Bonfire adds Bode Merrill to the pro team

Bode Merrill is now riding for Bonfire Snowboarding. Coming off a Rider of the Year and Video Part of the Year nomination, Bode has proven to be amongst snowboarding’s most well-rounded and hardcore snowboarders.
Fresh off the injured list, Bode is rallying to put together another full part with Absinthe Films where he logged a mind-blowing closing part last season.
Bonfire team manager Java Fernandez says, “Bode’s a beast. He can ride anything and he does it in a way that is unique to him. That’s where I see him being a great match for Bonfire. He’s got his hands in all kinds of stuff over here and I’m looking forward to seeing his style woven into the brand.”
Check out the link below to see a re-edit from some of Bode’s footage from 2009.
http://vimeo.com/10561186

Bode joins the Bonfire pro team that includes Louif Paradis, David Benedek, Josh Dirksen, Taka Nakai, Leanne Pelosi, and Chad Otterstrom.

BONFIRE PIPE TO PIPE SCHEDULE AND INFO

Pipe Jam Schedule:

9:00-9:45 Registration in front of Timberline Day Lodge
11:00 Riders meeting (top of course)
11:00-11:30 Practice begins
11:30-11:45 Course cleanup (FREE HOT DOGS AT BONFIRE TENT)
11:45 Am qualifier – 20 min Jam (top 10 boys, 5 girls advance)

12:15 – break for course cleanup

12:30 PRO qualifier – 30 min Jam (top 12 men, 5 women advance)
1:00 Final – 45 min Jam (pros and Ams together)
1:45 Finalists announced during course maintenance

*Winners for Pro men/women, AM men/women announced at 7:30pm at Windells

Skate Contest Schedule:

5:30pm Free Dinner at Windell’s
6:00– 9:00pm DJ at Windells Concrete Jungle
6:00-6:30 Registration – Pros and Ams
6:30– 6:50pm Am Jam (20 min jam)
6:50- 7:10pm Pro Jam (15 min heats)
7:30pm Awards for skate and snow

*Contact Windells if you think you’ve made top 3 and cannot make it to awards at 7:30pm. (1.800.765.7669)

CASH PURSE FOR PROS

1st Place $600
2nd Place $200
3rd Place $100

PRIZES FOR AMS INCLUDING PRODUCT FROM OUR SPONSORS: Bonfire snowboarding, Salomon Snowboards, Gatorade, Skullcandy, Dragon Goggles, Magical Go-Go, POM POM

Salomon Backyard Bang - Tahoe

Bonfire sponsored the 2010 Salomon Backyard Bang held at Heavenly Valley, CA on March 27th. Check out http://www.fuel.tv/robbiesell/2010/3/lake-tahoe-backyard-bang-i-am-art-exhibit-party/ for the full story.

Men’s
BJ Linne – Monster, Salomon, Bonfire, EFX, Smith, Shoreline of Tahoe
Dakota Whittaker – Gnu, Nomis, 3L, Embasi Boardshop, Lance, Dumpem Productions, GBP
Andrew Brewer – DC

Best Trick
Sal Rubio – Tyrant Snowboards, Tall Treez

Women’s
Raelynd Tarnove – Bataleon, 686, POW, Smith, Celsius, Flux, Elm, 35th Ave. Board Shop

Bonfire Pipe to Pipe July 10

Bonfire Snowboarding Company is putting the pipe back in Pipe to Pipe at the world’s longest running summer snowboard event July 10th at Windells Snowboard Camp on Mt. Hood.

Riders can expect a 150-foot long half pipe filled with a full mix of features and jibs for unlimited creativity created throughout the course, created specifically for the event by Windell’s dig staff, led by Head Digger Keaton Pearson.

This long-standing event is a chance for Ams to ride with the Pro’s including Bode Merrill, Jed Anderson, Desiree Melancon and the Bonfire and Salomon teams. The jam style format, sideline contests, prizes and free food make this an event you won’t want to miss.

Registration is free and starts the morning of the event at 9am. Space is limited and arriving early is encouraged.

The skate event will take place in the new concrete park at Windell’s and is sponsored by Creature, Independent Trucks and OJ wheels. Registration starts at 5pm at Windell’s skate park.

Snow event sponsors include Windells Snowboard Camp, Bonfire Snowboarding, Gatorade, Salomon Snowboards, Skullcandy, Timberline, Magical Go-Go and POM POM.

About Bonfire Pipe To Pipe

The Bonfire Pipe to Pipe was started by Tim Windell and Bonfire founder Brad Steward to bring the summer snowboard community together for one day of snowboarding, skateboarding, BBQ and fun. The doors of Windell’s private camp are open to the public for one day only. Join the fun!

2nd Annual GOpen