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Mind's Eye Episode 3 – Daniel Mind's Eye Episode 3 – Daniel Tisi
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In Season 1 Episode 3 of Sony Action Cam’s web series, Daniel Tisi shreds Jackson Hole Mountain Resort hitting every feature in sight.
Sony's Mind's Eye is 10 episode series of self-edits gives an insider’s look at the team of TGR athletes as they documents their adventures with Sony’s Action Cam.
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TGR Joins Exum Mountain Guides TGR Joins Exum Mountain Guides in the Apocalypse Couloir - Almost Live Season 5 Episode 9
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In episode 9 of "Almost Live" Season 5, Exum Mountain Guide Zahan Billimoria teams up with Jackson Hole athletes, Griffin Post and Max Hammer, to take on the Apocalypse Couloir in Grand Teton National Park. Get an intimate glimpse inside the effort it takes to ski the remote, steep couloir. The team makes a series of repels, commiting them to the dangerous line. The boys then drop into the 3000 foot line, which is as steep as 50 degrees in some areas. They are faced with falling ice and unstable snow which add to their thrilling pursuit.
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Through the Lens: Jason Thomps Through the Lens: Jason Thompson
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Description:Words by Kim Havell and Jason ThompsonImages by Jason ThompsonUpon graduating from Montana State University in 2004, photographer Jason Thompson joined Big Sky’s Ski Patrol and also worked as a mountain guide in Washington and Alaska, steadily building a career in adventure photography. His focus is on creating skiing and climbing imagery that captures the essence of action adventure.With a style that Thompson describes as “raw and unposed”, he strives for simplicity. His images are the product of his lifestyle, telling stories inspired by nature, adventure, and the human experience. At twelve years of age, Thompson decided to pursue photography with an old-school Olympus camera. He took photography classes in high school while shooting action photos of skiing, backpacking, and soccer.Thompson is currently on an expedition to University Peak in Alaska with friend and ski partner, Forrest Coots. When asked about Thompson, Coots shares, “JT has a strong skill set built from years of guiding. He is comfortable climbing and skiing big lines, while also shooting, which allows him to capture that raw-feeling. His images reflect his travels through the mountains via ice climbing and ski mountaineering in iconic locations around the world.”The Start—Insights from JasonAs a kid, I was drawn to the mountains and loved the winter months. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest I was exposed to some of the finest mountain terrain in the lower 48. The Olympic Mountains served as my launching point for adventuring as well as capturing the escapades with my camera. The Washington experience extended from childhood through high school.A high school friend gave me a flyer for Montana State University. That was the first time I realized the power of marketing; there was a skier on the front page of the flyer. I was sold. I had also seen many of Kris Erickson's pictures and read many of Hans Saari's words. It was an easy move to a place where two creative adventurers that I had looked up to had made their home base. In the fall of 1999, I moved to Bozeman, without ever having been there, two days before classes started. Five years later I graduated with a degree in photography. The community in Bozeman welcomed me and it’s been home ever since.Breaking ThroughFor me, the photography process has more been a series of ups and downs with a continual ebb and flow. There have also been great moments that have provided me with bigger surges.In 2008, Tyler Jones, Seth Waterfall, and I received a Hans Saari Ski Exploration grant for a trip to Mount Shkhara in the Republic of Georgia, located in the Svaneti Region. I had to plan a major trip from a climbing/skiing perspective as well as from a photography perspective. It was a great learning exercise. The expedition was powerful for the three of us, visiting a place that we knew little about. It left a mark on me in my young photography career.In issue #36 of Alpinist Magazine I had a double page spread. The article, written by Joe Josephson, was about ice climbing in Hyalite Canyon here in Bozeman, Montana. I was humbled and thrilled at this incredible opportunity to be involved.InspirationDuring my junior year of university, Kris Erickson came in and gave a talk to my photography business class. It was groundbreaking for me. I remember being blown away by the images he was showing, the adventures he had been on, and the people and places he had seen. It was an inspiring forty minutes for me. I remember thinking that, yep, I could do that for work.Since then I have had a chance to