Blog Archive: Articles (48 posts)
May 2008 (1)
Friday, May 16th 2008
Big Burly Cannon Mtn.
Stacey and Erik slayed it in the White Mountains in early February... chutes in Crawford Notch, powder and tight trees at Cannon Mtn. Thanks to some local knowledge and good weather we bagged scrumptious footage for the new film. Read More»
February 2008 (1)
Friday, February 1st 2008
Meatheads in Aspen?
Why would we ever go out West? To celebrate the East of course! "Wanderland" was nominated for two Powder Video Awards and we went out to Aspen, CO to join in the festivities and shred the gnar Read More»
January 2008 (2)
Wednesday, January 23rd 2008
Great Grinding in the Granite State
Andy Parry reporting here again on this past weekends urban assault into NH. This time we brought along Burlington locals Will Wesson and Ross Imburgia to meet up with the NH crew and slay the cities in a long, stinky-cheese-socks weekend. Go Patriots! Read More»
Tuesday, January 15th 2008
Manchvegas Mission
Hello world! Andy Parry here wanting to tell you all about a recent urban exploratory event to the stupendous state of New Hampshire. Since the Meatheads haven't written an article in a while I thought I'd clue you into a bit of what we've been doing... Read More»
November 2007 (5)
Monday, November 19th 2007
John Strenio: The Interview
Hailing from the dusty halls of Burlington High School, Lil John Strenio has given the ski industry a swift kick in the face with his amazing natural abilities, antics, hijinx and some may say shenanigans. Read on to discover what this Meathead snow ninja was up to this summer and how he fared in his travels this past ski season. Read More»
Wednesday, November 14th 2007
Nick Martini: Shaken, not Stirred
Meathead newcomer Nick Martini's season was off the the hook and cuminated at Heat Harvest 2 with an all star preformance. Mix that with an education in jibology from the Waterville Academy, filming on both coasts in the summer and winter and you've got a recipe for the next big thing. Read More»
Friday, November 9th 2007
The Real Secrest
Meathead Tyler Secrest is a riddle wrapped in an enigma inside a puzzle. This Q&A uncovers his rigorous workout mentality, love for freestyle rolling and why he's so difficult to track down. Read More»
Sunday, November 4th 2007
Wanderland DVD - now available
The Wanderland DVD and new 4-pack of Meathead movies are now available for purchase online! For just $19.95 you can pick up the new movie which includes over 2 hours of bonus features, stickers, and double-sided poster. Read More»
Friday, November 2nd 2007
Holiday Podcast Series: BFI Bonus Movie
The Holidays are upon us! In order to celebrate, we're going to be posting a 7 Part Fresh Meat Podcast Series featuring the "Born From Ice" Bonus Movie in it's entirety. Read More»
October 2007 (7)
Wednesday, October 31st 2007
Andy Parry and the Hippy Killer
Andy Parry has a date with destiny. His vision for the future of urban skiing has less to do with crazy rails and more to do with bonking, tapping, pressing and contorting his ankles around every little feature he can find. With his groundbreaking tricks in "Wanderland" perhaps this Nostradamus is worth listening to... Read More»
Thursday, October 25th 2007
Ski The East: 2008
All new clothing, fabrics, and designs! Ski The East Apparel launches the new 2008 season line-up. Check out the gear and order up today... Read More»
Wednesday, October 24th 2007
Wanderland World Premiere
It was awesome! You should have been there... A total of 600 people attended the two World Premiere showings of Wanderland in Burlington on October 5. If you didn't get a chance to attend, make sure to come to any one of our other 60 stops this fall. If you did come, check out the pics to see if you made it into the gallery! Read More»
Thursday, October 18th 2007
Asia MaGriby
Asia is the first female Meathead and this lady is no title 9 cop out. She rips the powder of Jay Peak while 4 months pregnant! Read on to learn about her world travels, family life and love for the extreme Read More»
Saturday, October 13th 2007
Killington Spring
If you’ve never skied Killington in the spring, you’re missing out on one of the greatest Eastern traditions. Read More»
Monday, October 8th 2007
Jay Bowen Stowe Local
Jay Bowen took some of the deepest turns we saw this year at Stowe. Find out more about this high risk painter/powder shredding guru .... Read More»
Wednesday, October 3rd 2007
Stowe Season Finale
The final day Stowe was open, April 29th, was for the die hards. A steady cold drizzle and thick fog blanketed the resort all day. But for those who have the love, not paying tribute to Stowe on its last day is just bad juju. Read More»
September 2007 (7)
Friday, September 28th 2007
Tony Rossi Returns
Skier, snowboarder, used car salesman, race car driver? Is there anything this guy can't do? Find out what Mr. Rossi has been up to while he's been back on the East Coast to grace us with his presence Read More»
Monday, September 24th 2007
NY Jib Excursion
Will Wesson is back in town! Hooray! Will’s “study abroad” program had taken him to Utah this past winter so we were afraid we wouldn’t be able to film much with him. Fortunately he put in some extra effort and made the trip back East twice. Read More»
Thursday, September 20th 2007
The Incredible, Edible, Will
Originally from Central NY, Will Wesson now rocks out in Burlington, VT attending his final year at UVM. He likes rails. And jumps. And mini-tricks. And pow. And skiboarding. Here is why Will is ill (nasty)... Read More»
Sunday, September 16th 2007
Midwestward Ho!
