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Q&A with Orage co-owner, freeskiing OG, and all around good guy Mike Nick Why Orage? Were one of the few companies, especially on the hardgoods side that is completely freeski focused. We dont cross into racing or anything, were freestyle/freeski oriented and thats how weve always been. We work closely with our athletes, and we want to make products for like-minded people. Thats what allows us to be relevant. Weve been around for 25 years and weve never changed because were dedicated to what weve always done....

The winter months bring out a strange jot down of athlete. Given its lack in popularity, the dedicated few are often not recognized for their passion. The cliche phrase its not a sport its a lifestyle seems to seamlessly line up with the skier mentality. After an early alarm and fresh snowfall, Mulhern steps outside to load the car. Mulhern first began skiing at the age of four. Like his older and younger brother, he learned at Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire....

A little the sneak peek at Saga’s 2014-2015 product line! More in-depth coverage coming soon.http://www.sagaouterwear.com Photos byRyan Berganteand@angryjordan

My eyes open slowly to the sight of bright light streaming through my window. The clock next to my bed reads 10:30. It’s Sunday, and I’m happy. I jump out of bed overjoyed, not able to contain the smile growing on my face. January 26th, the day marked on my calendar since early fall, has come. I rush down the stairs and check Twitter on my phone. “Skiing flow »>” says a tweet....

He won a gold medal at the 1994 Winter Olympics, and now coaches at Lillehammer. He is embedded in the freeski world. Niklas, “off” camera Moment you got hooked on skiing? Cash, IPhone and headphones What made you go for the Nosebutter dub 12? I don’t know, I had been wanted to do it for a while. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=P7f-NPRgn7A You recently joined Nike. Haha at least growing up… Favourite video part song of all time?...

Time for another double feature, this time with bigger mountains! Cranmore and Attitash back to back! Washington from Cranmore Mt. I got up early in an effort to make first chair at Cranmore, which I almost accomplished. I have never been much of a morning person. By 8:45 I was at the summit. By 9:30 I had gotten almost half a dozen runs in. Their trails are extremely narrow and winding for the most part, which I enjoy greatly....

After his switch triple 1440, Geopper threw down a triple 1440 of his own. McRae grabbing through one of his many doubles. http://youtu.be/dsJJHjkEUOY Andreas tweaking his switch 1080. http://youtu.be/EfJ2SzhMm-k Are you stoked on your bronze, Andreas? It’s hard to tell. Hatviet and Schmuck sharing a laugh at the bottom. McRae making a switch 450 look easy during his silver medal earning run. Lyman Currier sharing his thoughts on who would podium....

But still being a very inept builder I had to learn what would give my skis longevity. However I am no hot ryder; and the thought of destroying my own skis cuts pretty deep. So to get unbiased testing I had to look for a well seasoned park rat to punish my skis. Yeah, I don’t think that is an intentionally inconsistent flex pattern. I know just the guy to replace these....

Luca Tribondeau, Alex Schlopy, and Kai Mahler continued on to the final. The crowd was gigantic and the pressure was on. Luca, mid triple. Henrik busted out his switch butter dub and Vincent blew minds with his genie grab doubles. Everyone knew that triples were imminent, but the amount of style in each trick far surpassed fans expectations. Kai Mahler’s switch double misty1440. Vincentblowing minds with his geniemadness. http://youtu.be/ci22TTGeHmc Henrikbusting out the switch butter dub 10....

Words and photos by Josh Satterfield Men’s Halfpipe Finals were nothing short of extraordinary this year at X. We saw more switch doubles than ever, as well as loads of back to back double combinations. Thousands of spectators cheered on their favorite riders late into the evening. Luckily we’ll still see Torin throwing down at Sochi. Yater-Wallce being interviewed in the media lounge. The pipe getting slipped between heats. Even the forerunner’s were doing doubles....

Skiing is the outlet, the community, and the risk that captivates all of us. “Why is it so fun?”. For them, drugs are an escape. For all the others, we search relentlessly for something that offers peace and serenity. Skiing IS, because it doesn’t force itself to be. Fortunately, this support does not create a soft environment that fails to take risks. Out of skiing, more than any other sport or activity, comes positive risk taking....

***Disclaimer: This is entirely my own personal experience. In defence of my parents, at least they raised a non-violent psychopath. Yet, here am I relaxing 300 meters from Georgia and chatting with friends on Facebook. I partake in a sport where there is an incredibly high risk factor. I knowingly go into areas that have avalanches. I knowingly go too fast. What is the difference in taking risks in skiing or with traveling?...

The view from the last jump on the slope course. Raking jumps this size is a chore. Andreas Hatveit boosting the last jump, landing himself in 2nd place. Nick Geopper flowing through the rail section. I had the pleasure of running into Noah Wallace after practice. He seems to be having a pretty good time at X Games, despite the lack of an invite. Athletes made the most difficult rails look easy all morning....