Burton GMP One Piece

If you think about it, why would you ever buy anything other than the Burton One Piece? Its got it all—the buttery soft breathability of our ECO DRYRIDE Durashell, a 2-Layer Coated Fabric [10,000MM, 5,000G] made out of recycled polyester, eco-friendly fully taped seams, a low-impact DWR coating, easy breezy styling of our loose Team Relaxed Fit, a LIFETIME WARRANTY, lots and lots of pockets, lots and lots of venting, even a friggin’ hood! All that, and the pants are already attached, meaning you will never forget your pants again because lets face it, there are certain things you just don’t want to wear from the lost and found bin.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL

Colors: Blotto Grey Jailhouse Strip, Sherpa, Curaco/Mocha (shown above)

Purchase at dogfunk.com $399.95-449.95

Planet Earth Division Solid Pant

For nearly 20 years, Planet Earth has been rooted in action sports and offers a fresh perspective on the cross-pollination of urban, suburban, and natural settings. Our aesthetic reflects this tone and trends towards progressive urban culture with the colors and texture of nature. We continue to strive for sustainability by shedding old habits and adopting new methods as can be seen in the debut of our new Spring 2010 collection. Look no further than Planet Earth for a 100%, top to bottom, eco-sensitive product line. Above we have the Division Solid Pant which boats a 100% recycled Nylon shell, great cargo features, a military style, and engineered for any condition. Features include:

• RecycloFaile, 100% Recycled Nylon, faille weave shell
• 100% polyester, ThermaPlush lining
• 10,000wp, 5000br microporous coating
• All seams fully taped and sealed
• Adjustable waistband tabs
• Snap fasteners for jacket powder skirts
• Handwarmer pockets
• Dual back pockets with zip closures
• Pass holder quick-view pocket
• Stash pocket
• Magnet fasteners
• Thigh venting
• Lycra vent stretch gaiters
• Cuff zip gussets
• 80/20 durable water resistant finish

Sizes: S, M, L, XL

Colors: chive, black, dark brown, walnut

Purchase at dogfunk.com $189.95

O'Neill Jones Experience Jacket

When Jeremy Jones is strapping in at the top of an uncharted peak, he needs to be thinking about his line, not his outerwear—which is why the big-mountain legend relies on the O’Neill Jones Experience Jacket. Environmental awareness is just as important to Mr. Jones as blower spines, so his jacket’s recycled-polyester construction should come as no surprise. Neither should the 20K waterproof rating, waterproof zippers, and jacket-to-pant interface designed to seal out the snow and let you focus your attention on clearing the no-fall-zone at 50+ mph.

Sizes: S, M, L , XL

Color: Black

Purchase at dogfunk.com $449.95

Nau Asylum Jacket

The waterproof/breathable Asylum Jacket combines clean lines and all-conditions comfort for serious mountain pursuits. Welded seams and a helmet-compatible hood lock out weather, while a soft, brushed interior feels great next to skin.

Performance: The three-layer waterproof, windproof, breathable fabric, with material stretch and breezy torso venting, elevates the alpine utility of this unassuming shell. Stitchless seams, glued-in zippers and a stretch powder skirt show enviable form whether lapping the front of the mountain or setting tracks on the back.

Sustainability: The three-layer recycled polyester fabric was developed in partnership with Teijin, the fabric supplier behind ECOCIRCLE® technology, which weaves stretch fabric from post-consumer and post-industrial polyester waste. Closing the loop, at the end of its long life the Asylum can be recycled once again into polyester fibers for reuse.

Fabric Details: Teijin Ecocircle® technology. Face: 100% recycled polyester in a 3 layer waterproof/breathable laminate featuring a soft, fuzzy back, 4-way stretch and DWR finish to shed snow and repel rain. Backing: 100% polyester. Trim: 100% recycled polyester.

Features: Stitchless glued seams for complete waterproofing. Fabric features 4-way stretch for ease of movement. Helmet compatible hood with 2-way adjustment zips off to leave a high collar that covers entire neck. Torso zip vents for personal climate control. 2 hand pockets, one chest and one sleeve pocket on exterior. 2 interior pockets. Removable storm skirt seals out deep powder and other elements. Waterproof Riri Aqua zipper at center. Internal cord routing.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL

Colors: Caviar, Sea

Purchase at nau.com $450

Danny Davis & Kevin Pearce Update

Snowboarder Danny Davis is recovering after successful back surgery he needed after a season-ending accident on a four-wheeler in the Utah mountains.