'Twas a long haul to central Ohio to meet up with mogul extraordinaire, Radio Ron. The thermometer climbing to 70 degrees, Uncommonly hot for March, before we rolled into Geoff’s parent’s house in Hudson. Read More»
Sunday, September 9th 2007
Going Big with Ross Imburgia
Ross Imburgia, an 18 year old New Yorker soon to be college freshman at UVM has a penchant for big spins off big jumps and stepping to the gnarliest rails around. We sat down with him this summer to get the lowdown of his home life, trampoline skills, past season and more Read More»
Wednesday, September 5th 2007
Storm Stories: Jay Peak
It was a dark and stormy 2 days at Jay Peak, with snowfall that could only be described as nuclear. Stacey Rachdorf, Dave Watson, and newcomer to the Meathead crew, Asia Magriby, saddled up for back-to-back days of deepness. Read More»
Saturday, September 1st 2007
New Kid on the Block: Stacey Rachdorf
Well, he's not really a kid and there's not really a block but Stacey came out of nowhere, NH and skied his way to an unofficial rookie of the year spot for the Meatheads this past winter. Read on to discover a view into Stacey's wild world of powder, surveying and his shaved pussy (cat) Read More»
August 2007 (8)
Tuesday, August 28th 2007
Valentine’s Day Blizzard
It was a rough start to the 2006/2007 season, but the Valentine’s Day storm made up for it in a big way. We were graciously pummeled with over 60 inches of crazy snow in one of the largest single snow storm events Vermont has ever witnessed. Read More»
Friday, August 24th 2007
LA and Beyond: Shea Flynn
Coming straight off the streets of LA (that's Lewiston/
Auburn, ME), this 18 year old jibber has been gaining notoriety all over the East Coast and beyond. Read on as this OG tells about his past winter. Read More»
Monday, August 20th 2007
Loon: the Late Season Standard
After Heat Harvest II finished up on Friday the 13th (muahaha), the Meatstick crew headed down south to New Hampshire for the weekend. Jay Scambio, Loon’s head terrain park guru, had built a custom booter... Read More»
Thursday, August 16th 2007
Hammer Meets World
After a breakthrough segment in "Snow Gods" last year, Hammer had to deal with some rough stuff this past winter. Here's his side of the story... meet the man behind the myth. Read More»
Sunday, August 12th 2007
Heat Harvest II
After the enormous success of the 2006 Heat Harvest Superpark at Sunday River, the resort was more than happy to host the event again for 2007. Meathead Films came up with the idea to have a private superpark style shoot with the strongest freeskiers in the East Read More»
Wednesday, August 8th 2007
Who is Erik Olson?
