Press release:
The third annual Spyder Snow Fest presented by Spyder Surfboards, powered by Monster Energy and Mountain High Resort will descend upon Downtown Hermosa Beach on December 7, where 60 tons of manmade snow will transform Pier Avenue into a Winter Wonderland. The free, family-friendly affair will kick off of the 2013-2014 Snow Season and unite the community and top snow industry brands alike beginning at 12:30 p.m.-3 p.m where kids under 15 will be treated to a one-of-a-kind sledding experience supported by Peace Tea. From 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Mountain High pro snowboards will show off their skills in snowboarding demos and exhibitions on “Mount Hermosa,” the stretch between Manhattan Avenue and Hermosa Avenue.
“We are ecstatic about bringing our friends in the industry together for the third annual Spyder Snow Fest and are so thankful for the tremendous support that we’ve received from partners like Mountain High, Monster Energy Drink, industry and beyond to put on this unique event,” said Dennis Jarvis, founder, Spyder Surf Shops. “We also want to thank the City of Hermosa Beach who has had our backs and helped make our dream of bringing the mountains to the beach a reality.”
Using a new Steeper and bigger snow-covered scaffolding that reaches over 27 feet and an assortment of snowboard rails and fun boxes from Mountain High Mountain, the snow will be shaped and sculpted into a snowboard terrain park for pro and amateur riders to compete for the Best Trick award. Celebrity judges will include be emceeing the event. Mountain High pro snowboarders Cory Cronk, Trever Haas and Kyle Lopiccolo will be among the pros who will take center stage in the snowboard demo and exhibitions.
Spyder Snow Fest 3 partners include Monster Energy, Mountain High Resort, Peace Tea and many others who will offer free giveaways, interactive product demos and activities in vendor village such as Burton, Quiksilver, Hurley, Electric, Globe, Sector Nine, Matix, DVS, Oakley, Volcom, Billabong, Arbor, Spy Roxy, Soul, Skull Candy, Mophie and more. Spyder would also like to thank the City of Hermosa Beach, Hermosa Beach Fire Department and Watermans Hermosa Beach for their support for the last three years. Following the events of the day, Watermans will also host the official post-Spyder Snow Fest party.
Additional details for the event will be posted on www.spydersurf.com and Spyder Surfboards Facebook page.
About Spyder Surfboards
Since 1983, SPYDER surfboards has enjoyed nearly 30 years of success in their hometown of Hermosa Beach. What Dennis Jarvis started as a single 850 sq. ft. retail store/surfboard factory on the corner of PCH and Artesia has grown to a 7,000 sq. ft. surf, skate and snow mecca. In 1997, Spyder Surf added a second 7,000 sq ft. location packed full of the best surfing fashions available at downtown Hermosa Beach’s Pier. To date, some of the very best surfers in the world, from recent World Champions to pioneering legends have ridden or continue to ride Spyder Surfboards. www.spydersurf.com
