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Video: Major Snowmobile Couloi Video: Major Snowmobile Couloir Fail
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Major Snowmobile Couloir Fail
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- 2 years ago
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Interview: Dave Marlaire's Spl Interview: Dave Marlaire's Splitboard Art
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We recently caught up with Dave Marlaire, a Salt Lake City-based painter and splitboard enthusiast. Here's our interview and a few of his pieces. To check out more of his work, visit Dave's website: http://MarlaireFineArt.com.
TGR: What's your background in art? When did you start doing split-focused pieces and what was your inspiration?
Dave: As far as I can remember I was always able to draw. My dad is an artist, so I must have inherited it from him. His creativity and work ethic has been a huge influence in my life. He has a great art studio and growing up as a kid I always watched him work on illustrations. In the art studio were books of different artists like Frank Frazetta. I drew a lot of comics growing up, took art classes in high school and then went to the American Academy of Art in Chicago were I studied oil painting and illustration.
After graduating college I got an office job as a creative designer of toys. It was a really fun job, but after ten years of that I really needed to get out west. I had some money saved and decided on Salt Lake because of the easy access to the Wasatch mountains and because they get stupid amounts of snow.
When I moved out here I took a full year off from working and rode almost everyday. I met some splitboard and tele friends who showed me around the backcountry and I learned a lot about snowpack, terrain management and avalanche safety. I just fell in love with splitboarding, every time you go out it's an adventure. I've been painting split-focused pieces for about two years now.
TGR: It's evident you've combined two passions--painting and splitboarding--in this work. What came first and how did they merge?
Dave: I've always wanted to paint landscapes, but not of your typical plein air subject matter. I would take pictures of all the tours we would go on and started painting them. I guess I'm just more passionate about split-boarding and mountain biking than an old barn or a bowl of fruit.
TGR: What's your favorite painting and why?
Dave: I like the Big Cottonwood Sunset because of the bold colors and the memories associated with the painting. I was on a late afternoon tour or "dusk patrol" and there was no one else out. It was peaceful, the air was cold and crisp, a foot of fresh, the sun was setting and the colors were going off. I was standing at the top of my line, snapped a couple pics and then made some turns.
TGR: Describe your ideal Wasatch day, from sunup to sundown.
Dave: Wake up, read a couple minutes, coffee, check email, paint 4-8 hours, coffee, mountain bike, rock climb, or snowboard depending on the season, barbecue, check email again, read, sleep. Or if its a pow day scratch all that and go ride!
TGR: Are your paintings based on photos, experiences or a mix of both?
Dave: I'd say a mix of both. When I'm in the backcountry, I try to identify subtle colors to incorporate into paintings back at the studio. There are a lot of hidden colors in the snow that you normally wouldn't think are there. Whenever I'm splitboarding and think that a specific scene would make a nice painting I take a photo and make some mental notes.
TGR: Where do you see your art going in the future?
Dave: Painting some spring/summer touring, mountain biking, or rock climbing pieces and to do more art festivals, gallery shows and commission work would be cool. I'm also working with a gallery to do a show in August, we'll see. I would be stoked to make a living from painting and to paint what I love.
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- 3 years ago
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ERIK RONER'S UNREAL ANTICS FEA ERIK RONER'S UNREAL ANTICS FEATURED ONLINE WITH ESPN!
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Park City , June 18, 2009
Erik Roner’s Unreal Antics Featured Online with ESPN…
Dynastar athlete, Erik Roner , has been busy these days! Not only is he one of skiing’s premiere ski-BASE athletes and TGR film star, but he’s been busy making a name for himself in mainstream media as a cast member on MTV’s Nitro Circus.
Tim Mutrie, a writer with ESPN online, caught up with Erik recently. Check out the link below to read about Erik’s off-hill antics with Nitro Circus, becoming a “celebrity”, as well as his heartfelt tribute to good friend, and skiing mentor, Shane McConkey.Erik Roner is done with skiing. "Yes," says Roner. "At least til summer."
