Brooke Geery

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Oregon Early Season Report: Timberline Lower Opening Day

Damn, I look good going small! Photo: Tim Zimmerman In the annual "race for first," even the resort that opens first is still a loser thanks to a little place called Timberline in Oregon. But while Timberline has had its lifts running for the past few weekends, October 29th marked the officially start of the season, with the lifts on the lower mountain cranking up for the first time in the 2010/11 season. With over three feet of snow falling in the last week, and a forecast calling for sun, I didn't even need to be coerced a little bit to get up there. However, preparing for the joyous first…
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Hump Day Halloween Spectacular

Party Time Nate as "The Hoff" Halloween is this Sunday. Do you have your costume picked out yet? If you're like me, probably not, and on Saturday you'll schlep on over to Goodwill and end up with whatever ridiculous getup is leftover. But this year, why not plan ahead a little bit (seriously at this point it's only a couple days) and figure out what to be right now! To help, Party Time Nate donned several costumes made almost entirely out of snowboard gear you may very well already have, or at least if you have to buy, you'll be able to use again before next Halloween. So this weekend,…
Read More

The Snowboard Shrinkage Crisis?

These photos were taken from more or less the same place, on the same day, at almost the same time. Much like when the My Alaska teaser dropped, the release of the full movie last week got me thinking about this whole ski vs snowboard thing, again. Last time I pondered if we should all just get along , but this time, a commenter brought up a very good point. Yeah I know the general consensus is the snowboarding/skiing war is over and we should love each other and probably start mating. Hear me out, though: If we keep mixing these two sports people will inevitably compare the two. And…
Read More

YoBeat Most Awesome Chef: Peter Line vs. Party Time Nate

Peter Line and Party Time Nate met once again in a battle of culinary skills. For this YoBeat Most Awesome Chef challenge, the home court advantage was Nate's, as Peter drove down to Portland to attempt to take out Nate once again. The secret ingredient of coffee (provided by Wille Yli Luoma and Heart Roasters) prove to be a challenge for both chefs, but they managed to put together two very good meals. Only one could come out on top though, and claim the glamorous prize. If you missed the first time Peter and Nate met, be sure to check it out. GET YOUR OWN YOBEAT HOODIE CHEF'S COAT HERE…
Read More

Soggy Seattle’s Downtown Throwdown

This may come as a shock, but on October 9, 2010 the Downtown Throwdown in Seattle, WA, got rained on. Not only did it rain, but over the five or so hours of action in Occidental Park, it went from a light northwest-style drizzle, to pounding east coast-style down pour and back again, a couple times. Competitors stripped off their soaked sweatshirts when they got too heavy, and the crowd huddled in plastic bags, but seeing at it was pretty much an a fall day in Washington, no one really let a little inclement weather get in the way of a good time. Personally, I came prepared with stylish rain…
Read More

Cheers to Respect Your Elders in PDX

[imagebrowser id=96] I have a confession to make: the showing of Respect Your Elders and Cheers in Portland was the first movie premiere I've made it to this year. And it's currently October. This pathetic fact was made possible because I spent most of September in random places (such as Orlando and Ohio), and also that I am anti social and go to bed early. The latter may also be why I showed up at the Clinton St Theater promptly at 7 PM for the first, all-ages showing. Ok, another semi embarrassing confession: despite my position as allegedly all-knowing member of the snowboard media, I had no idea there was…
Read More

YoBeat’s Get Ready Guide Part 5: The Basics

Wikihow is filled with amazing photos such as this one. Moment totally captured! Chances are if you’re reading this site it’s because you already snowboard, but maybe, just maybe, you’re thinking about taking it up this year. We’re equal-opportunity shit talkers, so don’t worry, we’ve got you covered right here. However, it’s been a long time since anyone here at YoBeat fell into the “beginner” category, so rather than come up with our own tips, we turned to the ultimate source of snowboard know-how, Wikihow, for some very important pointers. 1. Dress Appropriately This is the first point in the How to Snowboard entry, so it must be a big…
Read More

Hump Day Uncensored: Danny Kass Interviews Brooke Geery

Since he puts the DK in DK Zoom, it seemed appropriate we interview Danny Kass right about now. But let me tell you, it wasn't easy. After two weeks of phone calls, ichats, emails and @ replies, I finally tracked down Danny in Orlando, FL. Even then he didn't want to sit down for an interview. Instead, he turned the tables interviewed me about such hot button topics as YoBeat and taking dude's virginity. Eventually we got some dirt on him, and some solid life advice from an old dude that worked at the trade show. Don't worry, if you don't care what I or Danny have to say, there…
Read More

Oregon Early Season Report: Timberline Lower Opening Day

Damn, I look good going small! Photo: Tim Zimmerman In the annual "race for first," even the resort that opens first is still a loser thanks to a little place called Timberline in Oregon. But while Timberline has had its lifts running for the past few weekends, October 29th marked the officially start of the season, with the lifts on the lower mountain cranking up for the first time in the 2010/11 season. With over three feet of snow falling in the last week, and a forecast calling for sun, I didn't even need to be coerced a little bit to get up there. However, preparing for the joyous first…
Read More

Hump Day Halloween Spectacular

Party Time Nate as "The Hoff" Halloween is this Sunday. Do you have your costume picked out yet? If you're like me, probably not, and on Saturday you'll schlep on over to Goodwill and end up with whatever ridiculous getup is leftover. But this year, why not plan ahead a little bit (seriously at this point it's only a couple days) and figure out what to be right now! To help, Party Time Nate donned several costumes made almost entirely out of snowboard gear you may very well already have, or at least if you have to buy, you'll be able to use again before next Halloween. So this weekend,…
Read More

The Snowboard Shrinkage Crisis?

