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REST IN PEACE LION

by 4FRNT
Mar 3rd 2010 - 1 comments

Since I can remember skiing as engulfed my life.  I used to be disgusted in the way I would chose to go skiing on the weekends instead staying home to party with my underage high school friends when I was 17 years old.  Inspiration, and motivation came from relentlessly watching ski films.  I used to watch Tanner and CR’s segments repeatedly over and over… running every trick and move through my head, waiting for Saturday to come and high school to be out. CR laid ground.  From his bio 1260 to natural 3’s in AK, he gave skiing the appeal and potential that anything and everything was possible.  Every year it was a “What’s next?” question when it came to movie segs, he proved that the current boundaries in skiing were in need of pushing, and he did just that. Undoubtedly CR has paved a path for all of us involved in the ski industry.  Never did I think someday I would be sharing a team position with someone of that caliber, nor did I imagine spending time skiing with CR. I never knew CR on a personal level before his injury.  My knowledge of him came only through the star struck eyes of an immature, inexperienced wannabe skier in Montana.  I remember going to summer camp in whistler, the first time I had ever seen CR in person, and coincidentally the first time I would meet Matt Sterbenz.  He wasn’t a good coach at all. Like any skier on his level, he wasn’t’ interested in coaching us little shitheads up on the glacier, he was there to ride, and in hindsight it’s that attitude about skiing that I assume got him to where he did.  To him I can assume skiing wasn’t going to slow down for a  second so he could coach.  Like I cared anyway though, just getting to see the man himself in person was enough to make my trip up to whistler more than worth it…  More recently CR was introduced to the 4frnt team.  At the time I was working my way up through the ranks, begging Sterbenz for skis and calling anyone to shoot or film with me.  Desperate measures.  Anyway, I had no clue as to what CR’s plans were prior to his injury.  I saw the development of his ski at the office. Met him once or twice, but it wasn’t till this year that I actually got to spend time with the kid and get to know him on a personal level.  CR showed up in Utah in December and with his long time partner in crime, Tanner Hall, out on recovery  I took the initiative to get a hold of CR to go skiing.  We spent a day at PC shredding park.  I think to anyone CR’s first impression was characterized by a combination of Spicoli and that of a philosopher.  CR was positive, no doubt about that, yet very experienced.  We spent a week together in Colorado for a 4frnt team trip. Listening to him talk about his injury, pre, during and post, was a valuable lesson and one I hold close.  He brought awareness to the life I’ve chosen to take part in.  His experience with being the best in the world, through his injury, all the way to what was his current state of recovery is one to be heard. CR explained and held caution to the infectious ego that so many of us posses as professional skiers, but held also that regret was never an option either.  CR had seen it all, the top, the bottom and everything between.  I can’t thank him enough for his words of wisdom and willingness to share them. In an interview with Matchstick productions he denounces giving up skiing and explains that given the known risks after his injury, it was worth it, to him, to continue skiing, worth dying for... It’s funny how things work out.  I look back on what I’ve done and the people I have met and it all makes sense in some funny way.  Like a crazy path was laid for myself by myself without ever really having any intention of doing.  I sit here now, CR is gone, I never imagined I would have been struck by his death on such a personal level.  Granted I never knew CR like many did and spent limited time with him but his presence and vibe was one of a kind.  I feel blessed to have had time with him.  Our sport is forever grateful for everything that CR did for us.  !REST IN PEACE LION!  

Breddern made a good day for us

by 4FRNT
Feb 28th 2010 - 0 comments

Blue skies, dry pow, perfect day for a shot I believe that CR took care of my day at Vogel. It was just perfect step down road gap kick. I had only 2 tries to hit it because of a tight landing and 2 more persons who jumped it aswell.I feel as a really bad skier when it comes to step down jumps. It just feels a bit weird if you jump park kickers and don't have such a good conditions over the ski season in Slovenia to practice that kind of jump. Firstly you are not sure with how much speed you have to kick it, secondly it feels a bit awkward in the air because of higher speed and lower control in the air...and at the end you have only couple of tries to stomp the trick and get away with a clean shot.The decision about going for the mellow shot or going for the "can't be famous doing pussy stuff" shot is always a bit tricky, but we try to make the second one work outi went for mellow 360 and pretty cool 720 and got both caught on tape...Caught the prey, got the 1st pow shot of the season...Thanks CR...believe in righteous words!  