An update posted on his Facebook site Tuesday said doctors are "very pleased" with the outcome of Davis' surgery on a vertebra in his lower back. The update said an official statement from the doctors would be coming in the next 24 hours.

Davis is good friends with Kevin Pearce, another top snowboarder and one-time Olympic hopeful who is set to be transferred out of critical care at University of Utah hospital, a positive sign in his recovery from a severe head injury.

An update provided by his family Monday said Pearce, injured when he hit his head on the halfpipe during practice on Dec. 31 in Park City, would move from critical care to the Neuro Acute Care unit.

The update said Pearce is making steady progress and that, quote, "his sense of humor and optimism are apparent as he begins his rehabilitation."

AP Story

Lib Tech Crisis Pant

Global warming is a crisis that Lib Tech is going to stop one pair of pants at a time. With the 100% recycled and solvent-free Crisis Snowboard Pant, Lib Tech will help you go green and reduce global warming. For the ultimate eco-friendly set up pair this pant with the jacket mentioned yesterday and you'll be killing it in the style and sustainable departments.

• 100% Recycled shell, lining, and zippers
• Solvent-free waterproof laminate. Hooray for the fishes!
• Fully taped seams so no water can creep in
• Pant gaiters keep your environmentally-conscious socks warm and dry
• Leg venting keeps your own little climate cool
• Adjustable waist for custom fit

Sizes: S, M, L, XL

Colors: Black, Banana Print, Box Scratcher Print (shown above), Orange

Purchase at dogfunk.com $159.95 - 169.95

Lib Tech Bailout Jacket

Just like their boards, Lib Tech builds their outerwear in the most environmentally friendly and sustainable way they can. This jacket will keep you looking good and shredding comfortably thanks to the following features:

• 100% Recycled polyester fabric with a 10k solvent free-laminate
• Recycled polyester linings
• Recycled zippers
• Fully seamsealed
• Fixed hood
• Underarm venting
• Powderskirt with “snap-to-pant” system

Sizes: S, M, L, XL

Colors: Black, Banana Print (shown above), Box Scratcher Print, Orange

Purchase at dogfunk.com $199.95 - 209.95

Venture Storm Splitboard

Developed in conjunction with Silverton Mountain and tested in Colorado's rugged San Juan Mountains, the Venture Storm Splitboard craves big lines and burly terrain. It's chatter proof when bombing open steeps, but agile enough to navigate tight trees and narrow chutes without flinching. Moderate taper and a softer nose provide float for untouched powder fields, while a stiffer midsection and tail lend stability and control in unpredictable big mountain conditions. No wonder the Venture Storm splitboard took home Backcountry Magazine's Editor's Choice Award in 2009 and 2010. Its features include:

• Reverse camber for superb pow flotation
• Stiffer mid-section and tail for greater stability and control
• Flat section between bindings for control in chop and on hardpack
• Full poplar and ash core for lightweight durability
• Bookmatched core evenly distributes wood layers for consistent flex throughout the board
• Sustainably harvested hardwoods and 100% wind-powered operation reduce greenhouse gases for happier air
• 35mm stance offset for increased flotation and decreased fatigue
• Factory waxed with Purl Speed Wax, an all natural wax made with eco-friendly ingredients.
• Made in the USA

Purchase at dogfunk.com $894.95

1% For The Planet

1% for the Planet is an alliance of businesses that donate at least 1% of their annual revenues to environmental organizations worldwide. Companies like Jones Snowboards, Volcom, Tactics Board Shop, and Venture Snowboards are current members; hopefully more snowboard companies will join the movement.

For more information go to onepercentfortheplanet.org.

Makboard - 100% Recycled Snowboards

Designed to carve, slash, and surf the mountain, the Makboard looks and rides unlike any other snowboard on the market today – and it’s 100 percent recyclable.

Lake Tahoe rider and inventor Bob Candler was turned off by the waste created when a snowboard reaches the end of its useable lifespan. He spent 15 years tinkering in his garage, perfecting a revolutionary snowboard made entirely of Makrolon — a clear polycarbonate material that is 100 percent recyclable. Now, the Makboard solves the problem of what to do with old, played-out snowboards.

"Taking care of our planet is something that should be important to all riders," Candler said. "I created a board that, instead of ending up in a landfill, is melted down and reshaped into another snowboard when its life is over."

Since Makboards are manufactured in the USA, recycling an old Makboard is as simple as sending it back to the company with a pre-paid shipping label. And snowboarders who do choose to recycle their old Makboards will be given a credit toward the purchase of a new Makboard.

