Blading Is In Our DNA

From the skiing side, there’s always been a reluctance to associate inline with skiing. But the fact remains there IS a strong relationship between the two sports. To check out his skills on snow, watch any Life Steeze Media Film. http://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/865527/Dima-Makrushin-Moscow-mp4 Dima Makrushin skates the streets of Moscow with clear ski influence. Kaya was, and still is, a top pro blader. “I got into skating in about 5th grade. And so I took blading more seriously....

April 18, 2017 · 2 min · 259 words · Julia Davis

The 3rd Annual JP Auclair Memorial

Then it got regulated and stale. Its important to remember what they broke away from. Racing, the huge machine of the Olympics, and all of that. Its set to release sometime this fall by the way. The session then moved to a hand-shaped quarterpipe near the 7th Heaven chair. Here the oldschool dominated with too many handplants and pole plants to count. It’s a message well illustrated by the sports foundation....

April 17, 2017 · 1 min · 90 words · Douglas Hernandez

The Weakend: Magnus, Mahler, Kilkki, Selfies

Cover Photo:Tomas Popritkin Spring is well and truly here now. Across both North America and Europe, seasons are drawing to a close. CAST released the kickstarter for their Pivot based touring option with interchangeable toes. But in the absence of news, there have been a hatful of banger edits. First of all we have Juho Kilkki’s latest from his #skieverywhere series. I love this series because it isn’t about the gnarliest, most technical tricks....

April 16, 2017 · 1 min · 146 words · Gregory Hernandez

Japan Dreaming

I met David when we were both about 8 years old at summer camp in Minnesota. Back in those days he was a punk kid whose older brothers introduced him to gangster rap too early. Our paths stopped crossing for a few years when we both moved on and aged out of summer camp. This fandom cemented one certainty in both our minds, we must go to Japan someday. It wasnt what I had planned for, but amazing nonetheless....

April 13, 2017 · 2 min · 332 words · Tammy Herring

It was Supposed to be a Powder Day

Repeat Like most nights before a day of skiing, I wasnt getting much sleep. That week Jackson Hole shut down due to a crazy winter storm? Needless to say, I was really looking forward to the next day. Get to Rocky before the rangers so we can delay buying an annual pass for a few more days. Arrive at the Bear Lake trailhead. Skin up around the Dream Lake Chutes....

April 10, 2017 · 2 min · 330 words · Sara Owens

Liberty Snowflex: The Best Summer Camp On The East Coast

Neither of us had heard of this place before but it looked sick! After some research, we found out that this Snowflex place had a camp: Next Level Snowflex Camp! Definitely a must watch. That summer we headed out to Virginia to go skiing. “There’s snow in Virginia?” “How are you going to ski?!” “Isn’t it too warm for that?” “Are there mountains there?” I guess there are some things we as skiers cant exactly explain....

April 10, 2017 · 2 min · 274 words · Shawn Rogers

SLVSH Cup Grandvalira Final Teaser & Pre-Game

The thing that blows my mind is he still is today. He’s the experts favourite to take this thing home. “I think Antti will be the Slvsh cup winner. He’s so good at both conventional and unconventional tricks. Its so hard to get him letters. “- Hackel “The duo has been sick, so stoked to see how this one went down! “- Kevin Salonius “Antti, but in a tight match....

April 10, 2017 · 1 min · 113 words · Ronnie Johnson

Creating an Alternative to FIS Competitions with Andy Parry

Competitions have become almost unachievable and unrelatable to the masses, isolating them from the core of skiing. This leaves us searching for alternatives. Competitions have been a controversial and polarizing since the birth of the sport. On one hand, the very concept of a ‘freeskiing’ competition can be seen as contradictory. On the other hand, it’s natural to want see how you stack up against your peers. It has been edited slightly for clarity and length....

April 5, 2017 · 2 min · 277 words · Tara Fitzpatrick DVM

Northwest Tech to Make Custom Bike Apparel Spring 2017

Interested riders are encouraged to sign up to get first access to Northwest Tech product when ready. Northwest Techs customer-centric approach to creating outstanding winter outerwear will carry over into bike gear. Northwest Tech’s customization technology is user-friendly and a blast to design with. There are two core templates for thebike jerseys to be designed with. Bike gear is a big investment that Northwest Tech will help ensure lasts for many seasons of shred....

April 5, 2017 · 1 min · 126 words · Patricia Morris

Freeride World Tour 2017 Finals: Results And Replays

An exciting season of the Freeride World Tour rounded out today in Verbier on the infamous Bec Des Rosses. The face is frankly terrifying and the conditions are always marginal. This year was no exception with fresh snow covering an abundance of hidden sharks. Newschoolers' very own Ryan Faye put down an absolute heater of a run. A massive 90.66 and first place. Kristoffer Turdell was the last of the 3 leaders to drop....

April 3, 2017 · 1 min · 140 words · Tara Shea

Suzuki Nine Royals Contest and Event Highlights

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/864699/Contest-and-Event-Highlights---Suzuki-Nine-Royals-2017 The worlds best female and male skiers came together to compete at the Suzuki Nine Royals at Watles, South Tyrol, Italy on April 1st, 2017. Under a hazy sky, both the women and men made use of every facet of the castle course, showing off their creativity and technical prowess to the delight of the cheering crowds and judges. After a week of photo and filming sessions, it was Andri Ragettli (SUI) and Coline Ballet-Baz (FRA) who most impressed the judges and earned the top spots on the podiums....

April 3, 2017 · 1 min · 162 words · Debra Wood

SLVSH Cup Teaser & Pre-game: Antti Ollila Vs Jeremy Pancras

He is one of the most amazing people to watch ski in person. I’m not convinced he is human. Oh and shout out to the whole Keeshlife crew for there amazing movie offering!!! “- Alex Hackel “I got Antti on this one. Pan pan is sure to throw some nutty shit, but I think Antti can hold on to it. I want to see a Barani to sw50 onto that flat down box!...

April 2, 2017 · 1 min · 99 words · Joseph Morrison

Coalition Snow Launches Men’s Line

It was actually pretty easy because all men like the same things, right? Titanium side walls and 7mm thick edges make this ski so indestructible we guarantee itll survive a nuclear apocalypse. Coalition finishes each ski with a factory tune so sharp you could use it to trim your beard. But this isnt just about skis and boards. Coalition Snow wants to make skiing more accessible to all men. Additionally, Coalition Snow is seeking male athletes to join the pro team....

April 1, 2017 · 1 min · 98 words · Haley Evans