Transworld Snowboarding Riders Poll Awar...

Diane Damra, ahlivv Team Rider I checked out the riders poll awards during the SIA tradeshow in Vegas. My low energy level and Vegas hangover mysteriously disapperared as soon as I walked into the event. The crowd had alot of energy and the vibes were so good! Travis Rice was the man of the night. Marie  Read more...

ahlivv Am Team Footie...

The ahlivv shop currently sponsors 2 pro athletes, Sarah Burke and Hannah Kearney, and 2 amateurs, D Damra and Claire DeMeyer. ahlivv is committed to the progression of women’s action sports at the pro level, where women are moving their sport to new levels, and at the amateur level, where girls are  Read more...

Yoga for Skiing and Snowboarding...

Suzanne  Hauserman, owner of Symmetry Yoga During the winter here in Colorado, we often find ourselves trading out days at the gym for days on the mountain.  I mean, we only have six months…we have to maximize!  But, there are some things you should do to prepare yourself for the ski and snowboard  Read more...

Hottie Alert: Edward Cullen...

Girls, we have a hottie alert to share!  Single, married or dating, ain’t no shame in scoping out a beautiful specimen of the male world.

Torah Bright Takes Gold at the X Games...

Torah Bright took the gold with authority at the Women’s SuperPipe, in an eventful night for women’s snowboarders.  Torah killed it on her last run with a backside 360 to switchback 720.  She followed with a big McTwist and another 720 to seal the deal.  Gretchen Bleiler took an unfortunate  Read more...

Burke Soars to Ski Superpipe Three-Peat ...

ASPEN — Sarah Burke has quite a flare for the dramatic. Before 2007’s Winter X Games ski superpipe final, she broke her nose in a practice-run fall. One year later, Burke hit the deck on an attempted 900 on her first of two runs, one ski fell off and she fell more than 15 feet to the flat. In both  Read more...

Sarah Burke – ahlivv Girl Takes 3r...

The Women’s Skiing Superpipe was bigger than ever tonight.  Jen Hudak came out of the gates hot with big air putting herself in first place early on.  Jen held her spot until the last run, when Sarah Burke stole the show.  Sarah started her last run with a 900, followed by an alley oop flare,  Read more...

X Games TV Schedule...

K Girlies…for all of you couch potatoes, or to be fair, those of you just couldn’t make the treck, here’s when you can check out the X Games on TV!

Winter X Games Results – Snowboard...

With the X Games finally here in Aspen, the girls of ahlivv took our show on the road!  We plan on keeping you updated with results, news, and all the gossip.  Just kidding…kind of.  Torah Bright took first in the SuperPipe elimination round last night with three consistently solid runs.  SuperPipe  Read more...

How To: Ollie...

Diane Damra, ahlivv Team Rider The ollie is the most important, basic and fundamental trick in snowboarding, or skateboarding. Snowboarding without knowing how to ollie is, well, not really snowboarding because it’s the foundation that all other tricks are based on. Unfortunately, I spent my first  Read more...

X Games Update with Sarah Burke...

As the Winter X Games kick off in Aspen, the girls here at ahlivv are getting super stoked to cheer on our favorite X Games competitor, ahlivv team skier Sarah Burke.   I caught up with Sarah today in between her practice sessions, press conferences and designing her own Playstation Level.  Yes,  Read more...

Resolutions: Status Update...

How We Doing Girls? So, we’re basically about 2 weeks out from New Year’s Day; the day we set out to change our lives forever, the first day of the rest of our lives!  For most of us ahlivv girls, our resolution list looks something like this (with variations and more details, of course): •     Read more...

How To: Ski Moguls...

Hannah Kearney’s Guide to Skiing the Bumps I know that skiing the moguls may be intimidating at first, but the sooner you try them, the sooner you will have a new favorite run on the mountain.  I don’t actually remember learning to ski moguls because I was 2 at the beginning of my skiing career  Read more...

How to: Get Organized in 2009...

What does getting ‘organized’ mean to you? What it means to most is totally different! From a college student, single female who works a ton, single mother who works a ton, recent newly wed, student again mother, girl who is always thinking of everyone else but themselves, job hunting female…the  Read more...

Tip of the Week: Don’t Compromise ...

Ok, girls – let’s talk about trends in the action sports lifestyle fashion world.  Trends are everywhere these days, and they are constantly changing, and repeating themselves. The girls at ahlivv love watching the new fashion trends come into the limelight, and letting them go when their  Read more...

Confessions of a Shopaholic Hits the Big...

