Alex Schlopy Inks Deal with HEAD/TYROLIA

HEAD Wintersports is thrilled to announce its partnership with American freeskier Alex Schlopy. Im really stoked to be a part of the HEAD team, says Schlopy. Now I just want some snow to fall. Schlopys quiver will include the HEAD Caddy ski, Tyrolia Attack bindings, and the HEAD Raptor Overkill boot. For more information on Alex Schlopys partnership with HEAD Wintersports just visit: www.head.com/ski

November 7, 2014 · 1 min · 64 words · Randy Johnson Jr.

The New Guard

Evan Heath will be joining us as Executive Producer. Matt Kretzschmar will be joining us as Social Media Manager. Matt has actually been the oil in the engine of Newschoolers recent social media maelstrom. I got the guys to write up a little hello: Sam Turner Hello everyone, I’m Sam. Evan Heath “I am a man with many names, but most of you know me as eheath. I’m Evan Heath, the Executive Producer for Newschoolers....

November 7, 2014 · 1 min · 128 words · Kevin Mejia MD

The One Year Challenge; A Skiing Pursuit

It started on October 18th, 2013. I made it to Brighton, threw everything into my backpack and began the hike. November brought about the normal season for Utah. November through April was easy, riding chairlifts, drinking beer and shredding with friends. In May, I fulfilled a dream of mine and went to Mt. May, month 8 of my challenge, was done. In no time at all, I was back on the road for the Beartooth Summer Sessions in June....

November 7, 2014 · 2 min · 323 words · Michael Valdez

Snovember in NC

2 feet of powder. North Carolina in November. One of these things is not like the others. The forecast for snow earlier in the week got us all excited. This amount of snow would get us excited any time of year. After all, we’ve ridden street and pseudo “backcountry” with less. Halloween of Franklin St. Chapel Hill, NC – 30,000 people Getting up the next morning was hard. But pictures of snow from family in the mountains urged us forward....

November 5, 2014 · 2 min · 221 words · Lisa Smith

evo: Portland Grand Opening!

The program teaches participants life lessons about patience, persistence, responsibility, courage, respect, and pride. Tickets are only $5.00 and you might buy themhere! in the historic, 120-year-old former Salvation Army headquarters. The three-story brick building, freshly painted a deep blue, is on the National Register of Historic Places. Started in Seattle in 2001, evo has a thriving online business with a dedicated fan base. It also operates an 11,000-square-foot flagship store in Seattles Fremont neighborhood....

November 4, 2014 · 1 min · 103 words · Joseph Odom

14/15 Content Program Announcement

Producers: Inspiredmedia Hoodcrew pussyfooter cultrara goodenoughbgk TabarnakPack TheBunch gavinrudy TotallyTrevor Katrina Photographers: Rob_G Joshua. 1337 Sklar Marco.joerger cydwhit Journalists: Drail ESB hoodcrew Twig Turner. We will be adding new members periodically throughout the season. Everyone who didn’t make it in, I recognize the effort and encourage you to keep it up! Above and beyond all else remember that together we can work to shape a new face on ski media.

November 3, 2014 · 1 min · 70 words · Christy Riddle

Andy Parry's Tell A Friend Tour

Yeah, its the third year. And its now called theNewschoolers Tell A Friend Tour Presented by Line Skis, says Andy Parry. The concept of the tour is to actively engage skiers to go out and have fun. And to give away free stuff, he adds. Andy Parry:I think the real question is how many kids have I got to try hippy killers. It’s maybe around 150. Not many who try successfully kill the hippy....

November 3, 2014 · 2 min · 324 words · Rebecca Bowen

Tom Wallisch Signs With Line Skis

We can confirm it isn’t Boone. And now it’s official: T-Wall has signed with Line Skis. And with good reason. Congrats to whoever guessed that! Haha My first pair of twins were Lines and I loved the skis and the company. What makes Line so special to me is how true the company is to our sport. Look out for more info on all this soon but thought you guys would wanna know first!...

November 2, 2014 · 1 min · 93 words · Mary Ellis

Andrew Whiteford Steep & Deep Camp

viajacksonhole.com– Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is pleased to announce the new GoPro Andrew Whiteford Steep & Deep Camp as an innovative addition to the Mountain Sports School camp line up for Winter 2014-15. This January 14 -17, 2015 heritage Steep & Deep Camp is getting a modern twist with the addition of GoPro /JHMR athlete Andrew Whiteford. New this year the early morning tram laps, hard core charging and small group instruction will be supplemented by GoPro camera integration throughout the camp....

October 28, 2014 · 2 min · 305 words · Kimberly Walker

FredyFerl Reviews Ten and Two

It’s a different approach fromMutiny, which showed the raw truth of urban skiing. The film starts off with a beautiful monologue about snow and the love-hate relationship the narrator has withher. Noah Albaladejo is really good, and just too smooth. I want to see a full part from him in the near future. He has one of my favorite styles, as he seeks perfection in everyone of his tricks. Oh and the whole weird vibe with him contemplating insects, I liked that....

October 28, 2014 · 2 min · 225 words · Meagan Doyle

Russ Henshaw signs with Blue Tomato.

This was also the time where the trick-stomping maniac signed on the Volkl International Freeski Team and Adidas Goggles. Since then Russ has been travelling around Europe competing in Slopestyle and Big Air Contests. Nothing can hold Russ Henshaw back from doing what he loves most: freeskiing! The only reason why someone has so much courage and bravery can only be explained with passion. Russ is often described as the most talented and innovative freeskiers of his generation....

October 28, 2014 · 1 min · 97 words · Dwayne Moore

Interview: Trevor Sexsmith

Interview by Darryl Hunt. There are some people though who see the world around there for what it is. How many months have you been skiing for now? Was it premeditated, or did it just happen organically? I’ve been skiing for 25 months [in a row] now. What was the most ridiculous mission you have attempted? There’s been a few now. Well, a lot, but this one stands out and is before my blog....

October 27, 2014 · 3 min · 550 words · Susan Smith

Running Shoes, Ski boots...

Training, the gym, cardiovascular training, resistance training, weightlifting, HIIT…. and skiing. I didnt but maybe you did. There are many that dont and many that do. The gymnastic elements people seem to hate create a great base for skiing much more than people realize. Like Scotty Lago, former Nike snowboarder, said in 2012 Even the BC guys are hitting the gym. Who comes back fast from ACL tears or things similar?...

October 27, 2014 · 1 min · 204 words · James Hunt