Roner was at home in Tahoe City last week, but on Sunday he was taking off again to climb aboard the crazy train that is Nitro Circus—the MTV hit show that's a sort of thinking man's Jackass—next stop Lake Powell, Utah (Season 2, Episode 3). So Roner is expecting to get into some XXL cliff jumping and, as usual, who knows what else.
"That's me cutting away from my parachute a hundred feet over water. I landed really badly, sprained both my MCLs. I was way too high to cut away..." —ERA pro skier by avocation, the 31-year-old Roner is also a BASE jumper. And while skill and talent in these and other subsets are certainly helpful in Nitro Circus' version of Survivor, what is actually required is a well-rounded (if twisted) sense of humor and a Gumby-ian ability (if twisted) to bounce back. All this somehow makes Roner a natural fit for flipping dirtbikes (or scooters or big wheels) or launching himself out of a cannon or riding the ever-violent kite tube alongside Travis Pastrana & Crew as part of the most irregular antics that define the hard to define Nitro Circus.
So while wedged in the chamber of a 32-pound cannon and awaiting ignition, Roner, being the flexible, good-natured fellow that he is, availed himself for an interview:
ESPN FREESKIING: Ski much?
ERIK RONER: "It was all right. As with most people, it was a weird, tricky season. And I was basically out of it for two months doing Nitro Circus stuff; that cut into skiing. But I had a Poland/Slovakia trip with TGR and then a Haines [AK] trip with TGR, and those were good productive trips. But I didn't have a full winter like normal."
Check out the complete Roner Interview Here
For more Dynastar/Lange information, check out Dynastar.com or e-mail us at info@dynastar.com !Check out Roner in Action in Nitro Circus!
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- 4 years ago
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Hilarious Ski Industry Comics Hilarious Ski Industry Comics
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- 4 years ago
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Video: Attack Of La Nina Trail Video: Attack Of La Nina Trailer By Matchstick Productions
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MSP’s latest triumph, “Attack of La Niña”, chronicles the deepest North American winter in recent history. This new film follows in the footsteps of “The Way I See It”, MSP’s 2010 release and the most decorated ski movie of all time. “Attack of La Niña” showcases the talents of today’s best skiers in a journey through the snowiest winter of their lives. This action-packed film – captured using the most state of the art camera equipment available – demonstrates the limit of what is possible in modern freeskiing. Featuring super steep descents, unbelievably deep powder, and giant airs, “Attack of La Niña” will transport you to Colorado, Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, California, and many other world-class destinations.
“Attack of La Niña” features the tremendous skiing brilliance of: Mark Abma, Sean Pettit, Eric Hjorleifson, Rory Bushfield, Henrik Windstedt, Cody Townsend, Jacob Wester, Ingrid Backstrom, Bobby Brown, Gus Kenworthy, Richard Permin, Colby West, James Heim, Callum Pettit, Alex Schlopy, Russ Henshaw, and Torin Yater-Wallace.
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- 2 years ago
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Video: Snowbird Ski Patrol, Sn Video: Snowbird Ski Patrol, Snow Safety And Avalanche Control
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Ski Patrol on the job at Snowbird, Utah
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- 2 years ago
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Video: Nothing Else Matters Tr Video: Nothing Else Matters Trailer By Legs Of Steel
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"Nothing Else Matters" coming to you online this September for FREE! LOS are proud to announce the release of a film about skiing, winter, snow and our friends, "Nothing Else Matters". Filmed and Directed by Andre Nutini.
Featured Athletes: Tobi Reindl, Bene Mayr, Paddy Graham, Thomas Hlawitschka, Sven Kueenle, Fabio Studer, Max Hill, Lucas and Tobi Mangold, Antii Ollila, Oscar Scherlin, Lolo Favre, Antti Otilla, Elvis Harsheim, Sebi Geiger, Nico Zacek, Tobi Tritscher and Toni Höllwart.
