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Superunknown XIII is underway, and the boys over at Level 1 have just released the Wild Card selections. They have a poll of 15 skiers and YOU decide who advances to the finals in the 10th spot! Superunknown is the culmination of hard work, and usually a season's worth of practice to create the...
Being a shop tech isn't always as cool as it seems. Sure, you get to drill skis all day, fix equipment, and help people enjoy the slopes- but there are some rough moments as well. I asked Ashley, a tech at Chaet Sports (where i work in shop!) to walk me thru his experiences.
With the rising popularity of backcountry skiing, more people than ever are getting out there. Whether you're building a jump, or skinning to a sweet line- please understand how your equipment works. Take an avy class, and know your tools, and proper backcountry procedures. So many people come...
If making your lips as big as Kylie Jenner's wasn't up your alley than we've got the challenge for you. Totally Trevor has your first nomination based right here, the Lip Blind 2 Challenge. It's pretty straight forward- go skiing, do a cool lip blind 2, then nominate three friends to do the...
Posted via her website and facebook, Jen Hudak formally announced her retirement from halfpipe today. A brief portion from her post is below:
"I am officially announcing my retirement from professional halfpipe skiing."
There is so much weight behind those words, but just because I’ve chosen...
For nearly a month now, Montanans have been hiking in the peaks to reach little precious snow. They've gone to ice rinks to claim shavings, and have been practicing on backyard setups- even hauling rails to parks. That's all changed within the past weekend. For the past few years*, Great Divide...
After a huge storm system hit southwest Montana, Big Sky Resort just announced HUGE news.
Photo Credit: Brin Merkley
Via the Big Sky Resort Facebook:
"After receiving 30" of snow this week, WE ARE OPENING TOMORROW!For one day only* November 7th from 10AM to 4PM join us at Big Sky Resort for...
Be sure to bundle up today Bozeman. Snow is officially in Montana, after a late start to the season. The National Weather Service predicts up to 15 inches in the mountains, and with the snow still coming down that could be a reality. In the Southwest both Big Sky and Bridger are both expected to...
Parker White and Chris Logan are no strangers to the ski industry. Prior to their current project, the duo filmed with Level 1. Now they've shifted their focus to big mountain, and are putting out episodes documenting their experiences. Newschoolers had a quick chat with the two, talked to them...
Bozeman knows how to put on a show, just ask anyone who went to this year's Inspired Tour Stop. This year, the Montana State Backcountry Club rented out the ballroom and used a split screen system to project the films and trailers. Phil Casabon, Tanner Hall, and Henrik Harlaut came out in...
Cam Riley is known for his skiing with Stept, but upon their decision to not make a film this year, what's the rail slayer up to?
Cam, this year you joined the 4FRNT Global Team. Can you tell us a bit about your decision to move to them?
FRNT has been a ski company that I have respected for...
At 2:45 MT the last event of X Games Aspen 2015 started. This spot is usually occupied by the Men’s Snowboard Superpipe Finals, however things were a little different, with Men’s Skiing Superpipe being the final event this year. The sun softened the skier's left wall, causing speed issues, but...
There are few events in skiing as progressive and well known as Big Air. The immense pressure to bring the biggest trick, the most spins, and carry style into the landing is something only the best athletes can bring. Six men entered, five left, and three had medals placed around their necks...
Men's Big Air is currently going down at the Aspen X Games, and we have our finalist for the event.
From the first wave Gagnier enters the finals with a score of 86 and impeccable steeze. Grab master Tjader is in with an 82. And rounding out our top three from wave one is Bobby Brown, who...
Following a surgery to repair a broken wrist, Simon Dumont competed in his last ever X Games in superpipe last night. He has announced on his facebook that this will be his last event, and he is "bummed [he] can't ski at [his] highest level." This puts an end an epic fourteen year career, full...
Last night the Women's Pipe Finals went down. The snow made for an interesting pipe night, but these ladies threw down nevertheless.
Winner Maddie Bowman showed us why she's queen with a run that consisted a of right 900, a left 540 tail, a mute grab, a left corked 900, and a right side 720...
Lift ops can be a fun job- except for when it’s not. As the season approaches the midway point, resorts are hiring on more ops to help keep the lifts spinning. I’ve thought of my five favorite, and least favorite parts of the job to help anyone who wants to become an op out.
The coldest...
Bozeman is a ski town situated in Southwest Montana. It’s rather remote and isn't a typical vacation spot, but people flock here for a reason. The skiing. We have snow, ski movies, and the kids are on the hills before they’re running. On Tuesday September 30th, Inspired Media brought the films...
Tonight was the Bozeman stop of the Inspired Tour. As I sat down to recount what had just happened it hit me- we truly lost two greats today. I’m struggling to write something light hearted and praise the hard work of Phil and Henrik when I remember seeing JP just last week at iF3, too...