LAST DAY- Winter XGames Aspen

History was made Friday night at Winter XGames Aspen as over 46,000 fans cheered in the cold. 21 year old Jamie Anderson took home the gold with the highest score and hardest run ever seen in women's Slopestyle history. Then jaws dropped watching Big Air as the first "official" triple cork was landed at XGames by Mark McMorris & Torstein Horgmo.

Sunday's Competition Schedule (PST)

11:00-1:00pm- Skier X Men's & Women's Final- ESPN

11:15-12:45pm- Snowboard superPipe Men's Eliminations- ESPN

1:45-3pm- Mono Skier X Final- ESPN

6:00-6:45pm- Snowmobile Best Trick Final- ESPN

6:45-8pm- Snowboard SuperPipe Men's Final- ESPN

the snow wolves hard at work :)

HOPING TO SEE A SHAUN WHITE 5-PEAT

Winter X Games Aspen DAY 2

BUMMER Breaking News

Shaun White pulled out of the Slopestyle competition due to an ankle injury that happened in practice yesterday. He is undeniably the best in the business, especially at pipe, so the question is, can he pull off the 5 peat on Sunday?

Friday's Competition Schedule (PST)

9:30-11:30am- Snowboard Slopestyle Men's Elimination- ESPN3

10:30-12:00pm- Skier X Men's & Women's Qualifying-

12:30- 1:30pm- Snowboard slopestyle Women's Final- ESPN3

1:00-2:30pm- Snowborader X Men's & Woment's Qualifying

5:30-7:00pm- Skiing SuperPipe Men's Elimination- ESPN3

7:30-9:30pm- Snowboard Big Air Final- ESPN

7:30-10:30PM- LIVE XCast

9-10:00pm- Snowboard SuperPipe Women's Final- ESPN

yesterday it snowed all through the night and into the morning

Tonight's forecast is -5 with a wind chill...Greeeeeat.

Happiness is the Key to Life

Thank you mama Curry for teaching us that happiness is the key to life :) 

Winter X Games Aspen DAY 1

Winter X Games Aspen has officially begun!

Today's Competition Schedule (PST)

9:30-11:30am - Skiing Slopestyle Men's Elimination - ESPN3

12:30-1:30pm - Skiing Slopestyle Women's Final - ESPN3

1:30-2:30pm- Snowboard Street Final - ESPN3

6:00-7:15pm- Snowmobile Freestyle Final - LIVE on ESPN

6:00-8:00pm- LIVE XCast

6:45-8:00pm- Skiing Slopestyle Men's Final - LIVE on ESPN

Sarah Burke's memorial in the athletes lounge

Tune into to ESPN at 6:35pm to watch XGame's tribute to Sarah Burke 

THE FINAL CITIES FOR GLOBAL X WERE ANNOUNCED TODAY

X Games in Aspen [Day 2: Buttermilk]

One of the many perks of working Winter X Games in Aspen...the free lift pass! During our prep days leading up to the games, everyone takes "run breaks"...and since our office is conveniently located at the bottom of Buttermilk mountain and steps away from the chair lift, taking a 3 run break is a daily routine. 

First run of the trip w/ the dancing queen herself- Erin.

top of Buttermilk mountain

first day in the office

Aspen's iceskating rink

Around 12pm I was contacted by the local TV station, Plum TV, and asked to be the voice of the Powder Awards.

So at 4pm I recorded my first award show VO's

Road to Aspen

After 2 full days at LAX, I finally made it to Aspen on Sunday...and the wait was totally worth it!

While most passengers were pissed our flight was cancelled on Saturday (it was illegal to take off from LAX due to weather conditions in Aspen), I was extremely grateful I did not have to experience the scary/bumpy flight...Sunday's flight was as smooth as a baby's bottom :) 

view from my hotel room

brown bear made out of old nails

path to Narnia 

Aspen at sunset

After getting settled in & touring the offices, Big B and I watched the Patriots win at Finbarr's Irish Pub & watched the Giants take the win in overtime at The Belly Up. Stoked for that Superbowl match up.

Eat at Veggie Grill TODAY & Support GrowingGreat

Alright veggie lovers, today we need your help! If you eat at VEGGIE GRILL today you can support GrowingGreat!

Veggie Grill located in Torrance and El Segundo will provide 50% of proceeds when you eat a meal today- Saturday, January 21st from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. when you present the flyer/photo below.  You must present the flyer for GG to benefit.  This is an easy way to support GrowingGreat while eating a healthy meal from one of our community restaurants!  

