Come out and join Porters and EasyLoungin in Truckee for the Alpine Demo after party. Food, Fun, Beer and product giveaways!
Date: Monday February 8th
Time: 6pm-9pm
Where: Jax at the Trax in Truckee

Labels: EasyLoungin, Jax at the Trax, Porters

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 Anonymous
I heard there is FREE BEER at another Alpine Demo after party

# : February 7, 2010 7:07 AM

 

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What: Save The Melons Breast Cancer Fundraiser
Where: 50/50 Brewing co. Truckee
When: Friday October 23, 2009 9pm
What else: Raffle, Dj, Photo Booth with Jp Lagos, Free Drinks from X-Rated Vodka ( handed out by sexy ladies)
COME OUT AND SAVE THE MELONS!

From Fliers

Labels: 50/50 Brewing Co, Burton Snowboards, Nixon watch, Porters, Save the melons, X-rated vodka

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Back in June I went down Martis for the first time with no front brake. I got pretty worked. peep it

Nicky B goes Mtn Biking from Nick Baron on Vimeo.

Labels: go pro helmet camera, Porters

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 Anonymous
how much you want to sell that LINE moto jersey for?

# : September 10, 2009 8:57 PM

 

 Nicky B
sorry its not for sale

# : September 11, 2009 10:43 AM

 

 Nathan
sweet moves jirka batlik. wayta stick that face in some bush.

# : September 11, 2009 9:08 PM

 

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Over the past week our warehouse has been getting hammered with 2010 winter snowboard orders. This is a pic from today. The warehouse crew is working on Burton, and Lib Tech and Gnu just arrived too. Check back for all the new Burton Snowboards, Burton Snowboard Bindings, and Burton Snowboard Boots that will be up online for purchase starting on 8/3/09. Lib Tech and Gnu should be up on the site early next week. If you were eyeing a Skate Banana last season and missed out, get them before they're gone this year....

Labels: 2010 Burton, 2010 Gnu, 2010 Lib Tech, Porters, porterstahoe.com, skate banana

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Last Sunday was Go Skate Day and REELComp and Porters put on an event at the Truckee Skatepark. Tim from REELComp put together a nice little edit of the days skateboarding.

Labels: Porters, ReelComp, Truckee Skate PArk

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 Anonymous
um when's the go drink day?

# : June 28, 2009 4:02 PM

 

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Labels: donner party, Porters, Tahoe City

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 Zak.Shelhamer
Porters saves the day once again.

# : February 15, 2009 3:11 PM

 

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One of the coolest people you’ll ever meet is Johan Malkoski – Head of Sales Prevention at C3 Megasuperconglomeratecorp. That’s CAPiTA snowboards, Union bindings, and Coal headwear for those new to the game. Johan always makes me chuckle with his very dry and sarcastic Mass-hole humor.



Well one of the first nights of the recent SIA SnowSports trade show in Las Vegas Johan grabbed our Porters crew of about 10 and threw in Bennie from Milosport, Trevor our NorCal Burton tech rep, ParkerHoldenOn from Burton Message Board fame, and several other peeps.





Johan then wanted to sneak away for a “low key” dinner at Nobu sushi in the Hard Rock. Dinner was great. Conversation was great. Seeing Jimbo Morgan in the booth next to ours was sweet. Then Mark Frank Montoya rolled in to the table across from us with a small crew. We also saw Pat Moore at a table across from us and Ben motioned for him to come over. Jimbo had already graciously joined us and bought us a shot of awesome sake.







Well somewhere in the high fiving and having a good time, words got exchanged across the table between Pat Moore and MFM. Both dudes know each other obviously, so some laughing and joking – like often happens with too much alcohol – somehow escalated into tension. Of course everyone quickly said “woah, woah, woah” and both sat back down and everything was OK. Like it wasn’t even that big deal of a deal and quickly got handled.

3.5 minutes later, though, in rolls the Hard Rock security and tells both of our tables to get out. So we did…..right over to the infamous “Circle Bar” where shots got bought and everyone kissed and made up.

The Happy End…..

Labels: Capita, Hard Rock, Jimbo Morgan, Johan Malkowski, Mark Frank Montoya, Nobu, Pat Moore, Porters, porterstahoe.com, sia, Union Bindings

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Labels: Porters, porterstahoe.com, SIA Pacific Retailer of the Year

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 chris
congrats you guys. sippin on a 40, smokin a blunt !