These photos were taken from more or less the same place, on the same day, at almost the same time. Much like when the My Alaska teaser dropped, the release of the full movie last week got me thinking about this whole ski vs snowboard thing, again. Last time I pondered if we should all just get along , but this time, a commenter brought up a very good point. Yeah I know the general consensus is the snowboarding/skiing war is over and we should love each other and probably start mating. Hear me out, though: If we keep mixing these two sports people will inevitably compare the two. And…
Read More

YoBeat Most Awesome Chef: Peter Line vs. Party Time Nate

Peter Line and Party Time Nate met once again in a battle of culinary skills. For this YoBeat Most Awesome Chef challenge, the home court advantage was Nate's, as Peter drove down to Portland to attempt to take out Nate once again. The secret ingredient of coffee (provided by Wille Yli Luoma and Heart Roasters) prove to be a challenge for both chefs, but they managed to put together two very good meals. Only one could come out on top though, and claim the glamorous prize. If you missed the first time Peter and Nate met, be sure to check it out. GET YOUR OWN YOBEAT HOODIE CHEF'S COAT HERE…
Read More

Soggy Seattle’s Downtown Throwdown

This may come as a shock, but on October 9, 2010 the Downtown Throwdown in Seattle, WA, got rained on. Not only did it rain, but over the five or so hours of action in Occidental Park, it went from a light northwest-style drizzle, to pounding east coast-style down pour and back again, a couple times. Competitors stripped off their soaked sweatshirts when they got too heavy, and the crowd huddled in plastic bags, but seeing at it was pretty much an a fall day in Washington, no one really let a little inclement weather get in the way of a good time. Personally, I came prepared with stylish rain…
Read More

Cheers to Respect Your Elders in PDX

[imagebrowser id=96] I have a confession to make: the showing of Respect Your Elders and Cheers in Portland was the first movie premiere I've made it to this year. And it's currently October. This pathetic fact was made possible because I spent most of September in random places (such as Orlando and Ohio), and also that I am anti social and go to bed early. The latter may also be why I showed up at the Clinton St Theater promptly at 7 PM for the first, all-ages showing. Ok, another semi embarrassing confession: despite my position as allegedly all-knowing member of the snowboard media, I had no idea there was…
Read More

YoBeat’s Get Ready Guide Part 5: The Basics

Wikihow is filled with amazing photos such as this one. Moment totally captured! Chances are if you’re reading this site it’s because you already snowboard, but maybe, just maybe, you’re thinking about taking it up this year. We’re equal-opportunity shit talkers, so don’t worry, we’ve got you covered right here. However, it’s been a long time since anyone here at YoBeat fell into the “beginner” category, so rather than come up with our own tips, we turned to the ultimate source of snowboard know-how, Wikihow, for some very important pointers. 1. Dress Appropriately This is the first point in the How to Snowboard entry, so it must be a big…
Read More

Hump Day Uncensored: Danny Kass Interviews Brooke Geery

Since he puts the DK in DK Zoom, it seemed appropriate we interview Danny Kass right about now. But let me tell you, it wasn't easy. After two weeks of phone calls, ichats, emails and @ replies, I finally tracked down Danny in Orlando, FL. Even then he didn't want to sit down for an interview. Instead, he turned the tables interviewed me about such hot button topics as YoBeat and taking dude's virginity. Eventually we got some dirt on him, and some solid life advice from an old dude that worked at the trade show. Don't worry, if you don't care what I or Danny have to say, there…
Read More

Oregon Early Season Report: Timberline Lower Opening Day

Damn, I look good going small! Photo: Tim Zimmerman In the annual "race for first," even the resort that opens first is still a loser thanks to a little place called Timberline in Oregon. But while Timberline has had its lifts running for the past few weekends, October 29th marked the officially start of the season, with the lifts on the lower mountain cranking up for the first time in the 2010/11 season. With over three feet of snow falling in the last week, and a forecast calling for sun, I didn't even need to be coerced a little bit to get up there. However, preparing for the joyous first…
Read More

Hump Day Halloween Spectacular

Party Time Nate as "The Hoff" Halloween is this Sunday. Do you have your costume picked out yet? If you're like me, probably not, and on Saturday you'll schlep on over to Goodwill and end up with whatever ridiculous getup is leftover. But this year, why not plan ahead a little bit (seriously at this point it's only a couple days) and figure out what to be right now! To help, Party Time Nate donned several costumes made almost entirely out of snowboard gear you may very well already have, or at least if you have to buy, you'll be able to use again before next Halloween. So this weekend,…
Read More

The Snowboard Shrinkage Crisis?

These photos were taken from more or less the same place, on the same day, at almost the same time. Much like when the My Alaska teaser dropped, the release of the full movie last week got me thinking about this whole ski vs snowboard thing, again. Last time I pondered if we should all just get along , but this time, a commenter brought up a very good point. Yeah I know the general consensus is the snowboarding/skiing war is over and we should love each other and probably start mating. Hear me out, though: If we keep mixing these two sports people will inevitably compare the two. And…
Read More

YoBeat Most Awesome Chef: Peter Line vs. Party Time Nate

Peter Line and Party Time Nate met once again in a battle of culinary skills. For this YoBeat Most Awesome Chef challenge, the home court advantage was Nate's, as Peter drove down to Portland to attempt to take out Nate once again. The secret ingredient of coffee (provided by Wille Yli Luoma and Heart Roasters) prove to be a challenge for both chefs, but they managed to put together two very good meals. Only one could come out on top though, and claim the glamorous prize. If you missed the first time Peter and Nate met, be sure to check it out. GET YOUR OWN YOBEAT HOODIE CHEF'S COAT HERE…
Read More

