Pontus Penttila wins in Zakopane

The North Face Polish Freeskiing Open, took place on Harenda slope in Zakopane. Norwegian Ulrik Hopp was the one who did the best job on the rails. Second place in rails contest took Edvards Lansmanis from Latvia. Third position went to Robert Szul from Poland. Part of them choose the big kicker, others got creative one the knuckle of the landing. Bartek Sibigas dub cork 1080 mute received title of the best trick....

February 1, 2014 · 1 min · 209 words · Elaine Castillo

4FRNT 2014-2015 Gear Preview

Here’s the sneak peek at 4FRNT’s 2014-2015 product line: Raven: 184 | 120-102-112 Renegade: 186, 196 | 135-122-129 @ 186 HOJI: 171, 179, 187, 195 | 129-112-120 @ 179 Wise: 177, 183 | 112-82-104 @ 177 YLE: 177, 187 | 138-118-138 @ 177 Madonna: 158, 165, 172 | 121-96-116 @ 165 Aretha: 164, 174 | 124-102-119 @ 164 HOJI W: 171, 179, 187 | 129-112-120 @ 179 Left:Switchblade: 156, 166, 171, 176, 181 | 127-87-113 @ 176...

January 31, 2014 · 1 min · 100 words · Teresa Jordan

African Winter

Photo: Rich Pearce Words: Harry Warren Wilson It was something youd never expect to see. Such an oddly, alienated yet still somehow familiar sight, just in the wrong context. It had a kind of playfulness to it. The scene seemed very out of place. African winter was already throwing me off balance, but I loved it. My first time in Africa, and I was overwhelmed. The 25km trek from the resort, through the Maluti mountains, was another experience in itself....

January 31, 2014 · 1 min · 191 words · Jonathon Munoz DDS

Atomic 2014-2015 Gear Preview

Five generations deep pillow bashing and powder slashing have never been more fun. What is HRZN Tech? The aim was to create the ultimate design for playing in all types of powder. This tip and tail design is set to reshape the future of powder skis. What else is new in the sixth Bent Chetler? The camber underfoot and Carbon Sprocket Power Boosters deliver uncompromising performance through turns as well as stability in crud....

January 31, 2014 · 1 min · 131 words · John Olson

Dalbello 2014-2015 Gear Preview

A little the sneak peek at Dalbello’s 2014-2015 product line: [center]Boots! [/center] [center]Il Moro T-Comp I.D.

January 31, 2014 · 1 min · 16 words · Kyle Howell

Getting Drunk at SIA

The last thing I remember is seeing Jeff Schmuck. I thought it was kind of cool. Like damn, thats Schmuck right there. The next concrete memory I have is blinking awake on an uncomfortable bed in a strange, bright room. You are at Denver CARES, sir. like step away from the desk, they explained. This didnt make sense to me. Im not from around here, I said. I have literally no idea whats going on....

January 31, 2014 · 1 min · 187 words · Christian Klein DDS

Icelantic 2014-2015 Gear Preview

Here’s the sneak peek at Icelantic’s 2014-2015 product line:

January 31, 2014 · 1 min · 9 words · Jeffrey Thompson

Independent Skis 2014-2015 Gear Preview

Here’s the sneak peek at various 2014-2015 craft skis:

January 31, 2014 · 1 min · 9 words · Ashley Anderson

Confessions of a Ski Bum: Part 4

NFL tailgaters aren’t actually playing the sport, they’re simply just getting drunk and watching. A day at work, a long day travelling, recreating in whatever sport they do that day. *It’s funny. As the time to start writing it came closer and closer though, I realized how wrong I was. Why is apres ski so prevalent in the world of skiing? Maybe it’s because we are a rich person sport who can afford it?...

January 30, 2014 · 1 min · 205 words · Diane Elliott

Faction

Check out the first look at Faction’s offerings for 2014-2015: Left:Candide 1.0: 164, 170, 176, 182 | 120-90-120 Center:Candide 2.0: 166, 172, 178, 184 | 132-102-132 Right:Candide 3.0: 167, 175, 183, 191 | 142-112-132 Left:Candide 3.0 Right:Candide 4.0: 175, 183, 190 | 150-122-140 ABS Compatible Pack Left:Silas: 164, 174, 178, 182 | 116-86-116 Right:Soma: 168, 174, 178, 184 | 126-92-116 Left:Kennedy Jr: 125, 135, 145, 155 | 113-79-105 Right:Wednesday: 158, 168, 178 |126-92-116...

January 30, 2014 · 1 min · 163 words · Martin Davis

Full Tilt

Mary Jane Growth Spurt Rumor Soul Sister Booter Wallisch Pro Dropkick B&E Pro High Five Konflict Seth Morrison Pro Classic

January 30, 2014 · 1 min · 20 words · Cheyenne Harris

Glen Plake and the Black Divide

Re-live past backcountry ski adventures from bigger years, of course. It boasts 4 peaks including Black Giant, McDuffie, Wheel and Devils Crags. We want to get you guys stoked, Schwartz said to the packed house on Jan. 17. So we cant talk about this year. We have to go back to 2011. They emerged from the backcountry one day before Kip Garre and Allison Kreutzen headed in for their fateful ski....

January 30, 2014 · 1 min · 192 words · Frank Lynn

Nordica

Q&A with Nordica Team and Content Manager Evan Williams Why Nordica? We have quality products with a rad team. We have a really cool history/heritage. Been around since 1939. Its really cool to be a part of company like Nordica. My first boots were Nordicas! Soul Rider ski and Ace boot for sure. The Soul rider is one of the most versatile skis ever. It performs well just about anywhere you take it....

January 30, 2014 · 3 min · 439 words · Patricia Gonzalez