CARLSBAD, Calif.—SPY® today announced its eyewear sponsorship of the X Fest at the Winter X Games, Jan. 26 through Jan. 29, 2012 in Aspen, Colo.

"The SPY crew is amping on this sponsorship because it properly underscores our commitment to snow sports generally and at the same time allows us to back the tremendous talent we have on our snow team roster,” says Kevin Casillo, SPY marketing manager. "Our snowboarders, skiers and snowmobilers put a lot of preparation and training toward this contest so we're stoked to help make the X Games rad for them and the fans in attendance.”

SPY athletes slated to compete in the big show include SPY's reigning Winter X Games Europe SuperPipe Gold Medalist Louie Vito; reigning Winter X Games Europe Ski Slopestyle Gold Medalist JF Houle; Women's SuperPipe charger Sarka Pancochova; and previous Gold and Silver Medal Freestyle Snowmobile Winner Justin Hoyer.

"Louie Vito has been gaining momentum going into this event, we know he's capable of pulling-off some big moves and he's definitely a threat to take gold in Men's SuperPipe,” said Casillo. "JF and Sarka are capable of big results, as well, and Justin is planning on doing something huge, so it's going to be exciting.”

The on-site SPY tent will host rider autograph sessions, games and serve as a demo station for the all-new SPY Platoon goggle: the biggest, cleanest, technical spherical goggle available. The Platoon is equipped with fog-free, optically-correct and distortion-free ARC® (Accurate Radius Curve) spherical dual lens; the SPY-patented Scoop® venting system; triple-layer Isotron™ face foam featuring moisture-wicking Dri-Force™ fleece; dual-adjustment, silicone-ribbed strap; and 100% UV protection.

"We couldn't be happier with the feedback we've gotten on the Platoon so far,” says Brent Sandor, SPY brand manager. "Naturally, Winter X is the ideal venue for unveiling the Platoon goggle to ski and snow enthusiasts on a grander stage. It's where some of the most technical riding goes down, so it's a perfect match. If you haven't seen it yet do yourself a favor, stop by the SPY tent in Aspen and take the Platoon on some laps. You'll be crying tears of joy, but your Platoons will be crystal clear. ”

For the complete Winter X tune-in schedule, go to espn.go.com/action/xgames/winter/2012/schedule. For more information about SPY, log-on at www.spyoptic.com and for on-site updates from SPY at X Games go to www.facebook.com/spyoptic.

The attack of 'Atagge' is near – 'foreal'! Thanks to Mother Holle the Crystal Ground is blessed with loads of snow and the shapecrew will put their shoulders to the wheel to build a mega-setup. On 28 January 2012 the park will be put to the test as one or another snowboard hero has announced himself.

Snow, snow and even more snow. In the past days a decent amount of white gold was sent to the Crystal Ground. So the setup can even be extended! Beside the rails in different shapes and lengths, poles, wallrides, a two kicker line and all sorts of other gimmicks, all beginners can have a crack on the Easy-Line. What more could one want?

The next Saturday, 28 January 2012 should already be marked red in your agenda as you must not miss the ATAGGE – FOREAL – DEMO with Alex Tank, Flo Geiger and Basti Kuhn. You can shred together with the lads and have a good time with yummy BBQ and decent music. At the same time the guys of ThirtyTwo can be met in the park. So if you would like to make a dream come true and want to shred with JP Walker, Scott Stevens, Joe Sexton, Danny Larsen, Chris Grenier, Markku Koski, Toni Kerkelä, Dominik Wagner, Benny Urban or Dani Rajcsanyi the Crystal Ground is THE place to be on this day.

These two events almost force to pack your stuff and take the trip to Kleinwalsertal. The forecast for the weekend looks good so – get together and shred!

All further information concerning the park or events can be found on www.crystalground.com. From Wednesday on you will also find some fresh pics of the new setup on www.facebook.com/crystalground!

Dom Henry & Adrian Vercoe from VIC Apparel on Vimeo.

Dom Henry and Adrian Vercoe share a part for Vic Apparel.

Swatch Art Rules – make your mark on this year’s TTR Trophy and official Swatch Tour Watch.

Each snowboarding season, Swatch teams up with TTR to find the most creative, adrenaline-fuelled design for the World Snowboard Tour Trophy.

Last year’s winner, Frankie Leong, paid both physical and emotional tribute to that inspiring moment when the victor lifts their prize.

Now it’s your turn – if you’ve got what it takes to design the next TTR World Snowboard Tour Trophy, register at www.artrules.swatch.com and get started. The winning design will also feature on the official Swa

The Radio team comes out to welcome Octavio Trindade to the team.

Third time Dew Tour winner, Tom Wallisch, gives us an insider's view of the Nike Open Breckenridge Slopestyle Course.

http://www.allisports.com/winter-dew-tour

DC Snow has launched the second season of This Is Snowboarding, featuring Devun Walsh, Iikka Backstrom, Lauri Heiskari, and Aaron Biittner with highlights from the 2011 season.

Ryan's video is the 5th in the series.

Keep an eye out for the new videos weekly by checking out the DC Snow website at http://www.dcshoes.com/snow, and the DC Snow Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/dcsnowboarding

The fourth annual TTR 5Star Burton Canadian Open 2012 is geared up and ready to see some of the best riders at the Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, Alberta.

Can't make it out? Then be sure to check out the live webcast February 3rd-4th at www.redbull.tv.
Check out www.opensnowboarding.com for times and information.

Danny Sommerfeld cruises through Frankfurt with raw speed and power.

See some gnarly shit including soem crazy roof drops in Dazé Jà Vu, a montage out of Florida.