Check out Jed Anderson kill it in Salomon and Bonfire’s video, “Team Vacation”.  There are even some shots of Jed at Mountain Creek and Big Boulder Park!

Team Vacation: Jed Anderson from Salomon / Bonfire Snowboarding on Vimeo.

Registration opens at 9am & costs $20.

For event updates & info, check out Big Boulder’s Events page & easternsnowboardleague.com

Team Vacation began their North American tour December 1st at Timberline & will continue stopping at resorts and shops across the country before they move on to invade Europe and Asia. Check out photos from Team Vacation’s tumblr, & stay up to date with tour stops at the Salomon/Bonfire blog.

Well, now you do!

Find out what some nearby resorts have in store for Saturday, mid- and apres-shred >>>

Mountain Creek – Spend Saturday night at the Kink’s New Year’s Eve Bash which includes an open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, champagne toast and a live DJ. 10pm – 2am, or go all out & book an overnight package at the resort.

Windham – Ring in 2012 with the whole family. The resort invites everyone to enjoy live music, kid’s entertainment, a fireworks display, champagne toast & more — all FREE at Windham’s New Year’s Celebration.

Hunter - Tailgating, live music, free stuff, fireworks and a parade? Yes, please. Hunter is doing New Year’s & doing it right. NYE entertainment begins at 4pm.

Gore – Watch Chris Ballini perform live in the Tannery Pub at North Creek from 2 – 6pm. Afterwards, Gore’s offering half-price tickets for tubing & skiing late-night. Live entertainment from Chip Cavalier and free cookies for kids starting at 6pm.

Whiteface Lake Placid – Make New Year’s memorable with a one-of-a-kind experience & try luging at Whiteface’s Olympic Sports Complex! If you’re looking for something slightly less intense, listen to live music at the Cloudspin Lodge or glide around the ice at the 4th Annual Skate into New Years Party.

Jack Frost/ Big Boulder Park – Stop by the new Tbar at Big Boulder for live music by Fake Uncle Jack from 4-8pm, then take the party over to the Boulder View Tavern for their NYE at BVT party from 9pm to 2am. Over at Jack Frost, Jimmy and the Parrots will be playing from E-200 from 3 to 7pm.

Bear Creek – The base lodge area of BCMR will kick off their New Year’s Eve party at 7pm. They have tons of free & family-friendly events planned including sumo wrestling, a snow ball fight,  ice carving, an ice bar and delicious mock-tails.

Mount Snow - Party into 2012 with some of your 500 closest friends (or people you have never seen before in your life) at the Snow Barn. After you get the little ones ready for bed (they’ll be wiped out after the Grommit Jam at Carinthia), sneak out to catch Twiddle perform at Mount Snow & Bud Light’s NYE.

Stratton – The mountain’s got a Rockin New Year’s Eve planned complete with a Torchlight Parade, 21 Jump Salute & fireworks display. Kids will have a blast at the 50th Anniversary Party in the Main Base Lodge with crafts, live music & entertainment while the adults can head up to Grizzly’s at 8:30 for a buffet, swing dancing, live music by the Lustre Kings & a midnight toast.

Killington – Get your dance on at the Wobbly Barn - NJ band Sideways will be playing everything from dance & top 40 to metal & funk. Doors open at 8pm for those with pre-purchased tickets – get yours online, at the Wobbly Barn Steakhouse or Ovations Restaurant. If you feel like getting classy, the Killington Grand Resort Hotel will be hosting a New Years dinner at Ovations with a celebration in the Oscar Wilde Ballroom to follow. Guests will enjoy a live DJ, hors d’oeuvres, dancing, party favors, and a champagne toast.

Winter’s not over yet; hit up Big Boulder’s 6th annual May Day this Saturday & end your season with one last park session. The event runs from 10-6pm & costs $10 to ride.  Features are TBD, but it looks like it’s gonna be a mild, 60-degree day in PA so RSVP on the Book & we’ll see you there!

