ORANGE EXTREME

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Orange Extreme and Ruroc Unite!

Orange Extreme Team is pumped to announce our new official helmet sponsor, RUROC. Since 2006, British-based Ruroc has been providing world leading full face protection with integrated ski and snowboard helmet technology. We are proud to have been selected by Ruroc to represent their outstanding company.

Ruroc's integrated system features a removable protective face mask.

The Ruroc helmet-goggle combo was designed by freestyle skiers and snowboarders.

Angus rocks the Ruroc RG1-X Range

The Ruroc AeroFlow system keeps your head cool, your face warm and your goggles clear!

Heliboarding with H2O Guides in the Valley of the Tusk

Friday, September 13, 2013

Aaron Gotthardt ~ Photographer

Orange Extreme is stoked to announce a collaboration with photographer and big mountain snowboarder Aaron Gotthardt.

Aaron shooting at Tailgate Alaska

Gotthardt is from the great state of Alaska and has been riding in the Chugach Mountains for over 20 years. Finding a niche in photography at an early age, combined with a love of snowboarding, has introduced him to amazing people and places throughout the world.

When we met Aaron at Tailgate Alaska 2012, he was all smiles and positive energy. His love of snow and of riding with friends brought him to Valdez for the epic freeride event, which is known for connecting like-minded snowboarders in an environment of life-changing big mountain riding.

An avid professional photographer, Aaron has shot photos for Flow Snowboard Team's Mike Basich and Shin Biyajima, as well as for Avalon7 founder Rob Kingwell. In 2012 he photographed Tailgate Alaska for Snowboard Magazine. He has been on Tailgate Alaska's media team for two years.

Aaron Gotthardt's Shifty Mute grab, Picnic Rock, Alyeska, AK~ Photo by Duane Watts

Being a ripping snowboarder who grew up in Alaska makes Aaron stand out as a photographer. He has a keen eye for framing snowy mountain scenery and snowboarding action shots, which often feature a spectacular glacier. Aaron is actively engaged in his freelance photography work on a daily basis and currently resides in Valdez, Alaska.

Friday, March 29, 2013

Orange Extreme Winter 2013

Orange Extreme has been on tour interviewing snowboard athletes for two open positions on the Orange Extreme Snowboard Team. Our stops: Aspen, Beaver Creek, Salt Lake City, Lake Tahoe, Mammoth, and the Alps-Tirol. Interested candidates can contact us via ORANGEXTREME.COM. The riding interview consists of a ski resort day, a backcountry day, and a meeting over coffee and beer with review of riding resume and professional goals.

Orange Extreme Winter 2012-2013

En route from Aspen to Tahoe, we stopped in Grand Junction to meet with Jess Rigg of LOKI Gear. In addition to supporting Orange Extreme, LOKI sponsors Kaelin Bamford, who is currently recovering from shoulder surgery. Kaelin drove to Alaska last season and spent many months in Valdez, where he celebrated his birthday and worked successfully for Big Mountain Taxi, shuttling riders for backcountry runs on his snowmobile at Thompson Pass.

Kaelin rips glaciers at Tailgate Alaska. Photo courtesy of Justin Befu

Both Petes – Peter Hunter from Golden and John Peyton Hunter from Aspen – have been spending weekends out on sleds looking for pow in the Colorado backcountry, in areas around Aspen and Steamboat. That is, until front range Pete wrecked himself snowboarding, taking a knee to the face and fracturing his orbit. He is recovering from the fracture and symptoms of a concussion.

Pete and Onna in the sled & board lair

Steamboat backcountry has been deep, but the base in Colorado was severely compromised all winter due to early unstable layers. Avalanche danger is currently reported as moderate across both zones according to CAIC, refer to their website for details. However, low probability, high consequence deep persistent slab avalanches are still a concern across the Steamboat and Aspen zones. Colorado backcountry riders: check weather and snow conditions daily, as well as CAIC updates.

Large Avalanche, Aspen Zone ~ Independence Pass March 14, 2013

Tyler Dewitt is heading to Valdez Alaska to help out with Tailgate Alaska and compete in the Flow World Freeride Championships. This will be his third year in a row in the competition.

Tyler Dewitt competing at the King of the Hill ~Valdez, AK

As we have a number of team riders and friends recovering from injuries, we would like to mention athlete safety. Undoubtedly extreme sports carry a risk of injury. Going big coupled with risks inherent to backcountry travel and riding warrant careful planning and a preventive strategy. Our motto has always been 'Live to Ride Another Day', a mantra which we share with AAIC – Alaska Avalanche Information Center, directed by Sean Wisner.

A few things to keep in mind: never leap without looking. Landings must be inspected, with consideration given for underlying terrain, ice, snowpack levels and unanticipated hidden obstacles. Poke around your landing and make sure it is clear before you go huck yourself. Riding with articulated hard shell knee and elbow pads in gladed or rocky terrain is highly recommended. Patellar and olecranon fractures can be easily prevented. We need our knees and elbows ladies and gentleman! A snowboarder with bad knees is a hurtin’ unit.

Regarding head injuries, if you do take a melon hit and sustain a concussion, you must avoid impact sports until all symptoms of the concussion are resolved. Taking another hit to the head after the initial injury carries risk of Second Impact Syndrome, in which a second head injury following a concussion causes rapid and fatal brain swelling. This occurs if an athlete returns to sports too soon, before the symptoms of the first concussion have resolved. It can happen days to weeks after the initial concussion, and can occur even if the second head injury is minor.

Mammoth Mountain

Be safe out there and stay tuned to find out who our new teammates are!

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

THE MOUNTAIN COLLECTIVE PASS

Here is an interesting new option that will enable discounted skiing & riding in Aspen, Jackson Hole, Alta, Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows...the MOUNTAIN COLLECTIVE PASS.

Great if you want to be on the move this winter, ready to go where the snow lands, or just don't want to commit to a season pass locally until you know what the snow is going to do.

The Mountain Collective Pass
Four dream destinations
8 tickets included (2 days at each resort)
No blackout dates
Unlimited 50% discount on lift tickets at all 4 resorts
Lodging up to 25% off
COST $379