[IMG]http://k2skis.com/i/images/news/main/hoodmain1.jpg[/IMG]We were beginning to wonder if summer would arrive on Mt. Hood. After countless June evenings building fires to dry our boots and clothes we wanted the rain to stop and sun to begin. The change in weather would also help the snow, freezing at night and thawing during the day would make for perfect conditions.Read More...
If my name was Todd Bracher I would move to Government Camp for the summer and ski everyday. Since I would only be able to ride in the mornings, I would follow my heart and publish the days events reporting to K2, the world and most importantly my boss why the Hood House is such a great use of funds in these hard economic times. Well, my name is Spencer not Todd so I can only imagine what it must be like to live the life of T-Money Bracher. I guess we will read the words from this master of disaster and live through him not with him. Read More...
NIke 6.0 StinkWeen Braata Shoes: Welcome to a world of vibrant color and madcap illustration, where shoe soles double as art canvases and seemingly subtle details glow electric-green in the dark. Nike 6.0 joined forces with prolific street artist Mark Paul Deren (a.k.a. Madsteez) to create something fresh and visually groundbreaking. The result? The Nike 6.0 StinkWeen Braata. The Nike Braata translates this wonderfully weird vision with easy-wearing innovation. Built with Nike Free technology, the Braata’s uber-flex allows the foot to follow its natural movements and provides unprecedented board-feel that’s tempered with support in all the right places. The Braata’s cold-wrap construction process reduces environmental impact and also allows the insert of a cushioned midsole, differentiating it from traditional vulcanized shoes. Read More Via: Alliancewake.com
The Wells boys, Jossi and Byron, will be filming this winter down under. Stoked to see what will come as the snow falls in New Zealand. The premiere episode of the Winter of Wells takes you to Cardrona for a day shredding the terrain park with Jossi & Byron Wells early season. Filmed, Edited and Directed by Tim Pierce. Via: freeskier.com
Straight from the Pro's mouth's. John Symms and Colby West break down the process and production of making their new music video for the Jon Olsson Super Sessions. It sounds like a nonstop work-a-thon. Hopefully the boys were able to celebrate a little bit after filming and recording and well you know, pro stuff. Read More and Watch the Video Via: ESPN FreeSki Blog
Once again some of the best skiers in the world make their way to spring park paradise, Timberline Lodge at Mt. Hood. This years weather was more like February when it started snowing on day 2. That did not stop these guys from throwing everything in their bag of tricks. Check out Sammy Carlson and Tom Wallisch in the video from Day 1. Watch the videos below from Days 2-3 and Day 4. Watch West Coast Sessions Videos Videos Via: NewSchoolers.com
Download My Friend Is A Pro Ring Tones “My Friend is a Pro” MP3 (right click and “save as”): Team USA - My Friend is a Pro
Watch the Joss Videos from Team Norway, Team Canada, Team Sweden, Team Europe, Team Down Under. Undoubtedly the best skiing of the year went down at the Jon Olsson Super Sessions. Watch the Joss Videos Via EXPN Freeskiing Blog
After the 2007-2008 season everyone knew who Sean Pettit was. From magazine coverage to video parts, Sean chiseled his name into the wall of freeskiing. At the same time his older brother, Callum, was cut out of the once shared sponsorship deals and was forced to figure out what he could bring to the sport. Read More...
Tom Wallisch has rad style and when paired up with a technical skier like Dumont you get the best representation of Team America. This video shows off what Tom and Simon bring to FreeSkiing. I would have been stoked on the original team America consisting of Tanner Hall and Sammy Carlson but this is the next best thing. Stoked to see this vid. I think you will be too. WATCH THE TEAM AMERICA SIMON DUMONT AND TOM WALLISCH JOSS VIDEO Via FreeSkier.com
TEAM USA - My Friend is a Pro (Album Version).
