Genetically modified organisms, known as GMOs, are created by inserting a gene from one species into another to create a new version of a food species that would not be found in nature. GMOs can have negative effects on your health and the environment. It is important to be aware of the effects of GMOs,…
Popcorn is making waves as a new(ish) member to the list of superfoods. This crunchy, addicitive snack contains almost double the amount of cancer-combatting antioxidants, known as polyohenols, than do all fruits. We’re not talking about that bucket of movie theater popcorn dripping in butter and salt, though. Be sure to choose air popped popcorn for the…
To commence our Mother’s Day spotlight on Rad Mom’s…today we spotlight B4BC co-founder & women’s snowboard legend, Tina Basich! Tina is perhaps one of the most recognizable pioneers of women’s snowboarding. To name a few accolades she was the first woman to land a 720 in competition and to have her own signature pro-model board. In…
Today we honor and spotlight “Rad Mom”, Barrett Christy. Barrett has been a force and source of inspiration to many in the world of snowboarding since the early 90’s. She was a member of the first U.S. Snowboarding team during the 1998 Winter Olympics and has won more medals than any other female athlete in the Winter X Games to date. Today Barrett…
In honor of Mother’s Day we’d like to spotlight (3) “Rad Moms”—Tina Basich, Megan Pischke, and Barrett Christy—who have all been involved with B4BC since our initiation in 1996. We’ve always looked at these ladies as “Super Women” and now they’re also “Super ‘Rad’ Moms”! On and off the hill Tina, Barrett, and Megs have…
B4BC AMBASSADORS // We wanted to share this beautiful video with you from Hayley Gordon called “Cloudy Day Grinds”, featuring our little ambassadors, Annika and Klara Vrklan! These little ladies truly embody everything we love about board sports. So find that grom inside of you and get outside and be active this week! Be Healthy.…
Tired of the same old Mother’s Day brunch routine? Start a new tradition with your mom this year! Do something fun and active, maybe something that neither of you have tried before, and have an awesome time laughing and breaking a sweat together. Those who are physically active have a greatly reduced risk of breast…
Mother’s Day is approaching, and we all want to spoil our moms a little to give them an extra reminder of how amazing they are. We know how important it is to be healthy and we want to help our moms be healthy too, so we’re going to give them some chocolate! It turns out…
It’s Personal for B4BC’s intern Shannon Dieringer – a long-time supporter of B4BC, South Bay native and healthy, active girl!
It’s with a heavy heart that we say good-bye to long-time B4BC friend and Beastie Boy, Adam Yauch. Adam passed away this morning after a 3-year battle with cancer. We truly lost a great one today—our hearts go out to his family, friends, and the entire Beastie Boys crew. You’ll forever hold a special place in…