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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Going Extreme Part One
Amy Carabba tackles the challenges of dirt biking See if she can survive her first test
Monday, March 30, 2009
Vandals Hit New Skate Park
Vandals hit the new Logan Square Skate Park over the weekend The new place is scheduled to open Wednesday Now it is covered in gang grafitti More from Sondra Solarte
Tigard Police Host Skateboard Competition
Tigard police played host to a Skateboard Challenge on Sunday
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Amputees Overcome Obstacles to Skydive
A group of injured veterans went skydiving Sunday That would be amazing enough but consider that most of them were missing their limbs
Friday, March 27, 2009
'Extreme Thing' Festival Rolls Into Town
Wrestlers BMX riders skateboarders and musicians are in Las Vegas for the 14th annual Extreme Thing Sports and Music Festival
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 27th march 2009
Heavy snow started to fall late yesterday and we had over 20cms overnight with plenty more up top Back country will be amazing with light waste deep powder areas to find Winds have eased off from last nights storm and should be around 20km hr and reaching 30km up top Most lifts should be spinning with the Terrain Park open by mid morning
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 26th march 2009
Yesterday was amazing Beautiful sunny weather and fresh dry powder to ski on It was waste deep in areas off piste with the groomed runs like it were mid winter A partially cloudy day ahead with a possibility of late snow showers Fantastic conditions and wind speeds around 15km hr should see most lifts spinning and the Stomping Ground Terrain Park open by mid morning Visibility is variable with possible snow today Wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 15 up top with a maximum temperature of 1 degree at the base
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 24th march 2009
The Conditions out there today are epic the sun is out with over a foot of fresh powder on the mountain The Cloud will be coming over this arfternoon with snow to start falling tonight
Monday, March 23, 2009
Niseko Snow Report 24th march 2009
Moderate snow fell yesterday with about 15cms here at the base Its still snowing and should continue into tonight Winds reaching up to 40km hr may see some top lifts closed Visibility is variable and wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 23 up top with a maximum temperature of minus 5 degrees at the base The forecast suggests below zero temperatures to hang around for the week with on and off snowfalls right through to Sunday
Maria Surfs The Web: Base Jumping
Here s an amazing showing base jumping like you ve never seen it before These guys are insane in some case they re just inches away from the cliff wall as they buzz by in their wing suits They re truly flying and then they pop their parachutes and float to the canyon floor
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Niseko Snow Report 23rd march 2009
Recent shower activity has given way to snowy conditions at around 6 30 this morning and should continue through the day This latest storm cycle and gusting winds may see some lifts closed up top today Visibility is variable and wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 22 up top with a maximum temperature of minus 2 degrees at the base
Skateboarder killed in apparent drive-by
A 21 year-old Phoenix man was shot and killed while riding his skateboard and police continue to look for his killer The man was riding near 69th Avenue and Encanto on Saturday night when police say attack happened FOX 10 s Miriam Garcia has more on the investigation
Residents decry rash of graffiti
YOU LL SEE GANG GRAFFITI IN MANY PLACES OVER THE LAST FEW DAYS RESIDENTS SAY THEY VE SEEN A LARGE AMOUNT OF NEW GRAFFITI ON ALMOST EVERY BLOCK VALERIE CASTRO IS HERE WITH THE STORY VALERIE GRAFFITI IS NOT A NEW PROBLEM IN THE SOUTH VALLEY BUT RESIDENTS SAY THEY RE WORRIED ABOUT THE FRESH BATCH OF PAINT THAT SHOWED UP PRACTICALLY OVERNIGHT As I m driving through the south valley all I could see was gang taggings on so much public property and private property it s just disgusting ROXANNE TYLER SAYS DRIVING ALONG ISLETA BOULEVARD IT S HARD TO IGNORE THE NEW GRAFFITI THAT SEEMS TO BE EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK And the damage is over much more than just a couple of blocks the taggers started here at Los Padillas where they painted right through the street sign ON METAL FENCES AND BUSINESS SIGNS THE GRAFFITI STRETCHES OVER MORE THAN 4 MILES OF ISLETA Until it finally ends here near rio bravo boulevard THE RIO BRAVO SKATE PARK SUFFERED ALSO -- IT S STILL GOT OLD GRAFFITI AND ALONG WITH SOME NEW TAGGING I think it s bad it s just wrecking everything ARNOLDO DOMINQUEZ WHO SPENDS MOST WEEKENDS AT THE PARK SAYS HE DOESN T LIKE TO SEE STREET GANGS ADVERTISE WHERE HE AND HIS FRIENDS RIDE THEIR BIKES If they see all this gang stuff they might become a gang member so it s not cool WHILE TYLER SAYS IT MAKES HER UNCOMFORTABLE TO SEE THE BLATANT DISREGARD FOR PROPERTY It doesn t make me feel good because again it s that mentality they don t care whose stuff they ruin ROXANNE TYLER SAYS SHE NOTIFIED THE COUNTY ABOUT THE NEW GRAFFITI -- NOW SHE S WAITING FOR IT TO BE CLEANED UP
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Hanazono Niseko Snow Report 21/3/09 Mandarin
Generally light to moderate winds this week Conditions this week may warm up a little at first before the next snow storm cycle delivers some cooler temps and good on and off snow falls for the week
