Zinal Freeride 2013

There’s an overall chill vibe and we are really pushing/inspiring eachother to do rad things! Hucking Cliffs The resort itself is pretty small but has plenty of interesting freeride terrain that is easily accessible. The next day is game-day! We all gather at the top of the tram-station for a safety and contest briefing. One of the four runs, pretty mellow terrain but with lot’s of really fun lines to ski !...

May 1, 2013 · 1 min · 131 words · Jennifer Tate

Athlete Perspectives: Ethan Swadburg

Interview by Jim Borchardt Whats up Ethan! Tell me a little about your background, your home mountain, and the beginnings of your ski career. What’s up?! I’ve been skiing since I was 3 years old and Breckenridge has always been my home mountain. Living near the ski areas helps so much! I think location is definitely a huge factor. Ever heard of the 10,000 hour rule? I heard you placed 5th at the Aspen Open this past year....

April 29, 2013 · 3 min · 530 words · Megan Gibson

Not Another Nine Knights Story

“We’re here to give these people a show!” he announces, then adds, “Where the single ladies at?” Matt Margetts putting on a show for the crowd. The unofficial measurement of the pile was 100,000 cubic meters. Or if you imagine the snow as a cube, that cube would be 15 stories high. Michi gets ready to cut out the arch. This is how to shape a 26-foot quarterpipe by hand…...

April 29, 2013 · 4 min · 702 words · Deborah Bailey

The Edit and it's Dwindling Ability to Impress

Is there anything I can do to change and prevent this from happening in the future? Is anyone/anything to blame? There are a lot of things to blame. Remember when I said the edit used to have the power to completely redirect the entire ski industry? Edits like “B&E Show Episode 4 - Muddy Winter” completely redirected the entire ski industry. Your local mountain now sports kids wearing camouflage fishing hats and riding without poles....

April 29, 2013 · 1 min · 114 words · James Obrien

FREE SKIS for the next 25 skiers registering for The Camp of Champions 4FRNT Team Week

COC the Free Ski Camp! This offer is going to be gone in days. Click here to get a taste of what you are missing if you aren’t at COC this summer. Click Here to Register for COC 2013. It should be your summer home too. Camps start at $995 for an 8 Day Session.

April 25, 2013 · 1 min · 55 words · Garrett Clayton

High Fives' TRAiNS Recap

Competition categories included: Best 540, Best Backflip, Best Switch Trick, and Best TRAiN. Cody LaPlante The winners are as follows: Best 540: Skiers Nick Goepper and Kyle Smaine. They both donated their $1,000 cash purse to The Sarah Burke Foundation. Best Backflip: Snowboarder Toby Miller. He donated his $1,000 cash purse to The Sarah Burke Foundation. Best Switch Trick: Skier Raleigh White. He donated $1,000 to The Bob Woodruff Foundation....

April 25, 2013 · 1 min · 149 words · Heidi Glass

Nine Knights Wrap-Up

The 5th edition of the legendary FIAT Nine Knights in Livigno, Italy has officially wrapped up. “From the jumps, to the jibs, to the halfpipes: there are just so many options. I have never skied a feature like this!” Matt Margetts & Nico Zacek. You don’t want to miss the final edit of the FIAT Nine Knights, it’s insane! This year’s photos truly accomplished this mission and can be viewed exclusively atwww....

April 25, 2013 · 1 min · 95 words · Andrew Brown

Finally! Tall, Technical, Reasonably Priced Outerwear!

allows consumers to donate money to a project in exchange for goods, in just a few seconds. just consider helping us reach our set goal of $12,000. luft clothing is for athletes who spend as much time as possible in the air. We have noticed a clear and distinct gap between good-looking outerwear, and very technical highly waterproof/breathable outerwear. We aim to fill that gap. The clothing they are manufacturing is too expensive, and too short and slim fitting....

April 24, 2013 · 2 min · 223 words · Sandra Weaver

Woodward Tahoe announces Line Traveling Circus Week!

Sign up for TRAVELING CIRCUS WEEK at Woodward Tahoe NOW! We are back for a fourth season this winter with the trusty Van and more crazy skiing and traveling! Check out some of the action from Woodward Tahoe last summer! Traveling Circus On-Snow Camp starting at $1,599!

April 24, 2013 · 1 min · 47 words · William Jackson

Roy Kittler Wins Jib Contest at FIAT Nine Knights

Fabio Studer (3rd), Roy Kittler (1st), Henrik Harlaut (2nd). A phenomenal feature, sunny skies and good times definitely made the FIAT Nine Knights 2013 one to remember. https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/631059/FIAT-Nine-Knights-2013---Highlight-Video-Day-1---2 http://youtu.be/zEHa5XGFkPA For more information on Nine Knights, check outwww.nineknightsski.com.

April 21, 2013 · 1 min · 37 words · Ian Nguyen

Athlete Perspectives: Brian Tonetti

Interview by Jim Borchardt Whats up Brian. Tell us a little about your background, your home mountain, and the beginnings of your ski career. Alright so I grew up in Rochester, NY. I started skiing when I was 3 at Bristol Mountain and was hitting jumps not long after that. I did not start skiing park avidly until my first backflip and I guess it was history after that. What was it like skiing Bristol growing up?...

April 17, 2013 · 5 min · 889 words · Melanie Houston

Nine Knights Begins!

Laurent Favre & Nicky Keefer. Heck, even if you live on the other side of the globe it would still be worth it! We hope to see you there! Photo by David Malacrida For more information on Nine Knights, check outwww.nineknightsski.com.

April 17, 2013 · 1 min · 41 words · Laura Tran

WSI/AFP World Championships Slopestyle Recap

For more information on what’s still to take place, check outwww.wssf.com.

April 16, 2013 · 1 min · 11 words · James Gonzales