SUMMERTIME MELT DOWN, BBQ DELUXE, FRENCH VANILLA SUNDAYS & ALL THE GOOD STUFF

The days are getting longer and our goggle tans are in full swing so we are heading to Les Deux Alples, France for a wicked Summer Camp from July 3rd until 10th. The ChillyDog wagon is ready to Bang like a Benz-y, Stevie Bell and the guys are flying over to join the family so you already know this week will be off the hook!

Through the week events will be going on like the Stevie Bell Game of Skate, Forum Jib Fest, Board Tuning night, BBQs at “Les Bleuets” Bar and of course a legendary end of week party with the Drunken Masters at L’Avalanche Club.

Accommodation: Residence Le Cabourg in Les Deux Alpes
Price: 350 Euros including 6 days lift pass, 7 nights accommodation
Free: Forum Summer Camp Kit

Open to all girls and guys above 16
(16 to 18 years need to bring a guardian)

Contact info: Hotline: +41 787 526 048 / Email: summercamps@demonium.ch / www.demonium-mc.com / www.forum-snowboards.com

Select members of The Forum Team are currently on their way back from a 10 day trip to Japan. They rode, took in all the cultural differences, rode some more, and left their mark on another foreign land. With that being said, all that you love and have come to expect from this blog can be seen below.

Ever wonder how a plate of sushi feels?

Slideshow courtesy of Forum Staff Photographer, Tim Peare

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the FORUM crew! Check out what the team has been up to and some alternate angle photos. Enjoy and may your wishes of landing in deep POW, stomping that trick and having fun with your crew come true.

Forum Fridays comes to you as an extension of Forum’s most recent team-inspired snowboarding release, FOREVER. While the footage is admirable, it was dropped on the cutting room floor, but swept back up for your visual indulgence.

This one’s all about The Bangers. No explanation needed.

FOREVER is Forum’s sixth team-video release, and is now available on DVD and in the iTunes Store.

TWS

Forum Fridays comes to you as an extension of Forum’s most recent team-inspired snowboarding release, FOREVER. While the footage is admirable, it was dropped on the cutting room floor, but swept back up for your visual indulgence.

This segment contains second and third angles found throughout FOREVER. Some were used to establish other shots, while some have yet to be seen. These clips might not change your perspective on snowboarding, but will surely provide a different perspective of FOREVER.

FOREVER is Forum’s sixth team-video release, and is now available on DVD and in the iTunes Store.

Forum Fridays comes to you as an extension of Forum’s most recent team-inspired snowboarding release, FOREVER. While the footage is admirable, it was dropped on the cutting room floor, but swept back up for your visual indulgence.

This is the Forum team paying their dues. Not much to say, other than some of this shit hurt…a lot.

FOREVER is Forum’s sixth team-video release, and is now available on DVD and in the iTunes Store.

FOREVER is coming to your town October 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. The North American Tour kicks off a blowout weekend with eight stops, three days, team riders, booze, snowboarding, movies, and nothing but FUN.

FOREVER is Forum’s 6th team inspired film starring Peter Line, Joni Malmi, Eddie Wall, Jake Blauvelt, Pat Moore, John Jackson, Stevie Bell, Jake Welch, Nic Sauve, and up-and-comers Daniel Ek, Niko Cioffi and the whole Youngblood crew.
Created by the makers of such highly acclaimed films as The Resistance, True Life, Video Gangs, That, and Forum or Against’em, this newest release is the next chapter in Forum’s everlasting legacy. FOREVER.

