Trip Log: Ice Fest 2024

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In 1993, Rick Wilcox and Nick Yardley created the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest and it has been the primetime gathering place for Northeast ice ever since. Showcasing an amazing array of clinics, guides, climbs, screenings, athletes, and gear demos, the event has grown to become an access point for any and all who wish to find their way to ice and heed the call of the cold.

Patagonia Film Night at Neon Wave Stowe

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Neon Wave of Stowe welcomed Patagonia and Stowe Trails Partnership to kickoff the first of many communal events. While Patagonia showcased two of their movies on the big screen, friends, families and dogs connected with friends new and old in our newly built space that was designed for this exact thing - to garner community and gather with friends.

Now Open: Neon Wave Stowe

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A new chapter unfolds as we open the doors to our new location in Stowe, Vermont. Darkside Snowboards passed the torch to us to carry on their legacy as a purveyor of community and stoke. We couldn't be more excited to setup shop in this amazing town. Come visit us and say hey to the crew at 2160 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672.

Boot Fitting Guide '24

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When it comes to seasonal riding, the right snowboard boot can make all the difference in your comfort and performance on the mountain. In this guide, we will walk you through the essential steps to determine your size, explore various boot types, and ensure your snowboard boots fit perfectly, whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time rider.

"Free The Foot, Free The Turn" - A Gentemstick Short

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A newly designed bamboo RocketFish HP combined with a set of an innovative piece of equipment, "Powder Plates", to create a powder-surfing craft that will enhance your bindingless riding experience to the next dimension.

Fall Bash '23

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Fall Bash '23 in the books! A massive thank you to all who came out and everyone who helped make FB'23 yet another success. From first time drop in's to live screen printing to smashed guitar, High Point went off. Thank you vendors, attenders, and riders for being yourselves and doing what you do. See you next year and bring on the winter!

A Look Back at Fall Bash '22

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Looking back at photos of Fall Bash 2022 as we prep to go bigger and better for 2023! Join us on Saturday, October 21 for live music, fireworks, snowboarding, skateboarding and much more.

Trip Log: The Gunks

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Some 280 miles southeast of Rochester and 90 miles north of New York City, a stoney ridge rises above the surrounding countryside. The light, sandy colored cliffs stand in contrast to the dense green forests that swallow the rest of the earth below. A window into the geological history of this mysterious rock spine and how it came to be shaped.

In The Woods | Episode 1: Forest Features

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Episode 1 of the 2023 Neon Wave Summer Feel Guide features a day in the woods with local mountain biker Ben Tribunella.

Introducing Rozbern Surfboards

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Rozbern Surfboards are all shaped by John Oppito and glassed at Space Rock Glassing in Rhode Island and The Heavens in New Jersey.

"Cacique" featuring Nate Zoller

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"Cacique" is the result of a swell chase combined with a Waves for Water initiative. A successful trip, consisting of righthand point breaks each morning and helping to install water filtration systems at local schools in the afternoons. Thanks to all the locals for sharing your waves. Muchas gracias por todo!

A Day For Jake 2023

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On March 11, the snowboard world came together again to celebrate the legacy of Jake Burton Carpenter. Since his passing in 2019, riders all over the world take a communal lap to celebrate his vision, spirit, and the massive list of contributions he gave to snowboarding.

Homesick 2023

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This year, on the third weekend of March, Gary Land and Barry Dugan from East Street Archives brought back the vibe that the East Coast has been without for way too long. Homesick was a 3-day celebration of what many consider snowboarding's golden era in the place where it all went down decades ago.

Blauvelt's Banks 2023 at Bolton Valley

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On the second weekend of March 2023, Jake Blauvelt took to Bolton Valley, VT to throw a party for the east coast snowboard community. The third annual Blauvelt's Banks brought together snowboarders from all over and pinned friends against each other in a leg, burning, snakey course, with monster berms and tight chicanes that took out even the heaviest of rippers.