Meet Melissa, the etnies Girl of the Month!
Posted by: Sarah | Friday, June 30, 2006
Check out the first etnies Girl of the Month interview for the new etnies Girl site! This month, we spoke with 17-year-old Melissa about her passion for snowboarding, why she’s an etnies Girl and what she does for fun.
Would you like to be the next etnies Girl of the Month? Leave a comment telling us why you deserve to be the next etnies Girl along with your age and a link to your Web site or MySpace page. You can also send a paragraph describing why you should be our next etnies Girl, along with your name, age, address, phone number and a photo of yourself, to:
etnies Girl of the Month
c/o Sole Technology, Inc.
25422 Trabuco Rd., Suite 105 #235
Lake Forest, CA 92609
Thanks to everyone who applies and good luck!
Melissa
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, June 29, 2006 
Melissa, the current etnies Girl of the Month, is especially near and dear to etnies Girl’s heart—in fact, we think she’s such a great snowboarder that we’ve signed her on as one of our flow riders. Naturally, we want everyone to know about her. The 17-year-old currently lives in Big Bear, and has plans to move to Breckenridge, Colo., this fall. Right now, she’s just enjoying the summer and getting in lots of fishing before she heads to Mt. Hood to do some riding. Sounds like a nice way to spend the summer if you ask us! We chatted with Melissa about how she got into snowboarding, her biggest accomplishment and her coolest snowboarding moment.
etnies Girl: What are your interests?
Melissa: I have a lot of interest in snowboarding. I think that it is a very fun sport. I also like to skateboard, but I'm not that good. When I'm at the beach, I have to go surfing. And on my days off lately, I've been going fishing with some of my friends. I recently caught a two-foot trout!
etnies Girl: What are your talents?
Melissa: One of my talents, I'd have to say, would be ceramics. I like to make pots. I learned in the ninth grade and I have liked it ever since…kind of like snowboarding.
etnies Girl: How did you get involved in snowboarding?
Melissa: When I was really young, my mom had me on skis…I’ve been skiing for as long as I can remember. Then I got on my school snowboarding/ski team and decided to try snowboarding, which I fell in love with. My grandpa bought me my first snowboard, a Morrow 134 cm—old school. I met my boyfriend, Chad Tarbell, in the ninth grade and he was into snowboarding also, so it worked out. We’re still together too.
etnies Girl: What do you like about etnies Girl?
Melissa: I think that it is awesome that every month there’s an etnies Girl. It gives a lot of girls like me a great opportunity for exposure and also to meet new people.
etnies Girl: Why are you an etnies Girl?
Melissa: I believe that I'm an etnies girl because I'm very outgoing and easy to get along with. I feel like I'm on a steady path. I'm energetic, fun, crazy, stylish and confident.
etnies Girl: What do you do for fun?
Melissa: For fun now that I'm not snowboarding, I have been going fishing at Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear Lake. After that, I’ll be going up to Mt. Hood in Oregon.
etnies Girl: Where do you find inspiration?
Melissa: I find inspiration within everyone around me.
etnies Girl: What’s your biggest accomplishment?
Melissa: I would have to say my biggest accomplishment is where I am at today. I feel like I’m on the right track.
etnies Girl: Why do you love snowboarding so much?
Melissa: I love snowboarding so much because I get to travel and see different terrains, and because of all of the people who I get to meet along the way. There are so many incredible aspects to snowboarding.
etnies Girl: What’s your coolest snowboarding moment?
Melissa: I landed my first backside 540 not too long ago. That was pretty sweet.
etnies Girl: Do you enjoy competing?
Melissa: Yes, I enjoy competing. I think that it helps you step it up a little and also just because you get to be out there shredding with all the girls.
etnies Girl: Do you have any advice for girls who want to turn pro someday?
Melissa: I would just say keep it fun and experience lots of things, and if you love it, stick to it.
etnies Girl: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Melissa: When I was first learning to jump and spin I remember my boyfriend, Chad, would say, “Just pop and spin.” It worked for me.
etnies Girl: What’s really important to you?
Melissa: My family, friends and my boyfriend are really important to me ‘cause I always have a shoulder to lean on, or someone to talk to.
etnies Girl: Is there anything else you would like to say before we go?
