Liftlines and Landmines

Miss (Social Media) Manners

2011-06-24T15:33:00.000-07:00

By Rian Rhoe

It’s the Wild West out there. Maybe you think there are no rules in the social media landscape. Or perhaps the rules are so new that you’re compelled to bend them, or maybe I’m just plain old and don’t get it. (This is possible… I remember a time before the Internet.)

In all my Tweeting, posting, accepting and ignoring I have come to a few firm conclusions. Feel free to disagree with my vision of social media Utopia; All I ask is that you have an opinion.

Facebook

Have we met? Do I know you? If we’ve never met, the polite thing to do is send a message to give your friend request some type of context. Do we have mutual friends? Do you think I’m cute? Are you a young kid hoping to get sponsored by one of the brands that employ me? Just be honest. It’s much easier to respect a direct and honest message than a passive friend request from a stranger. Besides, those profile photos rarely tell the whole story.

LinkedIn

This is a work tool people. In fact, it’s an incredibly useful work tool. I have empathy for you. It’s tough trying to figure out how to get your foot in the door. The snowboard industry, like many others, is a fairly small scene. If you’re outside this incestuous community it can be panic inducing for the average recent college grad who loves to ride and wants a chance at their dream job.

Luckily I can help you avoid a few very simple faux pas.

First, it’s cheating to indicate we are friends if we’ve never met. I don’t know you. Please don’t lie. If I can’t remember who you are, I am forced to either ignore you or to look at your profile, your photo and try to rack my brain and remember if we’ve met. If I do this and realize I don’t know you I’ve wasted a significant part of my day. A negative first impression probably isn’t your goal. If you also have typos and spelling errors on your page, I now officially think that I will never hire you.

Lesson number 2 on LinkedIn. This is not a place to be casual. This is your online resume people! I know we’re human and make mistakes but if your profile says you have a degree in journalism and are experienced with “publicty” I am going to think you’re an idiot, even if you’re actually a really nice person in real life.

The good news is that you can gather a wealth of information on LinkedIn. You can connect in your own way to snowboarding and that will show through. Jeff Galbraith once wrote “there are no secret handshakes” in response to letters asking how to one day write for Snowboarder Magazine. He was right. As a 17-year-old reading Snowboarder, I took his advice to heart. At the time it seemed like such a leap. I couldn’t imagine how I’d ever one day be connected to the thing I love so much. *

Twitter

Twitter is your friend! It’s the one place on the Internet where it is completely and totally acceptable to voyeuristically follow people who you have never met in real life. It even offers an opportunity to organically strike up conversations with like-minded individuals and to create connections based on something other than a passive plea. Those people you want to connect with on LinkedIn? They are probably on Twitter. Do some research, start following and see what you can learn.

I’m not saying I’ve done it all right. I make mistakes every day. I believe most people have good intentions and the social media world is much like the real one-- full of complicated human interactions that don’t always add up. I can meet someone once and feel as if I want to know them forever or meet someone 5 times and know that we will never be friends. It is the same lesson we all learned in kindergarten. We crave acceptance and social connections and are bewildered when we are rejected. But, my hope is that we can at least navigate the world in a way that is transparent and purposeful. Have intentions in the things you do. It is so much more attractive.

Peep Show Photos from Ms. Superpark

2010-07-06T15:03:00.000-07:00

Best Thai food in Big Bear. Who knew Big Bear even has Thai Food? Click the link for more photos from the new Peep Show Site.

Back For More

2010-07-03T00:18:00.000-07:00

Oh gosh. I'm back. I can't explain it really, but all those postings of image after image don't entirely do it for me. I love the ease of use and the simplicity of Tumblr, but words seem more at home here on blogspot. I guess in the end, I'll end up on wordpress, where a blog can be both fashion and function.

Either way, there are things to write about and tonight isn't the night.

Happy 4th of July. Wave a flag, blow things up and for the love of God get yourself to a BBQ, a body of water and a good group of friends. This holiday can't be missed.

18th and Hoyt

2010-05-18T09:48:00.000-07:00

I've officially jumped ship for tumblr. Why? Because it's better.

How is it better?

It's more user friendly and it looks prettier.

Bye for now,

Rian

Amen to a Plea for Sassy's Revival

2010-04-25T16:16:00.000-07:00

If Life Could Look Like A Perfume Ad

2010-04-25T15:27:00.000-07:00

Or even...

Want-Ette from Les Ettes Cosmetics on Vimeo.

Get In The Van

2010-04-12T12:02:00.000-07:00

Day 1 in AK with the Peep Show Girls.

