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Presented by Winter Park Resort, Wells Lamont, evo, and Newschoolers Winter Park Resort has rolled out the red carpet for SuperUnknown Finals yet again, stacking some of the most technical jib and jump features we’ve seen yet and delivering on our request for blue skies and warm spring temps (at least for the first couple days!). This year’s crop of Finalists is our most global yet, brining their individual styles and skill sets from 8 countries around the world- each with a unique approach to skiing which is guaranteed to make this year’s Finals a tough one to judge. Stay tuned for more episodes dropping with plenty more hot action from Winter Park, Colorado! More info at superunknown.level1.ski
Head on over to http://clip.oragemasters.com/level1 and give this edit a "like" to help us win some cash to pay our union dues! Level 1 Constructions did work at the 2013 Orage Masters in Sun Valley, ID. Some traffic control, double front cone bonks, 2000 feet of caution tape, smoke breaks, more than a few beers, and triple back flips, all in a days work. After a long day on the job our crew of Mike Hornbeck (foreman), Chris Logan, LJ Strenio, and Banks Gilberti walked away with the win. Contact our union rep to file any complaints or grievances.
Level 1's 18th annual feature film HABIT is available now in your favorite digital or hard copy format: level1productions.com/collections/movies/products/habit It’s never quite as easy as it looks in the movies. Even the best professional skiers regularly put their bodies through trials and tribulations in search of that elusive moment when it all comes together- the perfect light with the perfect snow, fingers finding the grab, edges locking onto a rail or ledge, speed perfectly dialed, and balanced feet finding their way to the ground as they prepare for landing. For every magical shot in your favorite film, edit, or photo, dozens or more hit the cutting room floor. In reality its a waiting game of hours, days, or weeks for light. The snow is harder than it looks. Grabs are often missed. Edges fail. Speed is off- too fast, too slow. That perfect balance point eludes even the most talented as they plummet to the ground below. Didn’t get the shot? No matter- pick up your gear and hike back up for another try. Or a few more. As many as it takes to get the shot or until you can break the habit.
AD presses out a switch tailbutter 3 in fresh pow. Yeah.
The Whistler segment from Level 1's 16th annual feature, Small World. Want more? Small World is now available in your favorite format: iTunes: bit.ly/smallworldmovie Vimeo: vimeo.com/ondemand/smallworldmovie DVD/BluRay: level1productions.com/product_detail.cfm?PID=156&CatID=1 Directed by Josh Berman Cinematography by Josh Berman, Jonny Durst, and Zach Moxley Edited by Josh Berman Sound Design/Score by Stephan Chaikovsky and Schui Baumann Director Josh Berman recounts the back story of this shoot: This one has been in the making for a few years. When we last shot in Whistler back in 2013 for Partly Cloudy, we approached them with the idea of a giant step-up to step-down and the snow just didn?t cooperate. Snow levels again worked against us in 2014 and we scrapped plans altogether, but this year?despite the challenging winter that the Pacific Northwest experienced?the stars finally aligned and Chris McLeod [film and communications supervisor] and Charles Beckinsale [head park builder] worked to find a location that had the terrain and the snow to accommodate our feature. Charles is a wizard with the cat and ultimately made some tweaks to our design to fit his vision, and the end result was one of the most impressive snow sculptures I?ve ever seen. The lines were so smooth and the aesthetic so unique that we opted to not sheer the wall of the step-over. I know Charles really wanted to cut it, and the feature would have looked 10-times gnarlier, but it was so perfect that we didn?t want to change anything. And we figured we?d save Whistler Blackcomb some money on the already stretched cat budget! About Small World: Go out into the world, they say? see it for yourself! But in an age where any destination is in the palm of your hand- just a click away, what is left to truly explore? Level 1 examines the universal dialect of moving down snow on two feet through a lens of fresh perspective- documenting the outer niches of a sport pushed under the rug by the modern day ski zeitgeist. From the secret valleys of Switzerland, the ancient cities of Estonia, to the rowdy rope-tows of Minnesota- follow us around the globe as we capture skiing in its purest form. It?s a Small World, after all. Small World Awards: "FILM OF THE YEAR" - IF3 Film Festival, Montreal
Every year there are at least a few SuperUnknown entries that fall into the ?must see? category even if they don?t make Semi-Finals or Finals? these are the Honorable Mentions!