Melissa: I'm thankful for all of the things I have learned and people I have met along the way to becoming a pro snowboarder.
Melissa's Favorite Things
Place: The beach
Animal: Tiger
Color: Light blue
Hangout: Friends’ houses
City: “Everywhere!”
Song: “Too many to list…”
Book: “Charlotte’s Web” by EB White
Movie: “Pretty Woman” and “Dazed and Confused”
TV show: “The Simpsons”
Sport: Snowboarding and fishing
Game: “Super Mario Bros.”
Food: Mexican
Candy: Sour Patch Kids
Holiday: Christmas
Smell: Roses
Guilty pleasure: Shopping
Athlete: Hanna Beaman
Hero: My mom
Be an etnies Girl of the Month
Would you like to be the next etnies Girl of the Month? Leave a comment telling us why you deserve to be the next etnies Girl along with your age and a link to your Web site or MySpace page. You can also send a paragraph describing why you should be our next etnies Girl, along with your name, age, address, phone number and a photo of yourself, to:
etnies Girl of the Month
c/o Sole Technology, Inc.
25422 Trabuco Rd., Suite 105 #235
Lake Forest, CA 92609
Thanks to everyone who applies and good luck!
Your Last Chance to Win!
Posted by: Sarah | Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Hey, you! Yeah—you! Have you registered yet to Win a New Wardrobe From etnies Girl or for the etnies AFI Giveaway? If not, you need to stop lagging (like Leanne in this photo), because both contests close on Friday, June 30. You can’t say we didn’t warn you. Good luck!
Vote for Janna!
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, June 27, 2006
etnies Girl snow team rider Janna Meyen became the first athlete, male or female, to fourpeat in X Games history earlier this year, and for that achievement she has been nominated for an ESPY Award for Best Female Action Sports Athlete. Cast your vote for her today, and tune-in to the 2006 ESPY Awards on Sunday, July 16 (ESPN, 9 p.m. ET) to see if she wins. Good luck to Janna and thanks to everyone who votes!
Tarah Gieger Wins Mammoth MX Again!
Posted by: Sarah | Monday, June 26, 2006
Congratulations to etnies Girl team rider Tarah Gieger for winning the Mammoth Motocross event in Mammoth Lakes, Calif., for the second year in a row last Friday, June 23!
Tarah secured her victory with a first place finish in the first moto and third place finish in the second moto. Tarah took the lead early in the first moto by grabbing the holeshot and then easily maintained her position through all seven laps to finish in front of Katie McGuire in second and Jaqueline Ross in third. The second moto proved to be a bit more of a challenge, as Tarah and Katie McGuire collided, causing them both to fall. However, Tarah, a seasoned pro, quickly recovered and finished third, giving her the overall win. Congrats, TG!
Next up, Tarah and teammate Sarah Whitmore will compete in round three of the WMA Pro National Series at Thunder Valley MX in Lakewood, Colo., on July 22, round four at Washougal MX in Washougal, Wash., July 27-29, round five at Broome-Tioga at Binghamton, NY, Aug. 18-19, and round six at Steel City Raceway in Delmont, Penn., Sept. 1-2.
The Games Are Back!
Posted by: Sarah | Friday, June 23, 2006
We’ve been busy making improvements and additions to the new etnies Girl site, and today we’re happy to announce that etnies’ exclusive Web-only games—“Downhill Jam” and “Braap Braap!”—are back! Enjoy!
Go Skateboarding Day at the etnies Skatepark
Posted by: Sarah | Friday, June 23, 2006
More than 1,000 people spent Go Skateboarding Day with the etnies crew at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest on Wednesday, including our very own Lauren Perkins (yep, that's her in the photo) and the one, the only, Mr. Tony Hawk. The day included lots of skating (natch), a free barbeque, a “Death Race” contest, a raffle of etnies, Flip, Baker, Birdhouse, Fury and Hook-Ups gear, and an unofficial wall ride contest at a local secret spot. A good time, as they say, was had by all. We hope you had yourselves a very merry Go Skateboarding Day. The next one is only 363 days away.
Be an etnies Girl of the Month!
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, June 22, 2006
Would you like to be the next etnies Girl of the Month?
