Tom Wallisch welcomed to the Slytech Protection Family

Im excited to have access to the highest quality protective gear, said Wallisch. What separates SLYTECH from other brands is simply the gear itself. The company is all about making no compromises when it comes to athlete comfort and safety. He goes huge with amazing style. About SHRED + SLYTECH Anomaly Action Sport designs, markets and distributes eyewear and protection brands SHRED and SLYTECH. Both SHRED and SLYTECH are sold and distributed in approximately 40 countries worldwide....

September 10, 2014 · 1 min · 89 words · Thomas Bradley

katrina makes the most out of Level 1's Less

I spend Saturday morning recovering from the friends and family screening at the office and subsequent impromptu after party. I drag myself out of bed, chug some milk, and really focus on safety. The Level 1 staff is still hard at work putting the final touches on the movie. http://www.newschoolers.com/watch/726555.0/shay-beer-jump He popped an ollie, and then he was sweating. Instagram Video courtesy of @Level1. http://www.newschoolers.com/membervideo/726535.0/ODT-x-LvL1--LESS--Premiere-Denver?s=208597 Drunk outdoor tech team skate followed by quiet party scenes....

September 8, 2014 · 1 min · 178 words · Tina Rojas

Armada Oil & Water UK Tour

October 2014 will see the release of Armada’s latest project “Oil & Water”, premiering at the UK’s first-ever iF3 International Freeski Film Festival on Thursday 2nd October in London. In the run-up to the big screen, three of Armada’s most influential and progressive skiers will be touring the country’s finest snowsports facilities. “Oil & Water” journeys into the lives of Armada’s unconventional of skiers including Mike Hornbeck, Phil Casabon, Henrik Harlaut, Riley Leboe, Kim Boberg and Jacob Wester over the course of the 2014 winter season....

September 5, 2014 · 2 min · 216 words · Todd Howard

Thank's for MOTM-ing Me!

http://www.newschoolers.com/watch/724685.0/Cy-Whitling-2013-14 First of all I would like to thank you all for voting for me. Some of you have been aggressively arguing and voting for me all summer now, thanks! To the rest of you that pushed me through the polls this time thanks as well! Also a big thanks to Evo for putting on this promotion. I joined NS not too long ago in November of 2012. When I joined I had been seriously skiing for about two years....

September 4, 2014 · 2 min · 229 words · Emily Gibbs

Polish skier to ski down from two eighthousanders

The goal was achieved. Bargiel is a multiple Champion of Poland and one of the best ski mountaineer in the world. In 2010 he set the world record in speed ascent of Mount Elbrus. Bargiel tries to reach his goals in the way nobody has done before. Both peaks made their mark in the history of the Polish mountaineering. On the other hand, Maciej Berbeka and Maciej Pawlikowski made the first winter ascent of Cho Oyu....

August 31, 2014 · 1 min · 195 words · Christine Nguyen

6 Signs you're in the right town for the winter

The following are 6 signs that you are most likely in the right place when the snow starts flying. 6: Absurdly high highway signs. This is a sure sign that the area you are in gets snow. A lot of snow. Towns that get a lot of snow fight a constant battle getting the stuff off the streets. Not only is it a sign that it snows in town (did someone say night time urban missions?...

August 29, 2014 · 1 min · 155 words · Kathryn Carter

Getting Older

Its just plain rude to put someone on the spot ordinarily. However, asking them something as intimate as this is cruel. What do I like to do for fun? I like to ski. Well its July, what do you like to do in the summer. Oh you fucking foul breed of devil. The depressing part about this forced revelation is not the fact that you realize how lazy you are....

August 24, 2014 · 4 min · 765 words · Brenda Jones

Catching up with the NWT3K Team

Clint Christen Photo by:Ian Koppe This seasons highs and lows? Although I dislocated my shoulder, coaching at Windells was definitely a high of my late season/ summer. How have you been spending your off season? I got a job at Evo over the summer and that was really cool. It’s been awesome meeting the people behind the company and seeing everything behind the scenes. I’m moving to Switzerland for the year and attending university for the first half....

August 22, 2014 · 1 min · 200 words · Tyler Harrington

Jason Levinthal Interviews Blister

Blister Gear Review published a20 Questionspiece with Jason, while newschoolers conducted thisQ&A. In the flurry of interviews and media hype surrounding Jasons move, another interview took place. This video is compiled from Jasons interview with Jonathan. http://www.newschoolers.com/watch/723821.0/JLev-Interviews-Blister Blister is an anomaly in a sea of ski-related websites. The full manifesto can be foundhereand is definitely worth a read. There are several things that really set Blister apart. Most gear review publications accept money from the companies they review....

August 18, 2014 · 1 min · 193 words · Christopher Kirk

PROAIM 32ft Base Kit with stand and Tripod Dolly

PROAIM 32ft BaseKit - Most Affordable andFully Featured Production Package. Worlds Best 32ft JIB That Combines Best In Fluidity & Stable Motion Shots! User friendly kit, ideal for field or multi-camera productions. Additional accessories such as Tripod stand and D-37 Floor Dolly lets you convert into longer event style camera crane. High quality jib unit is attractive and sturdy enough tosupportall types of cameras up to21kg. Deal complex motion with ease by using the jib in conjunction withtripod and floor dolly....

August 18, 2014 · 1 min · 143 words · Eric Moreno

Alternative Perspectives from Dylan Ferguson

For some, freeskiing appears to have simply developed deeper fissures between competitive and creative endeavors. Others fear style and creativity are dying at the hands of a regimented, aerialist approach to competition. Dylan: Not to bad, just got off work man, you? Hank: Good man, you wanna just jump into it? 
Dylan: For sure! Hank: What are you up to this summer? Hank: How was West Coast Sessions? A bunch of good skiers just having fun, that’s what skiing should be about....

August 7, 2014 · 3 min · 585 words · Tara Marquez

My 10 Favorite Urban Segments

Urban is by far my favorite aspect of skiing to watch. Without further ado, here are my 10 favorite urban segments, along with 5 honorable mentions. *English is not my first language, I tried my best to use proper grammar. Go watch Wild Stallions to see that part! He’s one of the most creative guys out there and his style is so damn smooth. Go watch Eye Trip to see his part!...

August 1, 2014 · 2 min · 276 words · Jason Wright

X Games Ski Big Air timeline.

After finding all of the videos I can now make the timeline. So here it is! Below were judged best score out of 3 jumps. 2001 - Tanner Hall // switch rodeo 720 tail. 2006 - TJ Schiller // switch 1080 high mute. Below were judged by viewer text in voting. 2008 - Jon Olsson // double flat 900 japan (more commonly known as the Kangaroo Flip). https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1033317/Embed-Code 2009 - Simon Dumont // Double Frontflip Superman....

July 30, 2014 · 1 min · 151 words · Mario Grant