The 14th Annual SuperUnknown contest went off last week at Sierra at Tahoe, bringing together 10 Finalists from around the word, including Chase Mohrman, Ben Zins, Vincent Prevost, Miika Virkki, Siver Voll, Oliver Karlberg, Aleksi Patja, Rory Walsh, Zach Masi, and Sampo Vallotton. In the third of three action-packed edits the sessions continue in the Cali sun, shots are stacked, and decisions are made as a winner is voted! Brought to you by Sierra at Tahoe and Newschoolers.com About SuperUnknown: The original video talent search contest and still the biggest and best! Started back in 2004 as a way to give talented skiers a chance to gain exposure, sponsorship, and a shot at filming with Level 1, SuperUnknownâ„¢ set out to provide an alternate route to exposure outside of the traditional competition scene. Over a decade later the players have changed but the game is still the same- each year Level 1 receives nearly one hundred entries from around the globe from the most skilled and talented amateurs hoping to take the coveted title.
What does it mean?!?!?! It's so clear! It's almost a triple rainbow!
If there?s anything that we can say for certain after spending the past three weeks reviewing this year?s Superunknown entries, its that the talent pool has never been deeper, and there?s more variation in style, influence, and inspiration than ever before. Superunknown XII drew in nearly 100 entries from around the globe- some were all street, others all park. some all pow and big mountain, and others a mix of everything. Figuring out how to compare and judge one against the next was a huge challenge, and while we can?t say that we have the perfect formula, after spending countless hours consulting with athletes, media, and the Level 1 staff and rewetting most of these entries more times than we can count we have a list of 17 Semi-Finalists, and 9 Finalists that we stand behind. We?ll be dropping Semi-Finalists all week long, starting with four today. On Friday afternoon we?ll kick off the fan poll for you all to choose the 10th spot in Finals, so watch closely, spread the word, and help us figure out who should join the other Finalists in April for a shot at taking home the title! Read more about Superunknown XII here: level1productions.com/news_detail.cfm?ID=457
Torin sends a lofty cork 3 safety over the 110' Sun Valley table
Our crews spent 6-months during the winter of 2016 following the most creative, talented, and hard working skiers in the business around the world in search of what makes them feel good, and the official for our 17th annual feature film will give you a taste of just that. Pleasure. World Premiere takes place in Denver, CO on September 10th with release on iTunes, Vimeo, DVD/BluRay, and all your other favorite platforms in October.
Presented by Outdoor Tech, Anon, Sony Action Cam and Newschoolers.com If there?s anything that we can say for certain after spending the past three weeks reviewing this year?s Superunknown entries, its that the talent pool has never been deeper, and there?s more variation in style, influence, and inspiration than ever before. Superunknown XII drew in nearly 100 entries from around the globe- some were all street, others all park. some all pow and big mountain, and others a mix of everything. Figuring out how to compare and judge one against the next was a huge challenge, and while we can?t say that we have the perfect formula, after spending countless hours consulting with athletes, media, and the Level 1 staff and rewetting most of these entries more times than we can count we have a list of 17 Semi-Finalits, and 9 Finalists that we stand behind. We?ll be dropping Semi-Finalist all week long, starting with four today. On Friday afternoon we?ll kick off the fan poll for you all to choose the 10th spot in Finals, so watch closely, spread the word, and help us figure out who should join the other Finalists in April for a shot at taking home the title! Read all the info about Superunknown XII here: level1productions.com/news_detail.cfm?ID=457
2004- Lisa Solberg comes up short on a massive tow-in stepup on the back side of Keysone
Presented by Winter Park Resort, Wells Lamont, evo, and Newschoolers The good times continue to roll at the SuperUnknown XVI Finals where the sun keeps shining and the shots keep stacking. Is this year’s crew the heaviest yet? Give Part 2 a watch and you be the judge! Music by Sharktooth AKA Anton Linden level1.ski Featuring Andrin Tgetgel, Joona Sipola, Carson Kerr, Tucker Fitz Simons, Blake Wilson, John Brown, Dane Kirk, Martin Longhitano, Anton Lindén Giorgia Bertoncini, and Monty Wright
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Wiley stomps first hit on a double windlip line in BC- cork 3 to cork 7. Boom!