# : February 1, 2009 10:10 PM

 

 Brendon Drury
Porters is Legit

# : February 1, 2009 10:29 PM

 

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Livin' the dream right?

Well.....that's what we say in Lake Tahoe. And the only dreams I've been having are dreams of Febuary '08. This is a pic of me jumping off the roof of our shop in Tahoe City. Yep just straight jumping off the roof into a pillow of powder below. Ahhhhhh.....more powder than you can shake a stick at (who says that?)

Please enjoy this Ode to Febuary while I locate your party....or your next storm from Mother Nature coming later this week!!

Labels: Porters, Powder, Tahoe City

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Tonight at 50/50 the premiere of "Throw Your Panties". Come in your "best" Christmas sweater and bring a long any old jackets to donate to keep others warm....because you know it is freezing ass cold outside right now. The evening starts off at 9:30pm at 50/50, it is 21 and over and no cover. Oh and stick around for the merry musical styling of Hunks of Metal.

Labels: 50/50 Brewing Co, Hunks of Metal, Porters, Throw Your Panites

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Yet, another reason to shop at Porters and not a big box chains.
They know how to put bindings on. (pic zapped from the REI winter catalog)

Labels: Porters, Porters Tahoe, REI

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 Nathan
AHAHAA *uckin ARRRRR EEEE eye.

# : December 6, 2008 9:56 PM

 

 Anonymous
Are you kidding me? That's in there Catalog? That's the Sh*t you see walking to the hill in Stretchy pants!

# : December 7, 2008 9:48 AM

 

 Chunder
Yeah, that's seriously in their catalog. I poop you not. Again, if someone needs more proof than this to shop at stores like Porters and not REI, Mal-Wart, Sports Warehouse, then a tack-hammer to the dome-piece is the next option

# : December 9, 2008 9:16 PM

 

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If you didn't make it out to the Rome "No Correct Way" premiere at Kingvale you missed out on a great time. The event kicked off with a skate jam at the mini ramp, some ankles were rolled and some knees were bruised. Then people moved on to the tie-dye tents where NoCal Rome Rep John Graham and Porters chica Kasey were showing folks how to tie-dye. Then the taco truck rolled in and people started to fill their belly's on some great tacos, tostadas, quesadillas and burritos. They were delicious, thanks Gustavo! There were random tubs placed around Kingvale full of PBR, Coors Light and bottles water, all for FREE. Surprisingly no one got out of hand, way to go snowboard crowd, I am impressed.

The Red Bull event guys showed up just after dark and started to blow up their screen and the JG pushed play. Rome riders John Foy and Marius Otterstad were on hand to see the movie and hang out with the crowd.

During the movie John Graham ran up the hill and put a snowboard and a couple of pairs of bindings at the top. After the movie the first people to the top got the goodies. Not very many folks went for the run uphill.... I think too many of them had too many cig butts because the group that made the run was very small. After the run the music started off with a MC from the Bay Area followed up by Cohesion a band from North Lake Tahoe.

All in all it was a good time. Thanks to all that came out.

Labels: John Foy, Kingvale, Marius O, Porters, Rome SDS Snowboarding

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The room that they put me and Taylor Carlton in was ridiculously fancy like. The mini bar was stocked and ready to go...too bad one can of beer was $8.75! It was a real test of self restraint haha. i passed but Taylor had such a stressful drive through the city he grabbed a beer immediately like he would have given his first born child for it. "I don't even care man, that was hell," he said. Driving through downtown San Francisco is like running through hedge maze with a blindfold on! "I know what you mean man," i said.

That night we celebrated the fact that we were in the fanciest hotel we have ever been in and we weren't paying a dime. "cheers to living in luxury," we agreed and the bottles popped, the champagne flowed, and the good times kept getting better.
we awoke in a bit of a daze but the reality of the big day ahead set in immediately, making it impossible to sleep in. All i can say is good thing we showed up early because everything was in order and competitors were lined up to gini the perfect backside hip....hahaha not! we showed up and were like, "where is the jump? that can't be it! there is no snow on it!" sure enough a big pile of wood and scaffolding was a jump that was "soon" to be. Taylor, Eric Asistin, and i didn't even think the event was going to happen.
To relieve the stress and anticipation Taylor and I took a trip to a nearby park in McCovey Cove and rest our hungover heads on a field of grass. We shared a cigarette a day dreamed of winning the contest and what we would do with our 15 G's. "Perhaps we should go back to the event," we thought. So we did.

