Vail Resorts Buys Local Handrails

On Tuesday, Vail Resorts announced their $61,500 expansion plan which caters specifically to urban skiers. It is time that our company caters to all varieties of skiers." “The goal of the project is to make urban skiing a more family friendly experience.” Another significant improvement Vail plans to bring to these handrails is snowmaking equipment. Minnesota never has issues with being cold enough for snow but occasionally falters with precipitation....

May 26, 2019 · 2 min · 214 words · Bruce Smith

Henrik Harlaut opens up on skiing with a knee injury for the past 3 years

Landed perfect and rode out but felt that something happened in my left knee. Kept skiing with some pain but it didnt bother me that much. Then I entered one of the biggest seasons yet and it almost went as good as it could have. So I decided to push thru one more season since it was already pretty late to go into surgery. New movie will release 10/10/2020. But first its time to enjoy summer and get really really strong!...

May 24, 2019 · 1 min · 107 words · Adam Phelps

Armada's Bonus Week at Kimbosessions

The Armada crew has descended upon Klappen for a private session in the Kimbosessions park. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxX7dDuDnkw/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=mhv9vciv93rs SKI BOSS ON HIS DUMMY TIP. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxYLZG5lQ_E/ Quan laying out in the cool Swedish sun. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxbsB-bBE34/ TM Dan Villaire almost love tapping Sammy C midair. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxc7pnWIrEf/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BxaXxKII_2J/ Dollo doing Dollo things. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxYP313oMlv/ Fastslide misty 6 out??? You crazy fo' dis one.

May 14, 2019 · 1 min · 57 words · Richard Parrish

PA Resort To Become First 100% Coal Powered Ski Area

A small ski area near Centralia PA has vowed that it will be 100% coal by 2022. While most resorts are pledging to go green, Patriot Hills Ski Resort has decided to go black. Black as night, black as coal. “We’ve been seeing a trend of turning mountains into lean green liberal machines. We want to keep raw energy in the industry. Hell, we race dirtbikes here all summer long....

May 12, 2019 · 1 min · 118 words · Denise Gibson DDS

Kimbosessions Day 5' Awards + Instagram Recap

Cover: Twig The final full day of Kimbosessions is underway as I throw in these words. _ Gimme a Hand https://www.instagram.com/p/BxR2GobFNQt/ Mango going bananas. Like a Cyclone https://www.instagram.com/p/BxRog7yAo4y/ Sam spinnin' like a cyclone. The Bossman Cometh https://www.instagram.com/p/BxRie4ql4Vd/ Flowin' through the BMX jumps with ease. Blunt to Blunt https://www.instagram.com/p/BxQcP_klx0Y/ Grabbing twice is twice as nice. Shoutout to those boys and to everyone single rider, you all killed it this week. The awards are academic, because the real winner here is skiing....

May 10, 2019 · 1 min · 103 words · Christopher Ross

The Uphill Battle to Save Beartooth Basin

Now, Beartooth Basin needs your help to keep one of the raddest summer ski areas alive. “Beartooth Basin is not your average ski hill. You could describe it as backcountry skiing with a lift. Similar to traditional lift-serve ski facilities, the Basin is staffed with professional ski patrollers and skillful lift attendants. Any skier that drops in to Twin Lakes Headwall is a caretaker of that spirit. It is the mission of Beartooth Basin to preserve this unforgettable western skiing experience for future generations....

May 9, 2019 · 1 min · 90 words · Larry Small

Kimbosessions Day 3

Seems all that pent up creativity waiting to be unleashed was a good thing. Playin' Wit My Nose https://www.instagram.com/p/BxLOGGchd2b/ Colby still has all of his fingers, don’t worry. Yo Sal, Can We Get MegaMo In Here? https://www.instagram.com/p/BxK9LufgXT7/ Hold the phone, your horses, and your underwear. What the fuck just happened? Tweakers Anonymous https://www.instagram.com/p/BxLZIbjHRK5/ Chris Kringle and Swedish Jesus tag team tweakin'. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxLDpeuIwq7/ Benjamin Carlund is a certified tweaker. #BendYourBlends https://www.instagram.com/p/BxLVsmAnn2j/...

May 8, 2019 · 1 min · 120 words · Charles Hamilton

SuperUnknown XVI Results and Recap

For the free skiing community, Level 1s SuperUnknown exists as a staple to the culture of media production. The finals made their way back to Winter Park again this year. Each skier brought their own flavor, offering a very diverse spectrum of style. Tucker FitzSimons proved his status as a rail god, with a deep bag of heavy hitting technical tricks. Monty Wright has distinct style, skiing with an unmatched balance of cleanliness and aggression....

May 8, 2019 · 1 min · 198 words · Carrie Valdez

The 2019 Spring Skiing Resort Guide

The 3 parks range from beginner to the big dog park where you’ll find pros lapping all summer. Hood has their Spring Pass ($139) which lets you hit their public park until May 27th. Keep an eye out for the4WestCocrew if you make your way there. The park setup has a big jump line and big rails all over. Closing day is going to be July 7th. This year Blackcomb closed first leaving the sunny spring laps to be on Whistler until the end of May....

May 8, 2019 · 1 min · 128 words · Jeffrey Reese

MAAD LOVE / Podcast with Maude Raymond

#135 Maude Raymond - MAAD LOVE Maude Raymond’s home is where her dog is. They are usually hanging out together in her beloved VW Westfalia camper van. Maude’s determination and resilience through all of this only strengthened her resolve to create something positive. As of right now, Maude knows she is right where she needs to be.

May 7, 2019 · 1 min · 57 words · Ashley Watson

Kimbosessions Day 1

Buckle your seatbelts like AHall and let’s get this party started. TIP COUNTS https://www.instagram.com/p/BxFlOPKh5ig/ Colby only needs the tip to get things done. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxF1XkwIGFj/ Siver lacing up a back 8 dub nose. #LoosebutLit https://www.instagram.com/p/BxF-IY5BhI3/ Wallride to rail transfer? W(H)all-e https://www.instagram.com/p/BxIXgwdAV_8/ 1 cork, 1 lap, 1 insane wallride. Dumont Tribute https://www.instagram.com/p/BxGI5fEgMga/ Double frontflip superman. On Their Own Wave https://www.instagram.com/p/BxFk6HQgmnE/ CLo & Freedle. Skiiing’s power duo. DOLLO Being DOLLO https://www.instagram.com/p/BxFhdIWozAp/ Style.exe would like to make changes to your machine....

May 6, 2019 · 1 min · 87 words · Anna Garner

David Wise on the quarterpipe world record controversy

Opinions have been flying around since David Wise set a new world record this week. Dumont landed in the same QP, so to many people, Simons record stands. We realised that it wasnt breaking the old world record. I dont think anyone would argue with that, its just a new height out of a thing. The initial confusion stemmed from the Audi Nines' press release, which did talk about Dumonts previous record....

April 29, 2019 · 1 min · 144 words · Amanda Owens

Recap & Video: A week of world records and firsts at the Audi Nines

Cover Photo: Elias flying high above the castle. Credit: David Malacrida Audi Nines wrapped up on Saturday in Solden, Austria. Norwegian Johanne Killi took the win in womens skiing. Her highlights were a cork 900 tail grab and a switch 540 nose grab. Killi on her way to the top of the podium. Thats why it didnt raise too many eyebrows when he took first place. Men’s ski podium, Birk Ruud, Elias Syrja (Winner) and Fabian Bosch....

April 29, 2019 · 2 min · 265 words · Julia Perkins