Food for Thought

2010-03-23T19:25:00.000-07:00

If You Were Here I'd Be Home Now

2010-03-22T15:35:00.000-07:00

Images via ffffound

Waiting.

2010-03-18T20:50:00.000-07:00

Images via welcome home pretty girl and 4thandbleeker

Belinda Chen's Universe

2010-03-08T11:03:00.000-08:00

Lovely.

History of Snowboarding 2010

2010-03-07T22:09:00.000-08:00

ARIES2010 - RECAP video from Nemo Entertainment on Vimeo.

Trevor Graves, with Nemo, undertook the much needed endeavor of cataloging snowboarding's most important moments. Our "sport" is so young and the details are so hazy, only the people who were really there will ever know exactly what happened when, and even they might argue about it amongst each other. I'm glad that he dove into this project. It just kills me a little bit that it took Nike money for snowboarding to finally have something like this. Sixteen years ago, when I started snowboarding, I would never have predicted it.

Nice job to Trevor, Austin and the crew.

Andorra

2010-03-04T12:07:00.000-08:00

Girls Skate Via Asiplanchaba

2010-03-04T11:49:00.000-08:00

I need to start skateboarding again. I've been saying it for way too long.
This video might be just the motivation I need. If only I spoke Spanish!

Check out this sweet blog if you're down for girls who skate, snowboard or surf. http://asiplanchaba.com/wordpress/

PMS # 2 from Peep Show

2010-03-02T14:12:00.000-08:00

PMS 2 from peep show on Vimeo.

Music Monday Part Deux

2010-03-01T13:35:00.000-08:00

This song is amazing. I wish I could add it to my itunes.

Music Monday: Dance, Dance, Dance!!

2010-03-01T13:28:00.000-08:00

Yellow Pants

2010-02-28T23:07:00.000-08:00

I have no idea who this is, but he's totally making it happen. IS yellow the new black? Probably not. But this curried yellow is on the up and up. I like.

Style Watch: Trade Show Season

2010-02-23T15:30:00.001-08:00

I happen to work in the snowboarding industry. Every year in late January retailers, manufacturers, media members, pro riders and randoms gather for the SIA trade show (now in Denver) and ISPO in Munich. Members of the media clamor to capture the upcoming product trends, PR pros try to tell a good story and product line managers run around trying to work out what's going to sell.

Since I'm kind of a snowboard dork, I'm always curious to see what's new, but I don't find it particularly relevant when it comes to predicting trends. What's more interesting to me is what people who are ahead of the curve are wearing and talking about. And when it comes down to it, the best part of trade show season is seeing so many great people. Old friends and new ones gather from all corners of the globe and get together and it's a sight to see.

So, what do I see on the horizon?

Esthera Preda from Peep Show in quilted Burgundy jacket with gold clutch.

Bonfire Head Designer Shawn Foster in floral and Atmosphere's Chris Prosser keepin' it basic.

Dave designed the peyote print on the inside lining of the Bonfire Blur jacket for men. He's a boss. Black and red are holding steady.

In general:

COLOR
Lots of foundation colors: Navy, gray, black, denim, brown, maroon/rust red.
Pop colors: Bright red, curry yellow, mellow blue for men, purple for women.

FABRIC
Corduroy is the new denim, but denim isn't going anywhere.
Vintage inspired plain weave fabrics are on the rise.
Shinier fabrics might be on the horizon.

PRINTS
Gingham is the new plaid, but plaid is still in full effect.
Stripes.
Crazy prints are dying in favor of more natural looking affects like faded colors, tye dye inspiration etc.

DESIGN DETAILS
Double zipper pockets.
Baseball inspired design.
Minimalist branding.
Psychadelic inspired design.

I'm sure there is plenty more that I'm missing, but this is a quick snapshot. I'll try to post more photos soon.

Oh My Gosh I love This

2010-02-23T15:26:00.000-08:00

Welcome Home Pretty Girl is a new favorite blog. Straight out of Seattle and all style. Sigh... Isn't it lovely?

Are You Ready Boots?

2010-02-22T09:49:00.000-08:00

Saturday I drove up to Meadows with my friend Rachel. It was absolutely the laziest snowboarding experience of my life and to be honest, the best part of the day was talking with Rachel in my car.

Nearly 4 years ago my car stereo was stolen out of my Subaru and I still haven't replaced it. It's not that I can't afford a new stereo or even that I don't want one. It's just that not having one opens up a whole new world of conversation. Silence is a void most people prefer to fill. Without music blaring in the background ideas and thoughts, silly jokes and general observations abound. I'm a fan of this. Also, not having a car stereo has prompted me to start singing in the car.