Just when you thought Tom Wallisch couldn't blow up anymore this year, he goes and wins the RedBull Dumont Cup this weekend in Sunday River. Looks like the 2007 SuperUnknown winner's hard work in the Park City park has payed off. The amount of coverage Tom has received since his win at the XGames has been astounding. If there has been a major event in the freeskiing world Tom has been there. This weekend he brought his technical yet smooth style to Sunday River and impressed the judges enough to bring home the $10K prize. Good work T$. Read More...
Update: French Cut Tips Off Of Rockered Skis CoreUPT Does Good For Mountains SkierRealm just received a message from CoreUPT telling us their new planks will be called the Big Balls skis. They are produced on a made to order basis keeping them very limited. CoreUPT is doing good by donating a couple pairs for private auction to raise money for the Mountain Riders Association. The French Mountain Riders coordinate and establish ‘Green-Events’ and ‘sustainable development’ charters for mountain resorts to help clean up our slopes. We have to say "good work" to French Ski company CoreUPT. Learn More About Mountain Riders Association
2009 JOSS Results: After a grueling two weeks in Norway and Sweden, the Jon Olsson Super Sessions has come to an end. After a beautiful presentation filled with awards, auctions, slideshows and last but not least, the seven video edits from the teams here at the JOSS. Some videos went for funny, some went for ski porn action, but in the end, ALL of the edits were amazing, well put together, thought out and executed perfectly. Not a poor video in the group, tonight. READ MORE... Via: Shay Williams FreeSkier Magazine, NewSchoolers.com
A premium Nike 6.0 Oncore High Quick Strike Shoe is dropping in May with yet another band theme. Last time around we saw the Alkaline Trio 6.0 Cush quick strike launch. The theme this time around is that of the Canadian rockers, 3 inches of blood. The highly anticipated Oncore High shoe was going to be unveiled this summer but it looks like the action sports wing of Nike couldn’t wait and we at
Skiers reinvent the winch Red Bull style and throw down in the urban arena. Wakeskaters have been hitting spots never thought possible with winches for the last couple years. It was only time before other athletes jumped behind the motor. Word on the street is that Sammy Carlson is borrowing a winch from Active Water [...]
French Ski company Coreupt might have been a little intoxicated when they decided these skis would be a good idea. To me it looks like they took a pair of K2 Hellbents, made them a little wider, a little longer and cut those tips right off. I guess I should look at it with open eyes and not knock them until I try them. We will have to wait and see what the production models actually look like. Read More...
Shane McConkey, free ski representative to the world, died yesterday near Corvara Italy. Shane was filming for the new Matchstick video and had a malfunction after jumping off a cliff. Base jumping and skiing were two of his favorite things to do. In 2003 Shane put his two favorite sports together and skied off a cliff with a parachute. Although many in the ski community viewed this cliff jump as just another stunt, Shane saw it as a new component <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} span.EmailStyle15 {mso-style-type:personal; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial; mso-ascii-font-family:Arial; mso-hansi-font-family:Arial; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial; color:windowtext;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> of skiing. This opened up an entirely new perspective for Shane on where he could ski and what types of lines he could claim. Shane said, "there are a lot of lines that you cant do because it ends in a big giant cliff". This new avenue aloud him to ski these lines. Shane, like most of us lived for the pure adrenaline rush. Rest in peace. Read More, K2 Skis Tribute
Dude, if I won a trip to the Baldface Cat skiing resort in BC with my favorite Armada Pro I would air guitar the hell out of my new skis. Congrats to the lucky bastard, Darren Pedersen, of Vernon, BC. Sounds like he will be pushing some pow with Anthony and JP. Hopefully he can keep up because it should have been me or you. Well I guess there is always next year. Keep it up Armada Skis, you are driving the industry. Shop Armada Skis
Check out the new Salomon FreeSki TV episode shot in Quebec with Charles Gagnier and Matt Walker. Salomon FreeSki Team rider, Matt Walker, just got an invite to this years Winter X-Games (John Symms' EXPN Ski Blog). I am stoked to hear the news. Matt Walker slays what ever feature you place in front of him (Watch Salomon FreeSki TV) His style is fresh and fun to watch. Via: EXPN Skiing Blog Watch Salomon FreeSki TV