As the week in Winter Park went on one thing became clear, it was would be exceptionally difficult to determine a winner for SuperUnknown XV- each and every one of the 10 Finalists brought their unique skills and style to the shoot- and each and every rider stood out for a different reason.
Partly Cloudy Bonus Clip #RoadToSochi
Athlete/artist/designer/musician Sämi Ortlieb has quietly been producing some of the most creative segments in skiing over the past few years, taking his über-well-rounded skill set from the streets to backcountry lines and pow and everything in between. On the tail end of the 2018 season he rounded up a motley crew of riders and shapers to create a park segment unlike anything that’s been done before. Filmed at Gran Masta Park, Adelboden, Switzerland Featuring Sämi Ortlieb, Laurent De Martin, Andrin Tgetgel, Marcel Brünisholz Segment taken from Level 1's featuring film Zig Zag (2018). Read more about it here: level1productions.com/blogs/news/water-world
TYW getting blunted on a cork 7 in Whis- doesn't want to let go of that grab!
Will Wesson Partly Cloudy Opening Segment
Presented by Outdoor Tech, Anon, Sony Action Cam and Newschoolers.com If there?s anything that we can say for certain after spending the past three weeks reviewing this year?s Superunknown entries, its that the talent pool has never been deeper, and there?s more variation in style, influence, and inspiration than ever before. Superunknown XII drew in nearly 100 entries from around the globe- some were all street, others all park. some all pow and big mountain, and others a mix of everything. Figuring out how to compare and judge one against the next was a huge challenge, and while we can?t say that we have the perfect formula, after spending countless hours consulting with athletes, media, and the Level 1 staff and rewetting most of these entries more times than we can count we have a list of 17 Semi-Finalits, and 9 Finalists that we stand behind. We?ll be dropping Semi-Finalist all week long, starting with four today. On Friday afternoon we?ll kick off the fan poll for you all to choose the 10th spot in Finals, so watch closely, spread the word, and help us figure out who should join the other Finalists in April for a shot at taking home the title! Read all the info about Superunknown XII here: level1productions.com/news_detail.cfm?ID=457
Partly Cloudy Bonus Clip! Torin sends a grandé cork 5 safety onto the SCI wall ride and 180's out.
In what is undoubtedly the heaviest year Superunknown has seen yet, we're stoked to announce the 9 Finalists! Once again with over 100 entries pouring in from around the globe, selecting Finalists was no small task, and we've spent the past 6 weeks watching, re-watching, and watching them again and again to determine who we think stood out the most. We'll also be awarding one Wildcard Finalist spot to the winner of the fan poll, chosen by you from our 16 Semi-Finalists: apps.facebook.com/my-polls/superunknownxiwildcard Stay tuned- we'll be releasing two Finalists each day through Thursday, then releasing the 9th official Finalist and announcing the winner of the fan poll Wild Card spot on Friday, March 28th.
