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Backcountry Launches Departmentofgoods.com

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Nov 12th 2009 - 1 comments

Department Of Goods Access Codes: JN6AR-32K5-A3LZW | 16SY6U-32K7-QNH02 | 1NG2C3-32K9-26STB | 2EFJ1J-32KB-EHFT8 | 2AQQZW-32KD-GXPUW And then backcountry did it. They decided to develop another first in the outdoor gear industry with the launch of an exclusive shopping experience now known as the "department of goods". With an ad that says, Full Price is Dead! Request a Membership Now, i of course have a couple of questions. What is going to drive customers to this new storefront and will these new potential customers abandon other discount retailers to join the club? I wonder if backcountry will be able to get past MAP pricing even if it is just for this year by only letting invited guests in? These questions have yet to be answered but I can tell you one thing... They sure know what they are doing when it comes to design and implementation. Up with hope, down with backcountryoutlet.com. READ THE PRESS RELEASE DepartmentOfGoods.com

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Russ Henshaw Takes the Barcelona Snow Show

by SkiersRealm
Nov 12th 2009 - 0 comments

Tom Wallisch. photo: Esteve Munmany Russ Henshaw took number one at the first annual Barcelona Snow Show this weekend in Spain. It was a show down of double corks but that is what gets you paid these days. The video montage says it all. The setup looked awesome and with a 115 foot tall drop in there was no lack of speed. The only issue seemed to be the landing which didn't hold up after a couple crashes. The event rolled on with Russ, Elias, and Tom killing it in the finals. Results: 1. Russ Henshaw | 2. Elias Ambuhl | 3. Tom Wallisch | 4. TJ Schiller | 5. Andreas HÃ¥tveit | 6. Jon Olsson 7. Paddy Graham | 8. Patrick Hollaus | 9. Benedikt Mayr | 10. Noah Albaladejo Watch the Barcelona Snow Show Video

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Team Europe JOSS 2010 Selection Process

by SkiersRealm
Nov 10th 2009 - 0 comments

Sounds like Jon has figured out how to choose the best riders in Europe to represent at the Jon Olsson Super Sessions for 2010. Who will be in the top spots? Will they be indeed the best? I am stoked to see how the rookies do. I think this will make the event better than ever. Read the entire press release. So I think its about time to release some info about JOSS 2010. I thought that I would start by announcing how Team Europe will be put together. This is not an easy task, no matter how I do it there will be discussions whether it was the right guys that got in. So I decided to go with a simple and fair formula, I want the best skiers to represent Team Europe at JOSS and I feel that this is the right way. READ MORE ABOUT 2010 JOSS

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Russ Henshaw Wins 2009 London Freeze

by SkiersRealm
Nov 2nd 2009 - 0 comments

The biggest names in free skiing once again converged onto London town for the 2009 Freeze. This years jump was awesomely big and then it rained. The competition almost did not happen when half of the landing washed away. Simon Dumont cut his losses and did not compete. The skiers that kept their boots on were given the chance to hit the kicker after about two hours of work. Props to the staff that were able to get the new snow to stick to the wet landing. Overall the competition was a success. Props to Russ, Andreas and Bobby. 1. Russ Henshaw, 2. Bobby Brown, 3. Andreas HÃ¥tveit, 4. Benedict Mayr, 5. Jacob Wester, 6. Corey Vanular, 7. Roy Kittler, 8. Elias Ambuhl, 9. Fridtjof Fredricsson, 10. Phil Casabon, 11. Matt Walker, 11. Paddy Graham, 13. Tom Wallisch, 13. Alexis Godbout, 15. TJ Schiller

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Sammy Carlson and Ride The Planets Can’t Stop Tour Dates

by SkiersRealm
Nov 2nd 2009 - 0 comments

Ride the Planet's long awaited premier, Can't Stop, ski movie tour schedule has been posted I guess? Portland still does not have a venue. Hopefully it will work its self out because I have been waiting for this movie for over a year. London Freeze Place: London, England Date: October 30 - November 1, 2009 Annecy, France presented by RTP Place: Munich bar in the old city Date: TBC EM Lyon Place: Amphi, EM Lyon Date: November 9, 2009 Eugene, Oregon Place: 150 Columbia Hall on the University of Oregon campus Date: November 12, 2009 at 7pm (doors open at 6pm) Portland, Oregon Date: November 14, 2009 Slide & Sound Place: CERM in Martigny, Switzerland Date: November 27-28, 2009 showing Friday night Whistler, British Columbia, Canada - Longhorn Saloon Place: Longhorn Saloon Date: November 29, 2009