Soggy Seattle’s Downtown Throwdown

This may come as a shock, but on October 9, 2010 the Downtown Throwdown in Seattle, WA, got rained on. Not only did it rain, but over the five or so hours of action in Occidental Park, it went from a light northwest-style drizzle, to pounding east coast-style down pour and back again, a couple times. Competitors stripped off their soaked sweatshirts when they got too heavy, and the crowd huddled in plastic bags, but seeing at it was pretty much an a fall day in Washington, no one really let a little inclement weather get in the way of a good time. Personally, I came prepared with stylish rain…
Read More

Cheers to Respect Your Elders in PDX

[imagebrowser id=96] I have a confession to make: the showing of Respect Your Elders and Cheers in Portland was the first movie premiere I've made it to this year. And it's currently October. This pathetic fact was made possible because I spent most of September in random places (such as Orlando and Ohio), and also that I am anti social and go to bed early. The latter may also be why I showed up at the Clinton St Theater promptly at 7 PM for the first, all-ages showing. Ok, another semi embarrassing confession: despite my position as allegedly all-knowing member of the snowboard media, I had no idea there was…
Read More

YoBeat’s Get Ready Guide Part 5: The Basics

Wikihow is filled with amazing photos such as this one. Moment totally captured! Chances are if you’re reading this site it’s because you already snowboard, but maybe, just maybe, you’re thinking about taking it up this year. We’re equal-opportunity shit talkers, so don’t worry, we’ve got you covered right here. However, it’s been a long time since anyone here at YoBeat fell into the “beginner” category, so rather than come up with our own tips, we turned to the ultimate source of snowboard know-how, Wikihow, for some very important pointers. 1. Dress Appropriately This is the first point in the How to Snowboard entry, so it must be a big…
Read More

Hump Day Uncensored: Danny Kass Interviews Brooke Geery

Since he puts the DK in DK Zoom, it seemed appropriate we interview Danny Kass right about now. But let me tell you, it wasn't easy. After two weeks of phone calls, ichats, emails and @ replies, I finally tracked down Danny in Orlando, FL. Even then he didn't want to sit down for an interview. Instead, he turned the tables interviewed me about such hot button topics as YoBeat and taking dude's virginity. Eventually we got some dirt on him, and some solid life advice from an old dude that worked at the trade show. Don't worry, if you don't care what I or Danny have to say, there…
Read More

Oregon Early Season Report: Timberline Lower Opening Day

Damn, I look good going small! Photo: Tim Zimmerman In the annual "race for first," even the resort that opens first is still a loser thanks to a little place called Timberline in Oregon. But while Timberline has had its lifts running for the past few weekends, October 29th marked the officially start of the season, with the lifts on the lower mountain cranking up for the first time in the 2010/11 season. With over three feet of snow falling in the last week, and a forecast calling for sun, I didn't even need to be coerced a little bit to get up there. However, preparing for the joyous first…
Read More

Hump Day Halloween Spectacular

Party Time Nate as "The Hoff" Halloween is this Sunday. Do you have your costume picked out yet? If you're like me, probably not, and on Saturday you'll schlep on over to Goodwill and end up with whatever ridiculous getup is leftover. But this year, why not plan ahead a little bit (seriously at this point it's only a couple days) and figure out what to be right now! To help, Party Time Nate donned several costumes made almost entirely out of snowboard gear you may very well already have, or at least if you have to buy, you'll be able to use again before next Halloween. So this weekend,…
Read More

The Snowboard Shrinkage Crisis?

These photos were taken from more or less the same place, on the same day, at almost the same time. Much like when the My Alaska teaser dropped, the release of the full movie last week got me thinking about this whole ski vs snowboard thing, again. Last time I pondered if we should all just get along , but this time, a commenter brought up a very good point. Yeah I know the general consensus is the snowboarding/skiing war is over and we should love each other and probably start mating. Hear me out, though: If we keep mixing these two sports people will inevitably compare the two. And…
Read More

YoBeat Most Awesome Chef: Peter Line vs. Party Time Nate

Peter Line and Party Time Nate met once again in a battle of culinary skills. For this YoBeat Most Awesome Chef challenge, the home court advantage was Nate's, as Peter drove down to Portland to attempt to take out Nate once again. The secret ingredient of coffee (provided by Wille Yli Luoma and Heart Roasters) prove to be a challenge for both chefs, but they managed to put together two very good meals. Only one could come out on top though, and claim the glamorous prize. If you missed the first time Peter and Nate met, be sure to check it out. GET YOUR OWN YOBEAT HOODIE CHEF'S COAT HERE…
Read More

Soggy Seattle’s Downtown Throwdown

This may come as a shock, but on October 9, 2010 the Downtown Throwdown in Seattle, WA, got rained on. Not only did it rain, but over the five or so hours of action in Occidental Park, it went from a light northwest-style drizzle, to pounding east coast-style down pour and back again, a couple times. Competitors stripped off their soaked sweatshirts when they got too heavy, and the crowd huddled in plastic bags, but seeing at it was pretty much an a fall day in Washington, no one really let a little inclement weather get in the way of a good time. Personally, I came prepared with stylish rain…
Read More

Cheers to Respect Your Elders in PDX

[imagebrowser id=96] I have a confession to make: the showing of Respect Your Elders and Cheers in Portland was the first movie premiere I've made it to this year. And it's currently October. This pathetic fact was made possible because I spent most of September in random places (such as Orlando and Ohio), and also that I am anti social and go to bed early. The latter may also be why I showed up at the Clinton St Theater promptly at 7 PM for the first, all-ages showing. Ok, another semi embarrassing confession: despite my position as allegedly all-knowing member of the snowboard media, I had no idea there was…
Read More

