Objectively, I dont need to shovel the driveway before I go skiing. All the cars are plenty capable to deal with the four inches that fell overnight. It had started snowing as we all walked home from partying the night before. We were loud, exuberant and optimistic about life, skiing, making content for a living. I vaguely remember Maddie mooning someone, maybe Glenn Plake had started a snowball fight inside a hotel?...
Hey Newschoolers fam, Back again with a new insight on rehab from the one and only LJ Strenio. Thank you LJ for answering a few questions and allowing a newer PT pick your brain. What initially got you into freestyle skiing? I started rollerblading when I was little, then started skiboarding which eventually led to freestyle skiing. Can you highlight any significant injuries you have sustained? The Patella or knee cap injury was by far the most difficult both physically and mentally....
Will Wessons new video series, RCFS, just went live. Hed originally nicknamed the idea “TC Mountain Lab” after the DC Mountain Lab they had in snowboarding. RCFS will be short edits with Will and friends focusing on setups you couldn’t find anywhere else. Resorts are limited by insurance, maintenance, and crowds. This series is a separate entity from Travelling Circus. There wont be any reality show vibes, that was a deliberate choice to keep the two separate....
#170 The legendary Chris Benchetler returns to the LPP! (We recorded this during nap time.) Photos: Aaron Blatt / Art: Chris Benchetler LISTEN with your favorite Podcast APP SPOTIFY/GOOGLE Podcasts/APPLE Podcasts#LISTENTOSKIING
And then while I was painting this it started snowing, so there ya go.
Another very busy week and many tough decisions to make. I genuinely feel bad for leaving some people out… More insane shots from somewhere other than where I am, just makes me feel more dejected… But soon enough I’ll be floating through that good chest-deep East Coast crust. @DanielBachers’PREZEAZONis 2 1/2 minutes of nothing but absolute heater clips. Hope to see a lot more out of this kid because this was a lot of fun to watch....
Photo courtesy of Grouse Mountain This week it’s ski resorts under the microscope. Like softgoods and skis, resorts and individuals are finding unique ways to make skiing more sustainable. Ski resorts need skiing, it’s kind of in the name! And for that, they need snow. _ Jeremy Jones, Founder and President of Protect Our Winters. Jones is 100% correct in that. Resorts are at the core of what we do and probably always will be....
The ski industry has a long standing relationship with foreign workers. As we head into the ski season, this topic is more relevant than ever. The reality is that the ski industry has long relied on and taken advantage of cheap labor. Using the novelty of job and a ski pass as a means to justify low wages. Alluding to a point that locals are somewhat lazy and above working these ski area jobs....
They perform WAY better in crud and mixed snow. “The Armada BDog was created for the park and the streets. They work at low speed and they hold up at high speed, very impressive.” Developed by Hadley Hammer these things are designed for ripping. The nimble 94 and the versatile 104 are our favorites, but the whole series crushes. Imagine the lovechild of the Shreditor 102 and the Poacher and you’re pretty much there....
kindly stop fucking up mounts. Like seriously, knock it off. Its not cute anymore. And for some reason, it felt like a tipping point for me. Whatever the reason, Im over it. Ski shops have no excuse to mess up a mount. As far as I can tell this is a near-universal problem. It happened to me where I grew up, three hours from the nearest skiing. It happens to my friends now, in our town 15 minutes from a major ski destination....
We certainly had high hopes for your designs on, and you absolutely did not disappoint. With over 130 entries we were blown away by the talent of our community. Ultimately, though, there could only be one grand prize winner. And after much thought, the guys over at Gilson Skis have picked@SMSVISUS. They’ll be taking home a pair of their custom-designed skis along with an extra pair for a friend. Active until February 15th....
To help you make your choice, here’s a list of our favorite park bindings. This list is in no particular order but we think they’re the best you’re going to find. In fact, they’re the only alpine bindings we’d trust for park skiing. Which suits you best will depend on your requirements. It’s the exact same binding as the Pivot 18, but with a lower DIN range. The main difference between the Pivot 14 and the 15 is the toe piece....
So I drew this series of posters. I love having little reminders in my house and on my gear to help me stay focused. And that’s the point of these posters. These eight posters are all designed to print out on an 11x17" piece of paper. There is a link to download the high res files at the end of this article.
