Articles by erica
Cover photo of Julian Carr 130-foot Mt. Wolverine
Guys like Julian Carr and Jamie Pierre have made names for themselves on their ability to send it bigger and better than anyone else- period. We've compiled a few of the gnarliest drops in history- some from the legends themselves, and other...
Our judges have narrowed the competition to 10 finalists who have had a month to put together a video of up to 90 seconds of their best tricks. A $10,000 cash purse is up for grabs for the top spot!
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The SuperUnknown XIV poll results are out, and Zach Masi has won a berth to the finals at Sierra at Tahoe. His semi-finalist edit combines a ton of insane rail tricks while still going massive on a few jump hits- needless to say, it's tough not to watch more than once. Masi grew up skiing the...
This year's FWT has been to Vallnord Arcalis, Andorra (two events) and Fieberbrunn, Austria so far. They've faced some sketch conditions at more than one of those but last weekend the athletes headed up to the dream stop of Haines, Alaska where they finally got to take their runs today. The snow...
This year's FWT has been to Vallnord Arcalis, Andorra (two events) and Fieberbrunn, Austria so far. They've faced some sketch conditions at more than one of those but last weekend the athletes headed up to the dream stop of Haines, Alaska where they finally got to take their runs today. The snow...
Cover Photo courtesy of Cy Whitling.
DISCLAIMER: Before entering the backcountry you should educate yourself through an AAIRE or similar Avalanche training and awareness course.
The Backcountry- home to incredible terrain, endless options for building booters, untouched snow, and the freedom...
If you missed it last week, go read Tom Wallisch Has Been Leading Skiing For A Decade: Part 1 .
Tom Wallisch has been a synonym for 'ski god' for the past 10 years- dominating everything from the streets to the competition circuits. Last week we looked at the highlights from his first five...
A few years ago our main man Gavin put together a list of honest ski brand slogans featuring brands like Line, Virtika, Jiberish, and Faction. Since then a few more have come to mind, so we're here for the second time to tell you what we think brands like Revision, J Skis, and Orage's slogans...
Whether you know him for his Gold Medal Slopestyle runs, standout video parts, or one of his many nicknames, (Pretzel Man, King of Afterbang, Tommy Walnuts, etc.), there's one thing that's clear- Tom Wallisch has influenced just about every niche of our sport.
He came up on the scene in 2007...
We're pleased to announce the 10 finalists that move onto the next round of the Quiksilver Young Guns contest!
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In this round, finalists have just over a month to put together a 1:00-1:30 minute clip of your best skiing. We'll...
The presence of gapers in the terrain park has always been a heated topic. On one hand, we all have to start somewhere, and we can educate them as they go (NOTE: watch the video below to see what you should NOT do). But the bottom line is it really does suck filming a perfect line, only to get...
If you've been around skiing for very long, it's impossible not to recognize the contributions Tom Wallisch has made to the ski community. From winning SuperUnknown V to jumpstart his career, perfecting the pretzel, dominating the slopestyle circuit, and starring in major films, it's safe to say...
Cover photo courtesy of skivermont.com
In a recent press release, Vail Resorts announced that they would be purchasing Stowe Mountain Resort from Mt. Mansfield Company, Inc. for $50 Million. This will be Vail's first mountain on the east coast.
Rob Katz, CEO of Vail Resorts stated in the press...
Tell A Friend Tour is always one of my favorite events of the year. As the finale of the tour, Andy is always great about rounding up a big crew for the Minnesota stops.
The week started out at Welch Village on Thursday night. From the get-go, the stoke was high and everyone was out there...
Kelly Sildaru is a name we’ve gotten to know quite well over the past few years in women’s skiing. Despite being 14-years-old, the Estonian is arguably years ahead of the rest of her competition. However, since she started competing, it seems that everyone else has been forced to step up their...
Skiing Magazine has been delivering ski content since before we even knew what the Internet was. In the interest and rise of digital media, after 69 years Skiing Magazine has announced they will no longer publish magazines, and instead focus on online media and consolidating with their other...
Just as Jackson Hole Mountain Resort hit 400" of snow and counting for the season, wind gusts brought down around 15 steel power lines in and around Teton Village. All of Teton Village is without power, and JHMR announced that they would not be able to re-open until Monday, February 13th at the...
Cover Photo: Micah Emily Photography
Editors Note: ‘Powder Room’ is not just a fancy name for a restroom or a play on the white room, but a series highlighting the many badass females of our industry- whether they shred pow, slay the park, or dominate the media...
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We stopped by the DPS booth at SIA for a gear preview of next year's goods!
Photos by Grant Whitty
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