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It might feel crazy took look forward to it with snow finally falling for many of us... but we can't deny it; we're quietly already excited for some summer skiing. With slushy park laps, good vibes, and a ton of progression, it's hard to beat skiing in summer. Newschoolers Week is coming back...

Salomon is back in (post-?)freeskiing. That in itself is huge news. But the ski that launches today has to be easily the most teased, longest-developed that I can remember. I've been seeing Nico Vugnier around Switzerland on versions of this ski for what has to be at least five years. But it was...

Image: Arabian Business In just over a week, there will be a 'landmark' Freeski Big Air event in Saudi Arabia. It hasn't exactly been all over the ski-dar but invitations have quietly been sent out to all the big names with the details of the event, which covers all expenses for athletes...

Level 1 has teamed up with Slut Strand Society for our second annual Ladies Rail Jam! After an action packed first year, we're going even bigger at the base of Eldora Mountain Resort! The day will kick off with a progression session with some of your favorite pros before the competition portion...

CLICK HERE TO GET TICKETS / LEARN MORE! Rail Jams and live music share a common thread when it comes to energy and atmosphere. Both are charged with an electrifying vibe stemming from the collective passion and enthusiasm of the participants and attendees. In the first event of its kind in...

Last week saw the unexpected news that Henrik Harlaut had parted ways with long-term sponsor Oakley, after an impressive 15-year partnership. We’re told he is the first skier to do so out of choice rather than getting dropped. Dollo has wasted no time in announcing his new partnership with...

The final award we're giving away for this year's Newschoolers Awards (shoutout to Swany Gloves, @ON3P & @Windells ) is a spot in our Hall Of Fame. In some ways, it's the most significant award, the recognition of a stellar career, a rarely seen body of work, a massive contribution to 'the...

It's been a while coming, with rumours flying around almost since the release of the original binding, but it's finally here, the new SHIFT2. All three Amer sports brands will be offering the new binding with slightly different colorways. We're not sure if there are more colors dropping but for...

Last week saw the unexpected news that Henrik Harlaut had parted ways with long-term sponsor Oakley, after an impressive 15-year partnership. We’re told he is the first skier to do so out of choice rather than getting dropped. Dollo has wasted no time in announcing his new partnership with...

This year, with the awards going fully virtual (shout out to Swany Gloves @ON3P & @Windells for making these awards possible), we are taking the opportunity to shed some clarity on what each award means, and the judging process. Trick of the Year is voted by you guys, so no judging was required...

This time last season, I got on my soapbox and ranted like a crazy man before announcing a new series out of NS, Originals. And while you're still probably reading this on your phone, probably still addicted to Instagram or TikTok, and there's about an 80% chance you won't make it to the end of...

Skier of the Year is a pretty illustrious title, and this year there were a LOT of solid candidates. It feels like skiing's women are progressing at a faster rate than ever before, and each year sees huge leaps forward, far more so than on the men's side. In 2018, at the Olympics, doubles were a...

Laax Open is probably the biggest gathering of [comp] skiers and snowboarders on the planet. It all went down this weekend, and the final event was Ski Slopestyle. The weather has been up and down all week, but for finals today it was pretty good, with the course running fast and plenty of blue...

This year, with the awards going fully virtual (shout out to Swany Gloves @ON3P & @Windells for making these awards possible), we are taking the opportunity to shed some clarity on what each award means, and the judging process. @Twig and @curt_ had LJ Strenio, Alex Hackel & Xavier Mayrand are...

Trevor Kennison’s story is remarkable. Parts of it are known, but over the years it has come to us piecemeal. FULL CIRCLE tells it in a full-length, heart-wrenching, awe-inspiring epic. The Sit Ski Boss started out as a snowboarder, but in 2014 he suffered a life-changing injury on Vail Pass...

Photos: Antoine Fournier These days, it feels like pretty much every major event has been absorbed by FIS. The Freeride World Tour bit the FIS bullet last season, and though there are still some great events going down (SLVSH x XGames anyone!) there are even fewer in the backcountry. The Nendaz...

This year, with the awards going fully virtual (shout out to Swany Gloves @ON3P & @Windells for making these awards possible), we are taking the opportunity to shed some clarity on what each award means, and the judging process. @Twig and @curt_ had LJ Strenio, Alex Hackel & Xavier Mayrand are...

This year, with the awards going fully virtual (shout out to Swany Gloves @ON3P & @Windells for making these awards possible), we are taking the opportunity to shed some clarity on what each award means, and the judging process. @Twig and @curt_ had LJ Strenio, Alex Hackel & Xavier Mayrand are...

This year, with the awards going fully virtual (shout out to Swany Gloves @ON3P & @Windells for making these awards possible), we are taking the opportunity to shed some clarity on what each award means, and the judging process. @Twig and @curt_ had LJ Strenio, Alex Hackel & Xavier Mayrand are...

This year, with the awards going fully virtual (shout out to Swany Gloves @ON3P & @Windells for making these awards possible), we are taking the opportunity to shed some clarity on what each award means, and the judging process. @Twig and @curt_ had LJ Strenio, Alex Hackel & Xavier Mayrand are...