Daily haps plus roady footage

by 4FRNT
Feb 28th 2010 - 0 comments

The morning after I wrote my latest entry and hearing of CR's accident I awoke in Teton Village, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to a foot of fresh snow. The night before, Josh from TGR, Johnny from Powder and Gabe from Smith stayed late with me in TGR's office composing the press release that I'm sure you've read. If not, its up, click on CR's front page photo at 4FRNT.com and get informed.  That night was heavy. I got bombarded by voicemails, text messages and emails from everyone I know expressing their sympathy. As if I could do anything about it; I read em all, replied with a "thanks brother" and proceeded to sleep to no avail. That morning, despite the freshies and the moment of silence that Powder magazine organized for CR at the top the tram, I bounced from Jackson on a powder day - the cardinal rule you don't break. I just couldn't be around the scene and especially around those that didn't feel the same way I had felt. I missioned my way south, headed for SLC when I stopped at a local shop of ours in Pocatello called Barries. Barries may be one of the few standing family owned ski shops solely operated by passionate skiers. These guys are so fired up on skiing that I can never not stop in on my way via I15. Nonetheless as I'm sure you got a shop like them near you, I entered into a conversation with the owner, Barrie, which quickly led to a short discussion about how we are going skiing and that its not negotiable. I've turned Barrie down before and this time I wasn't of the strength to keep headed south as promised to all the boys and girls at the office that was awaiting my arrival. We were indeed headed for the slopes and I exceeded the speed limit following Barrie all the way to the hill. Pebble is the resort, its just south of Pocatello and its the shit.  We did a few laps. Joined by local shred Jonas Marcinko, we made the best of what Pebble had to offer and that a lot. I was stunned at the terrain and the playfulness of the conditions and terrain. I followed Barrie and Jonas with no hesitation. We had a blast and I'm so thankful to Barrie for recognizing my weakness over CR's death and forcing me to ski. It was truly theraputic, which was exactly what he had promised. I later fled to SLC where I joined the team at 4FRNT for a second to swap out skis for the upcoming ski test at Snowbird. I made it about as far as the reception desk when I had to leave again. CR's skis on the wall, his posters, his clothing hanging in the shop, it was too much. I stood out front awaiting my wife's arrival before gearing up for our departure for Tahoe.  I arrived to Tahoe yesterday, stunned, bummed yet excited to see the family and the friends Cr and I had in common. The snow was flying, wet and deep like I remember from my previous years living here and I immediately got way stoked. Today I visited Squaw for a second to see some friends and then immediately ventured to CR's sisters house where the family was present. The front door of her house was littered with gifts that friends had left on their stoop. There was a guest book, some quotes of CR and just all around good vibes. Upon entry, seeing CR's family was very difficult. We took some time to express our thoughts and love for the late CR and talk about events moving forward. They were so hospitable it was just like arriving home to my own family. There was a constant influx of family and friends through the door of who came to pay their respects. It was great to meet family and see the friends I knew from a while back still living or since have relocated from living in Tahoe. We spent time building up a collection of logos for CR's memorial sticker and prepped for future memorial services. Shane Anderson, CP, Joe Stumpf, Lisa my wife and Skogen Sprang later met for dinner where we  laughed and drank strong drinks. It was such a release of emotions and I'm so grateful for CR's extended family in bringing us all together under these unfortunate circumstances. We later fled back to your hosts, Bryce and Olya's house in Tahoe City where I continued on in sorting out images and videos' I've collected over the last few years of working with CR. Its sad but I feel great honor in having an opportunity to have a stake in showing off CR's wonderful life. A collection of footage I recently finished from our road-trip (Jan. 29 - Feb. 4) is linked below. Hopefully you will feel the spirit as we all did while being together. CR was an awesome human and he truly brought significance to skiing on a global level. Skiing is the most awesome activity in the world and we are all so stoked to be apart of it. Do CR a favor and go skiing after reading this, if you haven't already done so. http://vimeo.com/9796623 [video:http://vimeo.com/9796623 400x300]