This is still problematic because I only can remember the entire song lyrics to 2 songs: "Happy Birthday" and "Mercedes Benz" by Janis Joplin. I've yet to sing happy birthday by myself in the car, but I have on occasion sung the Janis Joplin song three times in a row without stopping. Eventually I get bored and start singing the random chorus lines that I do know and I end up blending them together in ways that should be against the law. This brings me back to one of the highlights of my car ride with Rachel. She actually remembers song lyrics. Our conversation about secretly enjoying singing even though we have no natural talent for it whatsoever lead to several good rounds of singing in the car and even a tentative plan for Rachel to take my karaoke virginity. The real inspiration for this? Nancy Sinatra. These Boots Were Made For Walking.

Peep the Future: Webisode 1

2010-02-17T11:17:00.000-08:00

PMS 1 from peep show on Vimeo.

For the record, I love the Peep Show ladies. Thank you for doing something cool.

Life Advice -- The Steve Jobs Speech at Stanford

2010-01-24T10:05:00.000-08:00

Jorie Graham -- Salmon

2010-01-14T21:55:00.000-08:00

Salmon

I watched them once, at dusk, on television, run,
in our motel room half-way through
Nebraska, quick, glittering, past beauty, past
the importance of beauty.,
archaic,
not even hungry, not even endangered, driving deeper and deeper
into less. They leapt up falls, ladders,
and rock, tearing and leaping, a gold river,
and a blue river traveling
in opposite directions.
They would not stop, resolution of will
and helplessness, as the eye
is helpless
when the image forms itself, upside-down, backward,
driving up into
the mind, and the world
unfastens itself
from the deep ocean of the given. . .Justice, aspen
leaves, mother attempting
suicide, the white night-flying moth
the ants dismantled bit by bit and carried in
right through the crack
in my wall. . . .How helpless
the still pool is,
upstream,
awaiting the gold blade
of their hurry. Once, indoors, a child,
I watched, at noon, through slatted wooden blinds,
a man and woman, naked, eyes closed,
climb onto each other,
on the terrace floor,
and ride--two gold currents
wrapping round and round each other, fastening,
unfastening. I hardly knew
what I saw. Whatever shadow there was in that world
it was the one each cast
onto the other,
the thin black seam
they seemed to be trying to work away
between them. I held my breath.
as far as I could tell, the work they did
with sweat and light
was good. I'd say
they traveled far in opposite
directions. What is the light
at the end of the day, deep, reddish-gold, bathing the walls,
the corridors, light that is no longer light, no longer clarifies,
illuminates, antique, freed from the body of
that air that carries it. What is it
for the space of time
where it is useless, merely
beautiful? When they were done, they made a distance
one from the other
and slept, outstretched,
on the warm tile
of the terrace floor,
smiling, faces pressed against the stone.

The Fugees. This Was The Jam

2010-01-11T23:19:00.000-08:00

James Wright is the Master of a Powerful Last Line

2010-01-09T22:15:00.000-08:00

A Blessing

BY JAMES WRIGHT

Just off the highway to Rochester, Minnesota,
Twilight bounds softly forth on the grass.
And the eyes of those two Indian ponies
Darken with kindness.
They have come gladly out of the willows
To welcome my friend and me.
We step over the barbed wire into the pasture
Where they have been grazing all day, alone.
They ripple tensely, they can hardly contain their happiness
That we have come.
They bow shyly as wet swans. They love each other.
There is no loneliness like theirs.
At home once more,
They begin munching the young tufts of spring in the darkness.
I would like to hold the slenderer one in my arms,
For she has walked over to me
And nuzzled my left hand.
She is black and white,
Her mane falls wild on her forehead,
And the light breeze moves me to caress her long ear
That is delicate as the skin over a girl’s wrist.
Suddenly I realize
That if I stepped out of my body I would break
Into blossom.

Pretty

2010-01-09T18:29:00.000-08:00

Bode Merrill Behind the Scenes

2010-01-03T16:22:00.000-08:00

Not only is Bode the nicest guy ever, but his video part pretty much blew apart any preconceived ideas about rail riders or backcountry booters. He does it all. When it comes to the upcoming Transworld Rider's Poll awards, Bode has my vote.

Goodbye Portland, Photos From Mark McCambridge

2010-01-03T11:10:00.000-08:00

Mark took these photographs in the summer of 2008, before embarking on a journey to Alaska to work as a commercial fisherman for the summer. In a matter of two days he caught the spirit of our group of friends from college and life in NW Portland. I love them.

