Burton Eco Bam Bam B-Fit Hat

The Burton Eco Bam Bam B-Fit comes equipped with a recycled process logo embroidered on an organic cotton fitted hat.

Purchase at Burton.com $29.00

Burton GMP Field Pant

Snowboarding is about having fun, not worrying about what kind of nasty concoction Mother Nature will throw your way. From cold snap to spring session, blizzard to bluebird, the Burton GMP Field Pant has you covered. The rugged, waterproof breathability of a fully taped ECO DRYRIDE Durashell™ 2L fabric scares away moisture long before it crashes your party and is made out of recycled polyester. Fleece in the butt and knees makes every lift ride like a trip to the lounge, while Crossflow™ Venting cools your core when the action gets intense. A low-impact DWR coating to hold off every bit of moisture while you rip the winter goodness. Back it all with the confidence of a LIFETIME WARRANTY and it’s easy to see why team riders Nicolas Müller and Kevin Pearce choose the Field Pant.

Purchase at Burton.com $299.95

Original Green Wax

Our first post on Snowboard Green last February covered Green Wax, a company operating in a truly sustainable fashion creating an environmentally conscious product. We thought we should revisit this product as they just launched a sweet new website and using Green Wax is probably the easiest and cheapest way a snowboarder can reduce his or her impact on the natural environment. Green Wax is a true universal performance wax made from all natural ingredients. To make a wax that is green, Green Wax had to do a few things differently than the traditional companies. Traditional waxes contain perfluorocarbons (PFCs) and petroleum. PFCs are extremely potent greenhouse gases, with a lifetime up to 50,000 years. A production derivative of PFCs is a chemical known as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), which has been linked to lower birth weight in people and animals, liver damage, as well as cancer. These chemical residuals then get left behind on the mountain, combine with runoff water, and penetrate into our waterways. When produced, these waxes are made in large quantities, and extruded with complex machines. This uses excess energy, and creates additional waste. Our wax is made from all natural ingredients containing no PFCs or petroleum. We produce it in small batches to ensure quality and consistency. Each batch is then hand poured directly into our recycled packaging, eliminating the need for molds or extrusion machines. The all-natural mix is formulated to provide pro-level glide, maximum adhesion, and ease of application. When combined, these efforts ensure a clean ride now, and for future generations of riders yet to enjoy the outdoors. To purchase go to greenskiwax.com.

Burton Women's Eco Bamboozled Beanie

You don't have to be a panda sniffer to love the Burton Women's Eco Bamboozled Beanie. But the 100% organic bamboo fabric brings such a soft and earth-friendly ride, you may find yourself living in a redwood before you know it.

Purchase at Dogfunk.com $34.95

Völkl/Gibson Guitar Auction to Benefit Protect Our Winters

Völkl skis has commissioned a custom, one-of-a-kind Gibson Les Paul guitar to be auctioned to the highest bidder, with the proceeds going to one of our partners, Protect Our Winters. This guitar is unbelievable - with graphical elements from Völkl’s newly redesigned Gotama ski model. The auction is on now through January 28. Learn more and bid on it here!

Burton GMP Cargo Pant

The Burton GMP Cargo Pant is a great entry-level pant with tons of sick features and sustainable attributes. They Incorporated ECO DRYRIDE Durashell, a 2-Layer Coated Fabric [10,000MM, 5,000G] made out of recycled polyester and added eco-friendly fully taped seams and a low-impact DWR coating to hold off every bit of moisture while you rip the winter goodness. They come in sizes XS through XXL and in three colors: Haze Fruity Tiger Print, Curacao, and Chlorophyll.

Purchase at ModernSkate.com $199.95

Bond Swizzle Stick Lightweight Snowboard Sock

The Bond Swizzle Stick is a lightweight sock made of Bamboo, recycled polyester, and spandex (shown above). For a heavyweight sock check out the Spriggs.

Purchase at snowboarder.com $19.95

Deeper – Conquering the big mountain with out machines

Teton Gravity Research in partnership with Jeremy Jones is proud to announce the trailer release of Deeper - a new big mountain snowboard film featuring Jones with a handpicked group of elite riders including Jonaven Moore, Travis Rice and Xavier De Le Rue, who set out to conquer the best lines without the limited assistance of snowmobiles, helicopters or lifts. Check out the trailer at tetongravity.com.

