FESTIVAL SEASON KICKS OFF IN WHISTLER APRIL 10-14

WHISTLER, B.C.April 8, 2019 Festival season is about to kick off in Whistler in a big way. Returning for its 24th year, theWorld Ski & Snowboard Festival (WSSF)launches April 10-14. With 20+ events on the five day festival schedule, weve rounded up some not-to-be-missed highlights. Taking place slopeside at 3 p.m. daily, shows will make for the ultimate bumping apres ski activity. Then wake up and do it all again the next day....

April 8, 2019 · 1 min · 80 words · Joseph Young

5th Annual JP Auclair Memorial Returns to Whistler Blackcomb

“We will ski as a crew on the resort. A time to enjoy the beauty of the present moment and shred in honor of JP.” April 10: Get together and registration, 3:30 5:00 p.m.@Handlebar, 4557 Blackcomb Way. “A time to enjoy good food, good drink, and good company. A time to just hang out and be together in honor of JP and register to the event.” Registration @ Blackcomb Terrain Park 11am : Sign up for the shred session on the quarter pipe....

April 7, 2019 · 1 min · 120 words · Kevin Curtis

The Markus Eder Interview

Markus Eder has followed the well-trodden path from the park to big-mountain. Nowadays he’s making a strong case for being called the most versatile skier on the planet. He competed in slopestyle at Sochi, yet just won the Freeride World Tour. Markus, you finished 2nd on the Freeride World Tour in 2018. Last month he went one better and claimed the mens 2019 ski title, so what made the difference?...

April 4, 2019 · 5 min · 958 words · James Sweeney

Doug Bishop Leaves Newschoolers Following Men’s Journal Takeover

He detailed other efforts by the Mens Journal editors to align the site with their #fitfam audience. While Bishops departure is certainly a shock to the community, the news isnt all bad. The Bunch will be a major winner here, thanks to their recent #healthgang kick. The team is optimistic and excited about being part of a movement that supports a healthy lifestyle. Skiing is a sport after all, and sports are about being healthy....

April 1, 2019 · 1 min · 91 words · Charles Rice

McConkey PMS Podcast

If you havent seen the movie McConkey, go watch it and then listen to the podcast.

April 1, 2019 · 1 min · 16 words · Justin Wright

FIS Slopestyle World Cup Silvaplana: Results & Recap

Snow conditions were looking a touch hard/icy but everyone threw down. The men’s slopestyle field is so stacked these days that it’s inevitable. And that’s not including Alex Hall who grew up there. Nick Goepper went full big air dave on a triple 14 but couldn’t quite hold on. Run two saw Fabian Boesch turn it up to 11 with triple 16 at the bottom for 91.25. Sarah Hoefflin lost a shoe on a promising run after going deep on run 1....

March 30, 2019 · 1 min · 118 words · Leah Nolan

A Star-Studded Athlete Roster and Space-Age Features at The Audi Nines 2019, presented by Falken

Want to Become a Nine? This years contest for a wildcard invitation to The Audi Nines is underway! _ Riders Announced The first wave of invited athletes have confirmed their place at this years Audi Nines. 17-year-old star Tess Ledeux (FRA) will also be present. The all-womens setup at Obergurgl-Hochgurgl provides the ladies with their own dedicated microcosmos. The mens setup, Solden. Dont miss this one-of-a-kind spectacle, open to the public!...

March 26, 2019 · 1 min · 71 words · Kaitlyn Hall

PBR Session @ Sunshine Village, April 5-7 2019

PBR Sessionis back for round 2! This time as a 3-day event, giving riders more time to learn and master the set up. The event is ski-only and invites men and women of all ages to join in. Friday/Saturday- The first two days of the event the course will be open for practice and filming. Riders will have the chance to learn the set up and meet other skiers in a non-competitive environment....

March 26, 2019 · 1 min · 139 words · Shawn Wilson

The Henrik Harlaut Interview

In 2019, most skiers specialise. Hes a very dedicated and busy man. Whats up with your home-town,Are? Why does Sweden especially Are Produce so many innovators? Im not sure to be honest… Youre tight with Tanner and obviously Phil. Have you been influenced by these guys differently? Who else has influenced your skiing? Yes, these guys have had a huge impact on the way I ski today. Do you prefer skiing in Comps or Movies?...

