This week Wiley Miller joins Tech Talk to discuss what you can do with tip flex. He'll show off the prototype YLEs he's on, and teach Matt, Hoji and some kids on snowblades how to nose-butter.
We are stoked to bring on David Wise to our team. Here's his welcome video, and a look at how we prototype skis for athletes.
Follow the 4FRNT Team as they travel the world looking for great snow, and great experiences. Narrated by Luke Van Valin
Tech Talks keeps the snow safety train rolling by going up to Alta to talk to Titus Case, Head of Snow Safety. He talks about what to expect skiing in the resort, and what to expect as you cross the rope-line into the backcountry.
On Day Two of the Twisted Sisters competition, the pros finally got their day on course.
Tech Talk shows us the differences between rocker and early-rise in your skis. Also, Matt and Cody Barnhill rip Alta.
DANG! chronicles the year of the 4FRNT team as they battle low snow, long flights and lots of shredding. Featuring: Eric Hjorleifson, Wiley Miller, Cody Barnhill, David Wise, Laurent Favre, Andy Partridge, Finn Anderson, Will Berman, Mack Jones, Nick Miles, Matt Sterbenz, Thayne Rich, Brock Paddock, and more.... Locations: Salt Lake City, UT; Pitztal, Austria; Alta, UT; Jackson Hole, WY; Snowbasin, UT; Whistler, BC; and more.... Song: "Pictures of Matchstick Men" by Status Quo
We've had a TON of requests for a cliffs Tech Talk. We actually did one last season, so we are putting it up as a throwback episode this week.
4FRNT follows pro athlete Wiley MIller through a standard day in the life.
Loyalty is a 4FRNT ski film narrated by Luke Van Valin. Follow the season of the 4FRNT team as they travel and ski around the world. Athletes: Eric Hjorleifson Wiley Miller Cody Barnhill Finn Anderson Will Berman Mack Jones Eirik Finseth Torgrim Vole Austin Ramaley Matt Sterbenz Niklas Karlstrom and more....... Locations: Utah Retallack, BC Whistler, BC Austria California Colorado Illinois Japan Montana and others.......
On day one of the Twisted Sisters comp in Kirkwood, the ameteuers took to the slope to battle it out for a one-year 4FRNT sponsorship.
Tech Talk goes to the Utah Avalanche Center and talks to Brett Kobernick, one of the forcasters for the Forrest Service. Brett talks about what the UAC does, how to use their information, and other safety precautions to take. Find your local forecast and education information at avalanche.org. Special thanks to the UAC, National Forrest Service, and Brett for showing us around.
Thayne Rich crushes and now he's on 4FRNT's global team
A quick approach at how to determine what camber is right for you.
Matt, Wiley and Nick Greener are back again this week teaching us the tricks behind hand drags. Check it out!
We were going to shoot a Tech Talk while we were at Copper for the Grand Prix, but we went skiing instead.
Tech Talk hits the snow this week with 360s. If you haven't done one, or just want a refresher, check out Matt Sterbenz, Wiley Miller and Nick Greener up at Alta.
This week on Tech Talk we discuss the different types of camber, and what conditions they are best for.
This video was shot over 3 days in Austria. Watch as Eric charges big open lines to tight pillows in the trees.
What better way to decide where to ski while the resorts are congested with holiday traffic? Simple... Throw a dart at a map of your local mountain range and see where it takes you. You may stumble across a hidden gem or just end up in a 7-Eleven parking lot. Ya never know.
Nick Greener stops by to tell us all about bindings.
We went to PCMR with Austin Ramaley and Andy Partridge to go over the basics of getting a good takeoff. This starts our four week series on fundamentals to get you ready for spring park progression, or your trip to summer camp.
This week we talk about the role shape and flex play in a ski's performance.
Ask Cal Carson and he'll say its don't stop won't stop park all day. Rising to Cal's 3 feet high and rising needs is our Switchblade, a competition grade slopestyle ski, built rugged enough for day in day out hammers, yet poppy and cut enough to grip and rip the fall line on the daily. Need something in between, we got you, but first check out this bonus piece of Cal from the 15/16 season featured in HERE and NOW!
4FRNT and Kirkwood mountain are set to host yet another year of freeriding and fun at Kirkwood mountain resort for the second annual 'Twisted Sisters'. A freeskiing competition, featuring jumps and natural terrain for all ranges of difficulty, ability and gnarlyness. Come out and shred with some of the hottest names in the freeride scene or just come out to enjoy the sunshine and good times. Thanks to all our sponsors, both old and new. Shred on!!!!! See you all out there.
Tech Talk is coming back better than ever next week with Episode 2, but for now, enjoy a little pure ski porn from last April: Austin Ramaley at Brighton.
Follow Eric Hjorleifson as he spends countless weeks deep in the mountains @ Golden Alpine Holidays.
This week we discuss what to do while riding on the chair.
This week we head up Grizzly Gulch, outside of Alta, with Austin Ramaley, Dex Mills and Thayne Rick to show you the best way to build a jump and stomp your first backflip.
Tech Talk shows you how to get your gear ready for the off season.
This week we talk about the basic equipment needed to get into the backcountry. Make sure that you get all of the proper education before you go out.
This week we talk about getting your pole length right to cut down on weight and avoid breakage.
Wiley Miller stops by and shows us how to prep our skis for the summer to make sure they're good to go next time you need them.
We rolled into Kirkwood to find perfect conditions and a whole host of competitors ready to throw down. Here are the best of the best from the weekend. Day 1 and Day 2 full recaps to come.
This week Tech Talk wraps up our fundamentals series with an episode on grabs. Time to dominate your own style!
Spend six minutes and fifty one seconds with Brock Paddock (The Caveman). See how Brock makes the most of the spring like conditions on what he says are "the best skis ever created", The Devastator. enjoy.
The film outlines CRJ's rise to Icon status in the world of Freeskiing and documents his accomplishments and setbacks through film segments and insights into CRJ from those who knew him best.