America’s 10 Greenest Resorts - #1 Squaw Valley USA

The Durango-base group, Ski Area Citizens Coalition has released The Ski Area Environmental Report Card outlining the top 10 greenest resorts in the US. Recently the coalition released its 2009/2010 report card that breaks down each score into four different categories that contribute to a resort’s overall score. They are: Habitat Protection, Protecting Watersheds, Addressing Global, Climate Change, Environmental Practices and Policies. The 10 resorts are:

1. Squaw Valley USA – California

2. Aspen Mountain Ski Resort – Colorado

3. Buttermilk Mountain Ski Resort – Colorado

4. Sugar Bowl Ski Resort – California

5. Sundance Resort – Utah

6. Alpine Meadows Ski Area – California

7. Park City Mountain Resort – Utah

8. Bogus Basin Mountain Resort – Idaho

9. Aspen Highlands Ski Resort – Colorado

10. Powderhorn Resort – Colorado

For more information visit skiareacitizens.com.

Greasebus - Veggie Powered Shred Transit

Greasebus is the world’s first and only vegetable oil powered mass transit shuttle for skiers and snowboarders. Based out of Portland, Oregon, the Greasebus makes daily trips up to Mt Hood Meadows throughout the ski season. They receive their fuel free of charge by donation from several Portland area restaurants. With help from sponsors and the fact that they aren’t affected by fuel prices, they’re able to charge just ten dollars per person for each round trip to Mt Hood. It’s easy to sign up for a ride at their website www.greasebus.com.

Burton Green Logo Plus Organic Tee

The Burton Men’s Green Logo Plus Organic T-Shirt shuns pesticides, herbicides, and toxin-producing synthetics. Nothing but soft 100% organic cotton here.

Purchase at Dogfunk.com $32.95

Burton GMP Women's Q Boot

Aggressive on the outside, warm and inviting on the inside—the Q™ is exactly what you need when breaking barriers in the backcountry. Whether snapping methods off cornices or high-speed rooster tails through the trees, the Q’s ultra-responsiveness creates instant input from brain to binding. Features include Aegis™ Antimicrobial Coating (to prevent foot funk), Firm Flex Thin Profile 3D® Molded Tongue, NEW Dual-Component Power Spine Backstay, NEW Dual Zone Cushioning System Featuring B3 Gel in the Heel and EVA in the Toe, Therm-ic Heat Pre-Wired, True Zonal Lacing Control (Featuring Molded Handle Design) and the best parts: a new lightweight recycled outsole and EcoSmart Recycled Mesh Upper Materials.

Purchase at Burton.com $349.95

Volcom Gigi Ruf Pant

Gigi Ruf’s signature pant features Volcom’s V-Science 2-Layer Shell (recycled polyester), V-Science Breathable Lining System, 20,000mm/20,000gm, ergo fit, fully tapped seems, Zip-Tech Pant to Jacket Interface, and comes in seven colors: black, lavender, lime, magenta, military, strobe green, and tigre (shown above) and sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL.

Purchase at Dogfunk.com $219.95

Cilla: Sustainable first layers for women

Founded by female professional snowboarder, Priscilla Levac and her mother Suzanne, Cilla is a new first layer company specifically for female snowboarders. Stylish and comfortable, they are versatile enough to wear from the slopes to the supermarket.

Much of the Cilla First Layers line is made with environmentally friendly fabrics, such as bamboo, Repreve – 100% recycled yarn, and the newly developed Chitosan - a complex carbohydrate extracted from the shells of crab and shrimp. This new material is biocompatible, biodegradable and non-toxic, while having amazing properties - durable, anti-microbial and moisture wicking.

Boasting an awesome all-female pro-snowboarder team, including Hana Beaman, Marie France-Roy and Alexis Waite, Cilla First Layers is truly a female focused company.

The Cilla Nikki Long Sleeve Top is shown above. Its constructed out of 100% Chinosante.

