The unique programmng and good deads of Elemental Awareness are taking no tice on all fronts. Patagonia’s ‘Cleanest Line’ blog just posted this bit on the recnt E.A. ‘Future Nature Tour.’ Check it out!

The Elemental Awareness Youth Brigade (pictured in black tees) were part of an event recently called ‘Fashion with a Passion.’ The youngsters assisted with event production and gathered auction items from Element while teen tv stars modeled the clothes in the fashion show. The ‘Youth Brigade’ raised over $100,000 which goes directly to ‘Camp Ronald McDonald for good Times.’ The camp is intentionally designed to promote self-esteem, confidence, friendships and teamwork in a camp environment that is medically supervised. Props to the Youth Brigade and kid superstars for making it happen!

The second event stop on the Future Nature tour took place on the Apache Reservation in White River, AZ.  Tons of Apache kids came out to compete for alpha status on their skateboards.  The contest was held at the local skatepark which was hand built by the kids in the community. After the competition, Tosh, Dallas, Levi, and EA family members Matt Luciani and Dylan Christopher put on a demo for the tribe.  Thanks goes out to the Apache Nation, Chris and Krista Beasley for their hospitality. Check out the photo book for complete coverage of the trip.

On day two of the Future Nature Tour we rolled out of Phoenix and headed to the Apache reservation in San Carlos, AZ for an impromptu visit. We arrived at the small but unique park and we had a real fun session with all the locals. After skating we were welcomed to Douglas' house, Chief of Apache skateboarding community. There we had an amazing traditional meal and hung out with into the night. We then hit the road for a trek to the White River Apache rez for a contest the following day. Thanks to Douglas, family and friends for the hospitality. Check out the tour photo book.

The first stop on the Future Nature Tour is in the books after an amazing event in Phoenix, AZ. Hundreds of kids came out to battle it out for boards and more. Element riders Tosh Townend, Dallas Rockvam , Levi Brown, and Collin Provost were on hand to skate and judge the contest. Check out some clips of the team here.The level of skating was high, matching the spirits of all entrants. Justin Cymbalski (left) took home first place in the 13 & Under division flowing all over the park. Ty (left) took first in the 14-17 divsion followed closely by stylish skating from Tosh Myers . The 18&up/Sponsored division was filled with talent, Bucky Miller walked away the winner after entertaining rounds against the wonderful horrible Peter Vlad and Aaron 'Jaws' Homoki. Thanks to the Skateboard Mags Matt Price for the always nice pics, we're stoked to have him on the whole trip. The team heads to AZ Indian Reservations next, check back for more updates soon.

Last Saturday the top skaters from each of the Future Nature contests came to Woodward West to compete in the Championships with a years supply of decks at stake. In the 13 & under division, tons of young rippers battled it out hitting handrails that were well above waist high on them. In the end Isaiah Johnson claimed victory along with 12 boards and trophy . The 14-17 division was no easier to judge with great skating from David Gonzalez among others, but in the end, Boo Johnson took home 1st place and earned himself a Scholarship to Element YMCA Skate Camp along with decks. In the 18 and up division, the crown was passed graciously from our last year’s winner, Sean Rodriguez, who took home second place, to Matt Lemond with Jason Martinez close behind them both. The Sambazon Skate Camp Scholarship Award went to Caedyn Curto for his outstanding skateboarding and sportsmanship. Special thanks goes out to all competitors, click here to check out a video from the event. Also thanks to our additional judges Cody, Jared & Tony we brought in for this event.