Upon our return we noticed great progress in the lip and landing and i began to invision what was to become of the unfinished set up. Before i could blink it was time to test it.
Holy Shiza Minuten that rope tow thing was so sketchy! Before it was my turn to try it for the first time, all i could hear was my heart pounding and the murmur of the distant announcer selling the crazy "catapult" device to the crowd. "the Catapult came all the way from New Zealand," the announcer claimed. "It is its first time in The States and it will be towing the competitors from 0-60 mph's in under 3 seconds. "GREAT" i thought. "that sounds so safe and fun!" holding on to that rope tow was like riding the biggest, baddest, most f'ed up Bull at the rodeo. you could only hold on for so long before you were forced to abandon your grip, otherwise your arms were ripped clean off hahaha. or at least that's how it felt. as soon as you dropped the rope you couldn't even blink before you were at the top of the lip, and then you were on your own from there. It was so sketchy all of the riders decided to give the best trick $5000 while everyone else splits the rest of the $30,000 prize purse evenly. if you do the math we all walked away with about 2 grand...not bad for a days work!

Highlights of the event included Chaz's backside rodeo 7's, Wyatt Caldwell's cab-5, Ian Thorley's double back flip, and of coarse Chris Sorman soaring way above the deck of the beast.
After the event i limped back to the hotel room, sore as a biscuit, and continued right where i left off the night before...with all of my friends and more bottles of $10 dollar champagne than anybody has ever seen in one evening. So far, i can easily say that it was the best weekend of my life! Cheers!

Labels: Brandon Cocard, Chaz Guldemond, Icer Air 2008, Porters, Taylor Carlton

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 Anonymous
well said shakespeare!

"perhaps you shall write agayn and I shall enjoy it! muahaha"

# : October 20, 2008 6:21 PM

 

 Zak.Shelhamer
I heard Chuck Norris was there and he got disqualified for doing a round house kick to the hip.

# : October 20, 2008 6:31 PM

 

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Here you go Kiddies.........


What:
Airblaster movie "August", and Think Thank Productions "Stack Footy"
Both movies feature many local and regional riders from our area, including Eric Messier, Brandon Cocard, Tim Eddy, Nick Visconte, and many more friends.
Where:
The Village at Squaw Valley USA Events Plaza. Outside under the stars on a gigantic inflatable movie screen!
When:
Friday Oct 3rd, 8:00 pm
How Much:
FREE

There will be a dance afterward at the Auld Dubliner. Should the weather not co operate, Mama Sake has agreed to host the movies on their big screen. Should that be the case, space is limited, so get there early!

The League to Skate Lake Tahoe will once again be holding a fundraiser raffle with thrilling prizes from Taits Boardshop, Porters, Daves Boardshop, Totally Board, Thirtytwo, Soletechnology, Airblaster, and Spy.

See you next Friday night!

Labels: airblaster, Porters, Spy, Squaw Valley, Thirtytwo

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After five years of beers, tequila, crashes, broken skis, several sets of stitches, lots of cork footbeds and way to many ski boots fixes, and just generally good times, I'm leaving Porters. To those who thought it would never happen, I say, well... almost.

It's been a wild and fun ride, but now it's time to move on to another position elsewhere in the industry. All I can say is that I've had an unbelievable time working here, I've met a lot of great people, and probably pissed off many more. When I moved to Tahoe in October of 2003, I walked in the door of Porters looking for a job, and aside from the decision to move to Tahoe in the first place, it's been the best call I've ever made. From the end of season parties to trips down to Vegas for SIA; from tent sales, CL Smoothes, and fourth of july roof parties to hot dogs and Mama C's tamales, I'm going to miss the fun times; and I am going to sincerely miss working with every single person in this company. Fortunately, I won't be going to far. Even from my new position I'll still be able to hear Alex getting irritated, Eleanor shouting for Josh, and new warehouse employees hitting the side of the warehouse with the forklift.

So in celebration of the place I've spent an awesome five years, and the people who have made it so badass, here's a small collection of the pix I've accumulated over the years. It's a fun little flashback to a time when some people had longer hair, some had different colored hair, and some just looked thinner, regardless of their hair length or hair color [at that particular point of the season].