Getting bombarded by this ice & snow will give you a good excuse to stay indoors & prepare for the weekend ahead. Here’s some of what’s going on in our area…

Friday, Feb 4:

Mountain Creek, NJ — It’s No Boys Allowed at K2′s Pretty in Pink Rail Jam this Friday night in the Arena.K2 Snowboarding will be giving away prizes for the best in 16 & under and Open divisions. Ladies can register for free at 4pm in the basement at South, competition starts under the lights at 6pm.

Saturday, Feb 5:

Mountain Creek, NJ — Our Test the Best Demos continue to kill it at North. Stop by our tent today or Sunday & fall in love with the latest in tech

Big Boulder Park, PA — Eastern Snowboard League makes it’s 2nd stop of the series in western PA. Pro & Am riders can compete for cash & prizes from Oakley, Forum, Red Bull, Vert, Skullcandy, Special Blend, Foursquare, & my POV.

Prospect Park, Brooklyn NY — The annual Winter Jam NYC gives visitors the chance to experience all things ‘snow’ during this outdoor event. The Olympic Regional Development Authority will be blanketing the park, giving you a chance to play in the snow, sign up for a free lesson, or snack on samples at the Winter market.

Prospect Park, Brooklyn NY — Cut loose & spread it on at the Red Bull Buttercup‘s stop in the city. The contest takes place during the Winter Jam so spectators might want to snag a spot early

Camelback, PA — Catch Liquid Lightning’s SnowJam 2011 to hit the slopes during the day & enjoy DJs, live concert from Three 6 Mafia, and VIP lounges at night. Book tickets good for the lift, rental gear, concert, night skiing, lounge & terrain park access ahead of time online

Thursday, Jan 20 –

Killington, VT: Winter Dew Tour kicks off at stop #2. Watch Mason Aguirre, JJ Thomas, Louie Vito, Gretchen Bleiler, Jamie Anderson, Jossi Wells & Simon Dumont warm up in the 22-ft Superpipe. Preliminaries on Friday with an after-party at the Wobbly Barn featuring DJ Cassidy, Superpipe finals on Saturday, and Slopestyle finals on Sunday

Friday, Jan 21 –

Mountain Creek, NJ: VSMO Fundraiser/ Juice’s birthday @ the Kink featuring what’s sure to be a very classy & tasteful pole dance contest judged by local legend Danny Kass

Saturday, Jan 22–

Mountain Creek, NJ: Test the Best Demo Series hosted by yours truly & Volcom’s Peanut Butter Rail Jam…online registration is already closed so get to South by 8am to sign up!

Big Boulder Park, PA: 2nd stop of Transworld’s Trans Am. Register online & compete for a spot in the finals at Bear Mtn, CA & the Ride Shakedown at Summit at Snoqualmie, WA

Hunter Mountain, NY: Kids & parents interested in racing get  the chance to see what Giant Slalom is all about at their Mini World Cup #1

Windham Mountain, NY: Enjoy live music, ice sculptures, drink specials, a fireworks display & giveaway this weekend during the resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration

Sunday, Jan 23 –

Mountain Creek, NJ: Your chance to get into Superpark 15 during the 1st stop of Snowboarder Magazine’s Superpass series

Hunter Mountain, NY: We’re running a bus charter to the resort from our shop w/ ticket deals, wifi, & TV. Save on gas & sleep on the way up! Sign up online

Okemo, VT: Gatorade Free Flow Tour gives am riders & freeskiers a chance to go from “Flow to Pro” at its 3rd stop.

DC Ride Along Tour

Ride with the DC Snowboards Pro Team at Big Bolder Park on Dec 6. Win a “Golden Ticket” to ride at the Mountain Lab, Free Product Giveaways, etc.

DC Pro Team: Devun Walsh, Ikka Backstrom, Laui Heiskari, Aaron Bittner, Torstein Horgmo, Kimmy Fasani, Lonnie Kauk, Raewyn Reid.

“Hey Bittner. Why you such a cheesecake”

*UPDATE:  pushed back to 2pm.  BB needs time to prep after snowfall