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We've said it before, and we'll say it again- it's NOT getting any easier to chose our Finalists, and the line between these entries and our Semi-Finalists is a thin one, to say the least. However, after weeks of reviewing them all, watching them dozens of times over and over, and polling a panel of our athletes, crew, and people throughout the ski industry whose opinions we respect the most, these 9 entrants rose to the top, based on their style, creativity, skill, and the long term potential that we feel they have. Watch all the videos from the Semi-Finalists and vote your favorite to fill the 10th spot: level1productions.com/news_detail.cfm?ID=459
The 3rd and final installment from Superunknown XI Finals
We've said it before, and we'll say it again- it's NOT getting any easier to chose our Finalists, and the line between these entries and our Semi-Finalists is a thin one, to say the least. However, after weeks of reviewing them all, watching them dozens of times over and over, and polling a panel of our athletes, crew, and people throughout the ski industry whose opinions we respect the most, these 9 entrants rose to the top, based on their style, creativity, skill, and the long term potential that we feel they have. Watch all the videos from the Semi-Finalists and vote your favorite to fill the 10th spot: level1productions.com/news_detail.cfm?ID=459
A lot has changed since we kicked off SuperUnknown back in 2003. Skiing has come a long way- style and technicality has changed, developed, and progressed so far beyond what we could have imagined and commonplace tricks of 2018 hadn’t even been thought of. The landscape of competition, the internet, and video parts is barely recognizable compared to what it once was- but the one constant is that there’s always a crop of talented amateurs around the globe poised for a breakout, and they’re able to use SuperUnknown to take that next step! We’re excited to announce this year’s crop of Finalists who will join us at Winter Park Resort at the end of April. After a week of shredding and shooting, they’ll cast their votes for the winner of the 15th annual SuperUnknown!
LSM gaps off a down to a flat down rail with a tail press out. Style for days.
Shop for the new line of Wells Lamont snow gloves and mitts exclusively at WellsLamont.level1.ski Wells Lamont came out swinging this past year by putting together one of the heaviest and most well rounded teams of any accessory brand in snow sports, with Tanner Rainville, Will Berman, Keegan Kilbride, Duncan Adams, Sean Jordan, and rookie Remco Kayser. "I was fortunate enough to be able to put a team together of people that see skiing the same way I do,” added Team Manager Will Berman. "Not only are we all friends but we share the same passion and perspective on skiing and style- sharing that common outlook is what really brings this team together." The 111-year-old brand has been producing the toughest work gloves in the business, and the transition into a winter sports line was natural- they’ve taken a century of design, manufacturing, technology and materials knowledge and translated it into the best and most affordable ski and snow gloves and mitts you’ll find anywhere.
Ever take a look at the goal post on your school football field and think, "Damn, I really need to underslide that thing!"? Will Wesson did. Backside 270 out. #PartlyCloudy bonus clip.
Banks airs an op-tail into a well-seasoned Ogden, UT spot
Plenty of lines, spines, and good times shredding BC with Josh Bibby! Shots from his appearance in Partly Cloudy and plenty more!
In what is undoubtedly the heaviest year Superunknown has seen yet, we?re stoked to announce the 9 Finalists! Once again with over 100 entries pouring in from around the globe, selecting Finalists was no small task, and we?ve spent the past 6 weeks watching, re-watching, and watching them again and again to determine who we think stood out the most. We?ll also be awarding one Wildcard Finalist spot to the winner of the fan poll, chosen by you from our 16 Semi-Finalists: apps.facebook.com/my-polls/superunknownxiwildcard Stay tuned- we?ll be releasing two Finalists each day through Thursday, then releasing the 9th official Finalist and announcing the winner of the fan poll Wild Card spot on Friday, March 28th.
There's only so much action that you can pack into a 55-minute film, and so we'll be dropping bonus clips that didn't make the cut on a daily basis until we're well into Winter '15. Want more? less is now available for digital download and rental through iTunes and Vimeo, with more platforms on the way! iTunes: http://geni.us/less Vimeo on Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/less Watch LJ grease a 13 kink C-rail this past season.
Help us decide the 10th Finalist for the SuperUnknown XV Finals! Semi-Finalists will be announced throughout the week- check back each day for updates and help us decide who should take the 10th spot in the Finals- its up to YOU to decide! Give each of the Semi-Finalists a watch and vote for your favorite to join the other Finalists and our crew at Winter Park Resort at the end of April for a shot at the title! The Wild Card Poll is open from Saturday March, 24th until Friday March, 30th 12:00pm (MST)- spread the word and vote once each day.
Logan Imlach is a creeper. Watch him slay this stepup wallride to creeper to tranny out. Boom.
