This week has been exciting... Over at Pop we have launched our 'Park Page'. This is a unique section of the site dedicated to community reviews of the terrain parks at each of the major snow resorts in Australia. If this is your sort of thing, jump over
here and check it out. There's a few shots from the Perisher parks in the gallery above to get you excited! However, I know there's probably other reasons you clicked that link so we'll move past the shameless self promotion and onto what you're really here for...
Swimsuit Issue Cover Girl Alyse Co'Cliff
Our 2009 swimwear cover girl, Alyse Co'cliff, is living a pretty amazing life. Originally from Perth, the economics and finance graduate took a hiatus from a career moving numbers around a spreadsheet to pose in front of lens' across the world. If the response we got from you guys (and the rest of the internet) to Ms. Co'cliff's cover is any indication, the numbers on her career under soft-boxes and flashes is going to be far better than those she'd get from a career under fluorescent bulbs. This beauty was not made to be hidden in some non-desrcript cubicle that's for sure - there will be more of Alyse on Pop in the coming days but you can peep a sneak preview of the shots in the gallery above!
Robbie Walker With 'Kids can Ride'
Professional snowboarder and one of Pop's bloggers, Robbie Walker, is pretty a good dude. Having got so much from snowboarding Robbie decided last summer to give back and has organised a trip to the snow with a few underprivileged children who haven't been snowboarding before. He spent his time coaching the guys and showing them the ropes up at Mt Buller. More of Robbie and the guys over
here.
Forum Snowboards 'Battle at Baw Baw'
This is one of the most casual contests that happens each year and is a great day. Everyone heads up to Mt Baw Baw for a comp on a double set of stairs. Usually the crowd gets involved in the contest and everyone goes for a shred afterwards - peep the flyer below or go
here for more info.
Videograss Bon Voyage Teaser
Two friends of Pop's have been working for the Videograss film crew in the States. Videograss is affiliated with the uber cool outerwear brand, Holden, and eyewear brand, Ashbury. Jan Snarski and Sean McCormack have been working on the film which is due to drop in the coming months... Check the teaser for it here:
BON VOYAGE TEASER from VIDEOGRASS on Vimeo.
More on this here.
Scandinavian Style From Nikita
Nikita are creators of great outerwear for ladies. Designed by Heida Birgisdottir and coming out of Reykjavik in Iceland, the cuts and colours have been consistently good for years. We got a few of our favorite pieces from the new range and gave them to Julius Kellar to shoot – they’re all available in stores now. Check em out!
And Finally - Fisheye Fridays With Andy Lloyd
Andy Lloyd’s Fisheye Fridays were a highlight for me last year... Basically they're weekly clips of Andy riding round the Australian mountains having fun with friends but if ever you wanted to see a clip that is going to make you want to snowboard, these are it! This year, he’s broken out the GoPro HD with Ryan Tiene, Dane Tiene and Lance Rees at Thredbo. The footage is awesome and Andy has put a tonne of work into the clip. Check it out!
Fisheye Fridays Episode 1 from FishEye Fridays on Vimeo.