YoBeat’s Get Ready Guide Part 5: The Basics

Wikihow is filled with amazing photos such as this one. Moment totally captured! Chances are if you’re reading this site it’s because you already snowboard, but maybe, just maybe, you’re thinking about taking it up this year. We’re equal-opportunity shit talkers, so don’t worry, we’ve got you covered right here. However, it’s been a long time since anyone here at YoBeat fell into the “beginner” category, so rather than come up with our own tips, we turned to the ultimate source of snowboard know-how, Wikihow, for some very important pointers. 1. Dress Appropriately This is the first point in the How to Snowboard entry, so it must be a big…
Read More

Hump Day Uncensored: Danny Kass Interviews Brooke Geery

Since he puts the DK in DK Zoom, it seemed appropriate we interview Danny Kass right about now. But let me tell you, it wasn't easy. After two weeks of phone calls, ichats, emails and @ replies, I finally tracked down Danny in Orlando, FL. Even then he didn't want to sit down for an interview. Instead, he turned the tables interviewed me about such hot button topics as YoBeat and taking dude's virginity. Eventually we got some dirt on him, and some solid life advice from an old dude that worked at the trade show. Don't worry, if you don't care what I or Danny have to say, there…
Read More

Oregon Early Season Report: Timberline Lower Opening Day

Damn, I look good going small! Photo: Tim Zimmerman In the annual "race for first," even the resort that opens first is still a loser thanks to a little place called Timberline in Oregon. But while Timberline has had its lifts running for the past few weekends, October 29th marked the officially start of the season, with the lifts on the lower mountain cranking up for the first time in the 2010/11 season. With over three feet of snow falling in the last week, and a forecast calling for sun, I didn't even need to be coerced a little bit to get up there. However, preparing for the joyous first…
Read More

Hump Day Halloween Spectacular

Party Time Nate as "The Hoff" Halloween is this Sunday. Do you have your costume picked out yet? If you're like me, probably not, and on Saturday you'll schlep on over to Goodwill and end up with whatever ridiculous getup is leftover. But this year, why not plan ahead a little bit (seriously at this point it's only a couple days) and figure out what to be right now! To help, Party Time Nate donned several costumes made almost entirely out of snowboard gear you may very well already have, or at least if you have to buy, you'll be able to use again before next Halloween. So this weekend,…
Read More

The Snowboard Shrinkage Crisis?

These photos were taken from more or less the same place, on the same day, at almost the same time. Much like when the My Alaska teaser dropped, the release of the full movie last week got me thinking about this whole ski vs snowboard thing, again. Last time I pondered if we should all just get along , but this time, a commenter brought up a very good point. Yeah I know the general consensus is the snowboarding/skiing war is over and we should love each other and probably start mating. Hear me out, though: If we keep mixing these two sports people will inevitably compare the two. And…
Read More

YoBeat Most Awesome Chef: Peter Line vs. Party Time Nate

Peter Line and Party Time Nate met once again in a battle of culinary skills. For this YoBeat Most Awesome Chef challenge, the home court advantage was Nate's, as Peter drove down to Portland to attempt to take out Nate once again. The secret ingredient of coffee (provided by Wille Yli Luoma and Heart Roasters) prove to be a challenge for both chefs, but they managed to put together two very good meals. Only one could come out on top though, and claim the glamorous prize. If you missed the first time Peter and Nate met, be sure to check it out. GET YOUR OWN YOBEAT HOODIE CHEF'S COAT HERE…
Read More

Soggy Seattle’s Downtown Throwdown

This may come as a shock, but on October 9, 2010 the Downtown Throwdown in Seattle, WA, got rained on. Not only did it rain, but over the five or so hours of action in Occidental Park, it went from a light northwest-style drizzle, to pounding east coast-style down pour and back again, a couple times. Competitors stripped off their soaked sweatshirts when they got too heavy, and the crowd huddled in plastic bags, but seeing at it was pretty much an a fall day in Washington, no one really let a little inclement weather get in the way of a good time. Personally, I came prepared with stylish rain…
Read More

Cheers to Respect Your Elders in PDX

[imagebrowser id=96] I have a confession to make: the showing of Respect Your Elders and Cheers in Portland was the first movie premiere I've made it to this year. And it's currently October. This pathetic fact was made possible because I spent most of September in random places (such as Orlando and Ohio), and also that I am anti social and go to bed early. The latter may also be why I showed up at the Clinton St Theater promptly at 7 PM for the first, all-ages showing. Ok, another semi embarrassing confession: despite my position as allegedly all-knowing member of the snowboard media, I had no idea there was…
Read More

YoBeat’s Get Ready Guide Part 5: The Basics

Wikihow is filled with amazing photos such as this one. Moment totally captured! Chances are if you’re reading this site it’s because you already snowboard, but maybe, just maybe, you’re thinking about taking it up this year. We’re equal-opportunity shit talkers, so don’t worry, we’ve got you covered right here. However, it’s been a long time since anyone here at YoBeat fell into the “beginner” category, so rather than come up with our own tips, we turned to the ultimate source of snowboard know-how, Wikihow, for some very important pointers. 1. Dress Appropriately This is the first point in the How to Snowboard entry, so it must be a big…
Read More

Hump Day Uncensored: Danny Kass Interviews Brooke Geery

Since he puts the DK in DK Zoom, it seemed appropriate we interview Danny Kass right about now. But let me tell you, it wasn't easy. After two weeks of phone calls, ichats, emails and @ replies, I finally tracked down Danny in Orlando, FL. Even then he didn't want to sit down for an interview. Instead, he turned the tables interviewed me about such hot button topics as YoBeat and taking dude's virginity. Eventually we got some dirt on him, and some solid life advice from an old dude that worked at the trade show. Don't worry, if you don't care what I or Danny have to say, there…
Read More

