Jake Blauvelt can land just about anything. His most recent stomping includes the September 08 cover of Snowboarder Magazine. Other highlights from the magazine include an ON DECK for For’am Greg Bretz, and an article on “The Launch”, featuring Greg and fellow For’am teammate, Trevor Jacob.

Pat Moore will be hosting Signature Session 6 at High Cascade Snowboard Camp from August 7-14. If you haven’t already signed up, act quick, as a few other of your favorite Forum riders will be spotted on-hill as well. And, while you’re there, stop by the Cobra Dog Trailer and sink your fangs into Governemnt Camp’s finest Forum Sponsored Dog.

Below are some things you might need to get done before noon rolls around…
That is, if you’re Finnish. Or Joni Malmi. Or both.

1. Wake up…snooze…finally get up
2. Hit the gym
3. Come home and try to get my girlfriend up (unless she’s at work)
4. Check e-mail
5. Get a coffee at the bakery
6. Read the newspaper
7. Think of the things I have to get done by the end of day
8. Crap & shower
9. Try to find clean, matching socks
10. Hopefully get out of the house

Pete states:
“Dog burritos taste like chicken”

This is some Forum media coverage as seen in the first issue (of the 2009 season) of Transworld Snowboarding Magazine. Highlights include “Mastering the Method” with Pat Moore, along with ads from Stevie Bell, Jake Welch, John Jackson, and For’am Trevor Jacob.

“The Editing Suite” - a term that has come to define the process of editors and producers alike, confined into an equipped area - all in the name of producing a video project. And throughout the movie-making process, this “Suite” is often as the name implies (sweet) while at other times, the ups and down of sitting on your ass make this sweet a bitter sour.

However you slice it, Forum or Against’em is in full production and the editing suite can only be described as being chained to a computer, avoiding all distractions, and working non-stop. Sweet or sour, you make the call, and in the process say hello to the new FOA intern, Andi (bottom left photo) as well as the fixed gear bike and potential distraction (also in the bottom left photo).

Pete states:
“Apparently Jeremy Jones has a big head and smokes cigs”

Here’s a contest type thing that Forum is presenting on July 26, 2008, at Mt. Baw Baw, Australia.

…according to Eddie Wall

As Eddie gears-up to get-down for the upcoming release of Forum or Against’em, here is a small list of what sets the stoke for his snowboarding.

5. Tony Tave - ELEMENTALITY
4. Colin McCay - VIRTUAL REALITY
3. PJ Ladd - PJ LADD’S WONDERFUL HORRIBLE LIFE
2. Jerry Hsu - BAG OF SUCK
1. Andrew Reynold - THE END

Pete states:
“Like the US, gas prices have the automobile market teetering in Europe as well”

PETER’S TOP 5 iPHONE APPLICATIONS

5. PANDORA - You input a band or song, and it becomes a web radio station playing bands of similar style, plus you can skip songs you don’t like.

4. SHAZAM - Say you hear a song at a bar and you want to know who it is…Pull out your iphone, press two buttons and SHAZAM, it’s there, with links to itunes to download. Even works in noisy crowded bars.

3. AIM - iChat on your iphone for free and cut down on costly text messaging fees.

2. REMOTE - Turns iPhone into a remote for your computer, works over wifi, and lets you change songs from the shitter.

1. LOOPT - Plot yourself on a map (using iphone’s gps, wifi of triangulation ) and let your buddies know where you are without having to tell them directions, etc.

When Jake Blauvelt heard that the real-estate market is a buyer’s market, he took to the streets and started shopping around. Opting for Mt. Baker as his new stomping grounds, check out this collage of Jake’s new residence in Bellingham, Washington. Looks like a solid investment, homeboy.

This is some Forum media coverage from the first issue (of 2009 season) for Snowboarder Magazine. Highlights include a Super Session at Summit at Snowqualmie article, as well as the release of a Pat Moore / Slayer / Scheme ad.

Forum or Against’em was predominantly filmed in various snow-covered regions (like, duh), but a tiny bit of studio time is always mandatory, especially to add a little spice into the mix. And, what better place to find one of these studios than in the movie making capital known as Hollywood, California.

So yeah, the team came out for a few days to get some post-production work taken care of, and to “fan out” on all the various celebrities they didn’t end up seeing. Have a gander at the photos taken on-set by Forum Staff Paparazzi.

…if you’re Jake Welch, and it’s the off-snow season.

1. Brush the teeth
2. Check email
3. Park caf� for breakfast
4. Skate
5. Make a tee-time

Photo caption: Jake Welch, with photographer Ian Ruther creepin’ in the back.

Pete states:
“My dog, Parnell (meaning, little Peter in French).
More than a threat to the neighborbood.”

…This Summer, according to Travis Kennedy

5. Fishing the lake
4. Writing music
3. Wakeskating
2. Going to the shooting range
1. Riding my Seadoo RXT225

Pete states:
“Eddie doing tricks in the sticks”

What was your favorite session this Winter?
It would have to be “the spine” that (Kurt) Heine built in Mt. Hood.

What was the worst part of the season for you?
Rupturing my spleen, while skateboarding, at the US Open.

Whose part are you most looking forward to seeing in “Forum or Against’em?”
Jake Blauvelt’s part.

Any serious plans for the summer?
I just want to chill and skate as much as possible.

Plans for next year?
Let me get through the summer.