get to know Kris better. The insight he provided that day and since then has motivated me to follow suit in many ways and has helped me to carefully evaluate how I mold and shape my photography and my brand. I have heard Kris mention so many nuggets of wisdom over the years. When I used to shoot slides, I built myself a light table, made of out of cheap plywood and plexiglass. I would write quotes or ideas that I had heard which inspired me or had caused me to take pause. Some of my favorite nuggets written on that light table were from Kris. I wish I had kept that light table—somewhere during the many moves I lost it.SafetyI have always wanted to be a photographer and that has always been my number one goal. But, I tactically decided early on to pursue ski patrolling and guiding in order to give me a solid foundation of management, in particular from a safety standpoint. I heard Will Gadd explain his philosophy and outlook on life as a “positive, negative outlook.” Meaning, the universe is out to kill us. As Will put it, if you get hit with that piece of ice that is your fault. No one else can be blamed for that. He preached personal responsibility. I agree.As a ski patroller at Big Sky Ski Resort, I learned a lot over the years about avalanches and helping others with medical incidents and avalanche mitigation. I also started mountain guiding, spending time in the Alaska Range and on Mt Rainier.I have a very open dialogue with athletes with whom I am shooting. Safety is number one. Just because there is a camera does not mean that you have to accept a risk that you wouldn't normally take. The industry trend is to make everything look very sexy. Often times the careful calculations are not shown or exposed. That is one of the things I want to bring to the table as a photographer. Showing the process of how the hazard is being evaluated and what steps are being taken in order to minimize “our” exposure to that risk or hazard.The Creative ProcessThe creative visual process has only begun to take shape in the vertical terrain. I think that we have just seen the beginning. As a visual adventure artist I try and pre-visualize how an athlete will ski a certain line or climb a certain line. I use the athlete as my brush stroke on a blank canvas to generate the exclamation point to the already stunning landscape.Hans Saari stated this idea beautifully: “ The vibrancy of the line means everything. Like a cello, there is no sound until the string is taut. The more you struggle, the tighter the string, the greater the music.”The BusinessWith the current status of the industry, it takes creativity to approach the visual side of things and to see things from new angles. If I use a business model that my mentors used previously, chances are that I probably will not last too long in this industry.The digital age has shifted many things. But, I believe that relationships propel us forward. It’s the human connection. As a viewer of images, you are drawn to the content that captures that soul. One of the quotes that I had written on my plywood light table twelve years ago was from Kris Erickson—“It’s about the relationships.“Just like any business that is starting out, a plan of action has to be put into place. Still, taking that first step into the unknown is still probably one of the biggest adventures upon which I have embarked. But just like climbing or skiing a big objective, after the first few pitches your nerves calm down. I have been able to realize that “yeah, I can do this.” It’s something that you have to commit to. It’s a lifestyle. Creative artists pour their lives into doing what makes them passionate.PartnershipsTime spent with friends exploring and adventuring inspires me the most. I've found a greater personal joy in the expedition style shooting versus the one-day shoots. It is a chance to get to know my subjects in greater detail and see more of their personalities shine.There are several folks with whom I really love working:- Ice climber Andres Marin has been a great friend of mine for a very long time. His energy is contagious. Andres has a drive for perfection and professionalism that is very admirable.- Forrest Coots and I met for the first time while in Chile during the fall of 2011 on a ski trip. We meshed right away. I enjoy Forrest's desire to take trips to places that require some thoughtful planning. Forrest and I have sat in our tents during storms and shoot texts back and forth dreaming about trips and different ideas that spark our passions for skiing in the mountains.- Tyler Jones and I met in 2005 while we were guiding for the same company. Tyler has since gone on to finish his AMGA guiding certifications as the youngest American to complete the process. His meticulous attention to detail is somewhat astonishing. Tyler is one of my best friends. From the Republic of Georgia, Montana, Alaska and La Grave, our mountain time has played a huge role in our friendship. I've learned a ton from Tyler in regards to hazard mitigation.