An April dump of snow in the Cascades, one piece suits and stepping back into the rad… Check out the first annual Stevens Pass Retro Fools Day slalom race and as seen by Spacecraft’s Ryan and the Rabbit.

Retro Fool Day

A late season dump produces an amazing day at Stevens Pass on April 2nd. The crew set gates for the first annual Retro Fools Day downhill slalom race. About 100 stoked snow enjoyers showed up at the top of Hogs Back and strapped into their old set-ups. The day was a classic in the making with neon glowing gear and a pretty good assortment of snow toys that represented the evolution of 20+ years of snow shredding design. A slalom course with breakaway gates was the set-up to test your skills and shoot for the fastest time. The snow fell all day and the beer went just the same. Powder, friends and fun was Retro Fools Day… and you know that Spacecraft will be back at Stevens Pass next year… come on out and race the Rabbit on your classic equipment.

Stevens Pass Marketing Rad Dude : Nate

Spacecraft Astronaut Kenji rocking Sno Con vintage gems

Ryan and Spacecraft Rabbit at the top of the course

Maxx from POW Gloves and soon to be wife Lindsey from SOS

Dropping in... toe strap up

The Stuart Martin of Zumiez and Edmonds...

Accumulating snow

Good times in the making

Local legend,real estate agent and victor of the snowboarders : Marcel Dolak w/ sister

Classics :

Andy and Marcel

The trophy for 1st place mono ski devision

Trophy grabber snowboard division. I didn't catch your name ripper...

It was like Hot Dog the movie up at Stevens Pass

This guy landed a trophy on an old Gnu

Skier hot dogger and 1st place denim style

Girl soccer trophy for the Spacecraft mantle

The locals were in the spirit

The organizer of the day : Dave... Until next season

Check out some other rad stuff: Sno con, Pow Gloves, SOS, Zumiez

We at Spacecraft like to snow skate from time to time. I think snow skating has still to reach its prime… many vision a lunch tray with grip tape and a little rail set up… back yard stuff for kids, right?… I guess it depends on how you look at it and what level you want to take it to.

I personally like the by-decks and being able to RIDE the mountain… The dudes that put on the Serpentine Massacre are of similar thought. These guys are pushing an underground movement that is likely to smear any stereotypes of snowskaters…

Riding the whole mountain on conditions that allow it can rejuvenate your love for the mountain and even act as a way to feel like a kid again… or it’s just another excuse to drink beer and get ideas for bad tattoos. Only you can decide, so, before you stereotype this “un-sport” as a novelty act, check out people who really RIDE snowskates. Your jaw will drop and you’ll become a groupie.

Check it out: Silver Fir at Snoqualmie Pass, WA : Sat March 20^th at Noon

Snow Skate

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Photo by Trevor Patterson | Japan

The Shakedown was a grassroots event that was started in the far away country of Canada. It has grown in popularity over the years and made its way to Washington’s Summit at Snoqualmie.

We were given an invite to come see some talented snow shredders leap off of a huge snow wedge and then navigate a rail set-up after landing that.

It was a cool scene at the Summit, with a steady crowd to cheer on the snowboard leapers.

Spacecraft stayed low key and lurked around checking out the action from the sidelines.

Congrats to Manuel Diaz and Megan Ginter from your friends at Spacecraft

The images below are a slice of the final day as seen through Spacecraft eyes.

For actual substance on the event, check out these links : Snowboarder | Transworld | ESPN |

Ryan Miller : The Clark Kent of the NW Spacecraft Rabbit and grower of the clear mustache.

Jen Tofe : NW ripper, animal lover and Spacecraft hat wearer

Manuel Diaz : Friend and super launcher… also got second place. Congrats!

Girls LOVE the Spacecraft Rabbit…” My Rabbit”…

Check out more pictures of the Ride Shakedown at Snoqualmie on our Facebook.

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The Seattle Greasebus is up and going! Spread the word and make sure to join us this next weekend (3/18-3/21) for the inaugural trips to the Summit and to Stevens Pass!

How it works:

The Greasebus service is first-come first-serve. For the spring of 2010 we’re offering trips to the mountains four days a week, pending at least 10 seats are sold. On the calendar (see link below) you can view how many riders are registered for any particular day by clicking on “Sign Up” in that date.

Schedule:

• Summit: Thursdays & Saturdays (leaves evo @ 8am, snocon at 830a)
• Stevens Pass: Fridays & Sundays (leaves evo @ 8am, snocon at 830a)

SIGN UP - Easy as 1-2-3

• STEP 1: Select a day on the calendar. (Take note of which mountain the bus is headed to.)
• STEP 2: Reserve your spot on the bus by filling in your mobile phone number.
• STEP 3: Use a credit card to pay using Paypal (no account required) for just $10!

Full details and info!!!

http://www.greasebus.com/seattle/

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Spacecraft Sticker Sighting in Boston

Welcome to the year of the Tiger 2010! 

According to Chinese Astrology

The Tiger is said to be lucky vivid, lively and engaging. Another attribute of the Tiger is his incredible bravery, evidenced in his willingness to engage in battle or his undying courage. Maybe he’s so brave because he is so lucky.

Tiger is not the only one feeling lucky… Bunny is feeling it! Enter the Dragon and crouch the Tiger stance, here comes Spacecraft 2010, Bunny Style…..

Are there any Tiger’s out there? Hit us up on Facebook, MySpace, or Twitter and share your stance on the year to come. Photos and videos welcome. Show us you’re a Tiger! Show us what you can do……

_EB 2/17/10

A couple twenty feet tall pieces to the side of Evo? Piece of cookie for the motley crew who put up the Spacecraft and Purple Razor mural in celebration of the “How the North West was One” debut. Duffy (of Purple Razor) threw down with Ryan, Lucky, and Chris (of spacecraft) to get the work on the wall. Well done! Here are a few shots of the crew putting it up. Be sure to swing by Evo and check it out!

wheat paste the Evo wall