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Tom Wallisch Joins Scott Skis International Team

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Nov 1st 2009 - 0 comments

Ketchum, ID, October 29th, 2009 — After months of speculation, SCOTT USA would like to put the rumors to rest and announce that Tom Wallisch, the world’s #1 slopestyle skier and creator of the illest edits, is officially the newest member of the SCOTT International Ski Team. Wallisch is the first North American to be sponsored on SCOTT’s award winning skis. Wallisch will also represent SCOTT for goggles and ski poles. “At just 22 years old, Tom has proven that he is a force in slopestyle and that he can throw down dominating movie segments,” comments Gabe Glosband, marketing director for SCOTT’s wintersport division. Wallisch’s resume is already stacked, he has appeared in numerous Level 1 Productions movies and has solid slopestyle competition results including victories at Dew Tour Northstar and the Dumont Cup. Tom was recognized as the #1 Ranked Slopestyle skier for 2008-09 season by the Association of Freeskiing Professionals. “Tom is the skier we wanted to be SCOTT’s first North American ski athlete. I can’t wait to watch him rip our skis onto the podium,” adds Kevin Kruse, SCOTT’s wintersport team manager. “I couldn’t be more excited to be joining a company like SCOTT and to be riding their skis and rocking their eyewear and poles. I am really stoked to take my skiing to the next level with their help,” states Wallisch. 2010 Scott Punisher Ski Via: Scott Skis

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tjschiller.com Goes Live

by SkiersRealm
Oct 18th 2009 - 0 comments

TJ Schiller launched the site that we have all wanted from a pro athlete in the FreeSki industry. What we have here is a, FINISHED, blog with so much more. I am sure it will build a strong following fast. This season we will see what TJ can do. So stoked. Check Out, TJSchiller.com

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Full Tilt Boots Tom Wallisch - Alli Show MTV2 Oct 17th

by SkiersRealm
Oct 14th 2009 - 0 comments

Full Tilt Boots Skier Tom Wallisch will be featured on the freeskiing episode of the Alli Show. Tom is set to air Saturday night at 8 PM pacific time on MTV2. Set your TiVo and don't make plans because it is time to party. Stoked that freeskiing will be represented with a little after bang. Check Out the Video Trailer

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Seth Morrison Signs With Backcountry.com

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Oct 12th 2009 - 0 comments

Photo: Mark Fisher Backcountry.com just signed rocker Seth Morrison onto their pro team. I’m not sure how other pro teams work with their athletes, but at Backcountry they need to get mixed up with the online community, provide unique pics and stories, and write product reviews if they want to get paid. Seth shouldn’t have a problem with that seeing as how he has a kickass blog. “I’m excited to be a part of the Backcountry Team. I’ve been going to Backcountry.com for years to check out reviews and see the newest latest all in one place,” said Seth. “Stoked to see all of my pro model gear on the site, it lets me know that we’re creating needed products for today’s skier.” I bet he writes lengthy product reviews of his pro model gear and one word reviews of every other ski: “meh.” Backcountry.com is stoked to have this iconic, badass skier as part of their team. I hope he survives the spanking machine Backcountry.com Athlete hazing ritual. Via: Backcountry The Goat Blog

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Henrik Harlaut Takes Freestyle Berlin

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Oct 12th 2009 - 0 comments

Henrik Harlaut takes the win at the Freestyle Berlin this weekend and is also the newest member of the Empire Attire Team. Putting in the time on Mt. Hood this summer season must have done Henrik well. Another guy that spends a lot of time at Mt. Hood, Sammy Carlson, won the Freestyle Zurich a couple weeks ago but came in second this weekend. TJ Schiller rounded the top three and Jacob Wester took fourth. Watch the Freestyle Berlin FreeSki Video

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Tom Wallisch Signs With Full Tilt Boots