Purchase at Eternalsnow.com $87.95

Generations - A short film on winter sports culture and the affects of climate change

Teton Gravity Research is proud to release Generations, a short film on the consequences of Climate Change upon winter environments and snow culture. Presented by The North Face in partnership with the non-profit group Protect Our Winters (POW), Generations discusses climate change through the perspectives of those for whom snowy winters have a deeper personal significance. Going beyond charts and numbers, Generations humanizes the debate on climate change by exploring the delicateness of winter and the intrinsic value of snow to people across generations and cultures.

Generations was conceived when The North Face, the premiere supplier of authentic, innovative and technically advanced outdoor apparel, gear and footwear, reached out to TGR and POW to produce a more compelling call-to-action over the climate crisis.

“We wanted to produce something that went beyond the traditional climate change speech. Generations takes the conversation a step further by relating global warming to real consequences and personal affection,” said Letitia Webster, Director of Corporate Sustainability and Strategic Marketing, The North Face.

Generations has already earned acclaim; in its first public debut the film won “Best Environmental Message” from the Backcountry Film Festival and “Best Environmental Film” at Rossland Mountain Film Festival. The film will continue an ambitious tour schedule through universities, film festivals and schoolroom environmental education programs. In addition, the full film is available to watch online and download for free at TetonGravity.com/generations, TheNorthFace.com/generations and Protectourwinters.org.

Dakine Watson Glove

The Dakine Watson glove is a super stylish street glove made out of recycled wool, Fixed Tricot lining, and Durafuse Leather.

Purchase at SuburbanBlend.com $35.95

Burton Eco Woolen Beanie

The Burton Eco Woolen Beanie is 100% organic wool and super comfy.

Purchase at Burton.com $31.00

Burton GMP Cartel EST Binding

The popular Burton Cartel snowboard binding is also made for Burton's Channel-EST system. It has all the same features as the regular Cartel—smoke-weight, diesel strength, and maxed out comfort in a shred-everything package. An ergonomically canted Team Skyback II and super-minimized Ultra Capstrap enhance control, while new FullBED cushioning and B3 Gel absorb negativity from harsh landings. The Cartel alsoDual-component Smooth Glide buckles have a buttery entry and exit, and unmatched strength plus feature re-ground materials in baseplate and highback to reduce waste.

Purchase at Burton.com $259.95

Patagonia Men's Rubicon Rider Jacket

When snow squeaks, you know it's cold out. This insulated coat combines the warmth for a good thaw with a highly breathable soft-shell fabric and durable, waterproof panels. Made from supple, 50-denier 100% polyester ripstop for decidedly breathable performance during high-output endeavors; a Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish blocks out wind and determined snow squalls. Tough 2-layer panels, made from 150-denier polyester (50% recycled) with a H2No® waterproof/breathable barrier, beef up the shoulders, elbows and bottom hem to increase abrasion-resistance. A lightweight layer of compressible 150-g Thermogreen™ polyester (90% recycled) insulation warms up predawn starts. Finer points include underarm venting, an easy-gliding liner (100% all-recycled polyester taffeta), a zip-off powder skirt with webbing loops that attach to any Patagonia® Ski/Snowboard pants, removable hood with a single-hand adjustment, handwarmer pockets, a zippered chest pocket (holds an audio device) and two inside pockets.

Purchase at Patagonia.com $275.00

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Arbor Boards Win Two Awards

With new boards, new riders, and a new look all together The Arbor Collective has taken home some solid awards. Backcountry Magazine has named the Arbor Push (shown above) as the winner of their prestigious “Editor’s Choice Award,” while the Cadence has received Transworld Snowboarding Magazine’s “Good Wood Award.”

When asked about the accolades co-founder, Bob Carlson said, “This is great for the Arbor Collective… On the heels of the Draft winning Outside Magazine’s ‘Gear Of The Year Award’ and SnowPress and SIA’s ‘Innovation Award,’ these two additional awards add tremendous weight to the success story of our new design team and strategy.”

If you get a chance strap an Arbor board to your feet and check out what everyone is talking about and for more info visit http://www.arborsports.com/

By: Steven Hemphill

Transworld Business