MONTREAL
La Sat Theater
1195 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
Nic Sauve, Pat Moore, Niko Cioffi
Doors Open: 9:00PM

TORONTO
Innis Town Hall, Innis College
2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto
Peter Line, Eddie Wall
Doors Open: 7:00PM

SALT LAKE CITY
So Jo Park
10866 South Redwood Rd. South Jordan
Stevie Bell, Jake Welch, Cameron Pierce
6:00PM - 8:30PM

EDMONTON
Telus Space and Sciece - IMAX Theater
11211 142 Street NW, Edmonton
Peter Line, Eddie Wall, Nic Sauve
Doors Open: 7:00PM

DENVER
Casselman’s Bar
2620 Walnut Street, Denver
Stevie Bell, Jake Welch, Cameron Pierce
Doors Open: 7:00PM

NEW YORK CITY
The Redbull Space
40 Thompson St, NYC
Pat Moore, John Jackson, Niko Cioffi
Doors Open: 8:00PM

MINNESOTA
Suburban World Theater
3022 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
Stevie Bell, Jake Welch, Cameron Pierce
Doors Open: 6:30PM

NEW HAMPSHIRE
The Music Hall
28 Chestnut St, Portsmouth
Pat Moore, John Jackson, Niko Cioffi
Doors Open: 6:00PM

Out of the streets, out of the backcountry, and it’s time to head into the parks. Mammoth Mountain has built some epic features and the team has been sessioning heavy for the past week. Below are the pics taken between the hits. Enjoy

Forum Lensman, Tim Peare, snapped some mugshots on his recent travels with various members of the Forum Team. Not so much a “what they’re doin” supdate, as it is a, “how they’re lookin” one…and yeah, they look good. They look REAL good. HEY EVERYONE, COME AND SEE HOW GOOD THEY LOOK!

Some behind the scenes photos courtesy of Forum Staff Photographer, Ian Ruhter. Ian’s been so busy traveling with the team and getting Grade A photos that it’s been hard to catch up and get an update. When the emails aren’t coming from him, it’s safe to say we can find out what his deal is right here.

Well, not really. But in honor of his recent inauguration, we present you with this little nugget of patriotism. Forum, not Against’em.

Forum Filmer/Editor Extraordinaire, Jeremy Pettit, was kind enough to take this desktop screen-grab of several of the clips he’s recently filmed on a recent team trip. Yes, a team trip that involved filming. What could that possibly mean?

In conjunction with the release of Forum or Against’em, this exclusive clip is part of the Forum Fridays project – select clips, not part of the final cut, but worthy of your viewing pleasure.

This final installment features the Bangers.

Forum or Against’em is Forum’s fifth team-video release, upholding the progression of an acknowledged movie-making process that has produced prior noteworthy films. The video can be downloaded for $5.99 in the United States iTunes store.

In conjunction with the release of Forum or Against’em, this exclusive clip is part of the Forum Fridays project – select clips, not part of the final cut, but worthy of your viewing pleasure.

This installment features a whole bunch of slams. Sorry, no clean landings in this one.

Forum or Against’em is Forum’s fifth team-video release, upholding the progression of an acknowledged movie-making process that has produced prior noteworthy films. The video can be downloaded for $5.99 in the United States iTunes store.

Click here to see the entire collection of Forum Friday videos.

In conjunction with the release of Forum or Against’em, this exclusive clip is part of the Forum Fridays project – select clips, not part of the final cut, but worthy of your viewing pleasure.

This installment is a Forum team collective of second angles – but definitely not second quality. It’s also set to other movie’s music – well, at least their teaser music. You might recognize a few lyrics.

Forum or Against’em is Forum’s fifth team-video release, upholding the progression of an acknowledged movie-making process that has produced prior noteworthy films. The video can be downloaded for $5.99 in the United States iTunes store.

By now you should have heard that the Forum or Against’em World Premiere was recently held in Portland, Oregon. While staying in the City of Roses, the team also set aside some photography time for all sorts of upcoming Forum collateral. Sip’ on the following photoset.

Forum Snowboards recently let loose FORUM OR AGAINST’EM to the world in downtown Portland, Oregon. Media moguls and various snowboard types alike (along with the entire Forum Team) attended the event. Taking place at a comfortable little situation entitled The Living Room Theater, two viewings were shown, a helping of food was gobbled and one hefty bar tab was maxed. Now, it’s time for you to feast your eyes on the situation. All other premiere stops can be found here.

