Halley O'Brien, Action Sports Marketing & Broadcasting » PR/Marketing

Summer shredding.

Halley — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:05:38 +0000

So I put together this video for Mountain Creek and LHM Wake School. Thanks to this partnership, I’ve added wakeboarding into the rotation. I have to say, days and experiences like this make me think I have the best job in the world. I still can’t say I enjoy summer, but I hate it a little less now.

Find me on YouTube.

Blahg love.

Halley — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:51:16 +0000

Excerpt from burritosandsnow.com:

“Halley is someone I came in contact with via Twitter. When I saw her Demo Reel above I thought to myself that THIS is how it will happen. It suddenly hit me that we would solve these issues the same way Snowboarders Skateboarders and all the other “action sports” participants always solved things, on our own. See Halley is the new breed of Media. For Halley riding, skating etc have always been there and thus her knowledge of these sports will naturally come through in her work not because its just her job but because its also her life’s passion.”

Thanks for the “blahg” love, Mr. Burrito.

Read the whole interview and how “boardsports will defeat the mainstream media” here: burritosandsnow.com

2010 US Open of Mountain Biking

Halley — Sat, 29 May 2010 18:59:15 +0000

Mountain bikers from around the world were flooding into Diablo Freeride Park at Mountain Creek this weekend. I’ve actually never been downhill mountain biking before, so I spoke to some of the racers to get their take on the Open’s course. Can’t wait to give it a shot sometime soon.

Produced by Halley O’Brien, Canon HF 200, Final Cut Express

More coverage at: diablofreeridepark.com & mountaincreek.com

Welp! See ya next year.

Halley — Wed, 26 May 2010 00:36:29 +0000

Mountain Creek bid farewell to the 2009-2010 winter season while raising money for a local cause this past Saturday. The 1st ever Stockpile Session brought 200 diehard skiers and snowboarders back to the hill one last time. Thanks to their generosity, nearly $1,500 was raised for the VSMO.

Video produced by Halley O’Brien
Canon HF200
Final Cut Express

Demo Reel is Go!

Halley — Mon, 17 May 2010 20:59:22 +0000

After weeks of editing, I’ve finally finished putting together my demo reel. I’m super interested in the broadcasting, TV host realm, so I spliced together my best moments on camera from Mount Snow and Mountain Creek.

Give it a gander. If you find yourself dazzled and would like to work together, hit me up at the contact info below. Thanks for watching!

Contact me:
201.691.8020
contact@halleyobrien.com

The Stockpile Session at Mountain Creek

Halley — Fri, 14 May 2010 16:29:17 +0000

It’s official. Hell has frozen over – people will have the chance to snowboard. In Jersey. In May. Thanks to Mountain Creek’s 22′ quarter pipe and a pretty mild spring, there’s still snow to be had.

Those of you that are still sliding spring slush out west might not appreciate such a gift. (Spoiled little brats.)

So! On Saturday, May 22nd, Mountain Creek will be hosting a hike park benefiting the VSMO (Vernon Skatepark Memorial Organization).

Expect to see a few jibs, music by DJ Pat Tyler, a BBQ and a bunch of winter-hungry teenagers shredding on Big Bear from 10am – 4pm. Mountain Creek’s Red Bull Skate Bowl will also be open in the South lodge.

We <3 endless winters! Want to attend? RSVP on Facebook here.

Get more info at: mountaincreek.com/stockpile

Spring isn’t a total loss. Go shopping.

Halley — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:06:19 +0000

The snow is gone, allergies are killing me softly (with his song), and mosquitoes are rediscovering their affection for my ankles. Little bastards.

At least we have shopping to save us from spring.

Just got the heads up from Oregon ski-heads, TREW Gear. They’ve got a new spring inventory in stock with limited quantities available. Limited quantities = no one else has it… maybe.

Act fast if you want some sleek looking hoodies and t-shirts. (And please don’t wear yours on the same day I wear mine. Thanks.)

See all of TREW Gear’s clothing & outerwear at: www.trewgear.com

West Coast Tour: Sierra-at-Tahoe

Halley — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 16:00:37 +0000

We went to Sierra-at-Tahoe after arriving in South Lake Tahoe the night before. The whole area is stunning – lake, mountains, sun and snow.

We started with some park laps through Bashful and Lower Bashful. Super fun features, well built jumps – a good mix of your regular jibs with some more unique things scattered around.

Being a fat kid at heart, I have to mention the food. Great made-to-order sandwiches (check out the “Happy Hippie”). Hugh had a Cobb salad that could have been sent from the heavens.

After lunch, we went to the top and literally lapped the run under and around the lift, appropriately named “Dynamite.” Deep powder, amazing trees lines, steeps, natural jibs, cliff drops… If the mountain hadn’t closed on us, we would’ve been there all night.

First time…

- dropping a cliff (Enormous cliff pre-drop in. Standard boulder post-drop in.)
- sliding a legit natural log (Yeah. How ’bout dem apples, Bear Grylls? Boom.)
- left wanting more. (Though, night riding in the trees would have been both dangerous and scary.)

Best day ever. I <3 Sierra-at-Tahoe.

West Coast Tour

Halley — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:53:48 +0000

This trip has been packed with a lot of new experiences.
(Until now, I’ve led a relatively sheltered life.)

First time…
- being in Los Angeles (albeit just the airport prior to flying to Mammoth)
- seeing the Pacific Ocean in person (from the airplane window. Still cooler than watching Laguna Beach reruns.)
- flying in a small plane that looked very mosquito-esque
- eating a burrito stuffed with duck meat (eh. overrated, but still good after a few cocktails.)

The week-long shred trip I’ve dubbed the “West Coast Tour” includes riding Mammoth Mountain, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Northstar-at-Tahoe and Kirkwood. This trip is going to be epic.

More Rapid Play Goodness

Halley — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:54:00 +0000

Rapid Play videos I’ve done for Mountain Creek from oldest to newest…