- I was recently on a shoot with Conrad Anker. His vision, dedication and outlook on life is inspiring. He would prefer to talk about his new route the “Nutcracker” than talk about his last summit on Everest without oxygen. His psych for climbing is contagious, his energy transcends generations, his talents are inspiring to watch, and his mentorship helps many. Conrad never stops learning and he is a proponent for adaptation. That’s just rad.The Future of the IndustryI believe the future involves a lot of creative collaboration. Sharing ideas and collaborating can be very rewarding. It will most likely evolve and morph on a much larger scale. I know of some climbing projects that are in the works based on wide scale submissions from climbers willing to submit content from a whole season’s worth of footage from one location. So instead of one or even five filmers being involved, there will be fifty contributing work.Career Highlights- Every year I make a little more money than the previous year as a photographer.- Having my first image published in a Patagonia catalog and then having them re-license it for a store display in the Seattle store—that was a goal of mine that year and it felt really good to nail it.- Being awarded the Hans Saari Ski Exploration Grant for a Ski trip to Mt Shkhara in the Republic of Georgia.- Double page spread in Alpinist Magazine #36- The moment I realized that I actually had an audience that was listening to me and actively following my work. It was a moment that shifted my mindset and challenged me to work even harder. It wasn't just my mom who was looking at my pictures anymore.- Being asked to give a talk at Montana State University in the same business photography class in which I had heard Kris Erickson give his talk.- The friends I have made and the many interesting people that I have been fortunate to meet over the years because of photography.- Being invited on the Cerro Castillo ski trip in Patagonia with Drew Stoecklein, Chuck “The Pit Viper King” Mumford and Forrest Coots to work on and create the short film “Take The Ride.”To view more of Jason's work, drop into http://www.jthompsonphotography.com
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Jonathan Rollins Jonathan Rollins
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Description:Rider: Jonathan Rollins Filmed By: Jonathan Rollins My name is Jonathan Rollins, I am 13 years old, and filmed this edit in the last two weeks of March 2013 at Red Mountain Resort.
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Thunder Glacier - Mountain Man Thunder Glacier - Mountain Man Mission Episode 1
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Description:John Wells and Pete Durr skiing the Thunder Glacier in the North Cascades. Filmed and edited by John Wells
"I have walked by the Thunder for about 10 years on many missions to ski Mt. Baker. Never have I seen the snow bridges and bergschrunds so filled in. This was a moment of exploration, perfect planning, and route finding that all came together in 7 minutes of big mountain fun. Enjoy, many more Mountain Man Missions to come this summer! Stay tuned. Winter has its way of bowing out, gracefully throwing in the towel moving on towards a new season and different weather cycles. With the close-out or shuddering of Winter the mountains are the fullest, the snowpack is settled and locked in for the spring, at these moments you can steal a line from the mountain gods before it is too late and summer is here." - John Wells - 1 month ago
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TGR Acquires World's Most Adva TGR Acquires World's Most Advanced Gyro-Stabilized Camera Platform
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Teton Gravity Research Aerial Reel - The Bay Area in 4K from Teton Gravity Research on Vimeo.
(Teton Village, Wyo.) - Award-winning action sports production company and lifestyle brand Teton Gravity Research (TGR) has become the first to acquire the new Gyro-Stabilized Systems (GSS) C520 system, the most advanced five-axis gyro-stabilized camera platform in the world. GSS, which specializes in the development of leading-edge camera systems and other custom stabilization technologies, has awarded TGR a number of exclusive benefits that position TGR as the premier carrier of this platform.
The GSS C520 is the first fully upgradable and interchangeable portable gyro-stabilized system, able to accommodate a range of existing cameras like the RED Epic and Sony F55 that shoot at 4K resolution, as well as future advancements in camera technology. The portable platform allows TGR to capture stunning, Ultra HD cinema, about four times the resolution of regular 1080p HD. Widely predicted to become the new worldwide standard for HD programming, 4K footage approaches the limits of what the human eye can process. The Cineflex Elite, the current leading gyro-stabilized camera system, maxes out at 2K (just above 1080p).