my memories with CR

by 4FRNT
Feb 26th 2010 - 1 comments

I am very sad CR died at squaw yesterday.  I will always remember him........and when these things happened.................... skiing  at squaw together for a day, going to his house watching ski movies (like refresh and wski 106) and the first time I went to his house. the first time I went to his house he showd me the jackets he was working on and then he was telling us the story about the picture someone drew for him about the dream he had when he was in the coma wich was REALY special and DEEP.  After he told us the story CR shared some very special thoughts and inspirations with me and then he went into the kitchen and made a freshly juiced drink for us. CR inspire ME to make juices for the rest, of my life. the second time I went to CR's house we watched some ski movies like wski 106 and refresh.  that day made me feel special and I will always think of CR when I watch refresh.  its my favorite movie of all time. the next time I got to hang out with CR was when we skied at squaw together.  first we skied KT-22 then we skied thru the park then we skied KT-22 again and again and again and again and again and again and again literaly.  I remember every and I mean EVERY run.  and then we went in for lunch................. and I remember I got a big, fat, and juicy pickle and I had a canker sore so I could not finesh the big, fat, and juicy pickle.  and  I had a little pizza  with a big kinda fat and of course juicy (because it is juice) Arizona iced tea. CR inspired me to jump off some mini cliffs while we were skiing at squaw together after lunch we skied KT-22 again and again and again and one more time CR showd me some cool lines like the fingers. I was with CR when he did his first cork 7 of the season. After CR's accident he really had to rethink all his body movements for ski tricks. I watched CR from below as he practiced the body movements for his cork 720 for about 5 min.  just practicing winding up fo rthe Cork 720. He really puts a lot of positive energy and thinking into his tricks. After my day at squaw with CR  I was stoked on  free skiing and I said "I only want to free ski and hit mini cliffs instaid of park"  but that saying didn't last long....................... CR was really special to me.  he was a really nice person CR's soul with always be a part of me I just hope we can shred in hevan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   aspen  

Life without CR

by 4FRNT
Feb 25th 2010 - 13 comments

I was first told of CR's passing by my friend Rom. We were in a room where others certainly knew as well that I had not. Shortly after entering, the room cleared and Rom spun a few laps around the table before sitting down with me and disclosing the news. I certainly wanted to think he was joking but he was not. I frantically called onto other close friends of CR and certain truth was confirmed and sadness sunk. He was too young. Not to mention, he already survived a head injury that anyone else not CR would have certainly struggled to survive from. He became a man of invincibility. He became one of the closest friends of my life. Throughout the process of building CR's CRJ, I learned a lot about him and the challenges he faced recovering from that accident. He certainly changed; I was the first to admit. He certainly talked in circles at times and he often was quick to change his mind - from what sometimes was pure trivia. However he never lost his talent for gut feel. This most obviously transpired in his skiing where we watched him dominate big mountain lines with park tricks at ease. He could pinball down the mountain like he had done a 100 times, bouncing tricks to stomps like nothing. But that gut feel skill wasn't always one you could watch from the comfort of your living room. He shared it with me most distinctly when we engaged in the CRJ. He came into the project with zero engineering skills. He was attempting a self-education for Adobe Creative Suite. He thought this would help him draw on his computer what he could on paper. He was certain on what needed to happen in that project but it was better said than drawn or written. It was his gut feel that drove the shape into the ski that it is today. And later, the projects continued and so did his ability to communicate more clear and concise than ever. After all, he was committed 100% to recover mentally from his accident and succeed in the next chapter of life. To watch this evolution, was entertaining and incredibly inspirational. Inspirational is what leads me to this title. Life without CR. Without CR life will become considerably more challenging for all those close to him. He was unlike anyone I had ever known. He possessed a very distinct and positive outlook that was used interchangeably at all times. His stance on the weather was the same on how we'd fix the flat tire. His perspective on life was "enlightened," to use a word from a previous call I just had with Freedle Coty. CR made the days where you weren't stoked, stoked again. He was calm and collective when stresses would occur and would always assure that its all gonna work out. He's been a crutch for me in many ways and I am deeply saddened to have lost him already. I, like the rest of us, will continue on as best possible, attempting to act, talk, think and hopefully ski the way he would.  Peace CR.