As I sat in the movie theatre on Christmas Day waiting for Marley and Me to start (my husband and I read the book, and had the date on our calendar for months), I discovered that Confessions of a Shopaholic was being made into a movie. I must admit, it was all I could do not to stand up in the theatre  Read more...

Shred Betties Releases Under the Radar P...

Insider Scoop: Vail...

Vail, Colorado is America’s biggest ski resort community. For some, like myself, it seems bigger than life! With 5,289 acres, 193 trails and 32 chairlifts, this mountain is a cloud nine to many! If the size doesn’t do it for you, try the visitor count; nearly 20,000 on a busy day! That number makes  Read more...

Trendwatch: Styles of 2009...

Though no one wants to continue hearing or reading about our economic times, this will be a first time read…The bad economy is now effecting fashion colors and looks! 2009 is seeing tons of colors in effort to bring that optimism and liviliness back in to our lives. In 2008 we saw blues and  Read more...

The Fire Behind Dragon: A Goggle Fit Gui...

I had the chance today to talk to a veteran rep here in the Rockies, Denise Arnette. Not only has she been repping for over 10 plus years but she is at the top of her game while juggling being a mom and pregnant with number two. She has been a sales rep for Dragon for 9 years and is very knowledgeable  Read more...

The ahlivv Games: Bind’N'Ride To W...

In celebration of the 2009 Winter X Games this month in Aspen, Nikita and ahlivv have teamed up for the Inaugural ahlivv Games.  The first of which is the Bind’N'Ride ski and snowboard contest, inspired by Sarah Burke’s big air antics.  Let’s face it ladies, we can’t all get  Read more...

Girls of Nikita: Meet Kelly Stoecklein!...

In an effort to keep our ahlivv girls interested, we’ve decided to profile the raddest people we work with in the action sports retail world. It is no surprise that the fabulous, bad-ass ladies of Nikita are at the top of our list. So, m eet Kelly Stoecklein! Kelly is the Marketing Director for all  Read more...

Sarah Burke ahlivv Girl...

Sarah Burke is a busy lady. She wins super pipe and slopestyle contests from Dew Tour to X games. We are keeping our fingers crossed this year that Sarah Burke will not only win the women’s ski superpipe championship at the x-games, but that she will also complete her profile. Sarah’s busy,  Read more...

Girls of Nikita: Meet Jamie Craig!...

Check out Jamie Craig of Nikita. Not only is she a stellar Nikita sales rep, but she is pretty, we mean, really, cool as well. One of our faves (yes, we definitely pick favorites), Jamie is 100% a Nikita ambassador and an ahlivv girl through and through. She embodies the brand and the true spirit of  Read more...

11 Things You Didn’t Know You Can ...

For an ahlivv girl, going green is much more than a fleeting trend.  It is a crucial issue that has to be addressed.  Each of us needs to make it a priority and take steps toward an eco-friendly lifestyle, if we want to continue enjoying the action sports we love.  Skiing, snowboarding and surfing  Read more...

Learn a Snowsport – Get it Girl!...

January is always a time for new beginnings, lofty personal goals, and aspirations to take on new challenges. But, did you know that January is also National Learn a Snowsport Month?…That’s right girls! So, whatever your dream – want to learn to ski or snowboard, switch over to telemark skiing,  Read more...

Avalanche Deaths Probe New Rules at Whis...

Last Thursday was a very sad day at Blackcomb Mountain.  Two skiers were killed on the mountain, both on runs that had been blocked off due to high avalanche threat.   The unfortunate and tragic deaths have probed Whistler/Blackcomb Resort to adopt a Zero Tolerance Policy on skiers and riders found  Read more...

News Bits...

Sunday, January 04, 2009 Bethany Hamilton and Leila Hurst Advance to Quarterfinals at the Billabong World Junior Surf Championships Bethany Hamilton of Kauai defeated Cali’s Sage Erickson in the third round of today’s girls division of the Billaobong World Junior Championships in Sydney. Leila Hurst  Read more...

Roxy Chicken Jam – US...

Title: Roxy Chicken Jam – USLocation: Mammoth Mountain, CALink out: Click hereDescription: Launched in 2004, the Roxy Chicken Jams are the first and most prestigious stand-alone all-girls pro snowboarding events in the world. By bringing together the best riders, the best resorts and some of the  Read more...

Tip of the Week: Invest in Layers...

Most of us spend most of our ski/snowboard budget on our outerwear.  But, layering is such a key part of keeping warm in the cold and wind.  Quality layers will make the most of your outerwear, and layering with wicking systems will soak up sweat, keep out moisture and allow breathability, making  Read more...