“In terms of technological adoption, this may be the most significant step TGR has ever taken,” proclaims Steve Jones, TGR co-founder. “We’re able to mount the GSS system on helicopters, automobiles, boats, planes, and all sorts of other vehicles to shoot the most stable, crisp, clear aerial/motion shots ever captured. In the near future, people will come to expect their content in 4K, and TGR will lead this Ultra HD movement through our feature films, television series, and commercial work.“
“The GSS C520 is the most highly sophisticated 4K digital cinema system in the world,” adds Todd Jones, TGR co-founder. “This platform has the potential to redefine aerial cinematography at the highest levels of filmed entertainment and reshape the way we see motion pictures.”
“We’re longtime fans of TGR’s athlete-driven productions in some of the world’s wildest environments, so they are a logical launch partner for us,” says Jason Fountaine, GSS Managing Director. “It’s taken us almost two years of development to bring this system to market, and TGR will have the first chance to show everyone what’s possible. We can’t wait to see what’s created with it.”
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Big Mountain and Park with Hol Big Mountain and Park with Holden Bradford
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Description:Rider: Holden Bradford Filmed By: Josh/Steve/Drew New footage of Holden Bradford, age 10, from Crested Butte and Breckenridge shot in March of 2013.
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Tyler Rantz 7 Yrs Old Tyler Rantz 7 Yrs Old
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Description:Rider: Tyler Rantz Filmed By: Tim Rantz/ POV Tyler Rantz Tyler out having fun at Homewood on a few of his days off from shredding with his team of Mighty Mite rippers at Squaw. We have not had too much time to shoot but watch out for next month edit, hopefully we get some pow!
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Ben McClellan February and Mar Ben McClellan February and March
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Description:Rider: Ben McClellan Filmed By: Mitch MacArthur and myself Mid season edit shredding and having good times at Winter Park, CO, Taos, NM and Grand Targhee, WY
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Sidecountry Adventure In Fiebe Sidecountry Adventure In Fieberbrunn Austria – Almost Live Season 5 Episode 6
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In season 5 episode 6 of Teton Gravity Research's web series Almost Live Tim Durtschi, Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Dylan Hood and Colter Hinchliffe arrive at Fieberbrunn, the last stop of the Austria road trip. When the clouds break, the boys venture into the sidecountry to find the goods and continue filming for our newest movie Way Of Life.
Teton Gravity Research’s Almost Live series takes you around the globe with the TGR production team and athletes. Get an inside look at what goes into first descents, building and hitting massive backcountry jumps, traveling throughout the most exotic locales on the planet, and the lives of the world's top riders. Almost Live plants you on location with the TGR crew. You will be able to track the crew’s progress throughout the season, and watch the drama unfold.
Music Courtesy of: Jeff Cormack & Play Plus Record
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JHMR Mountain Fest JHMR Mountain Fest
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Spring is a great time in the Tetons. With tons of snow for skiing and snowboarding and fun events every weekend now is a great time to visit Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
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Snowboarding The Remote With M Snowboarding The Remote With Mitch Toelderer
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Praxmarerkarspitze is a remote peak in the Austrian Karwendel mountain range that Mitch Toelderer had always wanted to climb up and ride. He had been looking at it for the last couple years, but he never saw a good track. At the end of February, the conditions were looking good so Max Zipser, Bibi Toelderer-Pekarek and Mitch Toelderer gave it a go.
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RC Helicopter edit from Shifte RC Helicopter edit from Shifted Cinema
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Took one of the Helicopters up to Stevens Pass with our new Sony FS700 to test out the slomo abilities. Besides a gusty morning, it was a pretty solid day and came away with some good shots.
Thanks for watching,
Ethan
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Outdoor Research Review - 2013 Outdoor Research Review - 2013 Clothing
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Backcountry skiing usually isn’t a naked sport—one needs something to wear. Much like our birthday suits, all clothing is pretty much the same though, right? I thought I'd be a bit of a loss for words when Outdoor Research asked me if I'd like to try out some clothing. Luckily for them I'm usually quite verbose, so this winter found me fully kitted out in OR (Trailbreaker Pants; Ferrosi softshell hoody, Incandescent Puffy, Extravert gloves)
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Outdoor Research Clothing winter 2012 - 13 - Selkirk Lodge - Feb 2013 from Lee Lau on Vimeo.
