The economy is in the toilet, we get it. Jobs are scarce, understood. These days we are all having to make tough decisions about where to spend our already limited discretionary dollars. There are lots of options out there for getting on the slopes. Many resorts are also holding the line on pricing to help skiers get on the hill. But you’ve got to do your research to reap all the rewards....

Landing her first cover, MC Molly Baker graces the front of Backcountry Magazine this month. Congrats to Re Wikstrom for capping the shot and Molly for putting in that nice slash on her Pandoras. I flew up to Washington on a whim to meet up with Re and Grant Gunderson. Famous for world record snowfall, this place doesnAAATMt offer many blue days. This was the first day I could see all of the peaks around the resort....

The pre-sale discount ends this SUNDAY at 11:59 pm, no exceptions. AND VOTE FOR TIM”S KOS EDIT Related posts:Official Pre-Sale Update. This summer I had the chance to work with Aj…Summer Collection Now on Sale. (Updated blog below) AA AvailableAA for purchase in our online store. AA … Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Only 16 days until Copper opens for the winter season on Friday, Nov. 6. Stay for at least 3 nights and your last night is free.

I flew out of Vancouver on July 8th, and arrived in Santiago, Chile. I was officially a ski bum! In Chile the majority of the mountains have no trees… flat light + no trees= no fun. At least the poor weather brought snow, and of course lots of rain to santiago area. Floods and mud slides shut the road down, and killed 4 people. Portillo turned out to be the most amazing mountain I have ever seen....

I ran across this iPhone/iPod charge/sync dock / CF/SD card reader when I was at the Apple store yesterday getting my stupid iPhone fixed for the 5th time.AA The Griffin Simplifi is 3 important computer accessories in one for photographers.AA This thing is pretty epic and if you are anything like me, you probably have too many cords and accessories plugged into your setup as is.AA Why not put two of the most often used ones accessories you have one place?...

My passio How did you get into this? I love freestyle sport since more than 10 years. I can’t without it. What is the meaning of style and whoAAATMs got it in your eyes? When a trick looks like easy to made it. Many riders got it. How would you describe your personal riding style? I can’t give an answer about a question like this about me. WhatAAATMs your best trick you are currently pulling and what are you working on?...

Nous avons premiAA rement filmAA autour de Santiago de Chile, Portillo ainsi quAAATMune session HAAliski dans les Andes. Nous sommes ensuite descendu plus au sud pour tourner a Termas de Chillan puis Pucon.

The slow hug of a pillow, as you wander back in conscienciousness. nothing but tramped out snow. As your head hurtles back towards its resting place, all those small aches seem to explode. Each one a reminder, month old memories of ordinary days, still crystal clear. Minutes flow past, till you jerk yourself out of bed. Through ritual, you find the least offending set to put on, and slide your ski pants on....

Vote for Mike Mertion in the 2009 King of Style Video Series As fellow Faction Collective team members put it, "Mike Mertion is just killing it right now!" The Whistler based freeskier played a major role in the success of Rage Films release of "Pretty Good" during their fall tour. Now he has a new mission….. photos courtesy of Dan Norkunas Mike is shooting high to be one the 4 finalists selected for the grand prix big air of The King of Style in Stockholm Olympic Stadium on November 21....

They are Matty Richard, Dominic Melanson and Kris Cormier. It puked 25cms overnight and Matty is already up and cooking eggs. He rolls his eyes and shrugs, wondering what the hell he is meant to do. Someone gave me twenty bucks yesterday, another one hundred. A stranger gave me a car. They practice more than they preach and people who encounter them arenAAATMt star struck; they are impressed. In an atmosphere of stardom, there is a deep respect for their cause....

I’ve never skied in October. Last Friday, that was a true statement. Today, it’s a lie. While it may seem like I’m selling Mount Snow short, I’m not. Where talking skiing, on snow, in October. Click here to read the full entry.

Weekends at Windells Academy involve some of the "funnest" stuff you could imagine. This weekend, as well as all others, Windells opened campus to the public for open skate! This past weekend was crazy. Trampoline, bikes, skateboards, and rollerblades galore! you’ve got the option to read about that here:http://windells.com/2009/10/windells-academy-checks-out-the-along-for-the-ride-premier/