"Ultimately, what we're trying to do is keep these things from ending up as pollution," Candler said. "As snowboarders, we've got to be on the front lines doing all we can to protect what we all love — the mountains, the environment, and everything that makes snowboarding so much fun."

Makboards are now available through select snowboard retailers nationwide, as well as directly to consumers through the Makboard Web site, Makboard.com.

For more information on the Makboard, please visit www.Makboard.com.

32 Newcastle Shell Jacket

The 32 Newcastle Shell is lightweight and made of recycled PET perfect for warmer riding conditions. It comes equpied with STI System EP 10k waterproofing and breathability, Mesh-lined Pit Zip Vents, Interior Waist Gaiter with Link System, and an internal music pocket. It comes in S, M, L, XL in black, red, and turf green (shown above).

Purchase at thirtytwo.com $190

Danny Davis to miss Olympic Games after accident

If Kevin Pearce wasn't going to be able to take on icon Shaun White, well, then, his close friend and snowboarding colleague Danny Davis planned on shouldering the assignment.

Now, Davis, like Pearce, won't be competing at the Winter Olympics next month in Vancouver. Like Pearce, Davis is injured and also in a hospital in Utah.

Davis was scheduled to have surgery Monday night to repair his fractured vertebrae, having suffered the injury in a non-snowboarding accident early Sunday morning. He will miss the rest of the 2010 season, according to his Facebook page.

The 21-year-old who grew up in Michigan was involved in an ATV accident, according to the Park Record (Utah), which said he and a friend were going down a driveway when they hit a closed gate. News reports indicated he was found unconscious.

Mike Jankowski, the U.S. snowboarding head halfpipe coach, declined to comment when reached by phone Monday, referring questions to a Davis representative.

"Doctors remain positive Danny will make a full recovery," said an update on the Danny Davis Pro Snowboarder Facebook page.

This accident happened less than two weeks after Davis upset White at an Olympic qualifying event in Mammoth, pulling off a record-setting halfpipe run. Davis landed an unprecedented three double corks.

Davis stood in the finish area holding a sign, saying: "Pearce Be With You."

"It was more just difficult not to have him [Pearce] out there riding with us," Davis said in an interview with The Times minutes after the win at Mammoth. "I know he wants us to just get back to our thing. And he'd be [upset] if we sat on the couch and we were like, 'I can't snowboard anymore. I feel [bad] about it.' He'd want us out there doing our things."

Pearce had been one of the few snowboarders to beat White in head-to-head competition. Pearce suffered a serious head injury Dec. 31 in Park City, Utah, in training, attempting to land a double cork.

About two weeks ago, Pearce was upgraded from critical to serious condition, and has been responding to therapy, according to his brothers.

Pearce, along with Davis, had been heavily favored to make the Olympic team. The remaining two Olympic qualifying events are Friday and Saturday, both at Park City.

Story by Lisa Dillman, Los Angeles Times

FRS Healthy Energy

FRS is a new kind of supplement for health and energy. Typical energy supplements and energy drinks rely on high doses of caffeine, Guarana, Taurine, and sugar to boost energy, and may add vitamins for health. FRS is different. At the core of the patented FRS formula is an antioxidant called Quercetin. Not only does Quercetin support the immune system like other antioxidants, but it’s clinically proven to boost energy. In fact Quercetin is the only antioxidant clinically proven to boost energy. When taken regularly people report increased and sustained energy without the jitteriness of caffeine or other stimulants. Quercetin energy feels different than stimulant energy because Quercetin energy works in a completely different way.

For a free trial go to FRS.com.

Salomon Grip Snowboard

The 2010 Salomon Grip, is an eco-conscious twin-tip freestyle deck created from the minds of Austria's Wolfgang Nyvelt and the Salomon crew. Its RLNK (ridiculously long nose kick) tips are generously elongated for powder float and presses without sacrificing its traditional camber's snap, stability, and rebound. The Grip also features kinked Equalizer edges, which clamp to any snow surface without impeding smooth arcing turns.

The reason we like this board is its part of Salomon's G.I.F.T. (Green Initiative For Tomorrow) program. The Grip boats an Aspen Strong core combined with an ABC Wrapper which uses structural sustainable bamboo veneers to reduce its fiberglass, plastic, and resin content by 25%. Keep you eyes out for Wolle's signature Grip that'll be produced with layers of bamboo and glue making it free of plastics, fully recyclable, and hopefully the shape of things to come.