I present to you all, the 'Adventures of Porters: 2003-2008', in no particular order. Enjoy....

To everyone at Porters, thanks again for a great time...

Labels: Lake Tahoe, Porters, Segal

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# : September 9, 2008 1:23 PM

 

 Jason
Good post Segal. The pics bring back a lot of great memories. Good luck with your new gig. I'll probably talk to you more now.

# : September 9, 2008 1:25 PM

 

 MarkyC
Ya Segal! I hope you can still work with feet! Cheers!

# : September 9, 2008 2:43 PM

 

 Nicky B
segal nobody likes a quiter, but in this case I do. maybe we can go back to being freinds instead of arch rivals due to the overwhelming amount of shit going to stores

# : September 9, 2008 3:47 PM

 

 Gaines
Segal, I hope your new job has a good toilet. Good luck.

-Aaron

# : September 9, 2008 4:21 PM

 

 Josh
Segal...you sound like...should I dare say and Adult? You John are a part of what Porters is today, and always will be. When I look back at people that have made a difference for me personally and for the company
your name isn't shy of the top. And I thank you for that. You will do a bang up job, I know it, we all know it. Best of Luck

-Josh

# : September 9, 2008 4:49 PM

 

 Eric Asistin
Good riddance & good luck! You really do look good in a Mullet...If you had a Firebird and and 8ball...I might sleep with you....

# : September 9, 2008 5:59 PM

 

 Kevin
Cankles,

I'm gonna miss those bar nights and Alpine/Squaw days...hopefully you're sticking around man. Congrats on the new gig, are they gonna make you cut your hair? Can't wait to see yous again pal. talk to ya soon and good luck!


Here's my only pic of you, sorry, no cankles in this shot

# : September 10, 2008 10:56 AM

 

 mama
You know that I am going to miss you. I do have a couple tamales for you, but thought you would lose them if I gave them to you last night. Let me know when you will be in the office so I can bring them. I really do hate to see you go, its been fun.
Best of luck,

-mama

# : September 15, 2008 12:58 PM

 

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Yo,

Argentina is still off the chain. Today all the new campers came in for session 4, which was weird because I was becoming good friends with everyone from session 3. But its all good!!

Today wasn't to special because it rained last night. So we just jibbed around the mountain jumping off little cliffs and rocking out to some metal.

Im suppose to be leaving in two weeks, but Luke Shelly, Travis Moore, and John Sang (owners of SASS) are hooking it up. So i'll be here for another month, which im freaking stoked about!!!

There was suppose to be a contest today, but it got cancelled because of the rain. I'm not sure when its going to be, but ill keep you posted.

PEACE!!

Labels: Argentina, Bobby Witty, Porters, SASS

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 Dad
Pictures Son! and who else hooked you up?

# : August 10, 2008 7:46 PM

 

 Eric Asistin
living the dream! Yeah....another month....we're a little jealous here.
Enjoy!

# : August 11, 2008 10:05 AM

 

 Anonymous
PICTURES! ITS MOON DUST UP HERE!

# : August 11, 2008 5:37 PM

 

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Hey Porters!

Everything is going great down here. Ive been sick for the past couple days but i'm feeling much better now. Its been snowing for about 4 days now. The past couple days we have just been shredding around the mountain trying to find stuff to jib because the snow has been to unstable to ride the upper mountain.

Yesterday we took some shots jumping over this tree that had about a 15 foot drop on the other side. It was pretty fun.

Today the Mountain was closed because it snowed so much last night and its super windy up top. So, we had an avalanche course and watched some snowboard videos.

There is a new podcast on sasnowsessions.com that was updated yesterday. I have a few shots, one about half way, and the closing shot. (podcast #3)

Ill keep you updated.

Bobby

Labels: Argentina, Bobby Witty, Porters, SASS

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 Jason
Looks like you are getting some sick pow wish I was there.

# : August 5, 2008 9:08 PM

 

 johnnylazz
DAYUMMMM DUDE, this is really cool.
brady and scott, soooo ill with it.
get out there and destroy daa scene my brotha mannn yaaaa

# : August 5, 2008 10:44 PM

 

 Chappy
I love your "Top of the World" photo....stoked to see you having so much fun!