Vote for my JOSS entry

by 4FRNT
Feb 21st 2010 - 2 comments

http://www.downdays.eu/sites/joss/video-contest Go to the link and click vote for me to get a chance to compete with Jacob Wester and Elias Ambuhl to represent team Europe on Jon Olsson's invitational contest in Are Sweden! It's my dream to get there and with your help it can become reality ! Thanks!      Shred on

Shredin in 2009

by 4FRNT
Feb 17th 2010 - 0 comments

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Port Du Slow Roast

by 4FRNT
Feb 17th 2010 - 0 comments

  Mostly been spending our time scoping zones to get after when the snow falls (hopefully tomorrow)... this a shot after our day of touring one of the largest resorts in Europe.  The list has been made, the chips are stacked.  It's just a matter of time before we go all in.

Guardsman Grease

by 4FRNT
Feb 6th 2010 - 0 comments

Been in Utah for the past bit getting after some stuff with Eric Seo, Freedle Coty, and Pete Obrien... Guardsman has been the go to place to shoot in utah for teh past years and it's always a challenge to think creatively up there... non the less we were able to get some shots!

Golden Alpine Holidays MSP Film Trip Report

by 4FRNT
Feb 6th 2010 - 0 comments

    In January we went on a  2 week ski touring MSP film trip up at Golden Alpine Holidays (GAH) Meadow and Vista lodges. GAH offers an almost european style lodge network in the Esplanade range of the Selkirk Mountains.   Meadow Lodge...   Located on the western side of the Kinbasket Lake the Esplanades are the last range of the Selkirks, across the lake on the Eastern side are the front range of the Canadian Rockies. It is an amazing area with a great variety of Mountains and very consistent deep powder snow.   Meadow Lodge     Pillow Madness.     The main objective of the trip was to hit up all the pillow lines below both of the GAH lodges.    However are plans soon changed when we were treated to a couple beautiful sunny days and our attention shifted towards the alpine above meadow lodge.   Some nice mini golf to get warmed up on just above the lodge...   I soon found myself look to the higher alpine and I had to ski a line from the summit of Jalibi peak.       The views from the top of Jalibi were spectacular, seeing both the highest peaks of the Selkirks and the Rockies was quite the treat.   To the West the glorious Selkirks...   To the North the highest peak of the Selkirks Mount Sir Sanford.   To the East my home Range the Beautiful Canadian Rockies, check out those sick spines!   After a couple days of clear skies the weather moved in and it pretty much snowed a little bit for the rest of the trip....   WOW...   Excellent testing grounds for the new EHP Renegade.   Living in paradise for two weeks almost completely cut off from the outside world, it is amazing the were able to get me to leave, Ha, Ha!   This trip was an excellent trial run me on my new Dynafit boot/binding set up. I skied on the Titan and Vertical FT 12 binding the entire trip. Everyone including myself was blown away by the Dynafit's performance. I skied the Dynafit set up hard and had no problems with binding retention thats for sure. A light weight bomber touring setup that is strong enough to huck and charge on, the future is NOW.    It was also my first trip in my new clothing sponsor Arc'teryx's gear. I have always heard about the superior quality of Arcteryx's gear but now that I have had the opportunity to wear it everyday ski touring for 2 weeks I am truly impressed. Arc'teryx gear is amazing!!!!     I would like to thank John, Dustin, Murray, Mark, Ian, Billie, Asser, Geoff, Petra, Dirk, Don, Jen, Jessie and all of the GAH, Alpine and Canadian Helicopters for making this amazing trip possible.     Stoked!!!!   Eric     www.arcteryx.com   www.4frnt.com   www.smithoptics.com   www.gordini.com   www.dynafit.com   www.freshsports.ca   www.discretesport.com   www.whistlerblackcomb.com   Production Companies:   www.skimovie.com   www.rockymountainsherpas.com   www.fieldproductions.com   Guiding Operation: www.andescross.com    

More Renegade Photos

by 4FRNT
Feb 6th 2010 - 0 comments

I have been requested to show you some more Renegade pics, more specifically photos that show the rocker profile, so here they are:   A design feature that is unique to the Renegade is that the Rocker Profile matches the Sidecut radius. This means that the Rocker and Sidecut are the same shape and work together creating a very smooth sweet ride. You can get a very cool powder carve like no other with this design.... Shred weapon of choice!      Get your Shred On!   Eric

