'Tis the season for shredding the slopes, and 'tis the month for leap day. February 29 finds its place on calendars every four years, and this leap year, as leap day babies celebrate their long-awaited actual birthdays, they can also shack up on Mammoth Mountain for free.
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23-Year-Old Snowboarder Dies After 'Freak Accident' at Ski Resort
SoCalians hit the slopes over the holiday weekend, and one amateur snowboarder's attempt at shredding the snow proved fatal. Angelique De Leon, a 23-year-old Riverside resident, fell on a run on Sunday at Mountain High ski resort in Wrightwood.
Snow at Mammoth Mountain! Snowboarders & Skiers Are Pumped
Snowboarders and skiers rejoice. Mammoth Mountain received a light white dusting today, marking the season's first snowfall. While L.A. prepares for impending rain and cold temps, snow enthusiasts have their fingers, toes and eyes crossed for a 2011 that's even whiter than 2010.
Babes & Boards: Supergirl Jam Kicks Off at Venice Beach on Sunday (Plus It's Topless Day!)
As if Topless Day isn't enough for Venice Beach this Sunday, the bohemian shoreline will host the fifth annual Supergirl Jam. Two female-centric events, both boasting the spirit of feminism and girl power, will take over the land. However, only one group will bare all. We're fairly certain the athletes will remain fully clothed.
Snowboarding Fatality At Mountain High
According to authorities, a 24-year-old Fullerton man died while snowboarding at Mountain High ski resort in Wrightwood, CA on Monday. The accident was reported at 6:06 p.m., says the San Bernardino Coroner’s Office. The victim collided with trees and was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. His name has not yet been released.
LAX to Mammoth Summertime Flights Start Next Week
Horizon Air will be offering daily flights from April 12th through September between Los Angeles International (LAX) and the Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH), according to KPCC.
Looking to be Jesse's Rebound Girl?
Did you swoon over snowboarder Jesse on The Bachelorette? The recent announcement that he had been dumped by Deanna was posted online last week by Jesse in true 21st century fashion. You know what that means. Girls, Jesse is single and it's time to get in line. But that line starts in Colorado, and it may be awhile. At least according to LAist's video interview with Jesse at tonight's VH1 Rock & Bowl.