Shred some pow pow you lucky dog

# : August 5, 2008 11:47 PM

 

 Eric Asistin
Southern Hemi Pow Pow....word! What a contrast from here.....Enjoy!

# : August 6, 2008 10:49 AM

 

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Labels: Porters, River Ranch, Tahoe City, Truckee River

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Best post ever!

# : July 28, 2008 8:25 AM

 

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Thursday's double header was a big success for the Porters Invincible Softball Victory Juggernaut, as the team won both games to raise their record to a glorious 4-4.

The main event was the second game against blood rival Dave's. Matt Connelly, our faithful Line/Orage/Icer/Full Tilt rep, graced the field with beats from his on-the-go DJ booth, complete with gas generator. This added a lot to the already exciting atmosphere. Dozens of fans filled the stands. Some were family or friends of members of both teams, and others were merely strangers, neighbors, and possibly drifters who were helplessly drawn to the music, yelling, and boozy jubilation on the field, much like moths to the proverbial flame.

And never has the burn of that proverbial flame felt hotter, nor sweeter, my friends! What ensued was a well-played and high-stakes battle for the domination of Tahoe City itself, a game that will be remembered by generations of Tahoe children to come. Old men, probably the drifters mainly, will whisper of it late at night, when the distractions of the world have faded away and left them utterly alone, with nothing but their regrets, their indiscretions, and the memories of THIS SINGLE GAME haunting them in the inky darkness.

Porters started slow, gaining only 5 runs by the 4th in what started to look like a disappointing effort. Up by 5, Dave's seemed to have the game under control. BUT SOME THINGS CANNOT BE CONTROLLED (!!!!): such as Nate B.'s hot bat and bare chest; such as Danielle D.'s bottomless competitive fires; such as Kevin's ultra-aggressive 3rd base coaching; such as Chappy's unbending consistency on the mound.

Rallying with a red-hot 6th, Porters took back the lead at 19-12. In the dramatic and tense 7th, Dave's crept back into the game with their 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th runs. Just when we started to get that unsettled feeling in our guts that 'crap, they are going to take this from us!" or "crap, maybe I shouldn't have eaten all that beef jerky and Doritos with my Coors Lights!", we made the final out.

The game had so many moments to remember. Kevin making a diving catch after hurting his leg. Nate's 3 home runs. Houston and Rau smoking cigarettes behind the bleachers. Nicky B. dancing to "Apache" in the outfield. Danielle's diving catch in front of the Porters dugout.

Pete and Peters was excellent afterwards, with dozens of shots being shot, many drinks being drink-ed, and much fun being had. We love the Dave's crew and will always drink with them, win or lose. Chappy at one point had me circle the bar taking shot orders from the Dave's team, which was awesome. Me (holding up a pen and pad like a waiter): "Hey guys, do you want Jagr, Petron, or Jameson?" Franny: "Jagr!!"......"wait, is this really happening?!" Me: "this is really happening!" Franny: "Oh.......Jagr!!!"

Labels: Jagr, Jameson, Matt Connelly, Pete N Peters, Petron, Porters, Softball

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Back in Ol' Vermont, winter is followed by a long, dreary "mud season" which is then followed by summer. In Tahoe, the season change basically skips spring, and suddenly the snow is gone and the mountain bike is out. It only take a couple trips to the beach to start to forget about winter, at least temporarily. Still, I was happy to be reminded of some fun days this winter tonight, so I thought I'd keep it on everyone's radar with these pix- at work in Tahoe City after a storm this winter. I'm already looking forward to the snow...

Labels: Lake Tahoe Snow, Porters, Tahoe City, Winter

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Game two for the Porters softball juggernaut was last night and let me tell you it was not pretty. For the first seven innings Porters was down and down hard. The Long Ballz, a team from Squaw had the ump on their side, he was telling their batter where to hit the ball. Every time I would say whoa don't tell them where to hit the ball that is not cool. Every time I heard him say something, as I was playing catcher, I would call him out and he would give me the stink eye. I hope we never have stink eye for an ump again!

After the first couple of innings the Long Ballz had gotten their home runs for the game. For those who don't know the rules of co-ed softball your team is only allowed three home runs, any home run after that is an out. So that helped us out a bit, as they did get a few home runs after that. In the seventh inning we were down 16-0 but our team spirit was on fire and we rallied. By the end of the seventh inning we pulled out 8 runs to end the game 16-8. Nate put on his rally cap and it worked!

