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Episode 42 with Colby Stevenson, presented by K2 skis ! Listen to the episode here Join the patreon here Discussion with Olympic medalist, 3x X-Games gold medalist and freeski legend in the making, Colby Stevenson! Colby is a skier from Park city, Utah. He first blew up on the scene...

As the summer sun casts its (scarily) warm glow on the Swiss Alps, riders from across Europe are once again flocking to Snowpark Zermatt. After a prolonged closure last summer, the park has made a triumphant return, and I saw no choice but to make my regular summer pilgrimage to check it out...

Come out and compete in Pennsylvania's #1 Summer Snow Event! An East Coast Rail Jam in the middle of Summer??? As you may have heard; Our facility burned to the ground earlier this year, so we weren't sure Summer Snow Day would happen this year..... But despite it all, We are back! Although...

It is a heartbreaking event when a beloved piece of the ski community is lost, let alone when over 200 people are displaced and lose their entire lives in the blink of an eye. The Charleston Residence, AKA Chucktown, was completely destroyed by a fire on Monday, which was attended by local...

WE'RE DONE. As in, we can't look at these a second longer - no one really "wins" in a race to the bottom so let's be honest: we're all losers here. If you're reading this on NS over a holiday weekend, it can be assumed you don't have a busy social schedule... us too ;) However, as with every...

Hey Newschoolers! The 5th pack of season 3 just dropped, and I'm super hyped to be featuring these riders on cards. Head over to skards.life to cop a pack, and follow Skards on Instagram if you haven't already. Much love and stay tuned for some more rad announcements! -David

Insta360 is proud to announce the highly anticipated Insta360 GO 3, the latest iteration of its groundbreaking tiny action camera. The tiny but mighty GO 3 takes on-the-go capturing to new heights, building upon the ultra-portability of its predecessor with unparalleled versatility. Truly...

Time to get stoked, the High Five Festival 2023 is officially open for submissions! After 13 years, the HIGHFIVE FESTIVAL has become probably the most prestigious and largest mountain culture festival in the world. Located in Annecy, on the stunning lakefront, the Festival brings together the...

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL), the company responsible for operating the renowned Mt Ruapehu ski resort, faced a crucial moment yesterday as creditors gathered to determine the resort's future. Today, the High Court in Auckland delivered a verdict of liquidation, highlighting the severe financial...

Team USA has just announced its roster for the 23/24 season. Many fresh faces join the stalwarts of the team and perhaps the biggest of these names is Walker Woodring AKA Walker Shredz, making the rookie team at just 13 years old (and only just 13 at that). Team USA is a dominant force in the...

In a long-awaited hardware launch event, Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiled the company's latest innovation: the Apple Vision Pro, an augmented reality headset that seamlessly blends the physical and virtual worlds. These goggles really can make an average groomer day look like a pow day... The...

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE HERE JOIN THE PATREON HERE Discussion with Axis boardshop owner and co-founder, Scott Reeves! Scott is an entrepreneur from Québec with a big passion for action sports. After many years working in a shop while completing an engineering degree, Scott teamed up with 2...

The German Bundestag (German Parliament) Tourism Committee recently accepted submissions from both ski resorts and experts which ultimately painted a damning picture of the future of wintersports in the country, and in Europe as a whole. Germany has a mulitude of low lying resorts, which have...

Faction, now a leading brand in the world of ski hardware, announces today the launch of an all-new Faction Clothing line. Combining clean designs, quality product and uncompromising functionality, the apparel and accessories are set to bring the Faction brand to your warderobe. Designed by...

Cover photo: Chris Foote Sunshine Village, nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, recently hosted its third annual Newschoolers King and Queen of the Park event, showcasing the remarkable talent and creativity of the riders who frequent our home-from-home resort. Newschoolers King and...

Discussion with pro skier Jonah Williams, presented by Rossignol ! Listen to the episode here Join the patreon here Articles photos by Jamie Walter, Christopher Newett, Zeppelin Zeerip & Laura Obermeyer Jonah is a pro skier from Utah, he quickly blew up on the scene in 2015 winning...

Yo Newschoolers! Im beyond stoked to announce that the Skards x Inspired Media pack will be available this Saturday, May 20th on skards.life. Inspired Media has had a major impact on my appreciation for skiing, artistic influence (my first time sketching graffiti was for the Newschoolers'...

Reaching out to the community because we need your help. After four years of being on the squad, it is time for @TRVP_ANGEL to pass the torch for the maintenance of Newschoolers.com. If you're passionate about skiing and coding, this opportunity just might be for you! If you're interested in...

We've officially made it to Mammoth Mountain! We couldn't be more stoked to kick off SuperUnknown 20 here at Mammoth Unbound TOMORROW! Follow along to see which Male AND Female SuperUnknown Finalist takes home the SuperUnknown title and the $2,500 cash prize. Around 40 of your favorite pros will...

Presented by Mammoth Mountain, Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale, Newschoolers and Ikon Pass A lot has changed since we kicked off SuperUnknown back in 2003. Skiing has come a long way- style, technicality, and creativity has changed, developed, and progressed so far beyond what we could ever have...