#164 Henrik Harlaut Cover photo: Josh Bishop Henrik Harlaut has created a SALUTE to skiing. A SALUTE to friends, family and fans. SALUTE is Henriks forthcoming ski film project. Remember when he let us know that WU TANG is for the children? A specific song or beat can dictate vibe of shoot or a comp run. Hes also very aware of how big an influence he has on the sport....
Magnus Graner, aka Skimanguy, is one of the most talented skiers in the industry right now. He may be controversial, in that his skiing style is both loved and hated. He’s also an exemplary professional, always smiling and stoked, a perfect ambassador. Haters gon' hate but Magnus is the real deal. Here’s what our members wanted to know about the Skiman. _ @MixyWhen did you meet Hackel and what’s your favorite thing about him?...
This winter is already rife with uncertainty. Everything is still up in the air. Will ski resorts actually open? How hard will it be to get lift tickets? How long will they stay open? Are we doomed for another repeat of last seasons debacle? The positives are simple: somehow, somewhere, we will make turns on snow. Or astroturf, or something. There will still be runs that leave me giggling. I will figure out a way to get snow into my face, at least a few times....
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But the immediate effects of climate change will directly affect skiing more than most other activities. Snow is pretty essential to snowsports, and we’re already seeing the glaciers and snowfields disappearing. Thats why I startedGhosts." Tony is knowledgeable and passionate about sustainability andGhostsobjectives. Fabric that has actually been recycled from old clothing. and reprocesses them into the raw material/polyester. We use about 75% less water this way and we’re edging ever closer to 100%....
An in-depth look at the all-new 2020 Line Vision 118 powder ski. Cover photo by Shannon Corsi. I, Erica[EA]and my boyfriend Dylan[DD]are Jackson Hole, Wyoming-based skiers. When applicable, our individual opinions are noted with our initials. Line seems to be marketing this ski in a very similar manner to the 108 based on the description. The flex of the 118 is marginally stiffer than the 108. I rated the 108 as 7/10 in the tips, 8....
The most common comparison I see being used is the “skier as painter.” What skier would you describe as a painter with a roller though? Someone who charges really hard leaving a swath of tracks behind them? And I think it is, just in a different way than they meant. Both urban skiing and graffiti reinterpret cityscapes and allow the skier or artist to add their own artistic flair. Is there a Banksy of urban skiing?...
Like Phil had for him, he took Jacob Belanger along for the ride. Along with Cam Willis, they have put together Thats! EMILE:It felt good! JACOB:First of all, I think being from Quebec drives me to the street the most. because of all the influential people in the history of urban skiing that are from here. I grew up watching ski parts from Jf Houle, Phil Casabon, The Plehouse Movies, etc....
As in any other sport, or life in general, there are good days and bad days. Sometimes a good time can still be had on those other days. Some of the best days on the mountain can spawn from days that could have easily been written off. We get stoked at the start of each season. People driving hours to ski a few shitty rails in the rain or fog....
The moon is still heavy in the sky when a snowmachines racket breaks the silence. One last pounce, the ermine scampers into the trees, holing up for the short daylight hours. Frozen pulleys protest and overnight snow billows off the chairs as the lift squeals into motion. On the other side of the mountain, the rest of the resort is waking up. Families on vacation stretch sore limbs and head out in search of coffee....
_ MIPS, the helmet safety technology company, is building a team of brain safety advocates. This team will contain athletes from a bunch of sports and youre the first member. What attracted you to the cause? First of all, I always want to be a good inspiration for the youth. Ive never really agreed with that. I really dont think that the helmet, or the protection, is what defines whats stylish....
Where did you spend the winter this year getting shots for the movie? Once COVID really hit, how much did that change your plans and how did you get around that? Im glad we didnt give a shot to push anything crazy while the world was in full panic though. Youd need a sled to get out to the majority of spots we were unless youre a complete psycho. I bet though this coming year well see more people in the lots....
LoresHalcyon Dayswas a banger. Did it blow my mind? Its arguably the greatest ski trickery ever captured on film and well have a full review coming soon. But could I relate to it? Much like watching AK spines in MSP films, or X Games Big Air, its otherworldly. Occasionally they toed the line, but to me, they never truly crossed it. Each year there were parts I watched over and over before hitting the slopes....
