TanSnowMan tags along with Pebble Creek (a.k.a. "The Rock") grom shredders Tucker and Gavin on closing weekend at the SouthEast Idaho ski area... 

Since humans discovered how to harness fire over 200,000 years ago, there has been a steady evolution in how we have generated energy for ourselves. From wood, to coal, to oil, to whatever's next, this is one perspective on where we've been and where we may be headed...

"The Evolution of Fire" is Part 1 of the 2 part series "Embracing the Sun"

Gather up some shred buddies and lets do this! TanSnowMan spins some slushy spring laps with Pebble Creek (a.k.a. "The Rock") locals Bo Ferro, Matt Tsakrios, Lee Swassing, and a few other cats last week during the closing weekend at the SouthEast Idaho ski area.

Local riders Bo Ferro, Matt Tsakrios, and TanSnowMan get into some dirty skiing on terrain that is rarely skied at Pebble Creek Ski Area (a.k.a. "The Rock") during the last week of the season at the South East Idaho ski hill.

TanSnowMan sums up the day's action in a ski-skewered Hunter S. Thompson quote:

"Skiing should not be a journey to the bottom with the intention of arriving with skis unscathed and and edges in perfect condition, but rather to clatter in broadside in a swoosh of slush, thoroughly amped up, totally stoked out and loudly proclaiming Wow! What a slide!"

In other words, No Sissy Footin' Around...

Disclaimer: The terrain in this video is in atypical of Pebble Creek Ski Area and is rarely skied, particularly in these conditions. This footage in no way should represent skiing at Pebble Creek Ski area. However, it does demonstrate how badass skiing at Pebble Creek can be.

Last Summer's Charlotte Wildfire in Pocatello, Idaho claimed 66 homes and 89 outlying buildings. The home of TanSnowMan's family was spared from the blaze, but his Step-father's shop with all of his tools was not so fortunate. Now, as the neighborhood rebuilds, Panda Poles finds a new home in the freshly scorched juniper hills of SouthEast Idaho, and TanSnowMan returns to his roots in the Bannock Range...

Only 27 days before, TanSnowMan didn't know whether or not he'd ever walk again. Now, he relives that fateful moment with the rock that he thought almost ended his career, and rehabs his broken hip at his home ski area --"The Rock" (Pebble Creek, ID).  

 PANDA High Council Member Sander Hadley trips out at his home resort of Pebble Creek, Idaho. Thanks to Bo Ferro for the camera work and we send our appreciation to Sander for putting together such a solid (and experimental) edit.

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Does a bear ski in the woods? Only if that bear is using Panda Poles...

Panda Poles--Bamboo Ski Poles...

Sander Hadley casually helps craft Panda Poles. He also destroys rails and shreds to pieces whatever you put in front of him. Look out for this Gnarly Panda!

Congratulations to Sander for his first, full feature Panda Vid! Skied in and edited by himself...

  Where we've been... Where we are now... A glimpse of where we will be... This video documents the history of the design and manufacture of Panda Poles from the Fall of 2010 to the Winter of 2013. We are but a seed in the stream of the shifting winds of change...

Panda Poles... Intergalactic Bamboo Ski Poles...

Thank You for tuning in...

 There was a total of 160"+ of snowfall during November and December at Snowbird Ski Resort! Take a ride atop the head of Panda Tribal Council member Tyson McDonald as he tours some of Snowbird's best cliffs and spines before the snow even has a chance to settle.

 Sander Hadley, TanSnowMan, and a few friends nab some turns at their home mountain of Pebble Creek, ID on the opening day... Original music by our friend Josh the Astroknot (Groove Smuggler)...

Snow is one of our greatest blessings. And we indeed have truly been blessed...

Panda Poles... Bamboo Ski Poles... Hand Crafted in the Wasatch...

Join Oakley White-Allen "OWA", Tanner "TanSnowMan" Rosenthal, Chuck Mumford, Sander Hadley, and friends as we recount the highlights from last year's on-hill action and tell our story of another season passed. Panda Poles Bamboo Ski Poles...

The physical and energetic implications of washing bamboo for ski poles takes the observer on an introspective journey into a realm of personal metamorphosis and self realization through cleansing... 

Bamboo Cleansing from Panda Poles on Vimeo.

 We at Panda Poles would like to remind you during and after this election time that you can always VOTE PANDA for Ski Poles...

VOTE PANDA 2K12 & BEYOND from Panda Poles on Vimeo.

 Sander Hadley tribes up with TanSnowMan and Panda Poles for some promotional work at the 9th annual Barrie's Rail Jam presented by Barrie's Ski and Sports in Pocatello, ID. Huge thanks to Barrie's and the PANDA fans of SE Idaho!

Barrie's Rail Jam 2K12 from Panda Poles on Vimeo.

 Join Panda Poles for a handful of ski movie premiers as we make our debut ski film appearances in "Choose Your Adventure" (Powderwhore) featuring Panda athlete Chuck Mumford and "Superheroes of Stoke" (MSP) featuring Panda athlete Mark Abma. Thanks to Powderwhore, Matchstick Productions, the athletes, and all the fans for their support and stoke!

It's Movie Time! from Panda Poles on Vimeo.

Printing "Peace Panda" T-Shirts is more than just putting paint on a shirt. To TanSnowMan, it's heart felt... It's imbuing spirit into fabric... It's a dance...

"Peace Panda" Ts will be available on PANDAPOLES.COM starting Mid October. Pre Orders available by contactingtansnowman@pandapoles.com.

The Spirit Within: A T-Shirt Story from Panda Poles on Vimeo.