Niseko Snow Report 21st march 2009
Generally light to moderate winds this week Conditions this week may warm up a little at first before the next snow storm cycle delivers some cooler temps and good on and off snow falls for the week
BMX National Championship begins this weekend in DeSoto
More than 2 000 BMX racers will line up this weekend for the 2009 USA Cycling BMX National Championships in DeSoto The event begins Friday with qualifiers and ends Sunday DMN - video editing Dan X McGraw
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Niseko Snow Report 200309
The fog has lifted today making for good visibility A partly sunny morning is expected So get out and enjoy some sensational groomed spring runs or hit up the Stomping Ground Terrain Park Winds around 20km hr should see most lifts spinning Access to all runs is available and all are open Wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 21 up top by this afternoon with a maximum temperature of 0 degrees at the base
In-Depth: Jake’s Miracle Save
It took only a split second but Jake Rotz went from making acrobatic saves as a college hockey goalie to just figuring out how to get out of bed and put one foot in front of the other
Richardson death brings focus on helmet use while skiing
SALT LAKE CITY ABC 4 News - Autopsy results are in for the death of actress Natasha Richardson and it seems as though she died from what seemed like minor bump on the head Experts say even minor head injuries should be treated seriously
French duo take half-pipe globes at freestyle ski championships
The world freestyle skiing championships are taking place in the Alpine resort of La Plagne where two French competitors took home the top awards for the half-pipe on Thursday Kevin Rolland and Virginie Faivre describe the experience
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 19.03.09
Mild temperatures felt today should hopefully drop by tonight which should see some snow about the resorts Much like yesterday firm terrain will soften as the day continues Conditions today should see most lifts spinning and the terrain Park open by mid morning Wind speeds are around 20km hr and reaching 35 at times Wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 4 up top with a maximum temperature of 5 degrees at the base Visibility is variable
Urban Ballet, Known As Parkour, Gains Followers
If running up and over obstacles including concrete walls and railings sounds like fun you could be a traceur practicing Parkour
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 18.03.09
Yesterday saw the sun come out in the afternoon for great visibility Today should be a mostly cloudy day ahead with southerly winds around 30km hr and getting stronger up top Temperatures cooled last night firming the snow pack and all runs are open with plenty of snow around the mountain
Monday, March 16, 2009
BMX biking in our own backyard
Bicycle motocross has grown in popularity in recent years There s a little local BMX course that has a big reputation and it s hidden in the middle of a Casselberry neighborhood 160 160 Click here for links mentioned in our newscast
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 17.03.09
All runs are open with plenty of snow around the mountain Most lifts should be operating and the Terrain Parks open by mid morning Wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 9 up top with a maximum temperature of 1 degree at the base Visibility is variable Going back country have required safety gear and understand the inherent dangers For updates and gate status check with patrol and lift stations
2008 Tampa Pro: Band & Vert
This vert and street course competition features some of the best names in skateboarding and is one of the most coveted skateboard contests in place 160 Courtesy Fuel TV
History of the Tampa Pro
Find out what makes this location and competition one of the biggest and baddest around the globe 160 Courtesy Fuel TV
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 16.03.09
There should be some great riding today with most lifts running The top gates should be open giving some amazing powder stashes backcountry The temps should -12 up top with around 4 at the Base
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Wingsuit Skiing
When we first showed you the daredevils who sailed the world in man-made wingsuits we thought we d seen it all
Family Wants Answers in Dirt Bike Death
Frustrated family and friends gathered in grief Friday night to remember a young man killed while riding his dirt bike in the District Arnell Robinson collided with an unmarked police car and now his family is taking police to task saying they got it all wrong
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 14.03.09
Heavy snow followed by milder temps has the terrain a little wet this morning Temps will drop this arfernoon which should see some snow fall through to tonight and tomorrow
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 13.03.09
Winds in Niseko are around 20 to 30km hr and we should see most lifts spinning Some lifts are closed in March however access to the runs are still available through other lifts Wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 11 up top with a maximum temperature of 1 degree at the base Visibility is variable Access to back country has not been open For updates and gate status check with patrol and lift stations Have required safety gear and understand the inherent dangers out there
Skiing off-off-piste....on Turkey's eastern slopes
They are only a few hundred who skis and poles in bag dare to test the mountains of Turkey s wild white east The off-trail slopes of the Kackar range are reachable only by helicopter and come at a price more than 6 000 euros for a week of solitary skiing