Oregon Early Season Report: Timberline Lower Opening Day

Damn, I look good going small! Photo: Tim Zimmerman In the annual "race for first," even the resort that opens first is still a loser thanks to a little place called Timberline in Oregon. But while Timberline has had its lifts running for the past few weekends, October 29th marked the officially start of the season, with the lifts on the lower mountain cranking up for the first time in the 2010/11 season. With over three feet of snow falling in the last week, and a forecast calling for sun, I didn't even need to be coerced a little bit to get up there. However, preparing for the joyous first…
Read More

Hump Day Halloween Spectacular

Party Time Nate as "The Hoff" Halloween is this Sunday. Do you have your costume picked out yet? If you're like me, probably not, and on Saturday you'll schlep on over to Goodwill and end up with whatever ridiculous getup is leftover. But this year, why not plan ahead a little bit (seriously at this point it's only a couple days) and figure out what to be right now! To help, Party Time Nate donned several costumes made almost entirely out of snowboard gear you may very well already have, or at least if you have to buy, you'll be able to use again before next Halloween. So this weekend,…
Read More

The Snowboard Shrinkage Crisis?

These photos were taken from more or less the same place, on the same day, at almost the same time. Much like when the My Alaska teaser dropped, the release of the full movie last week got me thinking about this whole ski vs snowboard thing, again. Last time I pondered if we should all just get along , but this time, a commenter brought up a very good point. Yeah I know the general consensus is the snowboarding/skiing war is over and we should love each other and probably start mating. Hear me out, though: If we keep mixing these two sports people will inevitably compare the two. And…
Read More

YoBeat Most Awesome Chef: Peter Line vs. Party Time Nate

Peter Line and Party Time Nate met once again in a battle of culinary skills. For this YoBeat Most Awesome Chef challenge, the home court advantage was Nate's, as Peter drove down to Portland to attempt to take out Nate once again. The secret ingredient of coffee (provided by Wille Yli Luoma and Heart Roasters) prove to be a challenge for both chefs, but they managed to put together two very good meals. Only one could come out on top though, and claim the glamorous prize. If you missed the first time Peter and Nate met, be sure to check it out. GET YOUR OWN YOBEAT HOODIE CHEF'S COAT HERE…
Read More

Soggy Seattle’s Downtown Throwdown

This may come as a shock, but on October 9, 2010 the Downtown Throwdown in Seattle, WA, got rained on. Not only did it rain, but over the five or so hours of action in Occidental Park, it went from a light northwest-style drizzle, to pounding east coast-style down pour and back again, a couple times. Competitors stripped off their soaked sweatshirts when they got too heavy, and the crowd huddled in plastic bags, but seeing at it was pretty much an a fall day in Washington, no one really let a little inclement weather get in the way of a good time. Personally, I came prepared with stylish rain…
Read More

Cheers to Respect Your Elders in PDX

[imagebrowser id=96] I have a confession to make: the showing of Respect Your Elders and Cheers in Portland was the first movie premiere I've made it to this year. And it's currently October. This pathetic fact was made possible because I spent most of September in random places (such as Orlando and Ohio), and also that I am anti social and go to bed early. The latter may also be why I showed up at the Clinton St Theater promptly at 7 PM for the first, all-ages showing. Ok, another semi embarrassing confession: despite my position as allegedly all-knowing member of the snowboard media, I had no idea there was…
Read More

YoBeat’s Get Ready Guide Part 5: The Basics

Wikihow is filled with amazing photos such as this one. Moment totally captured! Chances are if you’re reading this site it’s because you already snowboard, but maybe, just maybe, you’re thinking about taking it up this year. We’re equal-opportunity shit talkers, so don’t worry, we’ve got you covered right here. However, it’s been a long time since anyone here at YoBeat fell into the “beginner” category, so rather than come up with our own tips, we turned to the ultimate source of snowboard know-how, Wikihow, for some very important pointers. 1. Dress Appropriately This is the first point in the How to Snowboard entry, so it must be a big…
Read More

Hump Day Uncensored: Danny Kass Interviews Brooke Geery

Since he puts the DK in DK Zoom, it seemed appropriate we interview Danny Kass right about now. But let me tell you, it wasn't easy. After two weeks of phone calls, ichats, emails and @ replies, I finally tracked down Danny in Orlando, FL. Even then he didn't want to sit down for an interview. Instead, he turned the tables interviewed me about such hot button topics as YoBeat and taking dude's virginity. Eventually we got some dirt on him, and some solid life advice from an old dude that worked at the trade show. Don't worry, if you don't care what I or Danny have to say, there…
Read More

Oregon Early Season Report: Timberline Lower Opening Day

Damn, I look good going small! Photo: Tim Zimmerman In the annual "race for first," even the resort that opens first is still a loser thanks to a little place called Timberline in Oregon. But while Timberline has had its lifts running for the past few weekends, October 29th marked the officially start of the season, with the lifts on the lower mountain cranking up for the first time in the 2010/11 season. With over three feet of snow falling in the last week, and a forecast calling for sun, I didn't even need to be coerced a little bit to get up there. However, preparing for the joyous first…
Read More

Hump Day Halloween Spectacular

Party Time Nate as "The Hoff" Halloween is this Sunday. Do you have your costume picked out yet? If you're like me, probably not, and on Saturday you'll schlep on over to Goodwill and end up with whatever ridiculous getup is leftover. But this year, why not plan ahead a little bit (seriously at this point it's only a couple days) and figure out what to be right now! To help, Party Time Nate donned several costumes made almost entirely out of snowboard gear you may very well already have, or at least if you have to buy, you'll be able to use again before next Halloween. So this weekend,…
Read More

The Snowboard Shrinkage Crisis?