Sizes: 151, 154, 157, 160

Purchase at Evogear.com $449.95

YES Snowboards

David Carrier-Porcheron, Romain de Marchi, and JP Solberg all parted ways with Burton last Fall to start a new innovative snowboard brand YES. This independent snowboard company endorsed by NdKreative who has over 20 years experience in board design will focus on quality, affordable boards with more of a skate feel. One of our favorite YES attributes is the advanced lightweight FSC certified Poplar with Beech reinforced wood core used in every board. Another huge plus that three limited collections of only 100 boards will be available per year which will allow for constant tweaking and improvements. Last but not least, YES plants one tree for every board they make. For more information go to yessnowboards.riderowned.com.

Purchase the YES Rocker Twin-Tip shown above at Porterstahoe.com $399

Celtek Outbreak Mitten

With its Flip Mitt technology, the Outbreak Mitten provides the best of both worlds on bitter days. Glove dexterity hides behind the Outbreak’s zippered palm, so you can work the cellie, snap a photo, apply chapstick, and do all of that essential stuff. When you’re finished, flip and zip the mitt back into place and shred, shred, shred. It has a ton of sick features including Rip-Stop nylon outer, Bulletproof syntho palm, Stretchy neoprene cuff, Eco-Live fleece lining, Rubber-injected treatments, and Dermizak 20K waterproof breathable inserts.

Available Colors: Carrot Cake, Cookies N’ Cream, Grass Hopper

Purchase at Activerideshop.com $82.99

K2 Eco Pop Snowboard

Completely inspired by K2’s Gretchen Bleiler the EcoPoP is the quintessential Women’s specific earth friendly all terrain snowboard.

Designed with performance and Mother Earth in mind, the all New EcoPOP unleashes lightweight precision and accuracy with the least amount of materials possible. A setback twin hyper progressive shape with carbon matrix I torsion forks and a 4000 sintered base give this board everything you need to push your riding to the next level while the textile topsheet and hybrilight construction reduces waste and provides an ultra lightweight ride. The addition of Flatline provides smooth, equal pressure everywhere, creating the perfect balance of stability and versatility. An integrated Harshmellow system reduces the chatter and dampens your landings for the ultimate earth friendly ride. K2 also carefully reduced usage of heavy, environmentally harmful inks in the boards graphics.

Sizes: 145, 148, 150, 155

Purchase at Porterstahoe.com $499.99

TerraPass - Carbon Offsetting

Think about how much you drive and fly to your favorite shred spots each year? If you're like me you probably rack up a good amount of miles which is causing a good amount of carbon dioxide emissions. Good thing that TerraPass, a social enterprise based in San Francisco, CA provides carbon offsetting products available to individuals and businesses that lets you take responsibility for your environmental impact and reduce it. TerraPass uses proceeds from member purchases to fund greenhouse gas reduction projects such as wind farms and methane digesters. TerraPass products include a Road TerraPass to offset car emissions, a Flight TerraPass to offset airplane emissions, a Home TerraPass for home energy use, a Business TerraPass for organizations, and a Wedding TerraPass for weddings and other events. For more information and to purchase go to www.terrapass.com.

Arbor A-Frame Snowboard

Arbor’s A-Frame is a big-mountain gun for riders who want the highest level of on-edge performance; this directional machine is designed to lock and hold a deeply carved line, provide tight control in the steeps, and deliver stability at higher speeds. An inlaid, structural wood top designed by artist Cody Gewertz pays respect to snowboarding’s surf roots.

Protecting the planet is about the environments we utilize everyday. We need clean air to skate, clean water to surf, and snow to ride. This is why Arbor incorporates the following specs:

STRUCTURAL WOOD TOPSHEET - Works like a 3rd layer of fiberglass - during construction resin locks the dense wood fibers in place, creating a composite layer that structurally enhances a board, providing added return and durability, while allowing for important weight reduction.

FSC CERTIFIED WOOD CORES - All of Arbor’s wood cores are made with poplar that has been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council as sustainably produced. Poplar is still the best choice as a primary wood core material due to its combination of lighter-weight performance, durability, and availability.