The soft spoken upstate New York halfpipe master and general slayer of the gnar explains who he is, where he's from, and his problem with over-excited dogs Read More»
Friday, August 3rd 2007
From Turkey with Love: Giray Dadali
Yo! What up everyone? I’m answering these questions from the hot hot city of Istanbul, Turkey. Heres a fact you mıght enjoy: mullets are the coolest haırcut ın Turkey for young men! Read More»
Friday, August 3rd 2007
Cannon Mtn, NH
Franconia Notch in New Hampshire is known for it’s high winds, brutal cold and fast changing weather. However, our first-ever filming trip to Cannon Mountain on March 1st dawned calm, warm and bluebird. A welcome surprise. Read More»
July 2007 (1)
Monday, July 23rd 2007
Ski The East Summer Sale
We've got the goods for your Eastern ski stoke. And they're on sale. A summer sale. Because it's summer. Read on my friends... Read More»
June 2007 (1)
Saturday, June 2nd 2007
Expedition to the Tug Hill Plateau
After a horribly warm January in VT, we officially kicked off the powder season on Feb. 6 with a daring trip into the unknown of central NY state. Lake effect snows dumped more than 100 inches over the week... Read More»
May 2007 (1)
Tuesday, May 1st 2007
Ships, Flips, and Fjords
Our 10 day journey to Newfoundland was one hell of a ride. From 30 ft. seas on the ferry ride, to 80km winds out in Gros Morne National Park, we were dealt our share of natural hazards. But as always, that's what makes a great Eastern ski movie. And the goods were sought out and destroyed... Read More»
January 2007 (1)
Thursday, January 18th 2007
O Canada...
Our first tour stop north of the border, and the crowd sure did make us feel at home... Maybe because it was our 4th year in a row coming to Montreal, or because it was a dual premiere with a killer Canadian film company, Theory-3 media. Good times you ask? Peep the article 'eh? Read More»
December 2006 (1)
Thursday, December 7th 2006
Big City Lights
Boston and New York City rolled out the red carpet for Meathead Films in November. The crew also headed to NJ and MD to spread the East Coast ski gospel further south than ever before! Read More»
November 2006 (2)
Wednesday, November 22nd 2006
Ski The East Clothing 2007
The wait is over. New designs, colors, and products for you East Coast lovers. Skitheeast.net has launched as well. Check the goods and enjoy... Read More»
Tuesday, November 21st 2006
Vacationland
Snow Gods took Maine by storm, stoking Mainiacs far and wide. From Orono to Portland, hundreds upon hundreds came out for the premieres. Prizes were won, Shipyards were drank, and 4am nights were the norm... Read More»
October 2006 (4)
Monday, October 30th 2006
Epoch Premiere in Brattleboro
Epoch is back on the big screen in Brattleboro, VT on Nov. 3 at the Latchis Theater. The DVD is also now back in stock and available for purchase. And check out a photo essay from the filming of the movie. Read More»
Monday, October 30th 2006
Gods in the Granite State
The Snow Gods tour hit the road and headed off to five New Hampshire premieres. Take a look at our photo journal of the busy days and rowdy nights... Read More»
Monday, October 23rd 2006
Snow Gods World Premiere
"Snow Gods" premieres (twice) for a packed house at the CC Theater in Burlington, VT. Loud cheers, amped crowd, lots of prizes, and a classy after party. Check out the pictures... Read More»
Monday, October 9th 2006
One-of-a-kind Design
Meathead Films hires a modern day Michelangelo to help create a unique piece of artwork for the "Snow Gods" cover Read More»
September 2006 (2)
Sunday, September 17th 2006
Grass By Grasso
We wrapped up our last film and photo shoot for Snow Gods when we visited Randy "The Hammer" Grasso at his home in New Hampshire Read More»
Monday, September 4th 2006
Sunday River hosts first Eastern Superpark
Using Meathead designed features, Sunday River plays host to the first ever Eastern Superpark. The "Heat Harvest" Superpark will be a special featured segment in "Snow Gods." Read More»
August 2006 (4)
Wednesday, August 30th 2006
2006 Photo Spectacular
Take a gander at a visual fiesta of photography covering the Meathead's 2006 season. Get a sneak peek at some of the action you can expect in "Snow Gods." Read More»
Tuesday, August 29th 2006
New Sponsors for Snow Gods
Subaru of New England and Ben and Jerry's sign on for the movie and tour Read More»
Monday, August 28th 2006
Stowked - Stowe Team Video Produced by Meathead Films
Meathead Films is producing "Stowked," the first ever Stowe Team Video. The movie will be a bonus feature in "Snow Gods" as well as available for free from Stowe Resort! Read More»
Sunday, August 27th 2006
2005 Tour Sweepstakes Winners Announced
The lucky four winners are announced from the "Born From Ice" and "Epoch" tour sweepstakes
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