Is it snowing in your neck of the woods? For the dedicated compatriots out west, it has been a good time lately. Especially for our boy, Rob Kingwill, out in Jackson Hole. Can you say white room? Winter is just revving up. Get on it.
Kinger in the new snowboarder
Kinger rules. Rob Kingwill out testing the limits on his new 158 Valkyrie in Alaska. Snowboarder Magazine, Jan 2012 issue.
Harry Kearney Goes fast in yobeat
Fellow Compatriot, 18-year old Telluride Loc and current Mt Baker Banked Slalom reigning champ, Harry Kearney, just featured on yobeat.com. Click here to read it in full technicolor.
MAKE YER OWN VID THIS SEASON
Compatriot contributor Jari Salo & Friends just released this inspiring little video, “a noncommercial lo-fi snowboarding/skateboarding movie… Most of the footage is shot by riders with compact cameras without opening bindings.” Check the video here.
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Thanks to the dudes over at snowboard-review.com for the love and board reviews. Want to ride something different this season? Want to stick out from the rest of the lemmings in the lift line? Riding is personal, and the snowboard company you support should be, too. That’s what Compatriot is all about. The word compatriot signifies a valiant loyalty to the cause. Join the cause this season. Get a compatriot board under your feet.
COMPATRIOT NOW AVAILABLE IN GROUND ZERO
Sacramento’s finest board store – Ground Zero is now carrying Compatriot at 2 locations (Arden & Roseville). Stop on by to see the boards in person. Ground Zero’s Justin West (pictured above) is holding a Lupara 151 and La Mosca 160 in his hands and you should be too.
HARRY KEARNEY IS ALREADY GETTING SOME IN TELLURIDE
Face shots! Compatriot Harry Kearney starts the season right throwing white buckets up at Telluride. How’s the early season starting in your neck of the woods? Get ready for the madness.
Olliepop Films Hits The Northern Hemi
Mat Galina and crew have been busy filming for the latest Olliepop flick called Outreach Reachout, which is not only an amazing snowboard video but also serves as a catalyst for raising funds for Leukemia patients and research. The film was shot around the globe in areas like the Czech Republic, Austria, Whistler, Nelson, Big White, and the Australian resorts of Falls Creek, Mount Baw Baw & Mount Buller. You can check the full video here.
Get Ready To Get Some
Here are some more images from the archives. Just a little something to keep you stoked until you make it to the mountains. Mike Mahron tweaks while the JHMR Tram creaks. Be sure to join our Facebook Community for updates from the team.
Make Kinger Your Desktop
Mr. Rob Kingwill has a cameo appearance on the new Wallpaper images provided by the fine folks at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Click here to download and save these photos as your background image. He doesn’t do table dancing, but works great for your desktop.