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Test Conditions
I wrote about OR’s gear after first using it for a few early season days on the Canadian coast. Since then I've skied this kit in more coastal conditions and some Selkirk interior pow. With a variety of weather conditions ranging from hardpack to neck-deep blower, from -20 degree C to pineapple express 0 degree schmoo. I daresay that I've had enough time to tell how OR’s gear will do.
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Ferrosi Hoody, Trailbreaker pants. Duffey Lake Road, BC
First off, the Trailbreaker Pants are insanely good. You can get all the technical features from provided links, so I won't bore you with them. Here's a list of Pros:
• Cargo pockets that are big enough for things like a VHF radio or a map
• These very same cargo pockets zip from bottom to top (pockets that zip top to bottom are useless for radio antenna)
• Cordura patches on bottom of leg. These help prolong pant life from crampon or ski edges. I note that I'd like the OR patches to be a bit wider. Being a hack, I have some cuts on the outside of the patches.
• Pockets accessible even while using a harness.
• Ass that doesn't wear too quick.
• Fabric that resists snow sticking to it.
• Zipper pulls that can be used with gloves.
• Integrated gaiters.
• Zippers at the end of the legs where you can zip open to accommodate ski boots.
Last but not least, I absolutely positively love the super long thigh vents. At first I pooh-pooh'ed the idea of needing leg vents in softshell pants. Now I can't do without. This simple feature extends the useable temperature and comfort range of these pants. About the only quibble with these is that it would be nice to have some sort of integrated belt. Anorexia victims like myself usually need a belt to keep my pants from showing plumbers crack.
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Ferrosi Hoody
The Ferrosi Hoody is also an excellent layer. It’s light and packable, and I was surprised at the Ferrosi’s usable temperature range—it vents so well. I came to enjoy annoying my touring partners by never taking it off during climbs, then not layering over it when it came time to ski down. More surprisingly, it has a good deal more water resistance than expected, making it great for anything short of a downpour.
A bit of adding frosting on the cake—the Ferrosi is wearing quite well. It has no wear and tear at scuff points where backpacks usually abrade. There are few downsides to the jacket, largely attributed to its minimalist design—the outside pockets are quite small so you can't do things like stuff skins or VHF radios in them (use the larger inside pockets for that). Also pocket location could be a bit higher as things like backpack hipbelts interfere with access.
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Incandescent Puffy, Extravert gloves
I can't say too much about either the Incandescent Hoody or the Extravert gloves. These are basic clothing items. The gloves in particular look thin and cold but are surprisingly warmer than expected. I also had the (dis)pleasure of using them when shoveling out from under 80cms of way-too-close-to-rain snow that fell in a 20 hour period. The outer layer of the gloves wetted through, but the inner layer was dry, much to my joy. The gloves lack a removable inner liner so if they do wet through, it’s tough to dry them out.
The major issue I have with the Incandescent puffy is that OR incorporated a YKK two-way zipper in it. That zipper allows it to be zipped from the top or bottom, but it has a bit of a catch on it, making it a bugger to operate in the cold without removing your gloves. In my opinion, cold-weather effectiveness of any piece of gear is dramatically reduced if you need to de-glove to use it properly. It's a shame because the jacket is light, warm (800-weight down is about as good as it gets) and minimalist—no useless accoutrements for urban alpinists like hood adjustments or too many pockets—so it’s very packable. The temperamental zipper did limit the Incandescent jacket to hut-based or après-ski activities.
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Incandescent Hoody, Extravert gloves, Selkirk Lodge, BC
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Hucking In Hochfuegen Austria Hucking In Hochfuegen Austria – Almost Live Season 5 Episode 5
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In season 5 episode 5 of Teton Gravity Research's web series Almost Live Tim Durtschi, Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Dylan Hood and Colter Hinchliffe continue the Austria road trip and head to the Bluebird Mountain Hostel to check out the skiing at Hochfuegen. During their stay, they get a sense of what its like to live in the Austrian countryside. On the first day at Hochfuegen, Durtschi finds a high consequence pillow line with a tricky entrance.
