MNSS SNOWBOARDER CHAS GULDEMOND WINS 2011 OAKLEY ARCTIC CHALLENGE

The Sports Syndicate’s Chas Guldemond stood atop the podium at the Oakley Arctic Challenge in Oslo, Norway. The win secured him a position at The World Snowboarding Championships. Guldemond held onto the lead through the entire finals executing a near perfect first run. The run combined his signature technical style through the rail section and huge airs in the jump section. Off the step-down he nailed his cab 1260 and flawlessly executed a double backside rodeo on the last hit. Chas had this to say about his win, "I'm really happy with the way I rode and to stay in first place through the last run really means a lot to me. I think it was my day today and it all came together perfect. What an amazing experience.” Up next for Chas are the US Open at Stratton, VT March 3-7, 2011 and Winter X Games Europe in Tignes, France March 16-18, 2011.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER MARK McMORRIS 2ND AT SNOWBASIN DEW TOUR, AND TORSTEIN HORGMO TAKES THE DEW CUP SLOPESTYLE OVERALL

The Sports Syndicate’s Mark McMorris and Torstein Horgmo had stellar performances on the slopestyle course this weekend at the final stop of the Dew Tour in Snowbasin, UT. Mark threw down a super technical run excelling on the rails and flawlessly landing doubles off the kickers. Torstein was the final athlete to strap in, needing 6th place or higher to secure the overall Dew Cup, Horgmo did not disappoint. True to form, he effortlessly glided through the rail section and nailed his switch backside 12. As chosen by the judges, Mark also walked away with the PlayStation Pro Moment of Year for his Cab 1260 Doublecork Nose grab. With his 3rd place finish at the final stop, Torstein took the Dew Cup. Taking the podium at each event was one of his goals for the season, “I just wanted to do good at the contest and the Dew Cup proves that I did good this season,” Horgmo said. “Getting to 100 percent injury free is my goal now.” Be on the lookout for Mark, Torstein at the US Open at Stratton, VT March 3-7, 2011 and Winter X Games Europe in Tignes, France March 16-18, 2011. Torstein would like to thank his sponsors for their support: DC, Rockstar Energy Drink, Oakley, Contour HD, Neff, Northstar and Kicker.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER MARK MCMORRIS VICTORIOUS AT AIR & STYLE INNSBRUCK

The Sports Syndicate’s Mark McMorris claimined the top podium spot at the Billabong Air & Style in Innsbruck, Austria. In front of a sold out crowd and in his final run McMorris stomped his signature cab double cork 1260 nose grab, scoring an impressive 94 points from the judges. Mark’s victory also secured him the “Air & Style Ring of Glory”. Assessing the competition Mark had this to say, "It was such a heavy rider field. To be on top of the podium is really a dream come true. I have been second and third at a lot of events this year and to finally win something means a lot to me. It's my first TTR 6Star event win." Be on the lookout for Mark on the final Winter Dew Tour Stop at Snowbasin, Utah February 10-13, and at the Arctic Challenge in Norway February 14-19.

MNSS SNOWBOARDERS HORGMO, MCMORRIS AND GULDEMOND MEDAL AT WINTER X GAMES 15

The Sports Syndicate’s Torstein Horgmo, Mark McMorris and Chas Guldemond all brought home medals from the Winter X Games 15. In Snowboard Big Air, Torstein Horgmo landed the first-ever triple cork in competition on his final run. This was the trick the judges and fans were waiting for and Torstein walked home with the Gold Medal in the event. Chas Guldemond took home a Bronze Medal in the first ever Best Method contest. Newest MNSS Snowboarder, Mark McMorris also took the Silver Medal in Snowboard Slopestyle in his first Winter X Games appearance. Nabbing the silver Mark had this to say, "I'm freaking out. I'm just trying to wake up. I'm not sure if it's real yet because I never expected a year ago to be in the X Games.” Be on the lookout for Torstein, Mark and Chas on final Winter Dew Tour Stop at Snowbasin, Utah February 10-13, 2011 and at the Arctic Challenge in Norway February 14-19, 2011.

MNSS SNOWBOARDERS JACKSON, HORGMO AND LeBLANC WIN TRANSWORLD SNOWBOARDING RIDER'S POLL AWARDS

The Sports Syndicate’s John Jackson, Torstein Horgmo and Mikey LeBlanc all took home awards at this year’s Transworld Snowboarding Rider's Poll Awards. For the second year in a row, John Jackson took home Men’s Rider of the Year and Men’s Video Part of the Year. Torstein Horgmo took home the Men’s Reader’s Choice Award, the only award of the ceremony that is decided by the readers of Transworld Snowboarding magazine. Snowboarding veteran and icon, Mikey LeBlanc took home Standout of the Year for his impressive stairset ender in Videograss’ Bon Voyage. For videos of the ceremonies, highlights and acceptance speeches visit snowboarding.transworld.net.