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- 2 years ago
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Video: After Dark Trailer By L Video: After Dark Trailer By Level 1 Productions
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The earth turns and the sun disappears over the horizon. Flip the switch, and the lights go out. Slumber begins and the mind awakes, taking us to places we’ve never been and witnessing things not yet seen or imagined.
From the enchanted powder forests of Japan, the historic streets of Moscow, to the unthawed mountains of Western America, and everywhere in between – Level 1 invites you into our spectrum of reality to see a succession of images, visions, sounds, and sensations quite unlike those of the conscious world.
Experience it for yourself – our dream, our vision of skiing.
After Dark.
Featuring: Parker White, Ahmet Dadali, Tom Wallisch, JF Houle, Adam Delorme, Wiley Miller, Tanner Rainville, Alex Bellemare, Mike Hornbeck, Will Wesson, Chris Logan, Niklas Eriksson, Duncan Adams, Josh Bibby, Liam Downey, Logan Imlach and Friends
Proudly Supported By: Under Armour, Rossignol, Monster Energy, Moment Skis, Skullcandy, Völkl, Freeskier Magazine, Klint Skis, Scott USA, Jiberish, Armada, Downdays.EU, SBC Skier, 4Frnt, Line, Saga, Fat-Ypus, Sweet Protection, and Kombi
Shot on Location in: Sun Valley, ID; Monashee Powder, BC; Telluride Helitrax, CO; Breckenridge, CO; Alpine Meadows, CA; Mammoth Mountain, CA; Valhalla Powdercats, BC; Moscow, Russia; Black Diamond Lodge, Japan; Michigan; Colorado; Montana; New York; Twin Cities, MN; Quebec; Edmonton, AB; Outer Space; Utah; Shandyland; Anchorage, AK; Alta, UT; Park City, UT; Whistler, BC
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- 2 years ago
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Summer Sucks, Winter Rules! Pa Summer Sucks, Winter Rules! Part 1- Adam Clark photo Essay
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The season with TGR was epic, truly epic. Early season sledding in Silverton, 6 feet of fresh Pow in Alagna Italy, 600 inched of snow in Utah and of course a strong finish in Haines Alaska. Every year I end with a huge portfolio of fresh photos. The mags and companies pick there favorites for all the uses. But there's always some shots i love and I'm the only one who gets to look at them. This year I thought I should share with everyone to keep the stoke high during the summer months. So as my edits come back from everybody i will share some teasers for the coming years film and magazines.Check out Summer Sucks, Winter Rules! Part 2
Check out Summer Sucks, Winter Rules! Part 3
**Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Haines, Alaska
This portrait was sage's idea, cool lights, cool colors, he took a bunch of photos of the boat dock in Haines himself. Sage has tons of creative vision that obviously comes through with his skiing, but also in his own art and life."**
**Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Alta Backcountry, Utah
we were done with the day, sage saw this little lip from a ways away and said he wanted to hit it. He didn't really care if we shot it or not, he just wanted to send it!"**
**Tanner Hall, Haines Alaska
Tanner amped after a epic day!**
**Tanner Hall, Haines Alaska
Dana and Sage watching Tanner send it. It was really cool watching Tanner get more used to skiing in Alaska, he has so much raw talent. Now he just needs a few more seasons in AK!**
**Dana Flahr, Haines Alaska
This was a day In Haines where we had some Helicopter issues and we couldn't fly, its was bluebird, two feet of pow and perfect. We drank beer, hung out on the beach and took photos.**
**Dana Flahr, Haines Alaska
Dana sending it in marginal conditions**
**Wiley Miller, Silverton Colorado
Wiley starting the day in Silverton, it was below zero every morning we were there and by the afternoon you were shovelling with shirts off.**
**Wiley Miller, Silverton Colorado
This was part of a double kicker that didn't quite work out for speed. Still, Wiley had some great visions and each kicker worked out great seperately. Wiley would spend hours and hours shovelling and still have energy to send it.**
**Seth Morrison, Haines, Alaska
Legend**
**Seth Morrison, Haines, Alaska
This zone is called Too Long, Seth has probably skied it more than anybody else in the world. Still he finds something new to do here.**