March 26, 2019 · 3 min · 465 words · Lauren Keith

B4BC’s SHRED THE LOVE – SIERRA-AT-TAHOE

Sign up for yoga here! Sign up for yogahere. Sign up for the all ages and abilities Park Jamhere. BOARDING BOARDING FOR FOR BREAST BREAST CANCER CANCER l | 227 227 E E COMPTON COMPTON BLVD. Top prizes will be awarded to Top 3 Fundraisers. All funds raised go towards B4BCs education, prevention and survivorship programs. you could still support B4BC by creating aFREE fundraising pageto share with friends and family!...

March 25, 2019 · 1 min · 71 words · Chase Dunn

Italian duo take home FWT 2019 titles in Verbier finale

Cover Photo: Men Ski FWT 2019 Overall podium 1. Turdell 3.Sleet Two Italian skiers took the overall Freeride World Tour titles in Verbier this weekend. Eder finished almost 1000 points ahead of Turdell with Slemett finishing in 3rd overall. Women Ski FWT2019 overall podium. Full Replay: https://www.facebook.com/RedBullSnow/videos/870846579926832/?hc_ref=ARTABV6pD0lNt7-7JGcaaGwW3bQJypDwl6ZAG7QGH9W3KWTAYqvT37AIJOXi-I2SR68&__xts__[0]=68.ARCpuIx5QzoSNiyhks_KqjkPZqxBXvgSXqRHu_JSKkOXgChEnV87yRiBdGo2YHrKmzL2hkxVnnZSuGRg4m9li5R9wqOGnRKIclJ3myu1C-PUP1ihswt_nAlDOrio-R51lICw3fp9g3J-NGgWa0QunSs8OBAvuHQ96cGxbXIdTCU3LBpUy3SnGjviozBhrsOp0nUD9YtPeMY8N0ohQl74G6OL5asEfeskaZoB1ZUTueShxOMbahZ1nCRFL6BTvFD95Ii4FL0nIZRax11h4N6zLC8xQojOK8qQ3LEH9CII0GXpu3UzDGTfaFWop6ZZ7LNZhwWUWAPx_X_SyOHkFLd42yL247kvHT3XusdtuZ4VLynyr2rBfSkxk9CAtY1OQ8IpLPmMcBvc8Lqn5iCDVsfE_BF2RGUliEsUYgMOGKlk0LE6fsZkQNqFV1OBZ4aNkW7uICaZMEK91JoDr2Gy4NCOXfAMO6MdugaHnz7_T97OFcEL0pfBZCvduoifoVuQ17yE7_D9Tgy9Ni9uudyRuDS9Bo_HNrhUVOsSIg5wJlVw2Ve9jNMAEHtZq1BHk9RkYxeMom_SW0o&__tn__=FC-R

March 25, 2019 · 1 min · 47 words · Briana Jensen

Kye Petersen Launches His Own Ski Brand, Kye Shapes

The past has caught up with the present moment and is now becoming the future. Now that partnership has been passed through the generations and lives on in the mountains and in the workshop. Well have the same ethics, but we want to reach a larger audience. The Numinous is a hard-charging backcountry ski thats playful yet aggressive, says Kye. Local freeskier, Matty Richard, is also part of the Kye Shapes team....

March 21, 2019 · 1 min · 137 words · Christopher Valenzuela

Real Filming: Oliver Hoblitzelle

Cover Photo byAlex Haveyof Oliver Hoblitzelle, Jake Mageau and Sanch during filming X Games Realski. - I like my friends and I like making ski videos. If youre not already familiar with the name Oliver Hoblitzelle, then you might as well get acquainted now. The young filmer already has quite a growing resume without any signs of slowing down. Oliver began filming at a younger age than most. The only way I could keep hanging out with my ski friends was to film them, he said....

March 21, 2019 · 2 min · 350 words · Bruce Johnson