How to Plan a Solo Ski Trip

The problem with such variety is deciding where to go each season becomes increasingly harder. Beencontemplating a South America trip, but everyone you know thinks summer is for beach holidays? I wouldnt change a single thing about that trip. Solo skiing is a controversial topic. Some love it; some hate it. Aside from the safety concerns, sometimes things are just more fun with friends! Luckily youre not the only one in the same predicament....

August 25, 2015 · 2 min · 214 words · Mr. John Richardson

Summer Feast 2015 at Snow Park Bispingen

The whole camp lasts one week. We were really lucky with the weather the whole week and had sunshine with high temperatures all the time. On Wednesday we did an outdoor jib session on one of our metal tubes. We built a nice dropin for that and brought snow from inside to the outdoor area. We build a pool which was about 10 to 12 meters long and filled it with water....

August 24, 2015 · 2 min · 226 words · Haley Lewis

Throwback Thursday 1.5: JOSS

In just two years the event was named best big air event by Freeskier magazine. In 2008, Jon made an addition to JOI with the Jon Olsson Super Sessions (JOSS). This year would be a nations team event rather than teams made of individuals. The competition would also be held in Trysil, Norway as well as Are. (Colby West & John Symms) The top 3 teams were 1.) Team Norway...

August 20, 2015 · 2 min · 312 words · Amy Hickman

More Fonna: Exploring Norway

Even so, the snow was fantastic.

August 19, 2015 · 1 min · 6 words · Thomas Jones

Goodbye to a Friend: Matt Heffernan RIP

Matt was the kind of person who had no acquaintances. No matter what a person was really like, people always make them sound great when they pass. Wise beyond his years, Matt had a profound impact reaching far into the ski community and beyond. Another NS member shared this story; I only met Heff one time. It was the 4th of July, 2014 up at Timberline. You guys weren’t planning on ducking that rope were you?...

August 18, 2015 · 1 min · 114 words · Michael Roberts

Obituary: Sheffield Ski Village

SSV’s piste map, not that you’d need one. Lift’s haven’t run at the now privately owned site since early 2012 following a fire. Local community groups were once hopeful the Ski Village would reopen and foster a new generation of riders. Concerning reopening, I have been skeptical for some time. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2gj93_sheffield-ski-village-spring-07_sportSheffield Ski Village in its heyday. See if you’re free to spot a young ‘Woodsy’. Freeskiing in Britain is thriving....

August 17, 2015 · 1 min · 126 words · Mr. Andrew Cooper

Down Torches, China's not Trying Anything New

Find below my verbose barely coherent ramblings. If you dig it -cool. If you think it’s sh*t, that’s because it might just be. This should hardly come as a surprise though. …No, not because it’s China. Because it’s Skiing. In recent years, the ski industry seems to have become increasingly embroiled in environmental conflicts. And if you think it’s just the Chinese playing fast and loose with their wilderness, think again....

August 13, 2015 · 1 min · 134 words · Sarah Poole

Real Skifi Do The UK!

A typical Stoke picnic… But there is a process. But they find five or so of those lunatic visions and make them a reality. And thats when things get really interesting. At Halifax, they skied dryslope for the first time, with awesome excitement. No snow, no problem. Take them to a rail jam and theyre a match for anyone in the world. And they arent done yet. If you have a chance, ensure you get down there....

August 13, 2015 · 1 min · 98 words · Scott Higgins

Top Comments of the Week: Skiing Gets Bigger, Epic Fail, Level 1, & More

#6 commented on:Level 1 Small World Blue Balls Elbowkush:Fuck you Level 1. You guys use to be so fucking cool. I lived and breathed your trailers, now you give me this bullshit? Why the fuck isn’t Adam Delorme listed on the featured skiers list? Have you guys gone fucking bonkers?

August 11, 2015 · 1 min · 50 words · Rachel Galvan

Stept Studios& Hadley Go To Summer Camp

“What happens when two world-class big mountain skiers drop in to a terrain park? We have another five or six videos coming out this fall that I am excited to share. Working on short form pieces is great because we are constantly creating something new. Each video is like making a short movie. It has characters, locations, and a beginning, middle, and end. This also leads to a lot of creative freedom....

August 10, 2015 · 1 min · 162 words · Tiffany Doyle

Glacier Daysämi O, Will Wesson & Rob Heule

The four part video series will be released online every other week throughout the months of August and September. It’s that good. If it hasn’t dropped quite yet, get hyped. Additional support provided by Scott, Outdoor Tech, Line Skis and Yoke Collection.

August 9, 2015 · 1 min · 42 words · Brittany Mason

2016 Line Skis Are Now Available!

The new lineup of Line Skis have just dropped on their site! EP in the whiteroom with his new addition to the EP Pro series, the Mordecai. Andy Parry flexing on the new Tigersnake The Pretzelman getting blunted with the Chronic. New models look sick & the designs are fresh as always! The real question out of all of this is, when will we see a Tom Wallisch pro-model?! Check the full line up here — lineskis....

August 5, 2015 · 1 min · 77 words · Helen Bell

FWT 15/16 Dates Announced + 14/15 Highlights

The Freeride World Tour Dates landed on our proverbial doorstep this morning so here’s the good news. The level of riding beggars belief and it’s something everyone should try and see at least once. The tour works as follows: SWATCH FREERIDE WORLD TOUR 2016 Event Calendar and Cut Dates 1. SWATCH FREERIDE WORLD TOUR VALLNORD ARCALIS - ANDORRA Date: January. SWATCH FREERIDE WORLD TOUR CHAMONIX-MONT-BLANC Date: February 6, 2016; Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, FRA...

August 5, 2015 · 1 min · 84 words · Kevin Davis