Labels: Porters, Softball, Squaw Valley, Tahoe City

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One of the most beautiful things about Lake Tahoe is well….. the lake and there is no better way to enjoy it then with friends. On Saturday evening the Porters Crew headed out on a three hour tour of the lake on the Tahoe Gal, now you must be thinking a “three hour tour” hmmmm there must have been a few Gilligans and some Professors. Not on this three hour tour as it was the “Love Boat”. For those of you that grew up with the Love Boat know the era and the fashion for the kiddies that have no clue take a look at the pictures in this post and you will see our cruise worthy apparel.

We had a few captains, one that was actually navigating the Tahoe Gal, and another whom is our fearless leader, Chappy. We had ladies in lovely 70’s evening attire with furs coats, heels and gold clutches, we had gentlemen in sweaters and action slacks, I do have to say that Burton's Nor Cal rep Trevor Patterson had on a wonderful mustard yellow sweater, and needless to say there were a few Hawaiian shirts and boat shoes! Michelle Parker who is on the Porters team as well as the K2 skis team and Orage was there with some very stylish Vans boat shoes. The outfits of the evening went to Lars our web guy who showed up with two outfits and Aaron Gaines, our warehouse manager who showed up with three things! Notice how I didn’t say three outfits, take a gander at the pictures below and see if you can figure it out.

The Tahoe Gal crew put on a great party for us, the food was great and bartender was doing it right. Chappy brought his computer so we could have some Love Boat era tunes and once the alcohol started to take effect the grooving dance moves started to pop up. At the end of our three hour tour most of us still had sea legs as we exited the boat but that didn’t stop us from heading to our after party at Lakeside Pizza in Tahoe City, formerly known as Pierce Street. Do not be fooled by the new name as it is also a night club and they are doing it right there. With free keg of CL smooth and beats to make you move there was no stopping the Love Boat crew. A few left early as they did most of their drinking on the boat, others stayed to get their dance on and others stayed even later. Rumor has that the club locked the doors and Chappy and a few ladies stayed and dance until three in the morning.

I do have to say the Porters Crew knows how to party and I think I speak for all of us when I say thanks to Kelly and Chap!

Labels: Booze Cruise, Burton, k2 skis, Lake Tahoe Boating, Lake Tahoe Party, Lakeside Pizza, Love Boat, North Tahoe Gal, Orage, Porters

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 Eric Asistin
I've gotta say....I'm bumbed I missed the Three hour Tour this year. It looked like a great time & Captain Chappy-Stubing looked awesome! I didn't see Issac in any shots though...

# : June 9, 2008 1:02 PM

 

 Nose Dradamous
Ah hoy matey. Where's the shots of whats his name Alex?

# : June 10, 2008 4:25 PM

 

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The first glorious chapter has been written in the already legendary adventures of the Porters Softball Victory Juggernaut (D League). The Tahoe City co-ed team's first game was a wild ride, making the coinciding Celtics-Lakers Game 1 seem about as exciting that watching that nun on Public Television who discusses the sultry details of medieval art- "notice the fluffiness of the pubic hair, suggesting an innocence and wildness that transcends the mortal confines of the human body."

In a narrow 12-8 loss, the team and it's drunken cheering section cemented a fraternity and competitive zeal that will surely continue throughout the season. John Segal, acting as 3rd base coach, was brutally nailed in the leg with the ball, effectively ending his night of heckling his own team. Big B hit an in the park homer. Nicky B served up a whopper of a game as pitcher. Finn brazenly stepped on the plate while scoring (against the rules, an automatic out) as if to declare "screw it, we don't need that point anyways!" The post-game near-victory celebration overwhelmed Pete N' Peters in Tahoe City, who could barely keep pace with Houston's slurred requests for Sapphire Tonics.

To our opponents: pray that you are scheduled to play us at 6:30pm, because we WILL arrive to our 7:30pm games 60% more intoxicated and immeasurably more amped. Pray.

