Campus Rail Jam Tour mobilized by Cricket and Ford - UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RECAP!

Photos: Darcy Bacha
Words: Taylor Murray


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If you attended the seventh stop of the Campus Rail Jam Tour at the University of Nevada, congratulations, you are hardcore. Anyone who is down to shred in 70 mph winds, sleet, and then a heat wave is A-OK in our book. You may think that living in such close proximity to Tahoe's finest ski zones would turn these kids into spoiled shredders, but you would be sadly mistaken. The Reno/Tahoe snow scene has proven that they will ride anything, anytime, anywhere.


When the winds began to lift tents off the ground, it was unclear whether the university was going to allow the event to happen. Girls were screaming, boys were laughing, and university administration was scratching their heads. After much deliberation (and following all the proper safety precautions, of course) the faculty gave the Galvanic crew a big thumbs up, and the riders headed to the top. Despite the apocalyptic weather and poor snow conditions the riding was sick and spirits were high.











The NV two-plankers didn't seem too phased by the weather, sporting a go-for-broke attitude all day long. While many fell to the wrath of the setup, a few soldiers made it out unscathed. Scott Pollman has competed in Tour events in the past, and you could definitely tell by the way he rode. Scott finished in a respectable third place and took home a bunch of swag from the Tour partners. Jed Kravitz finished number two and walked away with some Bonfire outerwear. Bringing home the top spot was Finn Anderson, slaying the rails and woo-ing the ladies. Finn earned some new skis from Coreupt and big wad of cash for his fancy footwork.



(L-R) 2nd place - Jed Kravitz, 1st place - Finn Anderson, 3rd place - Scott Pollman


The skier ladies put on quite a show for the UNR crowd. Many took slam after slam in hopes of impressing the judges. At the end of the day, bruised and happy to be alive, it was Ali Agee in third followed by Lena Decresenzo in second. Toughing it out and throwing it all on the line was Lea Moser, taking the cake and new pair of Coreupt skis.



(L-R) 2nd place - Lena Decresenzo, 1st place - Lea Moser, 3rd place - Ali Agee








At the end of the day it was Tahoe's own, Dakota Whitaker who took home the repeat win for the male snowboarders. Dakota's effortless presses and fluid style were just too clean for the judges to deny. Dakota scooped up some cash, Celsius boots, and a sick new Salomon snowboard for his efforts. Landing in second was Sawyer Dean, with insane combos on the rainbow box and smooth spins over the gap. Sawyer walked away with some Bonfire outerwear and a custom snowboard from Ford. Rounding out the pack was Alex Hereford, finishing in a very respectable third place and taking home a bunch of product along with a CRJT x Neff collabo hat after an array of swivels and spins on all three features. Congrats boys!


(L-R) 2nd place - Sawyer Dean, 1st place - Dakota Whitaker, 3rd place - Alex Hereford





As for the ladies, it was Fancy Rutherford landing in third, followed by Christine Savage in second. Christine filled her car with a new custom snowboard from Ford along with some Roxy goodies. First place finisher, Cristi Nasser, impressed judges all day taking home the "W" and a new Banana Traction board from Roxy along Celsius boots and some cash money.



(L-R) 2nd place - Christine Savage, 1st place - Cristi Nasser, 3rd place - Fancy Rutherford


A huge thanks to everyone who came out to brave the weather and support the scene! Big ups to Cricket Wireless and Ford for making the Tour possible and spreading the shred across the nation! Now that Reno is history, the Galvanic Crew has set sail for the eighth stop of the Tour in San Diego, CA on Friday, May 7th. Keep your eyes peeled for event updates and news from the open road!

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After a full day of lurking on underage college girls, taking in some warm desert air, and skating some available (non snow covered) concrete, the Campus Rail Jam Tour crew got their first stop under way at the University of Arizona, located in Tuscon, AZ. Fully equipped with a mini skate ramp to session, this rail jam was swarming with zonies (3,000 to be exact) that came to check out the scene. (Sidenote: Zonie, official slang term for an Arizona local.)

Lots of kids were throwing down, must have been all that ripping they've been doing at Snowbowl...I think it's the first season it's been open...with snow. I kid, I kid. In all seriousness, I've shredded at Snowbowl and it's a good time...when there's snow.





Results

Women
1st - Emily Astiz
2nd - Kristin Swanson

Men
1st - David Biner
2nd - Loren Brinton
3rd - Colin Ofloy

Men on Skis
1st - Alex Gaynor
2nd - Andrew Salter
3rd - Nate Johnson


Photo Courtesy of CampusRailJamTour.com


Click HERE for all the gruesome details. Next campus to raid....ARIZONA STATE.

Yeah boy it's coming up! Snow is falling and this season looks a little bit more promising, but what are you gonna wear? Can't decide? You know I got you read up...

Need to get boots, check the DC Park boot in black. Super clean looking and catered towards park rats. $200



You're going to need a first layer and no, you can't just wear some pajamas out of your closet or something.
For the bottom, check out the Burton Midweight pants in true black for $40



For the top, check out Burton's Tech line like the Tech Polo in black/gray for $70



On to the second layer, we have Burton Cargo pants in true black. Simple and effective. $150



On the top, the Special Blend Beacon jacket in South Beach Thugby Icon colorway. So smooth. $190-205



Especially cold where you're at? Need an extra top layer? Try the Burton Cymbal hoodie in gray. $80



You gotta have a beanie, it's a must. Peep the fresh beanies from Coal like the Frena in lime. $20



Also, gloves are really important and you want something fitting like the Dakine Omega. $50



Goggles are very important for riding, and for looks, so peep these Oakley Splices in black with fire iridium lenses. $150



A few friendly tips for your "giddup" in the mountains.

*Make sure your socks are snow specific. Don't be the person caught on the slopes complaining about their soaking feet.

*I know you want to rep your favorite ironic tee or brand name tee, but if you're soaking wet and heavy with your t-shirt you won't want to anymore.

*Last but not least, if you don't live in Southern California and it's real chilly out, you must wear one of these. Neff headwear. Hulk Hogan facemask. $20

The snowboarding headwear company Neff is officially the first snow brand to cash in on the recent Michael Jackson death, releasing this t-shirt design this morning that they say is a "perfect way to represent the King of Pop and let his legend live on."

Check out the Neff blog for more.

On their way up to San Francisco for the Wallenberg deal, the Girl/Chocolate team will be stopping at the Encino Val Surf, to put on a demo for all you valley girls and boys. So, instead of going to mall, or sitting in traffic, or whatever you do in the valley, cruise over to check it out.

The crew will consist of: Guy Mariano, Mike Carroll ,Marc Johnson, Biebel, Mike Mo, J Dubbs,Vincent Alvarez, Alex Olson, Daniel Castillo,Chris Roberts,Chico Brenes and Brian Anderson.