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 12.03.09
First tracks will be amazing this morning The last 24hrs has seen wintry conditions return once again The resorts have been blanketed in powder snow overnight Visibility will be variable with snow continuing in the morning and a mostly cloudy day ahead
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 11.03.09
Scattered snow showers started to fall at around 11am yesterday becoming heavier overnight Snow has covered the resort and there was around 15cms to wake up to here at the base with more falling up top Temperatures were below zero overnight Moderate westerly wind conditions may see some top lifts closed Wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 23 up top with a maximum temperature of -4 degrees at the base
Monday, March 9, 2009
Flooded Sumner BMX track to reopen
A Pierce County BMX track recently closed by flooding will soon reopen As KING 5 s Lori Matsukawa reports it s welcome news to local riders
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 10.03.09
Yesterday was a partly cloudy day and we had some snow about the peak overnight Generally light winds this morning should see most lifts spinning with winds are likely to increase this afternoon Freezing level is at 400 metres and should drop to 0 by this afternoon Wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 16 up top with a maximum temperature of 1 degree at the base
Sunday, March 8, 2009
ATV Motocross Racing Comes to LA
It s rough and dangerous And more women are getting into the sport It s ATV Motocross racing and the top riders were at Glen Helen Raceway this weekend competing for the most prestigious championship in their sport
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 09.03.09
Strong winds over the weekend have eased off and it should be a great day of skiing and boarding The terrain is compact on groomed runs and wind swept in some areas The Terrain Park is in top condition with competitors practising for Saturday s Hanazono Slope Style no 4 presented by Quiksilver All runs and lifts are expected to be up and running Wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 11 up top with a maximum temperature of 2 degrees at the base Visibility is variable
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 07.03.09
The first week of spring has seen all types of conditions Powder snow to start sun with shower periods yesterday giving way to cooler temperatures and snow this morning Strong westerly wind conditions across all resorts may see some lifts close today however reopening as wind speeds ease off through the week Visibility is variable sun tomorrow with low cloud and snow to follow Going back country have required safety gear and understand the inherent dangers For updates and gate status check at lift stations and seek patrols advice
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Boy Injured in Snowboarding Accident...
An Edina teenager seriously hurt in a snowboarding accident up north is making a remarkable recovery Doctors say a helmet saved Henry Rohlf s life but now is expected to go through years of rehab
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 06.03.09
It was a mostly sunny day yesterday with some back country skiing still above knee deep Be prepared for all types of weather today Winds are forecast to be very strong up top with snow and shower activity on the lower parts of the mountain this afternoon
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 05.03.09
It was an amazing day yesterday with the a dusting of fresh snow overnight Generally light winds today with the temps warming up to just above freezing at the base
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Never say never – back skiing after a car crash
Losing the use of your legs might put most people off throwing themselves down mountains But not Zelie
Skate park closing
A popular skate park is closing its doors and now some parents are left to look for another safe place where their children can hang out after school
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 04.03.09
Yesterday saw fresh tracks all over and some hip deep powder off piste Another beautiful day and we may see some light snow later Wind chill should see temperatures down to around minus 12 with a maximum temperature of 0 degrees at the base All runs lifts and Terrain Parks are expected to be up and running Westerly winds should be generally light at around 15km hr which should see most lifts spinning and the Stomping Ground Terrain Park open by mid morning Good visibility this morning may vary with some cloud cover this afternoon
Monday, March 2, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 03.03.09
There was no sign of spring yesterday except some sensational sunshine in the afternoon It was a chilli night with over 10cms settling at the base The terrain is powdery overall and visibility is variable with low cloud at times Light west south westerly wind conditions around 15km hr should see most lifts operational with the Stomping Ground Terrain Park open by mid morning Wind chill will bring temperatures down to around -18 with a maximum temperature of -2 degrees
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Niseko Hanazono Snow Report 02.03.09
A bluebird day yesterday for the first day of spring with fresh snow falling the past 2 evenings We had around 10cms here at the base overnight and snow is still falling The terrain is around a foot in depth off piste powdery and compact on groomed runs
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