Teton Gravity Research’s Almost Live series takes you around the globe with the TGR production team and athletes. Get an inside look at what goes into first descents, building and hitting massive backcountry jumps, traveling throughout the most exotic locales on the planet, and the lives of the world's top riders. Almost Live plants you on location with the TGR crew. You will be able to track the crew’s progress throughout the season, and watch the drama unfold.
Music Courtesy of Jeff Cormack & Play Plus Record
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Music Courtesy of Engin Pedeveci
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Austria Booter Session – Almos Austria Booter Session – Almost Live Season 5 Episode 4
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In season 5 episode 4 of Teton Gravity Research's web series Almost Live Colter Hinchliffe, Dylan Hood, Tim Durtschi and Sage Cattabriga-Alosa head to Austria to film for TGR’s newest film Way Of Life. The crew spends a few days orienting themselves in St. Anton’s web of chairlifts, waiting for good snow. Eventually it dumps, the sun pops, and the boys have an epic booter session.
Teton Gravity Research’s Almost Live series takes you around the globe with the TGR production team and athletes. Get an inside look at what goes into first descents, building and hitting massive backcountry jumps, traveling throughout the most exotic locales on the planet, and the lives of the world's top riders. Almost Live plants you on location with the TGR crew. You will be able to track the crew’s progress throughout the season, and watch the drama unfold.
Music courtesy Jeff Cormack and Play Plus Record
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Artist: Kevin MacLeod
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Artist: Soda
Track: Eighteen Pieces
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Track: Roma pt. 2
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Dylan Hood and the TGR crew pr Dylan Hood and the TGR crew prepping a tree tap in Red Mountain
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Daiek Defends His Title And Tu Daiek Defends His Title And Turf - Freeride World Tour TV
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2012 Freeskiing World Tour Champion Josh Daiek has had a rough season so far on the 2013 Freeride Word Tour. The competition on his home mountain, Kirkwood, gives him the opportunity to defend his title and improve his ranking.
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Red Mountain: Tim Durtschi han Red Mountain: Tim Durtschi hangs a large 7 out to dry.
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Surface Live Free Skis (2012/2 Surface Live Free Skis (2012/2013): GEAR REVIEW
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SUMMARY: The Surface Live Free ski is an ultralight, fat, all mountain ski perfect for backcountry powder, ski mountaineering, and variable inbounds and sidecountry conditions. Despite being significantly lighter weight than most similarly sized skis, the Live Free is a solid wood-core ski incorporating hybrid flex: conventional camber underfoot and progressive rocker in the tip and tail. The Live Free has proven itself a fun, durable, versatile “one ski quiver” in the Teton Range.LENGTHS: 181cm, 191cm
RADIUS: 181cm: 22m, 191cm: 26.2m
WEIGHT: 181cm: 8.6lbs, 191cm: 10.2lbs (pair)
WIDTH: 181cm:146/110/130, 191cm:156/120/135REVIEW SPECS: Reviewer is a 200 lb., 5’10” male backcountry powderhound and occasional ski mountaineer in Wyoming’s Teton Range. I have skied 30+ backcountry days on the 2013 Surface Live Free 191 in conditions ranging from bottomless powder to hero snow to groomers to steep, sketchy sun and wind crusts.
Review conducted with Dynafit TLT Mountain Bootsand Dynafit TLT Speed Radical Bindings.
I experimented with multiple binding mount configurations, initially starting at the manufacturer recommended mount – 90cm from tail to boot center – before moving the mount back ~5cm and then ultimately moving the mount back an additional 4cm to 81cm from tail to boot center. After several seasons riding a fat, floppy 188cm ski with boot center 78cm from the tail, I didn’t enjoy having 90cm of tail and the necessity of leaning back in the deep stuff. I predominantly ride powder and found mounting the skis 9cm back from the recommended mount to be a whole lot of fun in deep snow without sacrificing hard snow performance. I have to lean forward a bit more aggressively to engage the edges for carving, but I’d rather do that than continually lean back to keep my tips afloat in the fluff I’m generally out hunting for.
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