Monthly Archive for September, 2011

Big in Japan

Monday Cover Vol. 5 Issue 45 - Gary Morris

The setting sun gives rise to this week’s Monday Cover skater, Gary Morris, lofting a japan air over Pier Park. Gary shreds it up for the Embassy crew and is the perfect skate ambassador. Having fun is what it’s all about and Gary’s has that on lock. Check out a few more pics of Gary ripping it up after the turn.

Congratulations Gary!

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Mofo on Generation X – The Interviews

Mofo on Randy Katen's Generation X, The Interviews

It’s a special Tim Brauch edition of Randy Katen’s Generation X, The Interviews. This week’s featured guest is the man that brought you the sights as well as the sounds of skate punk, photographer/singer of Restless Spirit/Drunk Injuns, Mörizen Föche aka “Mofo”. Check it out after the turn. EPM “question authority” Out!

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Flying the Friendly Skies

Monday Cover Vol. 5 Issue 44 - Sandro Dias

When it comes to massive aerial assaults on big vert, this week’s Monday Cover skater, Sandro Dias, is at the top of the list. There are few skaters that have the amplitude and style of Sandro. Need proof? Check out this huge lien air in the pocket during this year’s Portland Dew Tour stop. See more pics of Sandro testing Portland’s air quality after the turn.

Congratulations Sandro!

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Dave Chavez on Generation X

Dave Chavez on Randy Katen's Generation X

The rain has returned for a bit and what better way to spend a rainy afternoon than listening to Randy Katen’s Generation X live on KBGA FM Missoula. This week’s guest is skater/bassist for Sick Pleasure/Code of Honor/Verbal Abuse, Dave Chavez. It’s a good one so be sure to click on the massive button/banner below when the time is right. EPM “more than three seconds of pleasure” Out!

Photo Credit: Catechism

Featured Guest: Dave Chavez” of Sick Pleasure/Code of Honor/Verbal Abuse; Sunday, September 18 @ 5-7pm PST

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Kilroy Was Here

Monday Cover Vol. 5 Issue 43 - Tom Kilroy

Surf and skate photography legend, Warren Bolster, would have been proud of the color choices made by this week’s Monday Cover skater, Tom Kilroy. That yellow helmet and red shirt sure do pop against the blue sky over the Walla Walla bowl. An O.G. midwest skate refugee that now calls Boise, Idaho home, Tom is one of the true gentlemen of skating. Check out some more pics of Tom respectfully shredding the gnar after the turn along with a bonus cover.

Congratulations Tom!

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Tumbleweeds are Rollin’

Tumbleweed Tour Two is a Go!

Get along skate doggies, this skate wagon is heading east in search of concrete pastures. Yep, just like last year’s Tumbleweed tour, we’re on a skate mission that includes stops in Irrigon, Echo, Hermiston, Pendleton, Walla Walla and more. Keep tabs on our adventures via the Earth Patrol Instagram feed. Check out a few pics from last year’s trip after the turn.
EPM “round-up or bust” Out!

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Charlie and the Portable Concrete Bowl

Monday Cover Vol. 5 Issue 42 - Charlie Wilkins

A story Roald Dahl didn’t write. This story revolves around this week’s Monday Cover skater, Charlie Wilkins, and his adventures inside a portable concrete bowl poured by Wally Hollyday. The bowl was perfect and free of any Uumpa-Lumpas just the way Charlie likes it. Check out more pics of Charlie cashing in his golden skate ticket after the turn.

Congratulations Charlie!

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Tony Guerrero on Generation X

Tony Guerrero on Randy Katen's Generation X

What better way to spend a couple of hours on a labor day weekend than listening to Randy Katen’s Generation X live on KBGA FM Missoula. This week’s guest is the talented musician/skater and guitarist for Free Beer, Tony Guerrero. To get the lowdown on Tony’s Free Beer days, be sure to click on the massive button/banner below when the time is right. EPM “free beer on tap” Out!

Featured Guest: Tony Guerrero” of Free Beer; Sunday, September 4 @ 5-7pm PST

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Random Dew’ds

Skate Legends at the Portland Dew Tour on Earth Patrol

One of the highlights of the Portland Dew Tour, in addition to a sweet concrete bowl, was the opportunity to see legends shredding the bowl. Maybe it’s time to bring back the Hester Series and let these dudes go at it again? Check out Lance, Duane, Salba, Cab, Tony Mag and more keeping the stoke after the turn. EPM “portland has bowls” Out!

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