These photos were taken from more or less the same place, on the same day, at almost the same time. Much like when the My Alaska teaser dropped, the release of the full movie last week got me thinking about this whole ski vs snowboard thing, again. Last time I pondered if we should all just get along , but this time, a commenter brought up a very good point. Yeah I know the general consensus is the snowboarding/skiing war is over and we should love each other and probably start mating. Hear me out, though: If we keep mixing these two sports people will inevitably compare the two. And…
Read More

YoBeat Most Awesome Chef: Peter Line vs. Party Time Nate

Peter Line and Party Time Nate met once again in a battle of culinary skills. For this YoBeat Most Awesome Chef challenge, the home court advantage was Nate's, as Peter drove down to Portland to attempt to take out Nate once again. The secret ingredient of coffee (provided by Wille Yli Luoma and Heart Roasters) prove to be a challenge for both chefs, but they managed to put together two very good meals. Only one could come out on top though, and claim the glamorous prize. If you missed the first time Peter and Nate met, be sure to check it out. GET YOUR OWN YOBEAT HOODIE CHEF'S COAT HERE…
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Soggy Seattle’s Downtown Throwdown

This may come as a shock, but on October 9, 2010 the Downtown Throwdown in Seattle, WA, got rained on. Not only did it rain, but over the five or so hours of action in Occidental Park, it went from a light northwest-style drizzle, to pounding east coast-style down pour and back again, a couple times. Competitors stripped off their soaked sweatshirts when they got too heavy, and the crowd huddled in plastic bags, but seeing at it was pretty much an a fall day in Washington, no one really let a little inclement weather get in the way of a good time. Personally, I came prepared with stylish rain…
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Cheers to Respect Your Elders in PDX

[imagebrowser id=96] I have a confession to make: the showing of Respect Your Elders and Cheers in Portland was the first movie premiere I've made it to this year. And it's currently October. This pathetic fact was made possible because I spent most of September in random places (such as Orlando and Ohio), and also that I am anti social and go to bed early. The latter may also be why I showed up at the Clinton St Theater promptly at 7 PM for the first, all-ages showing. Ok, another semi embarrassing confession: despite my position as allegedly all-knowing member of the snowboard media, I had no idea there was…
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YoBeat’s Get Ready Guide Part 5: The Basics

Wikihow is filled with amazing photos such as this one. Moment totally captured! Chances are if you’re reading this site it’s because you already snowboard, but maybe, just maybe, you’re thinking about taking it up this year. We’re equal-opportunity shit talkers, so don’t worry, we’ve got you covered right here. However, it’s been a long time since anyone here at YoBeat fell into the “beginner” category, so rather than come up with our own tips, we turned to the ultimate source of snowboard know-how, Wikihow, for some very important pointers. 1. Dress Appropriately This is the first point in the How to Snowboard entry, so it must be a big…
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Hump Day Uncensored: Danny Kass Interviews Brooke Geery

Since he puts the DK in DK Zoom, it seemed appropriate we interview Danny Kass right about now. But let me tell you, it wasn't easy. After two weeks of phone calls, ichats, emails and @ replies, I finally tracked down Danny in Orlando, FL. Even then he didn't want to sit down for an interview. Instead, he turned the tables interviewed me about such hot button topics as YoBeat and taking dude's virginity. Eventually we got some dirt on him, and some solid life advice from an old dude that worked at the trade show. Don't worry, if you don't care what I or Danny have to say, there…
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Oregon Early Season Report: Timberline Lower Opening Day

Damn, I look good going small! Photo: Tim Zimmerman In the annual "race for first," even the resort that opens first is still a loser thanks to a little place called Timberline in Oregon. But while Timberline has had its lifts running for the past few weekends, October 29th marked the officially start of the season, with the lifts on the lower mountain cranking up for the first time in the 2010/11 season. With over three feet of snow falling in the last week, and a forecast calling for sun, I didn't even need to be coerced a little bit to get up there. However, preparing for the joyous first…
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Hump Day Halloween Spectacular

Party Time Nate as "The Hoff" Halloween is this Sunday. Do you have your costume picked out yet? If you're like me, probably not, and on Saturday you'll schlep on over to Goodwill and end up with whatever ridiculous getup is leftover. But this year, why not plan ahead a little bit (seriously at this point it's only a couple days) and figure out what to be right now! To help, Party Time Nate donned several costumes made almost entirely out of snowboard gear you may very well already have, or at least if you have to buy, you'll be able to use again before next Halloween. So this weekend,…
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The Snowboard Shrinkage Crisis?

These photos were taken from more or less the same place, on the same day, at almost the same time. Much like when the My Alaska teaser dropped, the release of the full movie last week got me thinking about this whole ski vs snowboard thing, again. Last time I pondered if we should all just get along , but this time, a commenter brought up a very good point. Yeah I know the general consensus is the snowboarding/skiing war is over and we should love each other and probably start mating. Hear me out, though: If we keep mixing these two sports people will inevitably compare the two. And…
Read More

YoBeat Most Awesome Chef: Peter Line vs. Party Time Nate

Peter Line and Party Time Nate met once again in a battle of culinary skills. For this YoBeat Most Awesome Chef challenge, the home court advantage was Nate's, as Peter drove down to Portland to attempt to take out Nate once again. The secret ingredient of coffee (provided by Wille Yli Luoma and Heart Roasters) prove to be a challenge for both chefs, but they managed to put together two very good meals. Only one could come out on top though, and claim the glamorous prize. If you missed the first time Peter and Nate met, be sure to check it out. GET YOUR OWN YOBEAT HOODIE CHEF'S COAT HERE…
Read More