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Oct 7th 2009 - 0 comments

Photo: Dan Brown SEATTLE, WA – The most talked about park skier on the planet, Tom Wallisch (i.e. Todd Walnuts, The Pretzel Man, King of Afterbang) recently signed with Full Tilt Boots, solidifying his relationship with the brand. During the 08/09 season, Tom garnered victories at both the Dew Tour and Dumont Cup, as well as a $20k sponsorship from Coast Bodywash during its “Make Me Famous” contest all while rocking his Full Tilt Hot Doggers. With the Internet flooded with coverage of Wallisch’s undeniable skills and luminous presence, Full Tilt, couldn’t pass up the opportunity to work with a skier of such influential style and talent. The athlete and the company are stoked to take on the 09/10 season in full force. “I’m just overall really stoked and really excited to be working with Full Tilt. They’ve got the best products out there, and it’s an awesome company to work with. I think we’ll be able to do big things together!” says Wallisch. Says Full Tilt Boots Team Manager Josh Malczyk: “I’m stoked Tom is keeping his feet in Full Tilts. His unique style, air sense, and raw natural talent make him one of greatest freestyle skiers of this generation. He makes a perfect addition to our constantly growing team of athletes, whose skiing is simply taken to the next level in these boots.” Via: Full Tilt Boots Shop Full Tilt Boots

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K2 Skis Launches New Mobile Site

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Oct 6th 2009 - 0 comments

SEATTLE (September 28, 2009) – Face it. Your mobile phone is permanently affixed to your hand 24/7 and is your go-to source for all critical information whether you’re settling a dispute over the capital of Bangladesh (it’s Dhaka), watching the latest You Tube video, snapping a quick incriminating picture of a friend or figuring out your current location and how lost you really are. With ski magazines all over the news stands and movie premieres hyping people up for the season, its time to check out the latest gear. K2 Skis makes it simple with its new iPhone and mobile sites optimized for handheld media devices. Read informative product descriptions and technology reviews complemented with desire-inducing high-resolution images. When you are finally lured into a particular product, your iPhone GPS will quickly direct you to the closest K2 Skis dealer where you can get your hands on the real deal in plenty of time for the season to begin. http://touch.k2skis.com/

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Jon Olsson Wears Tall T At Freestyle.ch

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Oct 1st 2009 - 0 comments

Redbull and Head Skis brought their newest hyphy athlete to Zurich last weekend. Jon Olsson sported himself a tall t. Maybe it was too warm for the Swede to sport a normal sized shirt, but we think he is trying to fit in with the youngsters. The good news is that we found some Head JO Pros On Sale at Backcountry.com. Perfect time to get a pair before they go up in price. Please, do it for the ladies. div.pdb_row { clear: both; padding-top: 10px;} div.pdb_row span.pdb_left, div.pdb_row div.pdb_left {float: left; text-align: left; width: 80%;} div.pdb_row span.pdb_right, div.pdb_row div.pdb_right {float: right; text-align: right; width: 20%;} .pdb_product_image {float: left; padding: 0 5px 5px 0; } a.pdb_buy_link, a.pdb_buy_link:visited {margin: 0; padding: 2px; font-size: 100%; color: #2d2f71; text-decoration: underline;} a.pdb_buy_link:hover {margin: 0; padding: 2px; font-size: 100%; color: green; text-decoration: underline;} a.pdb_more_info_link, a.pdb_more_info_link:visited {margin: 0; padding: 2px; font-size: 100%; color: #2d2f71; text-decoration: underline;} a.pdb_more_info_link:hover {margin: 0; padding: 2px; font-size: 100%; color: green; text-decoration: underline;} .pdb_retail_price_block { margin: 2px 0 2px 0; } .pdb_retail_text {font-size: 90%; font-weight: 600} .pdb_retail_price {font-size: 90%; font-weight: 400} .pdb_sale_price_block { margin: 2px 0 2px 0; } .pdb_sale_text {font-size: 90%; color: #FF0000; font-weight: 600} .pdb_sale_price {font-size: 90%; color: #FF0000; font-weight: 400} .pdb_product_description {font-size: 90%;}