Recovery Stories

by 4FRNT
Feb 6th 2010 - 0 comments

Kalle Palander, a Finnish alpine skier and probably my biggest idol ever tore his ACL in alpine World Cup finals in Åre 2006. At that time, I knew that ACL injuries were very common among atheletes and many of my friends had suffered from them, but this was the first time when I really paid attention to someone's recovery process. Kalle had the surgery in Helsinki performed by the same orthopedist who also operated my knee. After a couple of weeks he leaved for Croatia and started a hectic rehab program at Terme Selce clinic. Kalle's injury was widely known in Finland and he had a popular video blog on local TV-channel's web page. Recovery went well. When he came back to the World Cup next season people knew what he had gone through, he made a great comeback and strenghtened his status as my ultimate sports hero.   In January 2008 TJ Schiller tore his ACL in Colorado. He missed the entire winter and the next time I saw him in Whistler, where he worked as a summer camp coach. I heard his rehab had gone well, but he was mainly concentrating on instructing the kids, instead of skiing like he usually does. But as the the summer turned into fall, I hadn't heard too much of him, apart from a couple of New Zealand edits. Then in January 2009 I saw a video from Tignes Airwaves with TJ throwing some of the sickest switch double corks ever, and then he went for the X-Games slopestyle gold.    2010 X-pipe winner Kevin Rolland had had two bad X-Games experiences before the big win. A year before he couldn't put his final run together and in 2008 he, as everyone here, tore his ACL after a great preformance in prelims. By looking at the list of finalists I noticed that Kevin was not in, but didn't hear about his knee until his French fellow Xavier Bertoni told me about it in Nippon Open. In August 2008 I saw Kevin skiing in Sas Fee Switzerland. I remember him saying: "Day two skiing, day one jumps." He was already hitting the big kicker and looked strong. Next winter he won the Halfpipe World Championships in Inawashiro Japan.    Nick Martini had his black moment in the first Dew Tour stop in Breckenridge December 2009. After the injury Nick has taken good care of his affairs. He's got his own "blog" called "A Martini Recovery" on newschoolers.com containing text, pictures and videos about his rehab, life and ski-buddies. Nick's posts are published on the front page and the videos are showing off his sponsors. Really good for him.   Why aren't there more skiers like Nick Martini? I don't have as good connections to newschoolers.com as Nick has, and I was never as popular among the NS community as Nick was before his injury. But I could have done something better, maybe learn how to film and edit, but I don't have anything as funny to film as Chug Life has. However, it's good that there are skiers whose skills are not limited to skiing. My point here is: if you are a pro skier or if you ski like a pro, it is likely that sooner or later you are going to suffer from a long-term injury - ACL or something else. So if shit happens, be ready for that and think of your plan B in advance.   

