Articles by schmuck
Collingwoord, Ontario
Words by Matt Harvey
Photos by Matt Harvey and Chris O'Connell
Video by Chris O'Connell and Chris McMahon
Saturday, December 14th
6:10am
It's pitch black outside as I awake from a sound snoring, atop Blue Mountain, in Collingwood, Ontario. The alarm clock reads 6:10...
Interview by Felix Rioux of D-Structure.
For a french version of this interview, visit www.d-structure.com
FR : Why the B in Iannick B?
IB: I started to use the B as my last name in competitions because English speaking people would butcher it really bad. It is a French last name and it is...
Interview by Felix Rioux of D-Structure.
For a french version of this interview, visit www.d-structure.com
FR : Why the B in Iannick B?
IB: I started to use the B as my last name in competitions because English speaking people would butcher it really bad. It is a French last name and it is...
Today, park techs and groomers worked hard putting finishing touches on many of the re-furbished rails. New rails for the 03 season will be added later - for now - enjoy 3 rails, along wioth the possible addition of a few tables by the end of this weekend.
rail inventory includes 1 double kink...
Thats right! It's early season opening at Blue!AND THERES SO MUCH SNOW!
Coors Light Snow Go is in full effect as of Wednesday, December 4th, when Blue Mountain opens its lifts to skier and boarders!
What could be better than skiing and boarding at Ontario's Largest Mountain resort? $8.00 lift...
By Chris K O?Connell
Skiing in Southern Ontario in November is always a treat, but after last year?s dismal snow year, it was fantastic to be able to make some turns before the rest of most of North America has even started their chair lifts. Horseshoe Resort was able to open this past...
By Chris K O?Connell
Skiing in Southern Ontario in November is always a treat, but after last year?s dismal snow year, it was fantastic to be able to make some turns before the rest of most of North America has even started their chair lifts. Horseshoe Resort was able to open this past...
By Ethan Stone for Newschoolers.com
Last year, Powder built the biggest park ever, and called it Superpark. Footage from that event, and previous Superparks, are now available in a video format. Powder magazine and Axis magazine have announced Superpark, The Movie.
Edited by Kris Ostness, this...
Registration is now open for the 2003 US Open held at Vail, possibly the biggest and most important competition in North America. 100 spots in each event are open through online registration, so get yours in quick! In addition to a basic $100 registration charge, each event entered (superpipe...
Interview by Matt Harvey.
What inspired you to start PleHouse films, and in what way will it be different from other film companies?
As I introduce the project to you, it will be different in the sense that we want to let the camera roll further than just the trick itself. We want to show how...
Interview by Matt Harvey.
What inspired you to start PleHouse films, and in what way will it be different from other film companies?
As I introduce the project to you, it will be different in the sense that we want to let the camera roll further than just the trick itself. We want to show how...
Winter 2002/2003
BRETTON WOODS, NH – When Bretton Woods’ West Mountain opened in 1999, the ski resort, renowned for its perfectly maintained natural trails, premiered its first double black-diamond terrain. Then came the thrills of Rosebrook Canyon – a sprinkling of more double...
By Ethan Stone for Newschoolers.com
In an effort to boost circulation, Powder Magazine has lowered the subscription price for one year (7 issues) to only $10.97 US. The offer includes a free Helly Hansen shirt, and the first issue you receive will be a trial issue; if you don't want to...
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It seems like only yesterday NS members gathered at Blue Mountain in Collingwood for the first annual NS Festival. If you weren't there, you have another chance! Coming on December 14th, 2002 is the Pipe Dreams Festival, presented by Newschoolers.com!
The festival kicks off in the...
As many of you know, the wait has been long and tedious, but after results of yesterdays meeting -it was worth it!
Blue Mountain's super pipe aquisition is a GO!
Meetings were held all day yesterday as the 'drop dead date' for approvals on the regional poll, Niagara Escarpment Commission...
By Ethan Stone for Newschoolers.com
EVERYWHERE -- Axis Magazine, the self-titled "Rider's Voice" of the ski industry, returned to newsstands in its second winter. Although small, Axis promises strong writing, in-depth interviews with top professionals, and a 12-page gallery that dwarfs that of...
Interview by Matt Harvey
When did you start Line and what gave you the idea to start it?
Skiing was super lame at the time about 7 years ago. I loved skiing but at the time, the long straight pointy skis didn't allow me to do the things I wanted to do (ride fakie, slide hand rails, spin more...
Interview by Matt Harvey
When did you start Line and what gave you the idea to start it?
Skiing was super lame at the time about 7 years ago. I loved skiing but at the time, the long straight pointy skis didn't allow me to do the things I wanted to do (ride fakie, slide hand rails, spin more...
October 31, 2002
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MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN SET TO OPEN NOVEMBER 7
Mammoth Mountain, CA - Mammoth Mountain has been busy making the final
preparations for the 2002-03 season. Snowmaking crews have blanketed...
November 4th, 2002
It's the first week of November, and the snow is falling faster than the leaves. The bald summer tires on my Civic don't help the situation while I swerve my way from Ottawa to Mont Saint Sauveur in Quebec, the first hill to open in eastern Canada. We arrive at around noon...