In the Spirit of Giving

Hey guys!

Hope everyone had a great Christmas and got a chance to hit the slopes, and if you didn't I hope you got some great gear for your next pow session. Today I just wanted to touch on a subject that to me is very cool and wish the respective companies in the business to follow suit. As most of you know and that are in the world of extreme sports that if you get hurt (which inevitably happens) making your living by providing entertainment and ambition to the rest of the fans, hospital bills and money for everyday living goes very quick. All your sponsors go away and the athletes are replaced the next day for the newest up and coming phenom. So we here at the blog and @ http://www.sawickied.com/, will be setting up accounts for non profit accounts and will give information on how to help an athlete when their world changes. We have a list of skiers, boarders, and BMX/Motocross athletes, but what we would like you as a reader and or company who knows of someone in need, or has a link to help someone out, please let us know ASAP, so that we can help get them back on their feet. Moreover, on a huge positive note, I know that the whole extreme sport community is quick to spread the word and makes sure that these athletes are not forgotten. So soon you will see a link that will take you to the nonprofit page and you will be able to donate. With much love!! Sawickied

Organic Duds??

Hey there Powder Hounds!

Just wanted to wish everyone a very safe and happy holiday, and hope you get all the gear you want to hit the slopes! Since it's Christmas Eve we here at the ole stash blog are going to keep it short, but want to give some attention to a company, that if nothing else, has a great slogan, but some dank organic outerwear! That's right, a company called Make Snow Not War is coming into the industry pretty hard with their organic clothing line. So check them out, help the global community (and their bottom line) by sporting this stuff on your local mountain! Peace out - Sawickied

In addition to my original posting a little bird has told me all outerwear is going to be available in more dope colors, so be on the lookout for that. And more importantly, we love companies that are donating to other important causes and this company has started a program called Gibe2Back too. Its a program where 2% off all sales goes into environmental groups across the country so we know they are defiantly throwing down some loot to help us ski and board as long as we can. So again know that when your buying their outerwear your also helping a global community as well! And we're all down with that!

Pre XMAS Gift for the Wasatch Mountains

Hello All!

I woke up this morning not really knowing what the snow god had in mind for all of us here in the Salt Lake City area, and got a huge smile on my face when my friends from the Deep Powder House (in beautiful Alta, UT.), had the weather forecast posted to my home page, and I knew that Christmas was going to be epic. Just like a little kid who knew he would be getting what he wanted for XMAS, this is what I was privy to:

NWS Digital Forecast Data for Alta

..Today...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Probability of measurable precipitation 30 percent. Northwest wind 9 mph. High 23..Tonight...Partly cloudy. Southwest wind 8 mph. Low 11..

Monday...Snow. Snow accumulation 11 inches. Probability of measurable precipitation 100 percent. Southwest wind 18 mph. High 29..Monday Night...Snow. Snow accumulation 6 inches. Probability of measurable precipitation 100 percent. North wind 21 mph. Low 3..

Christmas Day...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Snow accumulation 1 inch. Probability of measurable precipitation 40 percent. North wind 17 mph. High 14..Tuesday Night...Mostly cloudy. Low 3..

Wednesday...Snow. Probability of measurable precipitation 70 percent. High 17..Wednesday Night...Snow. Probability of measurable precipitation 60 percent. Low 1..

Thursday...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow. Probability of measurable precipitation 40 percent. High 13..Thursday Night...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. Probability of measurable precipitation 30 percent. Low 0..

Friday...Snow. Probability of measurable precipitation 60 percent. High 15..Friday Night...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow. Probability of measurable precipitation 50 percent. Low 4..

Saturday...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow. Probability of measurable precipitation 40 percent. High 20..Saturday Night...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow. Probability of measurable precipitation 40 percent. Low 5..

Sunday...Partly cloudy. High 22.

Now that I know all of my prayers have been answered by the snow gods, and the DPH (Deep Powder House) has taken an active role in meteorology, they are also the best Ski shop out west if not the U.S. The Deep Powder House has been in Alta for 50 years and has everything for your skiing needs. And I mean everything! Nordic, Tele, Slalom, and yes even the Uniskiier's can get their fix at the DPH! They have been in Ski Magazines Top Ten Ski Shop Series, constantly throughout the years. If your still not impressed, they are the oldest ski shop in the state of Utah! So it's a historical state landmark! Well, okay maybe not an official state landmark, but pretty damn close! The staff will exceed your expectations when your "pseudo" pro skiers from New York and Texas, just can't seem to get your ski's to work in the 700 inches of powder that coats the mountains to work, they will cater to your ego by putting you in an easier ski that really skis itself in these conditions, because after all it has nothing to do with your skiing abilities, but your faulty equipment. Though I digress, to see what the Deep Powder House has to offer and hours of operation, please visit them at http://www.deeppowderhouse.com/, and let em now that Sawickied sent ya, cause you may just get a discount. Now if you get to the mountain and don't know where to go, they are located next to the Gold Miner's Daughter, just above the kids towrope. Anyway folks hope that if you are in Alta, and in need of ski equipment this is mos def. the place to go! Sawickied