**Dash Longe, Alagna Italy
Dash stoked on our Llama helicopter in Alagna.**
**Dash Longe, Silverton Co.
Dash Longe doing one of the BIGGEST 180's i have ever seen, to full stomp, early season.**
**Callum Pettit, Alagna Italy
This was my first time working with Callum, it was epic, he has more energy than he knows what to do with. It didn't matter if we were filming or freesking, he was sending it off every bump, branch and building he could find. This is Callum seeing Alagna with full sun for the first time.**
**Callum Pettit, Alagna Italy**
**Cody Townsend, Alta Utah
This was Cody's first season filming with TGR, he crushed it, here's an outtake from a sick pow day in Utah.** - Blog post
- 4 years ago
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Video: Legs Of Steel Episodes Video: Legs Of Steel Episodes 1 & 2
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Legs Of Steel presents the first installment of a 5 part webisode series. In episode 1, the LOS crew heads to St. Moritz Switzerland on their first shoot of the 2010/2011 season and takes a journey to Vars France for the Red Bull Linecatcher. Episode 2 features the crew's all time trip to Monshee Powder Snowcats in British Columbia, Canada.
Episode 1:
Episode 2:
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- 2 years ago
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Video: Finn Anderson Tearing u Video: Finn Anderson Tearing up Mammoth in Spring Edit from USC
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While the rest of us have stashed out skis and boards for the summer, Mammoth's ski season is still going strong. They're sitting on a 3-7' base after having received over 550" this season. NOAA's weather forecast calls for bluebird days in the upper 60s all week and the resort has plans to stay open until July 4. Here's a recent video from USC Ski and Snowboard Team's Abe Kislevitz of 4FRNT's Finn Anderson shot entirely with GoPros at Mammoth:
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- 3 years ago
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Video: Frozen Salsa, Ski Mount Video: Frozen Salsa, Ski Mountaineering In Mexico
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rozen Salsa, Ski Mountaineering In Mexico
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- 2 years ago
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Poor Boyz Productions Releases Poor Boyz Productions Releases "Every Day Is a Saturday" Trailer
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Every day begins with a process, even on a Saturday. This season Poor Boyz brings you a candid account of what it takes to get from point A to point B. “Everyday Is A Saturday” will bring the entirety of the sport into light. Whether itʼs waiting for that bluebird day to come or countless training sessions before a competition, Poor Boyz aims to provide a chronicle of each process, from the mental standpoint to the prearranged state of bliss. Any skier knows that feeling- to work hard, play hard and share epic days like “Every Day Is A Saturday,” just out skiing with friends.
Be sure to pre-order your copy today!
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- 4 years ago
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Seth Morrison Scores the cover Seth Morrison Scores the cover of Freeskier Magazine's 2010 Buyers Guide
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Skiing Legend Seth Morrison chalks up another cover photo on Freeskier's 2010 Buyers Guide
August 22, 2009,
Seth Morrision has been pushing skiing as long as anyone still in the game. His style is smooth, he likes big air, and he charges hard. Seth came on to the freeski scene hot in 1992, placing second in the US Extreme Skiing Championship. Since that time he has been in countless MSP, Warren Miller, PBP and TGR films. This is hardly Seth's first cover and it will not be his last. Morrison is currently down in Las Lenas Argentina on an Oakley trip testing new product.
This photo was taken on an incredible trip we did to a remote area in Northern BC with Last Fronrier Heli Skiing. We had 10 days of bluebird conditions, which continued to deterirate over time. Seth and Chris O'Connel found a cool spot for a still shot after we had finished sessioning a big natural jump. It is always a pleasure to see Seth's turn up close.