You might see these girls thanked in the thank you section, nah mean?

This is the 2-DVD Collector’s Edition Box Set.

John Jackson and Jake Blauvelt courtesy of theTRANSWORLD SNOWBOARDING world premiere update

Stevie Bell and Travis Kennedy courtesy of the SNOWBOARDER MAGAZINE world premiere update

Party scene, courtesy of the YOBEAT.COM world premiere update

Eddie Wall intro shot, courtesy of the SNOWBOARD MAGAZINE world premiere update

iTUNES RELEASE DATE
Set to release across United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom on Monday, October 13th within the Forum Snowboards Studio on iTunes. This will be your one stop shop for a premium quality digital download of Forum or Against’em. Click here to download it from the iTunes store.

2-DVD COLLECTOR’S EDITION BOX SET
Available at snowboard retailers throughout the world starting Wednesday, October 15th, this box set is sure to please as it is loaded to the load limit with all types of stuff. Inside the hard-bound special packaging is a Forum catalog, FOA photo booklet, TWS postcard, sticker sheet, Forum die cut sticker, FOA 4-in-one beanie, FOA patch, FOA keychain, and a huge double-sided FOA poster. Oh yeah, also included is a couple of DVD’s - one containing the feature film and the other with a grip of featured features. You’ll surely be poppin a bonus feature when you view it.

ABOUT
Forum Snowboards is proud to announce Forum or Against’em, a high-definition, full-color film starring the influential members of the Forum team including Peter Line, Joni Malmi, Eddie Wall, John Jackson, Travis Kennedy, Pat Moore, Jake Blauvelt, Stevie Bell, Jake Welch and Nic Sauve. Containing a compelling mixture of video imagery documenting remarkable backcountry adventures, progressive urban exploits and the notable times spent in between, Forum or Against’em is Forum’s fifth team-video release, upholding the progression of an acknowledged movie-making process that has produced prior noteworthy films, The Resistance, True Life, Video Gangs and That.

TOUR DATES
Following the release of the film, the Forum team will be making key visits and stops across the globe, at retailers and theaters. Dates and locations to be added to this page. Maybe press refresh and some (more) will appear…

September 27 at 7:30PM - WORLD PREMIERE
The Living Room Theater / Portland, OR
Attending: Forum Team
Coverage: Blog Post | Transworld | YoBeat | Snowboard | Snowboarder

October 5 at 8PM
Q-AX Cinema / Tokyo, JAPAN
Attending: John Jackson, Peter Line
Coverage: Blog Post

October 9 at 8PM - €7 Entry
Cafe Capital / Antwerp, Belgium
Attending: Pat Moore, Jake Blauvelt, Stevie Bell, Joni Malmi, Daniel Ek
Coverage: Blog Post | Onboard

October 10 at 10PM - €7 Entry
Badeanstalt / Munich, Germany
Attending: Pat Moore, Jake Blauvelt, Stevie Bell, Joni Malmi, Daniel Ek
Coverage: Blog Post

October 11 at 8PM - €5 Entry
Weekender Club / Innsbruck, Austria
Attending: Pat Moore, Jake Blauvelt, Stevie Bell, Joni Malmi, Daniel Ek
Coverage: Blog Post

October 11 at 9PM
Imperial / Quebec City, CA

October 12 at 8PM
Kanzlei / Zurich, Switzerland
Attending: Pat Moore, Jake Blauvelt, Stevie Bell, Joni Malmi, Daniel Ek

October 13 at 8PM
Pop Plage / Annecy, France
Attending: Pat Moore, Jake Blauvelt, Stevie Bell, Joni Malmi, Daniel Ek
Coverage: Blog Post

October 13 at 8PM
First Street Draught House / Winston-Salem, NC
Hosted by The Boardroom

October 14 at 8PM
Club Mondo / Barcelona, Spain
Attending: Pat Moore, Jake Blauvelt, Stevie Bell, Joni Malmi, Daniel Ek
Coverage: Blog Post