-Gaines (Captain, who wasn't at the game)

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Every year all the vendors compete to throw the coolest party, I have been to a ton over the years and this years DC party ranked up there. They rented out the Hugh Heffner Playboy suite in the Palms. It was one of the nicest hotel suites I have ever seen, two bedrooms huge balcony with its own pool hanging over the balcony, media rooms, bars, elevator, rotating bed, massage room, gym you name it this place has it. Porters being the sick shop it is, got four passes. Unfortunatley we had to leave out a few of our employees out but I am sure they had fun on there own. We had a great night hanging out on the balcony with some friends from Boards and Motion. There was a lot of drinking going on with the open bar of top shelf liquor. The DJ was on point that night and got a lot of people dancing before the end of the night. We had a lot of fun thanks DC can't wait to do it next year. By the way the party was to show off there 09 DC Snowboards and Boots, there sick and we have them on order, come get yours in September.

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Our weatherman Joe just sent me over these photo and I had to post them. Joe's Words "Looking back, we should have skied it from the top of the peak.....the first 50ft was steep but after that is was nothing crazy. Even 5 days after the last storm and all the wind we endured, Annie and I skied binding deep soft wintery snow the entire 1500' ". With some warm days here the backcountry should be running rather nicely.

Labels: Backcountry, Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe, Mount Tallac, Porters, Skiing, Weather

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What a great weekend Squaw had. Saturday saw only a few lifts open but what was open was amazing. Finally it feels like winter again with large snowfall amounts. It was finally time to break out the powder board and go rip some mean McNasty turns. It seems like a lifetime ago since we last rode powder in these parts, since last year was such a bust of a season. Saturday also saw another storm rolled in fast on the heels of friday nights dump and made for an even better day with tracks getting filled in after each run. If you weren't rocking the yellow lens your days was more like a zen "feel you're way" than actually riding. If you had the legs to stay all day you were treated with the Funitel opening and the opportunity to sneak way out to sunnyside for some amazing turns that no one was hitting.

Fast forward to today and I didn't think it could get much better but to start the day with no lines to get on the Funitel and then to be able to hit Sun Chutes first was the best way you could start your day. The Sun Chutes were amazing at the top, wind buff in the middle and epic at the bottom. Next was solitude followed by shirley and finally tower 16. There were no bad turns, the snow is chalky and wind effected and all around amazing. Again the best part... their is nobody around right now due to the holiday last week. Get out and make turns now before the weekend crowds race up 80!

Labels: Lake Tahoe, Porters, Squaw Valley

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Took a half day today to go and check out Squaw and see what good the mountain has to offer. I love how a week can change things in a week. Squaw is still a little bony in spots but a huge improvement from last week. Word on the street was Siberia was going to open today but to my surprise they actually had Newport lift running instead. Check that lift off the list of lifts to ride at Squaw, which only leaves one to go and I don't think C2 will ever run again. Back to the matter at hand, the snow dried out last night making everything chalky good and wanting more all day. Shirley was a bit bony but the bowl is in great shape for big nasty turns, but watch out for the end of the groomers... they bite. Mountain run is a little icy due to continued snow making but still way better than last week. Pray for more snow but go get your turns befor eI sneak out again and steal em!

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It was nice to wake up to some snow outside this morning, out where I live we usually get the dust while the west shore gets hammered... I am guessing between 6 and 8 inches fell at our house and just up the road up the ole strand some folks got screwed this morning from the plow guy hitting them with a nasty berm.. Ah the west shore days... Kinda miss em but when I see nasty berms I am glad I moved.

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The snow is really starting to fly tonight! Just got home from a sketchy drive down Brockway Summit. I went out tonight with Team Rider Silas Stannard and Porters employee Jason "The Dragon Slayer" Kell. This evening was a much more productive night as we decided to stay out of the wind and heavy snowfall to do an urban mission. Our 1st spot wasn't to successful so we ventured on to another location. We worked together and came up with some fun stuff to jib around on and came home with a few bangers!
It was nice to see two contrasting styles, not only riding wise, but in "fashion" tastes as well. Kell was in full head to toe C3 garb & board. Compliments of Capita, Holden & Union. While Silas was running Quiksilver & Neff. Definitely two sides of the spectrum but coming together for a great nigh-time skate influenced jib session.....Get your stick ready cause the snow that is falling is going to be great!

Labels: Lake Tahoe, Porters

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go shop kids go!

# : December 20, 2007 11:29 AM

 

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Snow has finally begun to fall. Clouds hang over Mount Rose and yes those are snow filled clouds

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Life is good when you can take time to look out side and see beautiful sunset. Sometimes you need to stop and look at where you live.

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