Seth comments on the shot, "This was a one turn moment down the run from where the tomahawk jump was. Cool little spot there, nice glacier in the back ground thats hard to
see. Last Frontier Heli Skiing is such a great place, hope we make it back there."Shay Williams, Freeskier Photo Editor adds, "There is a very fine balance that must be met for our Buyers Guide cover, between strong action, stand out product and a pertinent personality on the cover. Chris O'Connell's photo of Seth was the perfect integration of visible product, iconic skiing style and in-your-face action, bridging the ever delicate line between sick action and illustrating gear to the viewer. The combination of Seth skiing at Last Frontier Heli Skiing was an ideal image for us, our needs and the needs of every consumer and skiing fan out there."
Check out Freeskier.com for more info on this issue
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- 4 years ago
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TREW Cosmic Jacket: GEAR REVIE TREW Cosmic Jacket: GEAR REVIEW (2012/2013)
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I’ve been testing the TREW Cosmic for the last two months here in Jackson Hole. I’m 5’11”, 190 lbs and have been testing the size LARGE, color Olive.It’s a solid jacket that I would recommend to my friends. I plan to ski the rest of the season in this jacket instead of going back to my trusted 2010 Burton AK shell or my backup Arcteryx Shell circa 2008.
Though it’s still early season I’ve taken this coat backcountry skiing seven times in a variety of conditions ranging from 10*F with high winds and blowing snow to 45*F with pissing drizzle.I’ve also taken a shower in this jacket as the ultimate test of its waterproofness with surprising results: the jacket kept my upper body dry after a few minutes in the shower. A little water snuck into the zippers and the outside layer of the jacket retained a little water, but inside I was dry aside from what snuck in the zippers. This makes sense since an outerwear company out of the Pacific Northwest is going to prioritize waterproofing as high humidity and sloppier conditions are common in that region.
TREW is a young outerwear company based in Hood River, Oregon. This season their lineup is more suited towards backcountry skiing, so I’m stoked to put their gear through the ringer this season.
Here are my findings on the 2012/13 TREW Cosmic Jacket/Shell…
THE GOOD:
*lightweight at ~31 oz for the size Large
*fabric is lightweight and supple yet seems very durable
*rolls up and packs down small, great for big days with a smaller backpack
*3 layer fabric, durable but minimalistic, no frivolous crap
*very water resistant material and has waterproof zippers on all pockets and front closure
*zippers seem solid (NOT the waterproof kind known for wearing out quickly)
*huge armpit vents, several pockets that double as vents, and two way zipper up front make temperature regulation easy
*spacious hood fits over my helmet without restricting motion, good hood drawstrings
*collar has comfy liner and zips up past my nose, great for cold/windy conditions
*slim fit, but not ridiculously tight, does not restrict arms or any other movement
*layers well over a sweater, softshell, or micropuffy jacket (not too tight, not too loose)
*good length, not too long like my old AK shell, not too short like my old Arcteryx shell
*long sleeves with good elastic/Velcro closures keep my wrists warm and dry (I HATE snowy wrists.)
*LOTS of big pockets, including mesh ”drop in” goggle pocket, two large waist pockets, and two chest pockets (one of which sports headphone cord access hole)
* quality elastic powder skirt with adjustable Velcro and button closure
*good waist drawstring in addition to the powder skirt
*understated colors (BLACK and OLIVE) suit my tastes nicely (I don’t like looking like a Wildberry Skittle… but they’ve got this jacket in bright colors too if you’re into that sort of thing)
*more affordable ($395) than similar shells from Arcteryx ($500) and Burton ($600)
*Lifetime Warranty against defects (issued at TREW’s discretion)
THE BAD:
*Made in Vietnam, NOT made in North America (but neither are any of the major brands like Patagonia, Arcteryx, Burton, etc.)