Soggy Seattle’s Downtown Throwdown

This may come as a shock, but on October 9, 2010 the Downtown Throwdown in Seattle, WA, got rained on. Not only did it rain, but over the five or so hours of action in Occidental Park, it went from a light northwest-style drizzle, to pounding east coast-style down pour and back again, a couple times. Competitors stripped off their soaked sweatshirts when they got too heavy, and the crowd huddled in plastic bags, but seeing at it was pretty much an a fall day in Washington, no one really let a little inclement weather get in the way of a good time. Personally, I came prepared with stylish rain…
Read More

Cheers to Respect Your Elders in PDX

[imagebrowser id=96] I have a confession to make: the showing of Respect Your Elders and Cheers in Portland was the first movie premiere I've made it to this year. And it's currently October. This pathetic fact was made possible because I spent most of September in random places (such as Orlando and Ohio), and also that I am anti social and go to bed early. The latter may also be why I showed up at the Clinton St Theater promptly at 7 PM for the first, all-ages showing. Ok, another semi embarrassing confession: despite my position as allegedly all-knowing member of the snowboard media, I had no idea there was…
Read More

YoBeat’s Get Ready Guide Part 5: The Basics

Wikihow is filled with amazing photos such as this one. Moment totally captured! Chances are if you’re reading this site it’s because you already snowboard, but maybe, just maybe, you’re thinking about taking it up this year. We’re equal-opportunity shit talkers, so don’t worry, we’ve got you covered right here. However, it’s been a long time since anyone here at YoBeat fell into the “beginner” category, so rather than come up with our own tips, we turned to the ultimate source of snowboard know-how, Wikihow, for some very important pointers. 1. Dress Appropriately This is the first point in the How to Snowboard entry, so it must be a big…
Read More

Hump Day Uncensored: Danny Kass Interviews Brooke Geery

Since he puts the DK in DK Zoom, it seemed appropriate we interview Danny Kass right about now. But let me tell you, it wasn't easy. After two weeks of phone calls, ichats, emails and @ replies, I finally tracked down Danny in Orlando, FL. Even then he didn't want to sit down for an interview. Instead, he turned the tables interviewed me about such hot button topics as YoBeat and taking dude's virginity. Eventually we got some dirt on him, and some solid life advice from an old dude that worked at the trade show. Don't worry, if you don't care what I or Danny have to say, there…
Read More

Oregon Early Season Report: Timberline Lower Opening Day

Damn, I look good going small! Photo: Tim Zimmerman In the annual "race for first," even the resort that opens first is still a loser thanks to a little place called Timberline in Oregon. But while Timberline has had its lifts running for the past few weekends, October 29th marked the officially start of the season, with the lifts on the lower mountain cranking up for the first time in the 2010/11 season. With over three feet of snow falling in the last week, and a forecast calling for sun, I didn't even need to be coerced a little bit to get up there. However, preparing for the joyous first…
Read More

Hump Day Halloween Spectacular

Party Time Nate as "The Hoff" Halloween is this Sunday. Do you have your costume picked out yet? If you're like me, probably not, and on Saturday you'll schlep on over to Goodwill and end up with whatever ridiculous getup is leftover. But this year, why not plan ahead a little bit (seriously at this point it's only a couple days) and figure out what to be right now! To help, Party Time Nate donned several costumes made almost entirely out of snowboard gear you may very well already have, or at least if you have to buy, you'll be able to use again before next Halloween. So this weekend,…
Read More

The Snowboard Shrinkage Crisis?

These photos were taken from more or less the same place, on the same day, at almost the same time. Much like when the My Alaska teaser dropped, the release of the full movie last week got me thinking about this whole ski vs snowboard thing, again. Last time I pondered if we should all just get along , but this time, a commenter brought up a very good point. Yeah I know the general consensus is the snowboarding/skiing war is over and we should love each other and probably start mating. Hear me out, though: If we keep mixing these two sports people will inevitably compare the two. And…
Read More

YoBeat Most Awesome Chef: Peter Line vs. Party Time Nate

Peter Line and Party Time Nate met once again in a battle of culinary skills. For this YoBeat Most Awesome Chef challenge, the home court advantage was Nate's, as Peter drove down to Portland to attempt to take out Nate once again. The secret ingredient of coffee (provided by Wille Yli Luoma and Heart Roasters) prove to be a challenge for both chefs, but they managed to put together two very good meals. Only one could come out on top though, and claim the glamorous prize. If you missed the first time Peter and Nate met, be sure to check it out. GET YOUR OWN YOBEAT HOODIE CHEF'S COAT HERE…
Read More

Soggy Seattle’s Downtown Throwdown

This may come as a shock, but on October 9, 2010 the Downtown Throwdown in Seattle, WA, got rained on. Not only did it rain, but over the five or so hours of action in Occidental Park, it went from a light northwest-style drizzle, to pounding east coast-style down pour and back again, a couple times. Competitors stripped off their soaked sweatshirts when they got too heavy, and the crowd huddled in plastic bags, but seeing at it was pretty much an a fall day in Washington, no one really let a little inclement weather get in the way of a good time. Personally, I came prepared with stylish rain…
Read More

Cheers to Respect Your Elders in PDX

[imagebrowser id=96] I have a confession to make: the showing of Respect Your Elders and Cheers in Portland was the first movie premiere I've made it to this year. And it's currently October. This pathetic fact was made possible because I spent most of September in random places (such as Orlando and Ohio), and also that I am anti social and go to bed early. The latter may also be why I showed up at the Clinton St Theater promptly at 7 PM for the first, all-ages showing. Ok, another semi embarrassing confession: despite my position as allegedly all-knowing member of the snowboard media, I had no idea there was…
Read More

