{"id":18228,"date":"2025-05-22T16:14:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T20:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wearethegoodlife.com\/?p=18228"},"modified":"2025-12-06T12:50:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T17:50:54","slug":"winter-get-down-california-2025-spring-session-photo-video-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wearethegoodlife.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/22\/winter-get-down-california-2025-spring-session-photo-video-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Get Down California 2025 Spring Session – Photo + Video Recap!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dear Shredders,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the Spring warmth blesses us in North America, we look back on what an epic 2025 Snowboarding season that was had thanks to our Apr\u00e8s Music Snow Series; The 4th Annual Winter Get Down<\/a>! We started off strong in New York and Vermont before we had our grand finale in the Sierra Nevada, shredding world-class snow at Mammoth Mountain<\/a> in 50 degree weather in late April!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What make\u2019s this apr\u00e8s snowboarding and music gathering so special is our core fam of riders, DJs, music artists, cultural thought leaders, and wellness pros; the soul of all of TheGoodLife! events. It\u2019s important to also acknowledge that none of this would be possible without our tasteful, hand selected, brand partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shout out to our boutique hotel partner this year, Outbound Hotels<\/a>, for providing the feel-good lodging we needed\u2014and of course, major love to Burton Snowboards<\/a> for supporting us for the fourth year in a row and equipping us with the most high-tech gear a rider could ask for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We were blessed to work with the coolest pickle brand in the game, Grillo\u2019s Pickles<\/a>, who seriously supported the culture by backing this event\u2014and kept us fed with their premium product! It was also great to partner with the best snow adventure and bus company, OvRride<\/a>; one of America\u2019s favorite beer brands, Pabst Blue Ribbon<\/a>; the Primo Hot Sauce family, Queen Majesty Hot Sauce<\/a>; the all-natural juice energy drink, Gorilla Energy<\/a>; the most pure and natural sunscreen, Forah<\/a>; for protecting us from the high altitude solar rays, and Herschel Supply Co.<\/a>; who hooked up our guests with incredible waterproof backpacks. Honorable mentions go out to Donna\u2019s Pickle Beer<\/a> and Old Pal Cannabis<\/a> for bringing that California heat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guests arrived in Mammoth on Friday, 4\/19, for a lovely family dinner, followed by our official Reggae Night at Outbound Hotel\u2019s Bar Sierra<\/a>. We knew we had to fly in one of Kingston\u2019s finest\u2014Yaadcore<\/a>\u2014for an authentic evening of dubby vibes. He was supported by TheGoodLife! DJ favorites: Queen Majesty<\/a>, DJ Gravy<\/a>, and Jasmine Solano<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We woke up bright and early on Saturday, heading straight to Mammoth Mountain<\/a> for what was bound to be an epic day of shredding. Shout out to TJ<\/a> & Jesse Mizell<\/a> of Jam Master Jay<\/a> + Run DMC<\/a> fame, for blessing the crew with Terri Projects<\/a> x Winter Get Down<\/a> custom bibs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We had some incredible riders in attendance, including our fam Alex Caccamo<\/a>, plus world-class skateboarders Ishod Wair<\/a> and Dashawn Jordan<\/a>! Honorable mention going out to local legend, Steezy Neevy<\/a>! The day was packed with action\u2014and even included a secret meetup in the woods near Chairlift 4 for a High Altitude Shreditation: a special wellness session blending breathwork and sound bath to get our riders in the right mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We headed back to Outbound to kick back and relax ahead of our signature peak-time party night: The Send Off. This year, we packed a punch with an all-heavyweight lineup. The one and only Trouble Andrew<\/a> delivered his high-energy blend of indie punk and dance music, alongside skateboarding royalty and rising R&B star Dashawn Jordan<\/a>, performing live. TJ Mizell<\/a> supported him with a DJ set before and after, making his long-awaited Winter Get Down debut, spinning an eclectic mix of hip-hop, rock, and house music, while local legend Lexi Stellwood<\/a> kicked things off in style. The night was also anchored by Winter Get Down residents and leaders of forward-thinking grooves: Fly Hendrix<\/a> and Willy Soul<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We woke up to the international holiday 4\/20 blazing upon us\u2014and although the night before (and the whole weekend) had already been super lit, we still had a full day of riding ahead! Our pickle brethren, Grillo\u2019s<\/a>, hosted the annual Pond Skim at Canyon Lodge in Mammoth<\/a>, and we knew we had to show up and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was a full sunshine day of shredding, filled with unforgettable memories, capped off by watching the Pond Skim\u2014where wild characters launched themselves across the water in style\u2026 many of whom didn\u2019t<\/em> make it across, making for some hilariously epic wipeouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We wrapped up our weekender with a nice lil\u2019 pool party, thanks to Outbound Mammoth\u2019s<\/a> heated pool and hot tub situation. Donna\u2019s Pickle Beer<\/a> blessed all our guests with their pickle-brined goodness, while our pal Noah Rubin<\/a> celebrated the holiday with Old Pal\u2019s<\/a> primo product\u2014complete with a special joint-rolling workshop. The whole vibe was soundtracked by Winter Get Down favorites Angel + Dren<\/a>, along with Mylia<\/a> and Lexi Stellwood<\/a>, who held down a perfect poolside groove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We wish the riding and fun could go on forever\u2014but all good things must eventually come to an end. Honestly, none of this would be possible without TheGoodLife! Family: our returning Winter Get Down Shred Class alumni from the past three years, and of course, the new shredders who traveled far and wide to help create the incredible vibe we all felt. YOU are the reason we do what we do\u2014and the reason the energy was so good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy a collection of photos shot by Laura Austin<\/a> + Craig Wetherby<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay tuned for the next edition of The Winter Get Down!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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The setting for our California Spring Session couldn’t have been more majestic than Mammoth Mountain<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And our new home at Outbound Mammoth<\/a> was pretty cozy too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TheGoodLife! crew had arrived and settled right in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We set it off with our “Skyscrapers” Photography Exhibition benefitting Hoods to Woods Foundation<\/a> presented by FICE Gallery<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And of course we had a proper snack platter with Grillo’s Pickles<\/a> + Cocojune<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The photos complimented the lobby pretty nicely!