We’re looking for cool girls who know how to be themselves and follow their own path, whether they’re into skating, surfing, snowboarding, riding motocross or BMX, or making their mark through art, music, fashion or other creative pursuits.
Leave a comment telling us why you deserve to be the next etnies Girl along with your age and a link to your Web site or MySpace page. You can also send a paragraph describing why you should be our next etnies Girl, along with your name, age, address, phone number and a photo of yourself, to:
etnies Girl of the Month
c/o Sole Technology, Inc.
25422 Trabuco Rd., Suite 105 #235
Lake Forest, CA 92609
Thanks to everyone who applies and good luck!
Do You Know What Today Is?
Posted by: Sarah | Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Turn off your computer and go skate!
Love,
Your friends at etnies Girl
Celebrate Go Skateboarding Day With etnies!
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, June 20, 2006
No school. No work. Nothing but skateboarding. Tomorrow, June 21, is Go Skateboarding Day—come celebrate with etnies! We’re holding a free all-day skate session, barbeque and raffles tomorrow at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest. Don’t miss it!
TIMES:
• All day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• etnies BBQ from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
• Giveaways from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (etnies, Flip, Baker, Birdhouse, Fury and Hook-Ups)
• Death Races for all ages and abilities at 2 p.m. (The Death Race is a four-person cross country fun race throughout the skatepark. There will be prizes for winners from etnies, Flip, Baker and Birdhouse.)
INFO:
etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest
20028 Lake Forest Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Directions
Future etnies Girl!
Posted by: Sarah | Monday, June 19, 2006
We couldn’t not post this adorable photo of an etnies Girl in the making…
Here’s to the next generation of skaters!
Don’t Miss Out on These Contests!
Posted by: Sarah | Friday, June 16, 2006
Do you feel lucky, punks? Then don’t miss out on the opportunity to sign up for these five (count ‘em, five!) contests currently running on etnies Girl:
ME (my etnies) Giveaway
etnies Girl’s New Music Search
Win a New Wardrobe From etnies Girl
Step Up to Be the Next etnies Girl
etnies AFI Giveaway
Good luck!
etnies Girl’s New Music Search Extended!
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, June 15, 2006
Good news! etnies Girl’s New Music Search, which was set to close today, has been extended to July 31 to give more bands the chance to get on the soundtrack of our first team DVD. Visit the Contest page for complete details, and thanks to everyone who enters…
etnies Girl’s New Music Search Extended to July 31!
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, June 15, 2006
etnies Girl’s New Music Search has been extended through July 31! Send in your entries soon so you can have the chance to get on the soundtrack of our upcoming team DVD, which will be available at select etnies Girl retailers later this year. The winning submissions will be selected based on quality, fit and sound, and there is no limit to the number of submissions that will be chosen. Winners will be announced by September 1, 2006. Good luck!
Happy Birthday, Nina!
Posted by: Sarah | Wednesday, June 14, 2006
We’d like to wish a very happy birthday today to etnies Girl BMX team rider Nina Buitrago!
Don’t Forget to Enter to Win a New Wardrobe!
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Things that suck: looking in your closet and not finding anything you want to wear. Things that don’t suck: winning a brand new wardrobe from etnies Girl! Visit the Lifestyle page for details on how you can get your hands on a brand new etnies Girl wardrobe…
Enter to Win a New Wardrobe From etnies Girl!
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, June 13, 2006
You only have until June 30 to enter to win a brand-spanking-new wardrobe from etnies Girl…so if you haven’t already entered, do it now! One grand prize winner will be randomly selected to win a pair of Easy-E, Flats sandals, Script tee, Amber Cap, Tonya Belt and Iggy Pant, and four runners-up will each receive one pair of shoes of their choice. Good luck!
Get the etnies Girl Fall ’06 Catalog!
Posted by: Sarah | Monday, June 12, 2006
Want to see what etnies Girl has in store for fall? Download the etnies Girl Fall 2006 catalog and get ready to shop for some of the cutest shoes, clothes and accessories of the season!
Sarah Whitmore Video Clip on Transworld MX
Posted by: Sarah | Friday, June 9, 2006
etnies Girl team rider Sarah Whitmore makes no bones about struggling with the Women’s Motocross Association MX Nationals thus far due to a separated shoulder in this video clip on Transworld Motocross. We would argue that placing second and sixth with an injury isn’t something to scoff at, but she is the consummate competitor and naturally wants to do better. Check out the clip for a full interview with Sarah about her injury and her plans for the rest of the season. We hope your shoulder heals quickly, Sarah!
etnies AFI Giveaway!