YoBeat’s Get Ready Guide Part 5: The Basics

Wikihow is filled with amazing photos such as this one. Moment totally captured! Chances are if you’re reading this site it’s because you already snowboard, but maybe, just maybe, you’re thinking about taking it up this year. We’re equal-opportunity shit talkers, so don’t worry, we’ve got you covered right here. However, it’s been a long time since anyone here at YoBeat fell into the “beginner” category, so rather than come up with our own tips, we turned to the ultimate source of snowboard know-how, Wikihow, for some very important pointers. 1. Dress Appropriately This is the first point in the How to Snowboard entry, so it must be a big…
Read More

Hump Day Uncensored: Danny Kass Interviews Brooke Geery

Since he puts the DK in DK Zoom, it seemed appropriate we interview Danny Kass right about now. But let me tell you, it wasn't easy. After two weeks of phone calls, ichats, emails and @ replies, I finally tracked down Danny in Orlando, FL. Even then he didn't want to sit down for an interview. Instead, he turned the tables interviewed me about such hot button topics as YoBeat and taking dude's virginity. Eventually we got some dirt on him, and some solid life advice from an old dude that worked at the trade show. Don't worry, if you don't care what I or Danny have to say, there…
Read More

Oregon Early Season Report: Timberline Lower Opening Day

Damn, I look good going small! Photo: Tim Zimmerman In the annual "race for first," even the resort that opens first is still a loser thanks to a little place called Timberline in Oregon. But while Timberline has had its lifts running for the past few weekends, October 29th marked the officially start of the season, with the lifts on the lower mountain cranking up for the first time in the 2010/11 season. With over three feet of snow falling in the last week, and a forecast calling for sun, I didn't even need to be coerced a little bit to get up there. However, preparing for the joyous first…
Read More

Hump Day Halloween Spectacular

Party Time Nate as "The Hoff" Halloween is this Sunday. Do you have your costume picked out yet? If you're like me, probably not, and on Saturday you'll schlep on over to Goodwill and end up with whatever ridiculous getup is leftover. But this year, why not plan ahead a little bit (seriously at this point it's only a couple days) and figure out what to be right now! To help, Party Time Nate donned several costumes made almost entirely out of snowboard gear you may very well already have, or at least if you have to buy, you'll be able to use again before next Halloween. So this weekend,…
Read More

The Snowboard Shrinkage Crisis?

These photos were taken from more or less the same place, on the same day, at almost the same time. Much like when the My Alaska teaser dropped, the release of the full movie last week got me thinking about this whole ski vs snowboard thing, again. Last time I pondered if we should all just get along , but this time, a commenter brought up a very good point. Yeah I know the general consensus is the snowboarding/skiing war is over and we should love each other and probably start mating. Hear me out, though: If we keep mixing these two sports people will inevitably compare the two. And…
Read More

YoBeat Most Awesome Chef: Peter Line vs. Party Time Nate

Peter Line and Party Time Nate met once again in a battle of culinary skills. For this YoBeat Most Awesome Chef challenge, the home court advantage was Nate's, as Peter drove down to Portland to attempt to take out Nate once again. The secret ingredient of coffee (provided by Wille Yli Luoma and Heart Roasters) prove to be a challenge for both chefs, but they managed to put together two very good meals. Only one could come out on top though, and claim the glamorous prize. If you missed the first time Peter and Nate met, be sure to check it out. GET YOUR OWN YOBEAT HOODIE CHEF'S COAT HERE…
Read More

Soggy Seattle’s Downtown Throwdown

This may come as a shock, but on October 9, 2010 the Downtown Throwdown in Seattle, WA, got rained on. Not only did it rain, but over the five or so hours of action in Occidental Park, it went from a light northwest-style drizzle, to pounding east coast-style down pour and back again, a couple times. Competitors stripped off their soaked sweatshirts when they got too heavy, and the crowd huddled in plastic bags, but seeing at it was pretty much an a fall day in Washington, no one really let a little inclement weather get in the way of a good time. Personally, I came prepared with stylish rain…
Read More

Cheers to Respect Your Elders in PDX

[imagebrowser id=96] I have a confession to make: the showing of Respect Your Elders and Cheers in Portland was the first movie premiere I've made it to this year. And it's currently October. This pathetic fact was made possible because I spent most of September in random places (such as Orlando and Ohio), and also that I am anti social and go to bed early. The latter may also be why I showed up at the Clinton St Theater promptly at 7 PM for the first, all-ages showing. Ok, another semi embarrassing confession: despite my position as allegedly all-knowing member of the snowboard media, I had no idea there was…
Read More

YoBeat’s Get Ready Guide Part 5: The Basics

Wikihow is filled with amazing photos such as this one. Moment totally captured! Chances are if you’re reading this site it’s because you already snowboard, but maybe, just maybe, you’re thinking about taking it up this year. We’re equal-opportunity shit talkers, so don’t worry, we’ve got you covered right here. However, it’s been a long time since anyone here at YoBeat fell into the “beginner” category, so rather than come up with our own tips, we turned to the ultimate source of snowboard know-how, Wikihow, for some very important pointers. 1. Dress Appropriately This is the first point in the How to Snowboard entry, so it must be a big…
Read More

Hump Day Uncensored: Danny Kass Interviews Brooke Geery

Since he puts the DK in DK Zoom, it seemed appropriate we interview Danny Kass right about now. But let me tell you, it wasn't easy. After two weeks of phone calls, ichats, emails and @ replies, I finally tracked down Danny in Orlando, FL. Even then he didn't want to sit down for an interview. Instead, he turned the tables interviewed me about such hot button topics as YoBeat and taking dude's virginity. Eventually we got some dirt on him, and some solid life advice from an old dude that worked at the trade show. Don't worry, if you don't care what I or Danny have to say, there…
Read More