PAULOWNIA WEIGHT REDUCTION - Paulownia is a fast growing, plantation-cultivated wood species that we use as an ultra-lightweight, balsa-like core additive. Unlike balsa, Paulownia’s tensile strength is similar to traditional wood core materials, which allows us to deliver maximum weight reduction, without reducing durability

Sizes: 158, 162, 166, 170

Purchase at Evogear.com $534.90

Niche Snowboards

Niche is new snowboard company out of Salt Lake City, Utah committed to doing everything they can to be as eco-friendly as possible while making quality snowboards. Traditional snowboard manufacturing methods are quite toxic and Niche claims to have developed new construction technology to revolutionize the way they manufacture snowboards. Niche creates snowboards using bio-derived materials, and are committed to seeking out new materials and technology that have even lower impacts on our environment. Niche Snowboards is focusing on the relationships between materials, the environment, and people. Niche hopes their success will bring about change in the industry, and will lead to good things for everyone and the planet.

Check Niche out at their website and on their facebook fan page!

Kevin Pearce's condition improving, upgraded from critical to serious condition

Snowboarder Kevin Pearce has been upgraded from critical to serious condition, according to his doctors at the University of Utah hospital. Although Pearce still faces a long recovery, this is a very big step and his doctors are "cautiously" optimistic, given his current progress.

Pearce had been training in the halfpipe at Park City, Utah, for this week's Olympics qualifier at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, and was knocked unconscious when he caught his toe-side edge while landing a cab double cork -- a twisting double back flip maneuver he's landed before.

One of Pearce's doctors, Holly Ledyard, a neurointensivist (a physician with specialized education and training in critical neurological conditions), remains positive about his condition.

“Kevin is in serious condition and remains in intensive care. We’ve been able to remove his breathing tube, and he is slowly regaining consciousness and able to follow commands," Ledyard said in an update posted on the Facebook Fan page that Pearce's family created for fans who want to offer wishes and support.

"While we’re pleased that he’s improving faster than anticipated, he still has a long recovery ahead of him,” added Ledyard.

Close friend Danny Davis must have been channeling Pearce, Pete Thomas reports on his blog. Davis landed a monumental second run that included three double corks to best fellow competitor Shaun White and take the top spot in the halfpipe competition Wednesday at the U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix. It was the first time Davis had ever landed three double corks in one run.

"I had Kev on my mind and right before every run I was making sure I had him in spirit. I know we're sending vibes back to each other and it was good," Davis said. "I asked Kev to help me through that one. He's not up, but we're mentally on the same wavelength now. He's helped me through my runs and it's been nice to have him."

-- Kelly Burgess, LA Times 1-7-09

Photo: Kevin Pearce competes during the final of the men's Snowboard Halfpipe FIS World Cup 2009 event on the Allalin glacier in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Credit: Jean-Christophe Bott / Associated Press / Keystone

Spark R&D Develops POW-Branded Splitboard Binding

Spark R&D has created a Protect Our Winters branded version of their Binding for 2010. Beyond making the best splitboard bindings in the industry and promoting human-powered riding, Spark has done some smart things in terms of sustainability throughout their operations, especially in their product life cycle management.

For example, their earlier version of bindings were a sandwich of aluminum and UHWM polyethylene plastic held together by rivets. Deconstructing these bindings at the end of their useful life would be difficult and costly, and UHMW isn't commonly taken for recycling.

The new baseplates are machined from a solid billet of aluminum and in a matter of minutes, the binding could be taken apart and recycled with any other aluminum scrap. Also, the aluminum chips generated during machining are taken to a recycling center. This approach to manufacturing is essentially scrap free.

A percentage of these binding sales will be donated to POW to aid in their cause.

For more information about the bindings, visit sparkrandd.com.

Gnu Agro Binding

Gnu is co-opting the vast agricultural skills of farmers (a grow culture) to create the futuristic Agro binding featuring industry-leading Bio-Renewable Polymers and recyclable components. The Bio-Renewable Polymers are responsibly derived from non food-stock vegetation.

The new Agro binding along with the entire Gnu men’s and women’s binding line is making a total commitment to Fastec Technology. Fastec Technology enables smooth and easy “Backdoor” entry into plush state-of-the art ankle straps and toe cup(hockey chin) straps. Even snowboarders who prefer conventional equipment will love using the “Backdoor” if they’re willing to be a little experimental. Not only are Gnu Fastec “Backdoors” easy in and easy out, the unique precision foot registration and enhanced performance will make snowboarders never want to go conventional again.

The Mervin crew, who are revolutionizing the industry by putting Park Pickles and Skate Bananas between your legs, guarantee the next leap forward in binding technology starts with the Backdoor. The Agro model is green in color to remind you of your earth friendly binding choice. Try the Gnu Agro Backdoor!

For more info, please visit gnu.com.