Early snowboarders designed and rode boards that emulated surfing. As the sport evolved it was influenced and shaped by popular culture. Gymnastics, Skateboarding, Alpine Skiing and Ski Schools all played a roll in shaping the culture.
Many modern snowboarders have never ridden a wave on a surfboard. Those of us that still like to surf the snow can now ride and compete on purpose built boards that pay tribute to the original snowboard surfers!
The Journey to Gerry chronicles the love and pursuit of surfing on Oceans, Rivers, Lakes and Snow. The story crosses generations of pure stoke: Jade Vamos in his 40s, Bryan Murray in his 50s and Stephen Yount in his 60s on a journey to visit 70 year old Hawaii Surfing Pioneer, Gerry Lopez at the 2019 Big Wave Challenge at Mt. Bachelor.
Before the X Games ever existed snowboarding evolved from its early surfing roots.
Follow the journey of three surfers rediscovering that pure joy of surfing the snow.
This story crosses generations of pure stoke: Jade Vamos in his 40s, Bryan Murray in his 50s and Stephen Yount in his 60s reaching out to 70 year old Hawaii Surfing Pioneer, Gerry Lopez.
The stoke and aloha that Gerry Lopez inspired into generations of surfers now takes root in the most unusual places. That vibe and energy will leave you gripping your seat and also inspired to join in the fun. Bryan, Jade, and Steve chase waves everywhere. Meet this new breed of surfer dedicated to the chase.
“We surf the rivers and we surf the lakes and we surf the snow and we surf at the ocean. But it’s all the same thing.”
–STEVE YOUNT, BEAVER PA
“Always wanted to surf growing up …when I was 24 started snowboarding, tried surfing when I was 28. Been surfing ever since love em both. “Pure Stoke, it’s a feeling, just can’t describe it, you gotta live it – Beautiful.”
–JADE VAMOS, PITTSBURGH PA
“I grew up chasing waves all over
North Carolina. When I moved to West Virginia I surfed the snow and started finding waves everywhere.”
–BRYAN MURRAY, WHEELING WV
“What the Big Wave Challenge brings together is snowboarding with surfing, the sport it spawned from. Surfers brought surfing to the snow, and since the late 1970s, snowboarding has become a popular sport with performance levels and equipment improvements continually evolving.” –GERRY LOPEZ, BEND OREGON
I have been producing Action Sports Programming since the early 80s. The original East Coast Motions Series is now available on Amazon Prime.
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My Television Series, Eastern Extreme Aired on select cable television networks as well as internationally on Havoc TV Sports.
My new project, The Journey to Gerry chronicles the love and pursuit of surfing on Oceans, Rivers, Lakes and Snow. The story crosses generations of pure stoke: Jade Vamos in his 40s, Bryan Murray in his 50s and Stephen Yount in his 60s on a journey to visit 70 year old Hawaii Surfing Pioneer, Gerry Lopez at the 2019 Big Wave Challenge at Mt. Bachelor.
The complete documentary will be released this Fall at select Venues and Film Festivals.
Classic and Historic Documentaries about the Surf, Skate, and Snowboard Scene on the East Coast. Available for download or to screen on Amazon Video Direct
Surfing’s World Tour made an East Coast Stop in Wrightsville Beach NC. This clip features rare footage of Mark Richards and other surfers from his era. The complete documentary includes skateboarding pioneer’s Steve Caballero and Reggie Barnes from an early Bones Brigade visit to Raleigh NC in 1985.
The complete Documentary now on Amazon Prime