Akinz Bike to Work Event

I bike to work everyday. I don't own a car... sold it last winter as it was collecting dust in our parking garage. But, that being said... to bike to work for me is a...

Selling Shenanakinz at the Fort Collins Block Party

Old Town Square in Fort Collins was celebrating its 25th Anniversary, so the committee decided that they should Party Like it's 1985! The party was a blast with 80's cover bands, Coopersmith brewery beer, the...

Erika kills it in old bindings and rental boots.

Our team rider Erika recently proved her dedication to the sport of snowboarding, by participating in and WINNING a rail jam in the middle of her vacation. Read on to hear about her adventures in...

Erika brings home another win at Neff Beach Bash

Team rider, Erika's last comp of the season (or so she thought!) and it was a great one for her! She swept the first place title in the womens' division at the Neff Beach Bash...

Sunglasses at Night After Party Recap

I'm just now getting the recap up from the Akinz Sunglasses at Night After Party because I have been recovering up until this point. The party was April 3rd at Amante in Steamboat Springs and...

Steamboat Rail Rodeo Recap

A little late, but things have been busy in the Akinz world and social scene, so here goes the recap:The setup was killer, with the first rail leading into a quarter pipe, which you had...

Erika chats about coaching Queens Cup Open

After killing it at the Queens Cup Open competition last year, Erika was invited back as a coach this year! We're stoked for her and here's the competition experience from a coach's view:My friend and...

Sunglasses at Night After Party

Keep the party going after the Steamboat Rail Rodeo and free concert and head over to Akinz' after party, "Sunglasses at Night" at Amante starting at 9:00pm.$5 cover gets you your color choice of the...

Steamboat Rail Rodeo

Come out and watch the Steamboat Rail Rodeo, which is a jam style competition sponsored by Akinz, Steamboat, Ellis Snowboards, Volkl, Marker, Urbane and RideSports.The comp will be followed by a free concert by the...