A New Definition of Home

2010-01-02T14:36:00.000-08:00

Home - Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros

EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS | MySpace Music Videos

Pendleton Wool-- A New Look

2009-12-25T11:37:00.000-08:00

In The City of Light -- A Larry Levis Poem

2009-12-24T22:32:00.000-08:00

This poem has been on my mind lately. I can't shake it. So here it is. An old favorite, read anew.

LARRY LEVIS

In the City of Light

The last thing my father did for me
Was map a way: he died, & so
Made death possible. If he could do it, I
Will also, someday, be so honored. Once,

At night, I walked through the lit streets
Of New York, from the Gramercy Park Hotel
Up Lexington & at that hour, alone,
I stopped hearing traffic, voices, the racket

Of spring wind lifting a newspaper high
Above the lights. The streets wet,
And shining. No sounds. Once,

When I saw my son be born, I thought
How loud this world must be to him, how final.

That night, out of respect for someone missing,
I stopped listening to it.

Out of respect for someone missing,
I have to say

This isn’t the whole story.
The fact is, I was still in love.
My father died, & I was still in love. I know
It’s in bad taste to say it quite this way. Tell me,
How would you say it?

The story goes: wanting to be alone & wanting
The easy loneliness of travelers,

I said good-bye in an airport & flew west.
It happened otherwise.
And where I’d held her close to me,
My skin felt raw, & flayed.

Descending, I looked down at light lacquering fields
Of pale vines, & small towns, each
With a water tower; then the shadows of wings;
Then nothing.

My only advice is not to go away.
Or, go away. Most

Of my decisions have been wrong.

When I wake, I lift cold water
To my face. I close my eyes.

A body wishes to be held, & held, & what
Can you do about that?

Because there are faces I might never see again,
There are two things I want to remember
About light, & what it does to us.

Her bright, green eyes at an airport—how they widened
As if in disbelief;
And my father opening the gate: a lit, & silent

City.

Soundtracks Make Amazing Mix Tapes 2

2009-12-07T00:04:00.000-08:00

Where the Wild Things Are Soundtrack

Karen O is in a category of greatness all her own.

Soundtracks Make Amazing Mix Tapes 1

2009-12-06T23:58:00.000-08:00

Yes, This is the New Moon soundtrack. Nerdy? Probably. Totally enjoyable? Heck yes!! This is on repeat during my workday these days. Sigh... no need to make a holiday mix. Here it is.

1. DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE – MEET ME ON THE EQUINOX
2. BAND OF SKULLS – FRIENDS
3. THOM YORKE – HEARING DAMAGE
4. LYKKE LI – POSSIBILITY
5. THE KILLERS – A WHITE DEMON LOVE SONG
6. ANYA MARINA – SATELLITE HEART
7. MUSE – I BELONG TO YOU (NEW MOON REMIX)
8. BON IVER & ST. VINCENT – ROSYLN
9. BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB – DONE ALL WRONG
10. HURRICANE BELLS – MONSTERS
11. SEA WOLF – THE VIOLET HOUR
12. OK GO – SHOOTING THE MOON
13. GRIZZLY BEAR WITH VICTORIA LEGRAND – SLOW LIFE
14. EDITORS – NO SOUND BUT THE WIND
15. ALEXANDRE DESPLAT – NEW MOON (THE MEADOW)

A little Look at the Backyard Bang Rail Jam: Portland

2009-12-02T22:30:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Exit Real Word

Ben Moon Photography

2009-11-26T14:48:00.001-08:00

I just found these photos while cleaning out my gmail account. Ben Moon's photography is crisp and vibrant. He took these photos of me in Washington Park, wearing clothes from Nau.

It's All in the Details

2009-11-25T16:26:00.000-08:00

Richard Avedon in SF

2009-11-15T20:38:00.000-08:00

I stopped in at MOMA during a recent trip to S.F. Richard Avedon had such a prolific career. These photos are from travels along the highways of Texas. I'd love to see what he would do in AK.

Hufnagel Cycles Cute New Caps

2009-11-12T20:13:00.000-08:00

Jordan Hufnagel makes beautiful bikes. And now hats! These are sweet and cool at the same time. I may not have the cash for a shiny new bike, but $30 for a hat is a steal. http://www.hufnagelcycles.com/

Color: I Need Sunshine

2009-11-11T23:19:00.000-08:00

Love, Kickstand

2009-11-10T18:05:00.000-08:00

So my friend Eva has the sweetest style and she has just opened up shop at House of Vintage on SE Hawthorne. It's bound to be the bees knees.

The Pen Story on Vimeo

2009-11-10T17:02:00.000-08:00

The PEN Story from PENStory on Vimeo.

I think this is fantastic. I happen to use a cannon digital elph, but it's not really about the ad part of the message for me. It's just a beautiful slice of life.