VEG OUT!

SAD Breaking News: Freestyle Skier Sarah Burke Dies at 29

A talented soul was lost today with the death of Sarah Burke. The 29 year old Canadian skier was injured January 10th while training in Park City, Utah when she crashed at the bottom of the infamous superpipe...The same half pipe that snowboarder Kevin Pearce suffered a traumatic brain injury while training back in 2009.

This 4 time Winter X Games Champion suffered "a torn vertebral artery, which led to severe bleeding on the brain causing her to go into cardiac arrest on the scene," according to a statement released by her publicist Nicole Wool, on behalf of the family. Wool also states that Burke's organs and tissues were donated per her wishes.

"Burke was the best-known athlete in her sport and will be remembered for the legacy she left for women in freestyle skiing."

Next week's Winter X Games in Aspen will not be the same without you...

Eat & Drink at Bodega Wine Bar to Support GROWINGGREAT

Kick off the new year with a fun and healthy FREE  event that supports GrowingGreat!

Our friends at  Bodega Wine Bar and Modern Estates are generously hosting a night of socializing and a silent auction for GrowingGreat. Please join us in Santa Monica tonight (Wednesday, January 18th) from 5:30pm – 8:30pm to raise awareness and spread our healthy eating mission!

It's free to attend & 50% of all wine purchase proceeds go to GrowingGreat

Please RSVP at: http://ggfundraiser.eventbrite.com.  

Hope to see you there!

Start Living your Dreams

Today we celebrate a man who believed dreams were possible- a man who spent a lifetime making sure his dream became a reality. Where would we be in this world with out dreams?

Dreams spark our inspiration, dreams created our world, technology, entertainment and happiness. This man had the courage to stand up against a nation, and inspired the world to never give up & live our dreams. Don’t talk about stuff. DO IT. Get off your botty and start living your dreams today!

Happy Birthday Martin Luther King Jr.

The Skinny Confidential

Alright gems & gents- the must follow blog of the week is The Skinny Confidential

The gorgeous Lauryn Evarts guides you to a life of fabulous food, fitness & delicious recipes. We've all been to cooking, fitness & diet sites, but this is an all in one stop. The best part is your info is coming from a life size barbie who lives the skinnista lifestyle. Lauryn grew up in her family's restaurants, has been baking for a lifetime & will kick yo booty into shape. 

"The Skinny Confidential is all about half-the-calorie, yummy recipes, light cocktails & easy exercise methods for people with busy lives that desire simple, fast results....Skinny is a mindset & lifestyle. Live it."

-Lauryn Evarts

Samo at sunset

ending another wonderful day

beautiful Brookie

I can never resist playing on slides

New obsession- eggplant fries form mediterraneo on the hermosa pier...their happy hour is a must!

Monday-Friday 5-7

2-for-1 tappas & 1/2 off wine & beer

favorite kind of calamari-the mini octopus

see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil

good friends are like stars...you don't always see them, but you know they are always there XOXO

Winter X Games Real Snow: Halldor Helgason

Here's a little taste to get you ready for Winter X Games. Watch Halldor Helgason tear up the streets and jump off buildings...these guys are super human. 

Check out more insane X Games videos HERE

Winter XGames Aspen 2012

It that time of year again for epic backflips, insane airs & the jaw dropping action of Winter XGames 2012. With just 13 days till the athletes hit the slopes, it's crunch time for our crew in Aspen. 

Watch all the action LIVE on the XCast started Thursday January 26th

a peace of mind

"peace. it does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. it means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart."

-unknown

Only in New Orleans

My first business adventure to New Orleans.

Saturday night- Saints Game

my alligator Hammitt matched the hotel furniture...only in New Orleans

Bourbon street- the day before the BCS Championship game

 Bourbon street on BCS weekend = mardi gras #2- you seriously had to dodge beads being thrown from 3 stories up

ROCK THE NIGHT

Presents The Crystal Ball pre-game event

walking the carpet with my SWOOP cover shot

with Scott Bailey- the founder of SWOOP Magazine

playing around in Mardi Gras World

McElroy- QB for the JETS

GAME DAY- LSU vs. Alabama

Bourbon's aftermath-the locals left before the game was over...it was Alabama domination.

THE FRENCH QUARTER

my first oysters at French Market

live jazz & blues pouring out of every bar on Frenchman Street- I was in love

XOXO- UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN NEW ORLEANS