EARTH DAY // The Healing Powers of Mother Nature

Before I was even diagnosed, Mother Nature was my doctor. I would look to her for inspiration, joy, relief, release, grounding and healing in general. So of course when it came down to this last year of intense therapies, hospitals, clinics, ivs, and everything that comes with that, I knew I could count on Her.

HAPPY EARTH DAY! // Liz’s Guide to “Eating for Earth”

This week for Tasty Tuesday, we invited Team B4BC surfer and environmentalist Liz Clark to give us the run-down on how she lives her life for Earth Day everyday. Check out her blog article below detailing a comprehensive guide to eating that will keep both you and the earth healthy, and her thoughts on eating meat, seafood, and GMO’s. Even if this is the only Earth Day article you read today, you can feel good about learning how to make a difference!

IT’S PERSONAL // Meet Danielle

As part of our Survivorship Week, we want to highlight a personal story from 28 year old Danielle Bauman who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 26. Danielle was connected with us through her close friend, fellow Mammoth Mountain local, and Team B4BC rider Kimmy Fasani. Tune in as Danielle walks us…

SHRED THE LOVE // SUGAR BOWL RECAP

We’re still nostalgic over the final stop of B4BC’s Shred the Love Winter Series where we returned to where B4BC was born, beautiful Lake Tahoe. Over 8 days, eight events took place on and off the mountain from Truckee to Norden, Calif., introducing young faces to Boarding for Breast Cancer and welcoming those that have supported B4BC since Day One. Families, friends, Pro Athletes and the industry came together to celebrate in epic weather conditions.

TBT // BARRETT CHRISTY

#TBT Throwin’ it back to 1996 with Barrett Christy’s first ever GNU Snowboards Pro Model, along with Megs Pischke’s signed LaMar snowboard! These were some of the first women’s signature models in snowboarding…and with flying pigs and white tigers, we think they’re pretty freakin’ rad. Check out Barrett’s current GNU B-Pro model and splitboard benefiting…

MS SUPERPARK // Snowblind Date

Make sure you make it up to @MammothMountain TOMORROW NIGHT for the epic Snowboarder Magazine and Ms. Superpark Snowblind Date Bachelorette Auction benefiting B4BC at Underground Mammoth!! Team B4BC riders Kimmy Fasani, Elena Hight and Hana Beaman will be there supporting as well! Come for the bachelorette auction, music, drinks, and a heck of a…

TEAM B4BC // RIPCURL PRO

The 2014 RipCurl Pro Bells Beach is underway, and Team B4BC surfers Malia Manuel and Courtney Conlogue have already progressed to the next round!! Check it out live at www.bit.ly/RCWP14live #behealthygetactive Pictured: Malia Manuel | Photo: Mike Coots

TASTY TUESDAYS // Homemade Almond Butter

We could eat almond butter all day long—in a smoothie, on a banana or mostly with a spoon. Luckily it has a m a z i n g health benefits, including reducing aromatase activity within the breast, thereby reducing estrogen production and lowering your risk of breast cancer. It’s also full of fiber, protein and antioxidants to stabilize blood sugar, promote heart health and keep you feeling full!