*small wrist/sleeve pocket seems a little frivolous to me but I suppose it’s good for storing a season pass
*$395 is more affordable than most competitors but still a little steep for struggling ski bums
*Waterproof fabric is not Gore-Tex, but a combination of GELANOTS waterproof membrane and SUPERFABRIC exterior. I’ve never worn these fabrics before this coat. The Cosmic seems very solid and functional but some Gore-Tex aficionados may be hesitant to try something new.
*no roach clip for my “goggle wipe” or anything else I want to roach clip (Burton used to offer these back in the day)
*not available in camouflage for our hunter/revolutionary/post-apocalyptic friends
*makes me think I can ski better than I actually do
That’s what I have to say now. I’ll be doing another gear review on the overall durability of this coat at the end of the season.
For more info on the Cosmic check out TREW’s website.
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- 7 months ago
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Whistler Crew Whistler Crew
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Description:We had more snow that we had even hoped for this season, but also the stormy/cloudy days to go along with it. When the sun came out, we had to deal with some very high avy conditions. All these shots are from only a few sunny days of filming where the stomping all went down. The boys (Dana, Ian, Kai, Daryl and Eric) are so stoked out there everyday. It's been a pleasure to ride with them.
** Myself and Roner in the background looking for the notch the cornice.**
** The Boyz are stoked!**
** Bryn Hughes (friend and photog) and Daryl Treadway. We are all smiles this day, after many, many days of snowy weather in Whistler.**
** Rick Johnson, an artist in his office.**
** Ian MacIntosh about to stomp again.**
** Rick Johnson, setting up.**
** Daryl Treadway, between a rock and a hard place.**
** Daryl Treadway running out the bottom of a nice line to big air.**
** Friend, Photog, and Whistler Local, Bryn Hughes. Always gets the shot. Doesn’t miss a thing.**
** Whistler Crew**
** Bryn, with a grin, after getting some shots in.**
** Our Cine, Rick Johnson, celebrating with a cigarette after a rolling some film. A true Artist.**
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Video: Skier Survives Unbeliev Video: Skier Survives Unbelievable Fall
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Skiier Stefan Ager survives an incredible fall down backcountry cliffs on what seems to be a gorgeous bluebird day in the mountains.
See What Other People Are Saying About This Video In Our Forums
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- 2 years ago
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News: Jamie Pierre Dies in Uta News: Jamie Pierre Dies in Utah Avalanche
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November 13, 2011
— John Clary Davies
Professional skier Jamie Pierre died today in an avalanche at Snowbird, Utah.
The 38-year-old triggered the avalanche at 2:30 p.m. while snowboarding in the South Chute in Gad Valley. The slide swept Pierre off a cliff, while his partner was uninjured. Pierre likely died from trauma, as the avalanche did not bury him. The ski area is closed and not conducting avalanche control until next weekend.
The Utah Avalanche Center reported the depth of the soft slab was 14 inches to 20 inches and ran 150-feet wide. According to the UAC site, neither Pierre nor his partner carried rescue gear or had formal avalanche training.
“Make no doubt that conditions are ripe for someone to get caught in an avalanche,” UAC forecaster Brett Kobernik said on the center's website. “The combination of higher density snow and gusty wind were the perfect combo for slab formation over our preexisting weak early season snow.”
The avalanche was not an isolated event. According to the UAC website, skiers reported 12 human triggered avalanches today. According to the UAC report, the terrain in South Chute is northwest facing and likely held rotten snow from October.
In 2006 Pierre set a record for the highest cliff jump — a 255-foot drop near Grand Targhee — for the TGR film Anomaly. Watch the footage in the above clip. Pierre filmed with TGR from 2000 to 2008. He also has appearances in films by Warren Miller Entertainment, Level 1 Productions, Matchstick Productions and Rage films.
The longtime Salt Lake skier had recently relocated to Big Sky, Montana, where he was going to be an ambassador for Moonlight Basin this season.
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- 2 years ago
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Video: Gigantic Avalanche Set Video: Gigantic Avalanche Set Off On Cheget Mountain, Russia
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Patrollers send off a charge on Cheget Mountain, Russia, creating a massive avalanche that reaches the valley floor and almost covers the audience that gathers to watch the huge face slide.
