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TGR Partners With Rumblefish T TGR Partners With Rumblefish To Provide Music For The Co-Lab
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Teton Gravity Research understands that music is a major part of your edit for The Co-Lab, and want to make sure contestants have everything they need to be as creative as possible. TGR has partnered with Rumblefish, giving contestants the beats they need to create an edit. This TGR partnership with Rumblefish allows contestants to download two free tracks with appropriate license agreements.
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As part of The Co-Lab, skiers will team with filmers to produce a clip that they will submit to TetonGravity.com between May 1, 2013 and May 31, 2013. After that, TGR will reveal all of the edits and the public will vote to decide a winner. $100,000 is up for grabs, making The Co-Lab the biggest cash prize in freeskiing history.
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How to make $100k with no budg How to make $100k with no budget
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The Co-Lab’s open-to-the-skiing-public status has sent an unknown number of pro and amateur athletes to spend their season creating the best edit possible. Only ten weeks are left before submissions are due, and the $100,000 prize purse has many athletes hungry. We caught up with Max Hammer, a Jackson Hole-based pro skier, to see what his edit is all about, and how he’s creating a zero budget attempt at a very large prize purse.
How did you hear about the contest in the first place, and what do you think about the format?
I read about it on the Internet, and I saw there was a huge cash prize. So I thought, shoot, I like making videos. Right now, a lot of ski movies are pretty patterned, so I think letting people do what they want and be creative is awesome.
What’s the process of putting an edit together like?
I spent some time trying to figure out the best approach, and trying to get help from people I know. I thought a one run edit [at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort] would be different, just about why I like to ski there so much. I had to figure out what run I wanted to do. It was surprisingly easy to get JHMR on board to let me film the line, and then I had to find people to lend equipment, and help film.
It’s been pretty cool, actually. I had eight people helping me film: four friends from growing up here in Jackson, and my old race coach [photographer Jonathan Selkowitz], who was one of my first influences in skiing, and a few other filmers helped me out as well. The editing is a group effort between a few of us.
How do you feel about putting together something on no budget?
I’m not that worried about it. It’d be really cool to win, but I also like that I’ll still have something out there that a lot of people will see. I don’t know how it will live up to other edits. We did my segment so far in like, an hour. My ski footage is just from one morning at JHMR.
There probably are pros with budgets making stuff for this, but there are a lot of people who are really good, using okay equipment too.
What does this new realm of video contests mean for to you, and for skiers?
It’s a really cool opportunity. It’s a platform to put your stuff out there. You can do YouTube, and try to push your edit, but a contest like this can really maximize what the internet can do for you now. I did one freeski comp, and it just didn’t seem like my scene at all. I like making videos, I like the concept, I’ve no issues with it.
What else do you have going on this winter?
I’ve been filming a lot with TGR; so hopefully I’ll have a more normal segment next year. I had two airs into Corbets in last year’s movie, but this time we’ve had the whole season to work on it. One of my main goals would be to go Alaska with TGR , but I have to go back to school [at Dartmouth College] on April 10th. I just have to finish my senior fellowship, which is an animation project.Line skis and poles are on sale through Backcountry.com at 20-40% Off
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Dropping In: 6 Questions With Dropping In: 6 Questions With Steve Jones On The Co-Lab
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Teton Gravity Research has been organizing The Co-Lab $100,000 freeskiing video project for years. Since announcing the contest to the public last May, there have been many questions as to how it will work.
We sat down with TGR co-founder Steve Jones to talk about The Co-Lab.
1) There is a lot of talk about The Co-Lab $100,000 freeskiing video contest. When the day comes to unveil the videos to the world, what do you hope to see?
Steve Jones: I have been hearing lots of background talk from undiscovered skiers, to pros working on segments. I think this thing could go any number of ways. Some guys are working on all park style skiing, some guys on more urban-centric edits, and some guys on more of a freeride type of a vibe. With the way people have evolved their skiing, I think we will see a lot of diverse edits that include lots of different styles of skiing. In terms of participants, from what I am hearing about on the street, this $100,000 could go to anyone.
2) What do you think will make a successful edit for The Co-Lab?
Steve Jones: I think some people think they need helicopters and all kinds of hi-tech camera equipment to win. That is not the case. I think it will come down to the most innovative riding combined with the most innovative editing. Creativity, aggressiveness, style, resourcefulness will all play a big part.
Another cool thing is that if you don't win the grand prize we are going to be announcing some sub-category awards as well. We are still defining those but things like, “Best foot-powered edit,” “Best Trick,” “Rowdiest Line,” “Most Innovative/Creative” are some of the ideas being thrown around. These are not final yet, but you get the idea. We are hoping to have a much smaller cash component to award for these sub-categories. Again, still in the works but hopefully can release some sub-categories soon.