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks for making it out Omar<\/a> + Deka<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Family Dinner was a vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And no meal is complete without Queen Majesty Hot Sauce<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now it was time to get wavy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Queen Majesty<\/a> warmed up our Reggae Night with the most FIYAH vinyl selections!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our fam settled in and got nice + warm by the fireplace!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DJ Gravy<\/a> set the tone as we got ready for the main event!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yaadcore<\/a> brought that real conscious reggae to the mountains once again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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His energy and positive vibes lit up the room and was all we needed to start our weekend off right!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jasmine Solano<\/a> was up next and she shut it down!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The crew was lit and vibes were extra high! Njomza<\/a>, Ishod<\/a>, Omar<\/a> + Alex<\/a> took it wayyy UP!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Burton Snowboards<\/a> set up shop and got our crew on some fresh new gear!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks for the support as always!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Booted up and shreddy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Katy<\/a> was feeling her kit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yaadcore<\/a> & 77Klash<\/a> got the royal treatment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shreddy Now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LET’S GET IT!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Merril<\/a> was the best tour guide!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this high altitude we all needed a little something to wake us up and Gorilla Energy gave us the ultimate boost!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After a great day of riding we hosted our first High Altitude Shreditation in the forest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The post-shred stretch back at Outbound was also a vibe…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And after the stretch it was time to get back into party mode…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Funktacular Groove Blender Lexi Stellwood<\/a> brought the best energy to set the mood for the Send Off!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once the dance floor was lit TJ Mizell<\/a> took it to another level!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Morgan’s<\/a> Angels were all smiles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Special Guest set from Alexandar Smash<\/a> took it up even higher!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dashawn Jordan<\/a> brought his infectious spirit to bless the crowd with some soulful tunes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Groove Master Willy Soul<\/a> transitioned us from soulful vibes into a punk rock set that sent us to the moon! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Next up the Trouble Gang was back and hit the stage for the ultimate Send Off!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Trouble Andrew is in a genre all his own!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joao on guitar!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Great times were had by all! Trouble Andrew really SENT IT!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fly Hendrix<\/a> took us to an intergalactic church somewhere deep in outer space!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where we going today? UP!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sam Sam the Pickle Man was up early stoking out the mountain guests! The new Hippeas<\/a> collabo is amazing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Team Grillo’s! Thank YOU!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Grillo’s Cold Plunge was a big hit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sharing is Caring!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nice refreshing chairlift sipping courtesy of Pabst<\/a> is always a nice treat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Old Pal<\/a> came in clutch to help keep us lifted!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pickle Board for the WIN!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Mammoth Annual Pond Skim was a nice treat to help us wrap up the season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rail into the Pond Skim boosted up the difficulty level to EXTREME!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Congrats to all who participated and made it to the other side!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After a long day on the mountain we headed back to Outbound for our Apr\u00e8s Pool Party!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Donna’s Pickle Beer<\/a> supplied the refreshments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new Pioneer Alpha Theta<\/a> Speakers were perfect companions for pool side enjoyment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ladies & Gentleman we would like to introduce you to the 2026 Winter Olympic Snowboard Team for Jamaica! Angel + Dren<\/a> + Yaadcore<\/a>!!! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And since it was 4\/20 we invited our good friend Noah Rubin<\/a> come out to host his “How We Roll” book signing and rolling workshop…LIGHT UP!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thank you Old Pal<\/a> + Zig Zag<\/a> for all the goodness!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Njomza<\/a> + Ishod<\/a> were chillin hard!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You already know we had games of domino popping!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ashley<\/a> really knows how to enjoy TheGoodLife!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chill Masters Alex<\/a> + Raven<\/a> showed us how it was done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fireside enjoyment thanks to Outbound’s S’More Kits! Appreciate you Charlotte<\/a> + Delfina<\/a>!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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S’Mores = Smiles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mad love to our crew and everyone that helped make this year the best yet! Til’ next Winter…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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