POWPOW at Sierra and Music from January '10

by 4FRNT
Feb 5th 2010 - 0 comments

Hey hey yall- In most recent news, Tahoe has been getting puked on. Usually around this time of the year im in CO training for competitions and shredding the epicness of Keystone, but this year has been entirely different.  I first heard that this year was El Nino from my dad, back in the fall while i was still attending high school. He explained that it was a storm cycle that happened every once in a while, and basically it would mean that Tahoe and other Western states would get decimated by snow. I was stoked then, but not half as stoked as i am now. The past few weeks have been absolutely insane out here- by my estimation we got about 8 feet in a week and a half- endless pow days. For Sierra-At-Tahoe, it was a perfect opportunity to show off their pristine tree skiing that they have to offer, so i was stoked when my Team Manager Brooke gave me the call for a photoshoot in Huckleberry Bowl. Huckleberry Bowl is a closed area directly east of the peak at Sierra, but is opened as a backcountry gate in the midseason for those who dont mind doing some hiking to earn their turns. Brooke explained to me that we were to be the first crew out there in the 09/10 season, as it hadn't been opened yet due to unstable conditions. For me, the crew that i went out with was perfect- 3 snowboarders, two skiers, and two filmers. I was stoked to be a minority to the snowboarders- to me shredding with boarders is a huge learning experience as they glide in an entirely different way and have a sick style i like to emulate.  Heres a shot of the crew- a little foggy but my digi camera can't really handle the storms... This here is Jeremy Witters- the only skier at the shoot besides myself. I'm totally stoked on Jeremy- hes the coach of the Sierra Freeride Team and a chief representative of all the hidden talent in South Lake- rips pow harder than anyone. Heres Tele Dan getting the shot. Tele was the main filmer for the day, and is an all around great dude, besides an epic telemarker. Drop knees not bombs bro For the shoot i decided to use my VCT Turbos- it seemed like a good choice- stiff, rockered, mounted a little closer to center than my CRJs. They turned out to be the perfect tool even in 4 feet of fresh...my first day with them in reaaallly deep snow. I was a little skeptical my first run with them, wondering if it was a better choice to use them rather than my CRJs, but that run turned out to be my favorite run of the day. I had a little line picked out- 5 or 6 steep and deep turns into a little double stager- probably a ten footer to another ten footer...i wasnt super hungry as it was my first run. As i dropped in, though, it was just too good to resist. I ended up only taking about 3 turns up top- all with totally blower face shots- and pointed it off the drop to make it a single stager. Pop, air, stomp, white room. So much fun, such a perfect breakfast. The rest of the day was just as fun... got a little stuck riding away from a small 180 but that was pretty much the only real stuckage. At least everyone got a good kick out of me struggling to get unsubmerged.  As for the footage, hopefully its put to some good use. I havent seen an edit yet, but when it comes i'll be sure to post it.  I also wanted to start doing a little music blog every month- just a list of the top five songs i've been listening to each month. I've always been extremely into music, and as a kid got most of my music from snowboard movies and Transworld, so i figure why not try to give back a little bit and post a music blog of my own. So here we go- Top Five songs ive been listening to for January 2010.  1. The Unicorns- "Ghost Mountain"- pretty epic indie song with gnar slap...gets me stoked for the shred. 2.Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros- "Home"- just a great song...a new band that sounds like they're from the sixties. Actually the whole album is rad, but this song is the cheiftan. 3.David Bowie- "Moonage Daydream" Ethan Deiss' part in Think Positive...my favorite Bowie song. 4.Wu Tang Clan- "Reunited"- gotta have the Wu. RZA kills it. 5.Rush- "Spirit of the Radio" - i'm just discovering Rush. They're kinda hair metalish but not bad. The reggae beat in this song makes it siiicck.   Yeah, thats it for now. I'm headin out to Aspen next week...blogs all around for that trip. See ya next week yall. finn

Switching from contest mode to filming mode aint easy

by 4FRNT
Feb 2nd 2010 - 1 comments

it's always hard to skip powder days because of contests but in this case was worth it Gloryfy bastards was the contest with best format ever. Hitting the biggest hip in my life in Gerlos at night was one of the best experiences i've ever had. I came in Gerlos on Friday night and missed the training. When i saw the feature i was blown away. Perfect shaped hip in the middle of village almost was looking really cool and pretty big. 18m of flat at the top looked sketchy to hit it over. But soon this myth was busted when i started to hit it in the morning practice. In 6 try's i decided to go a bit faster and jumped over for the first time. Came a bit short but everything was ok.Qualifications started with jam session of snowboarders before skiers and snowboarders didn't step it up. One of them made it over with backside 180 and that scared me a bit, because my first goal was to do some cool tricks over. It was snowing and there was not much of the speed. Our time was on and skiers were al pumped. Did couple of jumps on the side and than surprised everyone with doing a smooth 540 over the whole thing. Since then everything just went crazy. Everyone saw that it is possible so they stepped up their game aswell. It was a madness already in Qualis. With my team mate we made it to finals which was pretty cool.Finals started with best trick session where i made mistake and didn't land my 900 tail. But team finals were still ahead of us. We did a run with his 180 and my 540 and decided to go for all or nothing on the second run. We didn't make it so we had to be pleased with 2nd or 3rd place. The last info was we were 2nd so that's pretty ok for this invitational contest that beaten me up so many times with big crashes also. Once i came up short and knocked my face with the knee into my head and broke lens. And the other time i went for a 9 and soon as i came out i knew that's going to be big. I couldn't see nothing in mid air but when i came out i saw i am still 5m to high for a sweet landing. Landed really deep and ejected out of skis. So the feature was 10m high and you can also see from the photo that i went pretty big, so decide how big was the crash.Soon as i came home i got a call from my friends that powder time is on and we builded a kicker in backcountry and got no shots which was a bummer.But than today we went across one peak and found perfect playground which made us shreding the best pow of the year and put big smiles on our facesSo many things can happen in just a few days and i am already stoked for new snowfall that is coming in a few days!