3) If the edits are voted on by the people, how will the voting work? How will you prevent shenanigans?
Steve Jones: The people are only allowed to vote in the top 18 segments. Then there are three wildcards chosen by an outside panel of industry experts. Once the public has voted and the final 21 segments are locked, voting is closed to only those final 21 athletes to decide the ultimate winner.
4) What do you hope the final video for The Co-Lab to be?
Steve Jones: The final compilation film will be made up of the top 12 segments. From what I am hearing in the rumor mill and knowing some of the contestants, the final compilation will be a mix of undiscovered rippers and a variety of some of the industry's top pros. It's kind of cool because we expect to see guys from different film companies, competition backgrounds, local heroes, etc. mixed together into one final movie of their own personal edits. This is anyone's chance and it should be a colorful group of people. I think we are going to see some major surprises.
5) Will there be a movie tour for The Co-Lab movie?
Steve Jones: The Co-Lab will be distributed via iTunes and various other distribution platforms. We don't own the footage but we do retain the rights to distribute. There will be a ton of exposure for the people in this movie. We are considering showing CoLab at some of our bigger movie tour stops, as a lead in to our annual film. At very least we will be showing the winner's segment at all of the film tour venues as a preview. We will also distribute to film festivals and probably some TV coverage as well.
6) Do you guys really have $100,000?
Steve Jones: Yes we do, and somebody is going to be very happy.
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Top 10 Reasons To Enter The Co Top 10 Reasons To Enter The Co-Lab
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TGR is making it rain.
You heard it right: We are giving away $100,000 to the skier that can produce the best freeskiing video edit of 2013.
As part of The Co-Lab, skiers will team with filmers to produce a clip that they will submit to TetonGravity.com between May 1 and May 31. After that, TGR will reveal all of the edits and the public will vote to decide a winner.
Ready to enter, shop for your next DSLR camera direct from Amazon.com, start shooting and editing now!
Seems simple, right?
Well, some people have concerns. So, here are the top 10 reasons to enter The Co-Lab …
1. We are giving away $100,000.
The winner of this contest will get a fat check for $100,000. For serious.
2. Get noticed in a competitive field.
We know there is a whole lot of talent out there that otherwise gets unnoticed. This is your chance to show the world what you’ve got. It’s go time.
3. You own your own footage, not us.
Just like it says in the rules, you own your footage, not us. If you want to re-cut and re-edit your footage after the public voting is done, go for it. TGR has no rights to sell footage to third parties for advertising, promotion, or stock purposes.
4. Anyone can win it.
This is the first year we are doing the competition. That means there is no winner from last year to compete with. There is no bar set. There is no standard. ANYONE could win this thing. That person could be you.
5. You could win $100,000.
Think of all the laser and foam machines you could buy with that.
6. You could be in a TGR film.
If you make one of the Top 21 best Co-Lab videos, your footage could be used for a bad ass compilation film of the best ski edits of 2013.
7. You don’t need a helicopter to be in this competition.
Who knows what we are going to see come May 31? But you absolutely do not need a helicopter or budget for a fulltime cinematographer. We have been thoroughly impressed with the up-and-coming edits and we know there are plenty of good lines to be had without a heli. It’s just up to you to find them.
8. Five subcategories are up for grabs.
In addition to the $100,000 cash prize and a chance to be in a compilation video, there will be five subcategories that will be up for grabs. Stay tuned for categories and cash amounts.
9. We don’t pick the winner; we just provide the platform.
This is the public’s contest. You will decide what the best edit is. And we are stoked to see what you, the people, pick.
10. The grand prize is $100,000.
This is the biggest cash prize in freeskiing history.
Are you in? We want to hear your Co-Lab story. Send us an email to CoLab@tetongravity.com for a chance to be featured on this site.
Use the hash tag #TGRcolabGo To The Co-Lab Contest Page
Get The Co-Lab Overview
See The Co-Lab Schedule
Read The Official Rules
Read The Frequently Asked Questions - Blog post
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Sage And Adam Clark Team Up Fo Sage And Adam Clark Team Up For The Co-Lab $100K Video Contest
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It’s real: We’re giving away $100,000.
As part of The Co-Lab contest, Teton Gravity Research is giving $100,000 to the athlete and production team that can create the best freeskiing video segment of 2013.
The Co-Lab is a skill-based contest, open to the public, where skiers will showcase their ability and creativity in their original, up to 5-minute video segment filmed between November 1, 2012, and May 31, 2013.
