Posts Tagged ‘ymca’
MAKE IT COUNT 2012 GLOBAL FINALS
Over the past year, we had 45 MAKE IT COUNT events in 30 different countries, with one goal; to get the most dedicated skateboarders from around the world for a life changing experience.
On August 11th, 23 finalists flew in for an all expenses paid trip to California for one week, and to compete in the global finals at Element YMCA Camp.
During that week, we went to San Diego and skated the Transworld park, hung out at Element headquarters, and had a day all to ourselves at The Berrics. In addition to skating, we hiked to the natural waterslides at Stony Creek, launched in Lake Sequoia, and saw a slew of wild animals in the Sequoia National Forest.
In the end, it was Jon Cos who took first place and a year’s sponsorship from Element, while Dustin Blauvelt came in second, and Nate Greenwood finished in third. Some left with trophies and prizes, but everyone went home with something much greater; friendships were forged, and our Element family grew bigger.
Thank you to everyone who contributed in making this series an experience of a lifetime.
For more info, to see the finals video, and to see the #elementmakeitcount instagram feed, go HERE:
“TRAVEL WELL” JULIAN DAVIDSON AND NICK GARCIA (VIDEO)
Julian Davidson and Nick Garcia came up with this special set of Travel Well cruiser boards, called “Day Trippin’”. Designing them was one thing, but what came next was the fun part; hitting the streets. Nick and Julian headed off to Skate Camp, and took the long road to get there. From bombing hills and crushing rocks to flatground and mini ramps, these boards are truly all terrain vehicles.
Music by:
Boom Chick
“Ghost of Bo Didley”
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GET A CLOSER LOOK AT THE DAY TRIPPIN’ SERIES:
SLAP S’MORES: MIKE MANIDIS
Head over to the SLAP site where you’ll find the latest in the “S’mores” series from Element YMCA Skate Camp, this time featuring Camp Director and all around amazing guy Mike Manidis.
MARK APPLEYARD AT SKATECAMP
Mark Appleyard and his pal Tjaden Brewer visited Skate Camp for some fresh mountain air and plenty of shredding. Witness their adventure HERE.
While we’re on the subject, there’s still plenty of time to sign up for Skate Camp 2011. Tell your mom she looks pretty, then show her THIS LINK with Skate Camp info. Good luck.