Freeskier Rosalind Groenewoud, presented by Target

From that day on, Roz knew exactly what she wanted to do with her life. Next on her list is the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. Episode three, featuring Groenewoud, is now live, with new episodes debuting every other Tuesday. “The Way Up” was shot and directed by skateboard icon and filmmaker Steve Berra.

May 29, 2013 · 1 min · 53 words · Lauren Browning

Memorial Day + 20" + Jay Peak! = WIN!!!

I said, half-expecting a dropped call “Yeah… It sounds great, it’s just… Are you sure? Almost a 900 mile loop to be more accurate. I knew if anybody would be getting after it, it would be them. Not to mention that this would be a perfect bookend to that WV trip to close out the season. It had to happen. This was a dangerous amount of moisture. Every river, creek and stream in Northern VT blew its banks....

May 28, 2013 · 2 min · 217 words · Brian Thornton

Athlete Perspectives: Kevin Frank

Interview by Jim Borchardt Whats up Kevin. How has your past season been man? I noticed you were on a traveling hiatus around Canada with some friends over the past couple of months. What was that experience like? Hey jim, My season was super rad! I managed to ski some pow and stay injury free so no complaints there. I got some awesome road trip opportunities this past season. Our end of the season whistler trip was a damn good time as well!...

May 23, 2013 · 3 min · 522 words · Larry Glenn

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Bryce Phillips to Return as CEO of evo

Atsuko Tamura will remain within the evo family as a member of evo’s Board of Directors. For more details, like read the letters from Bryce and Atsuko below. Primary among them is my return as CEO of evo effective July 1st, 2013. She has led an important period of our growth. To me, evo was always more than a company based on products and transactions. And when nurtured properly it is powerful and profitable....

May 21, 2013 · 1 min · 204 words · Shelly Whitney

Smith Optics donates $26,000 to the Sarah Burke Foundation

To honor Sarah, we created a limited number of I/OS goggles, inspired by her favorite colors, sayings and designs. In just a couple of months after releasing the Sarah Burke Memorial I/OS goggle, we are proud to announce that we have sold out and will be making a donation of $26,000 to theSarah Burke Foundation.This donation will be used to assist Sarahs favorite charity, The St. Judes Children Hospital, as well as make it possible for future generations of winter sports athletes to achieve their dreams....

May 21, 2013 · 1 min · 86 words · John Thompson

Leave your keys and cards behind, because fanny packs aren’t cool.

This is The Lock Box as it sits today, perfectly functional and waiting for funding. The top shackle used to attach the box to any location is made of cast hardened steel. The standard for most locks. It also has a rubber coating to protect whatever you attach it to. Can it be cut? This makes is impossible to slide anything into the box.

May 12, 2013 · 1 min · 64 words · Joshua Logan

The West Coast Session Wraps Up

For all in attendance at the West Coast Session at Windells Camp and Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood this past week, Thursday and Friday marked the conclusion of a successful 7th year of the event. Ellingson, a Mt. Someone sends the hip and the other flies over them on the jump. Free hotdogs were consumed and gear was raffled off at the bottom of the park to a large crowd....

May 12, 2013 · 1 min · 92 words · Lee Doyle

My Season in Photos

It was both an awesome and a very humbling experience. I got to take some more ski days for myself after the Dew Tour. Back in Washington I did not enough skiing and too much school work. Hood, WIndells and Timberline for the West Coast Session. Charlie Lasser All in all, it was a a great season. Have a good summer, see you on the slopes next year! -Sklar Check out more of my work here:...

May 10, 2013 · 1 min · 78 words · Wendy Short

The West Coast Session

Skiers catch a ride up behind a cat to the top of the jump inrun. Nick Goepper on one of the jumps in Paintbrush. Photo: Matt Sklar Hennie VJ stacks some footage with Maude Raymond. A few others followed suit, catching the knuckle before the speed was finally dialed in. “you gotta go fast!” a rider shouted to the crowd of other WCS skiers that sat and watched across the trail....

May 8, 2013 · 1 min · 115 words · Megan Harrison

The West Coast Session #7

Words and Photos: Jamie Walter Welcomed by sunny skies, warm temperatures, and calm winds, the 2013 West Coast Session finally got underway up at Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood. After yesterday’s wind holds left the mountain closed, the boys and girls were antsy to get up to the mountain and finally ride the parks that had been set up for the week. Josh Finbow takes a breather after lugging his RED Epic up to the top of the park...

May 7, 2013 · 2 min · 228 words · Michael Vaughan

Adrenaline Canin Freeride

It was late April, but there was still plenty of snow. We took the gondola and spent a few runs testing the snow and examining the harsh scenery. The stained vertical rock protrudes up towards the sky at the side of thepiste. Plenty of rocks and cliffs offered good opportunities for the riders to show their skills. Everyone was pumped for the next day, and the pre-comp party was well attended....

May 6, 2013 · 1 min · 210 words · Cameron Hogan

The West Coast Session Begins... Sort of...

Words by: Jamie Walter Photos by: Jamie Walter and Matt Sklar Even with bluebird skies and warm temps, the first day of the 7th West Coast Session unfortunately had to be postponed after high winds caused the lifts up at Timberline Lodge to close for the day. A nice breakfast and quick welcome meeting were the only two things that went as scheduled before word came that the lifts were on hold for the morning, and around 9:30am the call was made up on the mountain that there would be no skiing today....

May 6, 2013 · 3 min · 487 words · Tyrone Fowler PhD

Sklar Fisheye Addiction Revealed

Sklars fisheye of choice, the Opteka 6.5mm is seen here. “Hi my name is Matt, and I have a fisheye problem. I got one about 6 months ago and I haven’t been able to stop using it since.” “I’ve really seen him start to slip. It was only once or twice a set, now everything is from that fisheye. I swear he needs help. I’m an expert at whoring camera gear, and matt has a class A addiction to that lens....

May 1, 2013 · 1 min · 117 words · Lisa Moran