Articles by Newschoolers
2020 was a hell of a year, in both meanings of the phrase. Before we even knew what a coronavirus, Newschoolers hosted our 20th Anniversary at Dew Tour in Copper Mountain. One of the coveted awards we asked you guys to vote for was Trick Of The Year, and last year, Hunter Hess's QP triple took...
Words by Dani Baker. Cover Photo: Simon D'Artois.
There are a few things to note about Cassie Sharpe besides her impressive trophy shelf and bringing fun wherever she goes; she is hilariously competitive, a meticulous planner, and thrives when surrounded by people. Good news: these are...
Carlsbad, Calif. (December 17, 2020) -- The Adventure Sports Network (ASN), MTN DEWⓇ, along with Copper Mountain, a POWDR resort, announced today that the annual Winter Dew Tour has been postponed to next winter season in light of safety regulations and guidelines concerning the COVID-19...
As the snow starts to fly across North America and lifts start spinning at select resorts, we’ve rounded out some of our top gear picks at PRFO Sports to get you kitted out from head to toe. Whether you spend all your time in the park or are looking for jibby options you can trust in all...
It’s been almost 10 years since our last ski design contest so the hype at NS HQ was all time when we partnered up with Gilson for this. We certainly had high hopes for your designs on, and you absolutely did not disappoint. With over 130 entries we were blown away by the talent of our...
So you just got a new pair of park skis and you’re looking for a new pair of bindings to go with it? Or your old bindings are beat up and after thinking about changing them for a couple seasons, now’s finally the time? To help you make your choice, here's a list of our favorite park bindings...
Let’s be honest, 2020 has pretty much sucked. There have been some incredible ski movies, and lots of us are much fitter than we were before because there’s been nothing else to do, but otherwise, a washout. We might be jumping the gun, but we’d say things are looking up as resorts are opening...
We caught up with legendary freeskiing pioneer Philippe Bélanger to get his top picks for new gear this year. Whether you're looking to shred park, all-mountain, or get out into the backcountry he's got you covered with the best set-ups. Phil is the co-owner of D-Structure, which turns 20 years...
In collaboration with Gilson Skis, we're excited to announce our first ski design contest in many years. Our previous design contests have yielded some of the most out-there, infamous topsheets of all-time and we expect this one to be no different. @GilsonSkis has been a great friend of...
Connecting 6 diverse Rocky Mountain icons, Colorado's rugged peaks set the stage for a winter of ranging, endless adventure. Get ready to grab the crew, pack the trunk, and crank up that playlist. With vast amounts of Colorado terrain to explore, the next adventure is always the best adventure. ...
It’s a fair stereotype that skiers like to talk about their skis, boots, bindings, and other gear almost as much as they enjoy using them. A quick glance at Gear Talk shows that NS is no different. If you’re reading this, I’m pretty sure you’ve been guilty of talking someone’s ear off about why...
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Connecting four unique West Coast icons, California's sweeping landscapes set the stage for a winter of endless discovery. Get ready to grab the crew, load up the car, and crank up that playlist. With vast amounts of both skiable territory and open roads to explore, the next...
Like many in the Ikon Pass community, if you’ve been dreaming about the mountains, the open road becomes a welcome means to an end this winter. Whether you are home mountain bound or planning a series of intrepid rambles – an Ikon Pass connects open spaces and endless adventure across regions...
With Vail Resorts expected to operate a largely reservation-based system, it may come as a surprise to hear that Ikon Pass resorts do not expect to require reservations for access. They released the following statement today:
Denver, CO, September 14, 2020 - Most Ikon Pass destinations do not...
In a press release this morning, Squaw has stated that they will be removing the term "squaw" from the resort's name by the end of the 2020/2021 season. This comes after "extensive research into the etymology and history of the term “squaw,” both generally and specifically with respect to Squaw...
@PhunkshunWear has been creating some of the best face-coverings for skiers and snowboarders since 2011. For the past couple of years, they’ve been making our limited edition Newschoolers neck tubes too. With the summer rolling in, we gave our members the chance to design the next generations of...
A couple of weeks ago, Josh Berman at Level 1 reached out to Newschoolers about contributing to a raffle they were organizing to raise funds for the renewed equality movement sparked by the death of George Floyd. The raffle quickly became the hub of the freeski industry's efforts to donate to...
@PhunkshunWear has been creating some of the best face-coverings for skiers and snowboarders since 2011. And producing them in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. For the past couple of years, they’ve been making our limited edition Newschoolers neck tubes too. With the summer rolling in, we want...
In the wake MDV's announcement on Monday, Douchebags, the brainchild of freeski legend Jon Olsson & friend Truls Brataas, have announced that they have also cut ties with Kiernan & Deven Fagan. The Douchebags Head of Marketing, Chris Booth, released the following statement:
"It has come to our...
MDV informed us today that they have decided to end their sponsorship of the Fagan twins following their apparent use of racial slurs on social media. Kiernan and Deven Fagan, both of whom are current members of the US ski team, are seen as two of the leading stars of the next generation of...