europe, shredding everything in sight! Embracing the marginal conditions that we often experience in the month of December, Travis and Andrew show how us how its done. myairblaster.com Check back DAILY during the month of December for the next Chapter of DECEMBER!!

On day 2 of our trip to Area-241, Mikey Basich showed Brandon Cocard, Ben Lynch and myself around to some sweet back country spots near his house. After Tim departed due to an injury, our friend Eric Messier joined us out at Area-241. Although the snow was turning to hot pow, it was still a fun session in the back yard. I mean how can you not have fun when shredding with these guys!? Its pretty much impossible. Enjoy! Oh yeah I almost forgot to mention this is an original song by the Airblaster Crew. These young men are so talented! To see the full Respect Your Elders film head over to myairblaster.com.

- Kyle Norman Schwartz
Director of Photography, Respect Your Elders

Moscow is pretty much cold, and fairly flat.  So, it is similar to shredding in the Mid West.  You don't really have your pick of destination resorts, but you can still have a lot of fun if you're shredding with your friends.We went to the Trajectory park, definitely the best park in the city of Moscow.  There was a small jump line, a rope tow, and a wicked tight tree run.  We cruised the park, broke the rope tow, and pissed off security.  While launching the park, we started bonking Nick's pole jam.  Then Nick's pole jam started bonking us, and almost smacked Brandon in the face, but luckily not quite.Later we found a big wooden bank / wall, which Brandon and Nick did some doubles-layback action on.  All in all it was a good day.To see the rest of the Thank You, Baby story in video form, head over to our online store. It comes free with any purchase!

We always knew the Airgoggle was the best on the market, our friends over at Snowboarder Mag agreed too. They awarded the Airgoggle with their Golden Seal of Approval because they don't like foggles either!

Airblaster Trip to Russia, Part 3! Join Nick Dirks and Brandon Cocard as they shred powder and JUMP A CAMEL. What more do I need to say? For the entire Russia story, and a free DVD full of shredding and good times, go to myairblaster.com

   It was Airblaster rider Nick Dirk's birthday, Austin Will went along for the ride and documented it. Here's part one of Dirksumentary!

During the filming of Respect Your Elders, Mikey Basich invited the crew of Ben Lynch, Brandon Cocard, Tim Eddy and director of photography Kyle Norman Schwartz out to Area-241. Here's what Kyle had to say upon arrival,

"When we showed up to his castle, he told us that he had already pushed a back country jump for us with his snow cat. What a guy! That's what I call hospitality! So we had a fun session on the jump, but Tim ended up hurting his knee because he is a beast and sent it way to hard on a cab fiver and ran into a bush. So Tim peaced out and in the mean time Mike pushed up a small tree stall with his snow cat and we sessioned it once Brandon got back from dropping Tim off. Besides Tim getting hurt it was a really awesome start to our time spent at Area-241. Thanks MIKEY B!"

Head over to myairblaster.om to get the full Respect Your Elders film!

Press Release, November 30, 2011
 
Straight from the offices at Rancho Relaxo-
 
The 5th Annual Dirksen Derby at Mt. Bachelor will be held on the weekend of December 17th-18th, 2011! Just like the weather reports in the NW, the actual details of the event are still a bit hazy.  But one thing is for sure, the Dirksen Derby is going down and the good times are guaranteed.  For more information see below:
 
Date: December 17th-18th, 2011
 
Schedule:  The whole weekend!  Depending on weather, snow fall and poor planning, the schedule of the event will remain flexible.  All participants are expected to be on-hill both Saturday and Sunday ready to either race the course, cheer on their fellow competitors, bash some windlips or stuff their faces with Parilla clam chowder. If everything goes perfectly as planned, Friday the course will be open for timed practice, Saturday we will hold both the Mens qualifier and the Splitboard race, and then Sunday will be everything else (the top Mens qualifiers from Saturday, Derby Elites, Womens, Older and Wiser, Groms and Sit-ski).  But remember, the actual schedule can change quickly!
 
Registration: $25 per racer, per event. All proceeds go to Tyler Eklund. Racers can register online at MtBachelor.com or at Mt. Bachelor`s West Villiage lodge on Friday afternoon, Saturday morning (8:00-10:00) or Sunday morning (8:00-10:00). There will NOT be a limit to the amount of competitors allowed in the event. Discounted lift tickets will be available at registration.
 
Dirksen Derby Kickoff Party: Friday, December 16th, 2011@ 7:00 PM. Location: the Poet House in downtown Bend, Oregon. All ages. Music, Drinks, Raffle, and “Broken Board” auction.

Down in Colorado not only do they enjoy their snowboarding, but they enjoy shooting guns and riding four-wheelers. Here's the proof. Satellite Boardshop sent over their shop video, Apocalypse Pow, featuring Airblaster rider Ben Lynch. Enjoy!