Dew Tour Team Challenge: Armada Skis

There are six teams and they each put forward one athlete for each of the three different events. Torin is one of the best on the planet, it’s that simple. There isn’t much to say about Henrik that hasn’t already been said. He’s unmistakable in every single thing he does, both on and off skis. Expect insane style, wu-tang and above all, the unexpected. I have to presume you’re lost....

December 12, 2017 · 1 min · 118 words · Anthony Schmidt

Pro Rider Set Up: Alex Hall

Skis A Hall has become a superstar as part of Faction’s insanely stacked team. Recently, he’s been riding theCandide 1.0, and that’s his pick of the current line. Check out Faction’s full 2017-2018 line here. Boots For boots, Alex is rocking the Dalbello Krypton - their top-selling freeride ski boot. Check out Dalbello’s full 2017-2018 line here. I’ve been using the same pair for two seasons now." Along with the Fornix, he rocks POC’s Fovea Black goggles....

December 12, 2017 · 1 min · 93 words · Travis Gutierrez

Review: the Bunch Interpretation

They have returned, at the outset of this new season, with a film called Interpretation. https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/885658/The-Bunch---Interpretation-TRAILER The Bunch have been on somewhat of a tear lately. Reaction to their fame, from the ski community, has been mixed. Often it’s pretty, sometimes it’s chaotic. That trick should be rioted over. Yet for all the hysteria surrounding skiings latest trend, Interpretation doesnt come across as a total departure. In fact, I think this movie is rooted in tradition....

December 12, 2017 · 1 min · 128 words · Troy Brock

Newschoolers Editors' Picks-18

That isn’t to say these are the catch-all answer to park skiing. We like theSalomon NFXandAtomic Punx 7for going big. If you know you like to ride park on fat skis, none of these fits that either. But for day to day park based fun of all kinds, these are our four picks. The versatility puts them a cut above the rest in my mind. To me, there isn’t really anything not to like....

December 11, 2017 · 1 min · 145 words · Kelly Foster

SnowSearch launches new platform that is basically "Kayak" for Skiing

Growing up I was obsessed with the section on resort websites that listed Mountain Statisics. Looking back my obsession with statistics had everything to do with my home mountain in Western PA. I wanted to be in mountains that would push me as a skier and inspire me as a person. Basically Snowsearch is a Kayak for Skiing- making it easier to plan trips to the slopes. I personally think theyve created a pretty sweet platform that will contain tons of unbiased content....

December 11, 2017 · 1 min · 108 words · Michael Vincent

Killington Rails 2 Riches 2017 Results + Recap

Rails 2 Riches is over for another year but the hammers thrown down will not soon be forgotten. Recap videos are sure to be flying out soon but until then heres a brief tease for you greasers. But once again, it didnt seem to slow anyone down. Dale Talkington took best trick with a gaseous front 3 up continuing two on the wall to down rail. Mens Top Three: 1....

December 9, 2017 · 1 min · 82 words · George Day

Copper Grand Prix Halfpipe Results's & Women's

The US Freeskiing Grand Prix kicks off the myriad storylines leading up to the 2018 Olympics. This is the first of 5 qualifying events. Spinning like a top, she exclaimed I need to go bigger at the conclusion of her run. A lack of grabs seems to have hurt her score, keeping it in the 70s. Marie Martino: Both wall flairs, locked grabs in. DLO: Pretty steezy but nothing over 7 & lacked amplitude....

December 8, 2017 · 3 min · 516 words · Jamie Stephens

Salomon & Atomic Announce Game-changing Tech Touring Binding- The Shift

After several years in development Salomon and Atomic have announced their new tech touring binding the S/LAB SHIFT MNC. This new binding seeks to combine the best aspects of both pin-tech touring bindings and traditional alpine bindings. Many of Salomon’s top athletes have been involved with the project for over five years. The heel piece is stationary. In theory, this should eliminate any of the disconnected feeling that is often associated with tech bindings....

December 8, 2017 · 1 min · 108 words · Jennifer Allen

Alex Hall: The Future is Here

To read our latest interview with Alex,click here. At 16 he moved to Park City, entering the world of structured coaching for the first time. This move poured gasoline on the fire, accelerating his progression to a whole new level. https://www.instagram.com/p/BKD9dK4BaIY/ Examples of his spectacular skiing continue to stack up seemingly every time his skis touch snow. Perhaps the most obviously landmark of his accomplishments wasHalls switch triple 18at 2016s One Hit Wonder....

December 6, 2017 · 1 min · 153 words · John Dominguez

How To Wax Skis At Home

Waxing skis at home is something pretty much every skier should do more often. So, this is how to wax skis at home. First you will need a waxing iron. These irons are typically smaller, and about half the size of a standard clothing iron. Do not use your clothing iron, as the some wax will dry to your iron. you might find a standard waxing iron for about $30 online or at your local ski shop....

December 6, 2017 · 3 min · 498 words · Lisa Clark

In His Own Words: Quinn Wolferman

The Level 1 SuperUnknown XIII Crew Hey Quinn! For anyone who doesn’t know, tell me a bit about yourself. First off, what up Erica and Newschoolers fam. Thank you for asking to do the interview. Hyped to answer some questions. I am from Missoula, Montana and am 20 years old. Originally, I grew up skiing a little two lift mountain called Snowbowl. From there I just religiously watched edits and jumped on the tramp....

December 5, 2017 · 3 min · 538 words · Kimberly Thomas

Of OGs and Early Season

Cover photo: Klaus Listl - Tom Ritsch styling it out in the Kitzsteinhorn park. My recent trip to check out the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier is a prime example. And there is no question that Kitzsteinhorn is that. Its so good that Im sorely tempted to make it my base for the season. No problem was the reply, sort some flights and leave it to me. But again, this isnt the story....

December 5, 2017 · 1 min · 108 words · Michael Simmons

The Powell Movement: Bobby Brown Interview

Bobby Brown didnt start skiing until he was 11 years old and just 7 years later found himself standing on top of the X-Games podium, which, by the way, he considers more important than the Olympics. Bobby and I talk about coming up, his career, his final shot at Olympic Gold and everything in between.- Mike Powell http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5984809/height/90/theme/custom/autoplay/no/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/backward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/000000/ Mike Powell has been around the ski game for longer than most....

December 5, 2017 · 1 min · 149 words · Shane Rodriguez