The Roofbox In Depth: 2016 Faction Prodigy

Depending on your usage they might well work as a playful all mountain jib ski for you. I may have destroyed the phone with my camber/topsheet shots on then emigrated… Perfect for daily skiing but also a great combo for the park, more on that later. At a traditional mount (recommended is 7.5cm back from true centre) it does its designated job. All the boxes ticked but not that interesting for you guys....

October 11, 2015 · 2 min · 220 words · Danielle Johnson

Andy Parry Signs With Shred Optics and Slytech

At NS we’re all in favour of anything that gets Andy paid. Anything that helps that continue and prosper is good news in our books! As an innovator of the sport, Parry knows first-hand that accidents happen. That is why he stays equipped with the most trusted protection on the market. …and jumping on vans. You want to know why? Because being broke off sucks. He really is the rail wizard....

October 8, 2015 · 1 min · 104 words · Emily Taylor

New Products

For most skiing this system works perfectly but there are some situations where it is less then ideal. This happens when there becomes a difference in temperature behind the lens and in front of it. It’s not just in the backcountry that it is an issue. Well thanks to the new Julbo Areospace such a product now exists. The system is very simple to use and can be done in gloves and mittens....

October 8, 2015 · 2 min · 344 words · Jason Dillon

Top 5 Line Traveling Circus Episodes Ever

There hasn’t been a new Line Traveling Circus episode since January. And usually by this time of the year a new season has started. *What’s your favorite Traveling Circus episode? Go at the end of the article to vote! 3.3 - This Is Stupid This Is Stupidwas a more than accurate title for this episode. It featured the moving box, in which it looked like they’ve spent way too many hours....

October 8, 2015 · 2 min · 222 words · Christopher Conley

Getting Down With NSL

Hey Noah how’s it goin? It’s going really smooth! Getting exited for winter! How was your season last year? Any memorable days out on the hill? I actually had a pretty terrible season. My mountain didn’t open till really late into the season and it shut down early also. But the whole west had a hard time with snow. It wasn’t just us. I had some really fun days this past season though!...

October 7, 2015 · 4 min · 779 words · Austin Walker

Russia Building Europe's Highest Ski Lift In Terrorism Zone

Elbrus is an 18,510-foot dormant volcano and Europe’s highest peak. From this winter, it will also be home to Europe’s highest aerial ski lift. “People are killed all the time there … Who is going to go on vacation there? “asked Vladimir Kantorovich, vice president of the Russian Association of Tour Operators. And violence is not the only problem. He was charged with embezzlement and has left the country. Moscow started Northern Caucasus Resorts (NCR) with capital of 60 billion roubles ($1....

October 7, 2015 · 1 min · 104 words · Robert Curry

Off the Hill: Zam Matchett's animation and 'The Unseen'

I caught up with Zam to ask about his animation and the new film. When did you first start drawing and animating? I spent a lot of my childhood drawing and painting. Creating art is something I have been interested in for a long time. How did you get introduced to it? What originally inspired you and continues to inspire you? Fast forward four or five years… Those of you who saw the Doorstep Projected or Zamimated pt 2 may remember the afore mentioned clip....

October 6, 2015 · 2 min · 411 words · Samuel Simmons

Can Whistler Save Summer Skiing?

Can Whistler Save Summer Skiing? Although the glacier was open as usual this summer the lack of snow was obvious. PhotoTinaGeisel Very few sports rely so heavily on mother nature’s helping hand when compared to skiing. It can sometimes be hard to really see the effects of rising temperatures. For skiers this was great news. I began by asking Arthur what he had seen changing on the glacier over the years....

October 5, 2015 · 3 min · 520 words · John Carter

Newschoolers Remembers Sam Jackenthal

Here, we have a collection of words from our community in memory of one lost far too young. He was always so funny and excited, not just when he was skiing, but just doing whatever. In this way, Sam is more alive than many people who are physically present. NYager “S.I.P Sam, you were an inspiration to everyone who knew you it seemed! Condolences to everyone who knew him and was a part of his life!...

October 5, 2015 · 2 min · 303 words · Amanda Daniel

iF3 Whistler Style

iF3 Montreal is in the books which can only mean one thing, its time for Whistler to party. The first night featured 6 films and a live recording of the Low Pressure Podcast with Jeff Schmuck. The event is free and held in a bar, so with the drinks flowing the night got underway. Just time for a quick read before the party moved on. If you missed last night then you have one more chance tonight....

October 3, 2015 · 1 min · 77 words · Deborah Galvan

Gavin Rudy's "The Golden Age"

Any profits from the night are going straight to High Fives Foundation. I’m most pumped to have put a storyline together for the movie. What gave you the inspiration for the script? He’d go through each one, introducing them by a particular personality trait. What are your aspirations as a filmmaker? I really like how they’ve approached their skiing and filming, being deliberate and keeping everything fresh. They’ve inspired me to branch out with my filming this season....

October 2, 2015 · 1 min · 135 words · Sandra Trujillo

iF3 Awards Presented by Newschoolers

Best Flabongo - Alex Beaulieu-Marchand As seen in OTR S2EP1, ABM executed a flawless Flabongo. He began by showing off his luscious tongue, and finished without leaving a single drop of beer behind. And ladies… look at that face! Best Dance Moves - Josh Malczyk This category was a tough one. Twig Spensley commented, “I have never seen dad moves as good as Josh’s”. Therefore, they chose a mode of transportation much more extreme than an Uber or taxis- Bixi Bikes....

October 2, 2015 · 2 min · 221 words · Matthew Allen

Presenting Brooke Potter's "Ultraviolence"

I’m honored to bring to you the final project here first. When did you first get into Urban? What made you decide to create your own film? Where does the name ‘Ultraviolence’ come from? The name just seemed to fit with the editing and vibe of the whole project. Is there a certain shot in the film you’re most stoked on? The closing shot in Ultraviolence is a drop rail in Arvada....

October 2, 2015 · 1 min · 161 words · John Lutz