Taos, NM

Over 3 feet of snow has fallen in Taos, NM over the past week. Conditions are perfect for the Salomon Extreme Freeride Championships, taking place this week. Riders and Skiers are excited to compete against themselves and the stunning peaks of the West Basin Ridge.

The 2010 North Face Masters of Snowboarding tour has been completed. The 3 stop tour, brought riders and fans from around the world to some of the finest resorts in America. Each contest was completely full, with a wait-list of riders wanting to compete and test there skills against some of the worlds best.

Words and Photos: Mike Hardaker

Snowbird, UT

Jeff Meyer

Forrest Burki

The North Face Masters of Snowboarding day 2 at Kirkwood has been completed. Strong performances were turned in by Andy Finch, Elijah Teter , Jim O'Connor and Travis Mc Alpine along with all the competitors who competed today and yesterday. A total of 24 riders from todays qualifier advanced to tomorrow's finals.

Words and Photos: Mike Hardaker

Ross Baker

Day #1 of the North Face Masters of Snowboarding at Kirkwood has been completed, well sort of. All the women and the first 33 men were able to take there runs before a massive pacific storm roared in closing down visibility and the contest for the day.

Words and Photos: Mike Hardaker

Snowboard Magazine and Coors teamed up to welcome the athletes to The North Face Masters of Snowboarding at Kirkwood. Bubs Bar and Kirkwood Resort allowed a bunch of snowboarders to come in, drink free beer and enjoy a night to catch up.

Jim O'Connor made the haul from Jackson Hole

Words and Photos: Mike Hardaker

Charlie Hoch

The North Face Masters of Snowboarding has returned to Kirkwood, CA for the final stop of the Masters snowboard tour. Once again riders from across the globe have come together to challenge themselves against some of the gnarliest terrain the resort has to offer.

Charlie Hoch

Congrats go out to Crystal Mountain local Forrest Burki and Shannan Yates from Snowbird for taking the Sword at the 2010 North Face Masters of Snowboarding contest at Crystal Mountain.

Forrest Burki studying his line couple hours before the event from the next ridge over. Looks like his planning paid off.

Charlie Hoch

The North Face Masters of Snowboarding at Crystal Mountain Day #2 has been postponed due to weather. Rain at the lower elevations and snow up high combined with strong winds did not lead to an ideal contest venue. That being said the MSI crew pulled the plug on today hoping to perservive the venue for the following day.

Jim O'Connor

Words and Photos: Mike Hardaker

Kenny Jones

Day #1 of the North Face Masters of Snowboarding at Crystal Mountain has been completed. The weather started to move in, mid-way thru the mens qualifer heat. Riders didnt seem to mind and everyone was showing there skills on the impressive venue.

Now I know sort of what the Olympic pros feel like when they are about to drop, butterflies can be fun.