October 18 at 7PM
Sierra Snowboards / Sacramento, CA
Attending: Travis Kennedy, Stevie Bell, John Jackson

October 18 at 8PM
Ride Forever / Lenexa, KS

October 22 at 7:30PM
Rusty Nail / Stowe, VT

October 23 at 7PM
Pitcrew / Fredrick, MD

October 25 at 4PM
Big Boulder / Stroudsburg, PA
Hosted By: Arrival Boardshop

October 29 at 7PM
Boise State University - Barnwell Room / Boise, ID

October 31 
Squaw Valley OVL Building / Squaw Valley, CA
Attending: Travis Kennedy, John Jackson
- Under 18 - 7PM to 10PM, $5
- Over 18 - 7PM to CLOSE, $20 tickets available at Porter’s in Tahoe
- Costume contest and live performances from Keak Da Sneak, and Travis Kennedy

November 4 at 8PM
Centennial Theater / North Vancouver, British Colombia
Attending: Peter Line, Jake Blauvelt, Nic Sauve

November 5 @ 9:30PM
Garneau Theatre / Edmonton, Alberta
Attending: Jake Blauvelt

November 6 @ 8PM
Garfinkel’s / Whistler Village, British Colombia
Attending: Peter Line, Nic Sauve

November 14 at 7PM
TWC / Sylvan Lake, MI
Attending: Travis Kennedy

November 15 at 7PM
Martini / Northfield, OH
Attending: Travis Kennedy

Forum Week will be hosted at Camp of Champions from June 21-28 in Whistler, BC. If you’re going to be there, squeeze in a lap with Jake Blauvelt, John Jackson, Nic Sauve, Daniel Ek, and/or Stevie Bell, as they’ll be there enjoying all the summer festivities.

Ahhhh summertime… And what better place for a pro snowboarder to spend the off-season than the sunny beaches of Southern California. Forum team riders Eddie Wall and Joni Malmi have been soaking in tons of rays lately, but left the sandy beaches and salt water behind for a night to celebrate the birthday of their favorite (Forum) Team Manager. Here’re a few shots from the evening’s festivities.

In case you’ve forgotten what members of the Forum team look like, the latest installment from Joni Malmi’s digicam should bring you up to speed. Enjoy some head shots of some of the guys that Joni travelled with while filming for Forum’s upcoming movie project Forum or Against’em.

After days behind the clouds, the sun finally made a cameo appearance in Mt. Hood. Daniel Ek, Peter Line, Travis Kennedy, and Pat Moore were more than happy to take full advantage of the opportunity, and get some work done for their respective video parts.

Members of the Forum team took an early May trip to Summit at Snoqualmie, WA for miscellaneous video and photo shooting, and although these pictures are a little dated, check out how much snow was left up there.

Forum team filmer, Kurt Heine, put down the video camera to check-in with a few shots of the Forum Team. But don’t expect too much, as it’s just a set of posing and posing and posing some more. With that noted, here are the shots.

Jake Blauvelt has been on a tear in the Pacific Northwest backcountry - opting to collect knee-deep memories, rather than podium trophies. His prowess and natural board control is a thing of inherent beauty. Read some words (as asked by Forum correspondent Joel Muzzey) right here.

Peter Line and Daniel Ek met up with For’ams Niko Cioffi and Cameron Pierce at The Summit-at-Snoqualmie for a Snowboarder Magazine “Super Session.” The park crew put together some unique features and let the team have-at-it for the better part of a week, documenting the action for a magazine issue to be released next fall. The Super Session also coincided with the Annual Holy Oly Revival, where the crew sessioned one of the finest quarterpipes the Northwest has ever seen.

A crew of emerging Forum riders (aka the For’am Team) made their way to Squaw Valley, California for a park and pipe photoshoot. There’s really not much more to report than that, so if you feel inclined, check these photos of Daniel Ek, Trevor Jacobs, Niko Cioffi and Cameron Pierce.