Posted by: Sarah | Friday, June 9, 2006
Would you like to get your hands on some free stuff from etnies and AFI? Of course you would! Visit the Lifestyle page for full details on the etnies AFI Giveaway…
etnies AFI Giveaway!
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, June 8, 2006
To celebrate the release of AFI’s new album, “DECEMBERUNDERGROUND,” etnies and AFI have teamed up to give you a chance to win tons of free stuff...and we don't even expect you to do much to win!
etnies has four limited edition CDs signed by the band, some free etnies shoes and a tee for the grand prize winner, and two runners-up will each win a free pair of etnies shoes! All you have to do is enter the etnies AFI Giveaway by June 30, and fate will do the rest. Good luck!
Elissa Steamer on Zero
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, June 8, 2006
It’s official: etnies’ own Elissa Steamer is now on Zero:
Black Box Distribution is proud to announce the addition of professional skateboarder Elissa Steamer to the Zero team. Since her debut part in the 1996 video “Welcome to Hell,” Elissa has proven herself time and time again.
Elissa currently resides in San Francisco and will be traveling nonstop while filming for a Zero promo video as well as the upcoming etnies video. The release date of Elissa’s first Zero pro model board has yet to be determined.
Jamie Thomas says of the addition: “Elissa’s raw approach to life and skateboarding is a perfect fit for Zero. It’s like a reunion of sorts; I enjoyed working with her when filming “Welcome to Hell” and I’m psyched to get the chance to work with her again. I think she’s the raddest girl to ever ride a skateboard.”
Go Skateboarding Day: June 21!
Posted by: Sarah | Wednesday, June 7, 2006
No school. No work. Nothing but skateboarding. Today is our day. Join in the grind heard around the world! Two weeks from today, June 21, is Go Skateboarding Day! Join etnies on Go Skateboarding Day at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest for an all-day skate session and BBQ, or visit Go Skateboarding Day for a list of events near you.
etnies 20th Anniversary Timeline
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, June 6, 2006
It’s hard to believe that etnies is celebrating our 20th anniversary this year! Check out the brand new etnies Timeline for all of the major highlights from 1986 to today.
Enter etnies Girl’s New Music Search by June 15!
Posted by: Sarah | Monday, June 5, 2006
etnies Girl has a new team DVD in the works, and we want to give you the chance to get your band on the soundtrack...but you have to hurry! Enter etnies Girl's New Music Search by June 15, 2006, for the opportunity to have one or more of your band’s songs featured on the soundtrack of the etnies Girl team DVD that will be available at selected etnies Girl retailers later this year. etnies Girl will pick the winning submissions based on quality, fit and sound, and there is no limit to the number of submissions that will be chosen. Winners will be announced by September 1, 2006. Good luck!
UPDATE: The contest has just been extended through July 31. Send in your entries!
Step Up to Be the Next etnies Girl!
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, June 1, 2006
etnies Girl, Journeys and Seventeen are flying one lucky winner and her best friend to Southern California for an action-packed weekend at the annual etnies Goofy vs. Regular (GvR) Contest and etnies 20th Anniversary grand finale celebration! All you have to do to Step Up to Be the Next etnies Girl is submit a paragraph describing why you’re a true etnies Girl along with a photo of yourself by July 31, 2006, and you could win one of these cool prizes:
One grand prize winner and a friend will receive a three-day, two-night trip to Lake Forest, Calif., hosted by a Seventeen Style Pro, tickets to the 2006 GvR Contest at the etnies Skatepark and etnies 20th Anniversary grand finale celebration, an etnies Girl outfit and a photo in a future issue of Seventeen. Best of all, the winner will be featured on the etnies Girl site as an etnies Girl of the Month!
Five runners-up will each receive a pair of Callicut shoes and a Seventeen T-shirt.
Also, be one of the first 117 girls to buy a pair of etnies Girl shoes at Journeys and win! Simply send your receipt to Seventeen magazine for a free T-shirt.
Good luck!