Billykirk Handcrafted Leather Goods

2009-11-09T13:49:00.000-08:00

Billykirk from The Scout on Vimeo.

Hmn... it's nice to see people care about quality.

Home Sweet Home From My Dreams

2009-11-08T16:36:00.000-08:00

Via Covenger + Kester and Wellplaid

Blue My Love

2009-11-08T16:29:00.001-08:00

via wellplaid

The 35 Manliest Mustaches of all Time

2009-11-07T18:18:00.000-08:00

My opposition to the mustache is finally fading into disgruntled acceptance. Thank God the goatee isn't coming back. Pretty soon everyone will be wearing socks with sandals... but I digress. This link is awesome, just click on the blog title.

Sweet Images from James Mustico

2009-10-29T20:06:00.000-07:00

James Mustico is super smart and creative. This is where he posts images. He is one to watch.

NYC

2009-08-07T15:24:00.000-07:00

David Benedek on film, the internet, media and more

2009-04-29T14:10:00.000-07:00

David Benedek Conversation Part Two from Souney Media on Vimeo.

Adorable

2009-04-20T10:24:00.001-07:00

http://www.thestylishwanderer.blogspot.com/

Seth Neefus Makes Art Worth Loving

2009-04-13T15:43:00.000-07:00

Shanty Town Installation

Color of Nature

Magical Gathering

Color of Nature

Roxy Chicken Jam Fashion review

2009-04-09T16:52:00.000-07:00

Roxy's take on onhill fashion.

Blowing it

2009-04-08T22:57:00.000-07:00

At least I'm not responsible for this.
I have been blowing it lately. No posting, no updating, no fun. I think I'm pouting because I don't consider my blog to be pretty, from an aesthetic, design layout type of perspective. I'm lacking the patience necessary to make it look lovely, which is sad. Either a talented, creative friend will take pity on me, or I will rally and motivate to figure this out, or my blog will keep its plain jane appearance. Either way, I vow to neglect it less and post more.

Hipster Olympics... still not old

2009-03-02T12:40:00.000-08:00

I just re-discovered this little gem. Amazing.

Charlie the Unicorn

2009-03-02T12:31:00.000-08:00

I heart Marc Jacobs. Fall 09

2009-02-25T10:32:00.001-08:00

Diesel Fall 09

2009-02-25T10:27:00.000-08:00

Doing the Dew at Northstar

2009-02-23T14:33:00.001-08:00

Flower Power
Colin Langlois in drug rug Bonfire Hoody and Kevin Casillo in Grenade.

Go Cougars. Airblaster pant and Anon Goggles.

Hand made hoody. Local Tahoe company. Wish I remembered the name!

Man Mittens.

Utah Demo Deux

2009-02-17T19:12:00.001-08:00

I loved the Tabloid graphic when I saw it. The bonus? Blue Montgomery's girlfriend posed for every photo in there.

Hmn... Salomon boards. The Gypsy is my new Fave.

Bonfire Blur jacket. Bad ass colorblocking and salvage fabric.

Purple and red are like two peas in a pod.

Snow Basin Demo, Utah

2009-02-10T09:29:00.000-08:00

SIA Tradeshow Las Vegas

2009-02-04T18:20:00.000-08:00

James has cool style. A Lost World Tee? Yes please.
Hand painted jacket.

In the Morning

2009-01-31T15:18:00.000-08:00

Get Nasty

2009-01-31T14:46:00.000-08:00

Just got back from SIA. Can't find my camera cord to download photos. This video pretty much sums it up though.

dat mYspace

2009-01-31T13:57:00.000-08:00

myspace from micah hollinger on Vimeo.

Disney Duo

2009-01-15T00:49:00.000-08:00

I ran into Alex and Gus at rontoms one night. They didn't even plan this.

Summertime. Mt. Hood, Oregon.

2009-01-14T23:11:00.000-08:00

It's a unicorn on a denim vest. It kind of blew my mind.

Kyle style. Check out http://thedirtykids.blogspot.com

June Bonjhan. All style, on hill and off.

Awesome Jewelry by Anna

2009-01-14T23:05:00.000-08:00

Vintage jewelry for all the gypsy hipsters out there. Anna loves you and I do too.

http://iheartanna.com

Getting Started

2009-01-14T20:24:00.000-08:00

I've always been interested in style. I notice the people who I think have it. I think fashion and snowboarding are always better with a sense of humor. I think there's more than one way to make a pair of pants look good.

I don't know why this stuff matters to me. Creativity is an inherent part of snowboarding and skateboarding. I love it. The good, the bad and the ridiculous.