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- 2 years ago
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News: Tropical Storm Irene Col News: Tropical Storm Irene Collapses Killington Base Lodge
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August 29, 2011
Reports out of Vermont this morning show devastating flooding from Tropical Storm Irene. It appears the hardest hit areas are the southern and central parts of the state. Two photos have surfaced that show a collapsed base lodge at Killington Resort. President Obama has declared a federal emergency. Read below for a report from the Burlington Free Press.
Farther to the east, 100 people were stranded in Sugarloaf, Maine, when two bridges washed out on either side of the resort's access road. Luckily, resort guests and employees were able to exit the area on foot. Read the story here.
A Rutland Herald reader submitted this photo of a collapsed base lodge at Killington Resort in Vermont.
Another photo of the collapsed base lodge at Killington Resort.
Story from the Burlington Free Press:
Vermont is reeling this morning from what is becoming the state’s worst natural disaster since the epic flood of 1927. Two people, including a child, have died in the storm, hundreds of roads statewide are closed, and thousands of homes and businesses suffered power outages and serious damage from flooding associated with Tropical Storm Irene.
In Waitsfield, raging Mad River torrents picked up a one-story building on Bridge Street housing Birke Photography and pushed it about 25 feet against a larger, adjacent building.
Water tore holes in concrete foundations on other buildings on the street, and water rose to the doorknobs of businesses. The covered bridge on the street was blocked off by yellow caution tape, but residents gingerly walked across the span anyway.
Meghan Myrick and Caretia Fernandez set up a table at the intersection of Bridge and Main streets and signed up volunteers to help clean up wet, mud-slimed businesses.
From 9 to 10 a.m., the pair had signed up 30 people, most of whom went home briefly to retrieve gloves, shovels, rakes and trash bags to help with the cleanup. A man pedaled a bike along Vermont 100, holding the handlebars with one hand and cradling a Shop-Vac with the other, headed toward the damaged section of Waitsfield.
“Tons of people are willing to help,” Fernandez said. She and Myrick work at the True North Wilderness Program in Waitsfield, which gave its employees the day off Monday so they could help with flood relief.
Myrick said two of her favorite Waitsfield restaurants, the Green Cup and Mint, were damaged. “I love the Green Cup, and I love Mint. Both are amazing places to eat,” she said. She’d seen the damage first-hand at one of the eateries. “Green Cup isn’t doing well,” she said.
Word of even more intense damage trickled from isolated towns in southern Vermont. Large sections of Vermont 100 south of Wardsboro are washed away, leaving chasms of up to 30 feet deep, according to town residents. Several people lost their homes in Wardsboro, including the town clerk. Some homes were swept off their foundations and washed downstream, residents said.
The Vermont State Police in Brattleboro have confirmed a second death in the Wilmington area following devastating flooding there.
Sgt. Michael Roj said the death of a child was reported Monday morning. He did not have information about the identity or age of the child. The death is being investigated by the Wilmington Police Department with help from state police, Roj said.
Gov. Peter Shumlin, Sen. Patrick Leahy, and Adj. Gen. Michael Dubie will be traveling by helicopter today and reviewing storm damage. They will tour the following areas: Ludlow, Springfield, Brattleboro, Marlboro, Wilmington, Benngington, Manchester and Rutland
President Barack Obama has declared a federal emergency for Vermont.
The White House issued a statement that says the following:
"The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Vermont and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Irene beginning on August 26, 2011, and continuing."The President's action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population, and to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures, authorized under Title V of the Stafford Act, to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in the State of Vermont.
"Specifically, FEMA is authorized to identify, mobilize, and provide at its discretion, equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of the emergency. Emergency protective measures, limited to direct federal assistance, will be provided at 75 percent federal funding.
"W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Craig A. Gilbert as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area."
A car floats down the Roaring Branch river in Bennington, Vt.
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