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Line Skis Launches Newer Looking Shopatron Cart

by SkiersRealm
Oct 1st 2009 - 0 comments

I have nothing against Line Skis. They make an awesome product and keep driving the way the industry looks at ski design. I do have issues with their short term sales strategy. From the information available online it looks like they give sales to smaller dealers that do not take the same financial risks as their established online retailers such as Backcountry.com. There is a reason shops like EVO Gear and Backcountry do so well. They have teams in place to make sure your online shopping experience is the best it could possibly be. Once a customer can buy a pair of skis on the manufacturers website and the shipping is free how can other online dealers compete? They can't compete on price since Line is selling at MAP instead of retail. Why do they even have a retail price if they don't believe in the perceived value of it? Line's new skis are awesome and should do well for the 2010 season. Give them a gander at Backcountry.com. READ MORE

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Snow Day At Mt. Bachelor and Mt. Hood Meadows

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Sep 30th 2009 - 0 comments

Mt. Bachelor and Mt. Hood Meadows have both received snow this week. The weather man says that the temps are supposed to stay cold and more precipitation is on the way through the end of this week. With this global warming climate change comes new weather patterns. Maybe Oregon will become the early season ski epicenter for North America? Only time will tell but I am not going to complain if I am making turns on Thanksgiving Day 2009. Mt. Bachelor Season Pass Deals (Last Day Today - Sept. 30) Mt. Hood Meadows Season Pass Deals

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Sammy Carlson Wins FreeStyle.ch

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Sep 27th 2009 - 0 comments

Sammy Carlson showed up in Zurich this weekend and dominated the competition. With the sponsor support of Nike 6.0 Freeski, Rockstar and Salomon Skis, Sammy goes huge banging out a double corked 1080 with a mute grab, and a little poke in the middle. Judges were stoked on Sammy's style. We are stoked on the new 2010 Salomon Suspect Ski. They look awesome this year with a matte black top sheet. Don't forget to watch Sammy's new ski movie, Can't Stop. Shop Salomon Suspect FreeSkis Shop Nike 6.0 Shoes

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TannerHall.com Now Live

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Sep 26th 2009 - 0 comments

TannerHall.com is now live. I think everyone was wondering when Tanner's rasta themed blog was going to produce solid content. Well it looks like it is here and with video too. The design is clean and because of the unfortunate crash filming for TGR last year, Tanner should have some time to keep us up to date on what he is up to. Check Out TannerHall.com

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FreeStyle.ch Zurich FreeSki Big Air This Weekend

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Sep 25th 2009 - 0 comments

The FreeSki Big Air is the freeskier’s place to shine at the FreeStyle.ch in Zurich. Nike 6.0 FreeSkiers representing in a big way. Jossi Wells and TJ Schiller arrived yesterday and are getting ready as we speak for their first runs. Qualifications on Friday and Saturday, 20 riders will fight for one of the eight starting places for the finals on Sunday. SkiersRealm will report more news as it becomes available. For up to date news follow @Shay_Will on twitter. He is reporting live from Zurich.

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Warren Miller Is My Friend?

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Sep 25th 2009 - 0 comments

Photo: Chip Kalback The story goes like this. Level 1 productions showed their new film, Refresh, in Colorado and a week later at IF3. They surprised everyone in the crowd when low and behold a familiar voice was heard. The voice was that of Warren Miller himself. Turns out Warren Miller is not dead, but he sold the movie production company and all of his personal likeness in 1995. That was before most of these stinky grom rippers that showed up to the PoorBoyz movie premier in Portland last night, were even born. Maybe that was beyond the point. Focus! Getting to the point, the parent company of WM who also owns Ski and Skiing magazines has filed a trademark lawsuit against Level 1. So they basically think that the movie is really good. If it wasn't they wouldn't make such a stink. My suggestion is to watch them both. Support the athletes but DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THE FREE MAGAZINES and stick it to the man. READ THE ENTIRE STORY

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First Snow In Colorado 2010

by SkiersRealm
Sep 21st 2009 - 0 comments

Yep the seasons are changing and the cold fronts are starting to appear. This morning Grete Eliassen posted on twitter from Salt Lake City, "Brrr! It is cold outside". It might be cold in the SLC but it started snowing in Colorado. Now the race begins. Who will open their lifts first? Arapahoe Basin and Breckenridge have both posted snowy pics. With 90 degree temps hitting Oregon this week all we can do is pray for snow. CHECK OUT MORE PICTURES Via: @Greteeliassen, @breckenridgemtn, @Arapahoe_Basin