FactiveGRL Boardriding Lifestyle for Girls

On February 19th, 2009, the Osiris Girls Team accomplished every action sports junkie’s dream come true: skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing and wakeboarding, all in one day. Osiris Girls team rider, pro wakeboarder and SoCal native Melissa Marquardt proposed the idea to do all the sports in one day and the rest is history. The only thing better than getting to do all four sports in one day is having the top female athletes from each sport showing… Read More

Join the 1st WIAS bash: Women Entrepreneurs in Action Sports! You will learn from passionate, successful business ladies that will feed you with stories and insights on how they made it happen! Whether you are an aspiring or current entrepreneur, this gathering will not only be a great learning experience, it will also be an amazing time with women that share the same passion: action sports… Read More

Spring is upon us and now is the time to re-vamp your beauty regimen. In my research for styles for the upcoming 2009 season, spring colors are warming up and toning down, in comparison to the brights and neons of seasons past. Pastels, especially pinks, are a classic look for spring and is defiantly in the running for your go to color of the season. Not only is it an… Read More

Why should we stretch and when should we do it? Stretching helps improve flexibility, which will allow you to move your joints through a greater range of motion. Stretching can relieve muscle tension and stiffness. You should stretch after a warm up and when cooling down after a workout or a hard board session. Warm-up brings blood to the muscles and makes injuries during your session less likely. 2 Different… Read More

There are so many companies out there with plenty of snowboard gear and clothing. But have you noticed that sometimes a jacket, snowboard pants, or boots still feel like a man’s fit? A lot of times it is, just a smaller size. So I’m on a venture to seek out the best women’s snowboarding gear made specifically for us! First up: Betty Rides! I loved their Day Dream collection. The colors… Read More

What fake tan? Let’s face it – being as pale as Powder (yes, that guy from that old school movie) isn’t necessarily the best way to go about things. When winter hits we all have to face that sickly, pasty look which is why many girls nowadays, dedicate serious time to get around it. If you want to take the more convenient, and certainly more affordable approach at keeping your… Read More

Dakine has some great snow accessories for winter, along with new packs and gloves (to be reviewed in a future Gear Guide). The company has a reputation for quality gear in all the sports it provides for. Savana Glove: Retail $45 Specs: • Hipora Insert • Thermoloft Insulation • Clarino Synthetic Suede Palm • Weathershield Shell Fabric • Polyester Fur • Pre-Curved Box Finger Construction • Fixed Tricot Lining • Internal Heat Pack Pocket First Impression: They looked cute, hope they can stand… Read More

Move over lumberjacks, dad, grandpa, and your every day flannel loving man. Flannels are the hottest item this holiday season. Now it used to be that flannel was reserved only for pajamas and your occasional novelty piece in the wardrobe, but this season, they are an essential article that every girl must have. Not only are they key to have as a shirt or over shirt, the whole flannel… Read More

Many are already familiar with the infamous Woodward parks for their skate and BMX facilities, but get ready for the first year-round ski and snowboarding training facility at Copper, opening Winter ‘09! I’ve been talking with Lauren Pelletreau, Copper’s PR and Youth/Freeride Manager, who gave me some of the details on the new park: • Progressive teaching tools including trampolines, foam pits and softer landings you can ride away from… Read More

So have you mastered the Plank and Reverse Crunch yet? Isn’t it great how you can get so strong from moving very little? Are you ready to mix it up a bit more with some new Ab exercises? Test these out and get a fully toned midsection: Incline Sit-up • Set up a bench with foot rests to barely incline to start (you’ll increase the inline the more you do these) • Wrap… Read More