At Core Action Sports, our commitment to women’s action sports goes beyond getting girls and women everywhere the info they need to participate! Our commitment also means we are committed to getting girls and women the gear and apparel they need to rip it up… in style! So guess what!?? In an effort to better serve all our customers — we have added Core Delivers — an extra special added service ONLY at Core Action Sports. We realize sometimes shopping online can be tough — and can leave a girl wondering about all those things — like fit, feel and how a piece will match with something else. Right?! We totally know… so Core Delivers is a service, where we the Core Girls, bring you a couple of your favs — right to your door, or your work or wherever you want. You can try on the clothes and check out the gear right there — and pick your favs! Wow! Just like having a personal shopper — all for FREE and no shipping charge! And why? Because we are committed to the best for the best — and that means YOU! So, if you live in the Denver area — let us know what you’re looking at — what you want to try and where to bring it — and we will be there ready to get you geared up and looking great! Just call us at 1-877-255-7943 and let us come to you!
Rider driven and rider produced, the Float project was created during the 2006-07 winter season by professional snowboarder Erin Valverde and cinematographer John Roderick. The film documents the progression of women’s riding, while providing a glimpse into the lifestyle that is women’s snowboarding. The film’s riders all contributed to shaping the direction of the film - by incorporating their ideas and resources, making this film one of a kind. With influence from surf films, Float’s crew produced a project that is an honest representation of where female snowboarding is today — a unique and amazing film highlighting the people and places shaping the women’s snowboard industry.
We love this film — down to earth and real… FLOAT film incorporates all the key elements of an entertaining and inspiring snowboard flick. Incredible cinematography, amazing riding, great rural and well-known locations, and up-close and personal rider narration makes FLOAT film a must-see this season — and one of our all-time favs!
Riders include Chanelle Sladics, Kimmy Fasani, Jamie Anderson, Lisa Filsmoser, Silvia Mittenmuller, Caroline Beliard, Barrett Christy, Caroline Onzik, Erin Valverde, Maribeth Swetkoff, Izzy Lalive, Meghann O’Brien, Melissa Evans, Sachi Tanaka, Laura Hadar, Marie-France Roy, and many more.
Locations include Japan, Idaho, Harbin, China, Mt. Baker, Winter Park and much more. Check out FLOAT Film.
By Core Girl Erin Young
The first evidence of any skiing appeared in 4500 year old Stone Age rock carvings discovered around the Arctic rim. For 3500 years, man slid on snow out of utility and telemark skiing was used a means to traverse and hunt during winter months. Now, however, telemark skiing is not just a means of transportation and not just for men charging down these hills. Women are free-heeling as well… and en masse. And no longer is telemarking just for “tree hugging hippies,” as it may have once have seemed throughout the evolution of alpine skiing. Now it is super fun, progressive, challenging sport for any snow-loving, adventure seeker.
Over the past couple of decades, telemark skiing has progressed leaps and bounds beyond popular conceptions of the sport. Boots are now made of plastic (en lieu of the leather variety) and bindings can be mounted on any pair of skis available on the market. Even more exciting is that the style of telemark skiing continues to evolve, with various “looks” available for the telemark skiing fashionista. And many companies have even created telemark specific boots and skis — especially for women. Yes, man has evolved considerably over 4,000 years, with tele skiers infiltrating not only the backcountry, but also the terrain parks and everywhere on the hill.
So, for all those out there, wanting to try a little tele action, or brush up on your skills… Loveland Ski Area is offering Women’s Telemark Clinics this winter. On January 16th, February 13th, and March 12th, buckle up your telemark boots and come out to have fun tele-skiing.
Besides let’s face it, winter’s a hard time of year to keep in shape, but with telemark skiing the perfect rear end is never far behind.
Queen’s Cup Open: February 21st – 23rd Park City, UT
The first female ski/snowboard crossover event in the history of snow sports and the premier all women’s slopestyle and half pipe competition, the Queen’s Cup was established in 2006. The contest is a unique and positive learning environment, where amateur athletes have the opportunity to ride and complete alongside the pros. Through its team format, the contest creates comradeship between the ladies and encourages progression and fun! Tons of team and individual prizes — so check it out if you want to compete or just watch all the ladies out there tearing it up!
From gangster girls to the girl next door, the Core Action Sports’ Core Girls is our team of up-and-comers. These girls combine personality, skill and drive to push their sports to the next level! They are the faces changing the landscape of women’s action sports. Snowboarders and skiers — these girls are taking over resort across the country and pulling out all the stops to make sure their talent doesn’t go unnoticed! And they are always keeping us on our toes. So check out Maddie Baker, Jillian Duggan, Claire Hewitt-Demeyer, Katlyn Murdza, Erin Young, Jill Rhodes, and Megan Whiteside… and be sure to catch them on the slopes and in contests near you this winter!
Adaptive Action Sports
Founded in 2005, Adaptive Action Sports champions the use of action sports as a rehabilitative tool for permanently disabled youth and adults. The organization’s 26-year-old co-founder, Amy Purdy, an accomplished snowboarder and a double below-the-knee amputee lost her legs when she was 19. As she struggled with rehab, Amy was discouraged by the fact that she was unable to connect with resources that would help her return to snowboarding… so she set out to change all that by founding Adaptive Action Sports. An incredible organization with an incredible mission — this snowboarding turned business team of Amy Purdy and Daniel Gale created a place for disabled action sports athletes to gather, find support and excel. An organization needed in the action sports industry… and worthy of much praise. Check out Adaptive Action Sports.
Kena Lucy – FEW
Known for its accents and its sheep, now New Zealand has another claim to fame — a brand called FEW. Designed by Kiwis (not the fruit — that is someone from New Zealand for those who don’t know any better), the brand incorporates everything about Kiwi culture into its designs — including the country’s slang, geography, food and animals. A fun, unique twist on clothing design — Kena and her crew took their passion for New Zealand and are now letting the world in on the country’s many secrets. read more>>
Nick Myerhof – Girl Rider
Down in a little city called San Diego, we met Nick — an unassuming, extremely artistic guy with a passion for design and an understanding of women’s action sports. Like us, he left the real world to follow his passion for designing — and a line he would eventually call Girl Rider. Aside from his clothes, Nick’s design extends to funky hats that look half masterpiece, half graffiti under the bridge — the perfect blend of art, hip hop… and action sports. We love his line — from girlie tanks to thermals and hoodies, Nick is tearing up the women’s apparel landscape with fresh designs and lots of inspiration. read more>>
ARCHIVED NEWSLETTERS: The Heart of Core Newsletter — Spring 07
