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King of the Mountain: Winners of the MINI Feature Award March 18, 2013

The excitement around the BURTON GLOBAL EVENT SERIES heats up as the MINI Feature Award winners are announced. Scope out the work of some epic ramp sculptors after the jump. more

Category: MINI, Sports, Competitions

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Method Mag's Creative Use of (Outer) Space at the BEO 2013 March 13, 2013

Ever wonder how many rotations you could do on a snowboard if there
 was no gravity? more

Category: Sports, Events, Competitions

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Wintersport Region Status Quo: Laax. A story of parks, powder, bars and summertime cows March 13, 2013

At first glance, the formula for transforming an average sort of ski resort into something a cut above the norm seems simple enough. With the slope groomed and ready, an impressive Alpine panorama and properly chilled beer, most guests are ready to lean back contentedly. But Laax has set itself the goal of being more than merely a decent venue for winter sports - the objective is excellence, as evidenced by a willingness to break with stale routine and venture into new territory. It merges the free-style living of the heart of Switzerland with its vibrant social scene, copious snow and just a few dreams transformed into vivid reality. more

Category: Sports, Events, Competitions

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Unsung Heroes: The Faces That Make the BEO Happen March 13, 2013

Everyone's used to seeing the hero shot of the rider sending it, hearing them wax lyrical about their runs. They get the adoration - rightly so - but for this we thought we'd take the opportunity to throw some high fives to the people working like dogs behind the scenes to make the BEO happen. Here are but a handful of them... more

Category: Sports, Events, Competitions

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Vertigo at Vail: A Snowy View of the US Open Slopestyle March 13, 2013

Mark McMorris rode to US Open Slopestyle victory, but the rest of us rode powder. more

Category: Sports, Events, Competitions

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Open Minded
 March 13, 2013

SNOWBOARDER Magazine Senior Editor Tom Monterosso reflects on what the US Open means to snowboarding and snowboarders. more

Category: Sports, Events, Competitions

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Double Exposed: The Burton US Open at Vail March 13, 2013

Double Exposures vs. Double Corks: Tim Peare's vision of the Burton US Open at Vail. more

Category: Sports, Events, Competitions

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Make A Splash Design Competition: Winners Announced! December 11, 2012

You’d be surprised what a little hydro-powered creativity can do. The winners of the Make A Splash photography and design competition are just a click away. more

Category: Art & Design, Competitions

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Don’t Forget the Snow Tires: MINI Goes To Santa Claus November 23, 2012

The MINI family is off to visit Santa Claus, bearing Christmas wish lists from MINI fans the world over. Can it score a Guinness World Records title for its travels? Read on. more

Category: MINI, Events, Competitions

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Strength in Numbers Design Competition: Winners Announced! November 09, 2012

The results are in! We are proud to announce the winning entries from the Strength in Numbers design competition. See who made it onto the winners’ podium after the jump. more

Category: Art & Design, Competitions

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MINI and Wool and the Gang — A Close-Knit Friendship October 01, 2012

Want to brave the winter in style this year? Then get your knitting needles clicking! more

Category: Urban Culture, Art & Design, MINI, People, Competitions

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“Check-Mate” Design Competition: Winners Announced! July 11, 2012

The proverbial checkered flag has dropped for the “Check-Mate” Design Competition, and after all was said and done, some clear winners were at the head of the pack. See the winning entries here. more

Category: Art & Design, People, Competitions

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