Once all videos are submitted to TetonGravity.com by May 31, the public will vote for their favorite videos from June 10 to July 15. On July 19, the top 21 videos will be announced. From July 22 to August 9, the athletes from those top 21 videos will vote for their favorite segments. On September 20, a feature-length Co-Lab film will be released, category winners will be announced, and one athlete will get $100,000.
The Co-Lab contest is open to everyone and anyone can win. With the right talent, a crew from New Hampshire, Minnesota or even Florida could pull off a winning edit. Creativity will lead to victory, not helicopters, big budgets or professional athletes – although those things may help.
Recently, we caught up with Sage Cattabriga-Alosa and Adam Clark, who have teamed up to enter The Co-Lab. While this is a high profile crew, they have the same chance of winning as you and your crew. The mantra of the contest is “Of the People, by the People, for the People,” so the general public will decide which video features the coolest and most progressive riding.
We don’t pick the winner. We just provide the platform.
Below are Sage and Adam’s thoughts on The Co-Lab.
Are you filming for The Co-Lab yet? Send us your Co-Lab stories to CoLab@TetonGravity.com and you could be featured on this site.
Be sure to use the hashtag #TGRCoLab on Twitter and Instagram.
Adam Clark frames up a shot for The Co-Lab $100,000 freeski video contest.
TGR: Have you started shooting for The Co-Lab? If so, where?
Sage Cattabriga-Alosa: Yeah, Adam and I did a bit of shooting in Utah during the month of December.
Adam Clark: Yes, we started shooting around Alta and Utah backcountry. Utah had a great start to the season. Sage and I were mostly focused on freeskiing, but Sage found a few sweet features that we pulled the camera out for.
TGR: Why did you decide to team up with Adam Clark? Adam, Why did you team up with Sage?
Sage: Clark and I have been close friends for a long time and always enjoy bouncing creative ideas back and forth. When I heard about the comp, I knew I wanted to partner up with him.
Adam: We have worked together for a long time. I think 2002 was our first year shooting together. We have a lot of similar tastes in art and skiing.
TGR: Other than the $100,000 prize, what attracts you to The Co-Lab contest?
Sage: The opportunity and motivation to work on a personal piece where we can take our individual creativity to its limit was the most attractive thing about the contest.
Adam: Its something unique to skiing, there's never been anything quite like it.
TGR: As pros, how are you going to manage shooting for TGR's annual film and shooting for The Co-Lab?
Sage: Over the winter, I have some trips scheduled with TGR and some windows to fit in some shooting for The Co-Lab.
Adam: I've chiseled out time to shoot The Co-Lab. I've just said ‘no’ to a few other shoots because I'm excited to give this a try.
Adam Clark's Co-Lab filming kit.
TGR: What do you think makes a good ski segment?
Sage: A theme, good content, and creativity.
Adam: Always great skiing, style. I'm a fan a unique angles and storytelling without words.
TGR: How do you hope to improve on what's been done?
Sage: I just want to put together a creative piece that people enjoy to watch. It's not my intention to better what other people have done in the past.
Adam: I'm just hoping to make something different and fun that keeps somebody’s attention for five minutes.
TGR: Who are you most excited to see enter in The Co-Lab contest?
Sage: I am really excited to see what gets put out there. It will be cool to see who puts out material and what the various visions and interpretations come out of it.
Adam: People that I have never heard of. I know there's some dark horses out there that are super talented skiers and filmers. It would also be really cool to see some top name athletes that have their own vision of what they would want to see as their segment.
TGR: What do you think will make a winning Co-Lab edit? Will it be the locations? The cinematography? The athletic talent? The editing? The music?
Sage: It really depends. Bottom line, something that is fun to watch and gets people fired up.
Adam: A combination of all of that. I'm hoping to see some really epic editing and action!
TGR: If you win, what would you do with $100,000?
Sage: Split it with Adam, pay taxes on 30 percent and go to Brookstone next time I'm at the airport and get one of those cool RC helicopters.
Adam: Keep travelling around skiing pow. Maybe buy a new camera. Depends, maybe Sage will keep it all to himself. …
Adam Clark, in the streets.Camera gear is available on sale at Amazon.com
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Go To The Co-Lab Contest Page
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TetonGravity.com Announces Det TetonGravity.com Announces Details For The Co-Lab
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Teton Village, Wyo. — Multimedia action sports brand Teton Gravity Research announces the details for The Co-Lab, the open source freeskiing project created for the new generation of athletes and filmmakers. Offering the biggest cash purse in freeskiing history, The Co-Lab will award $100,000, winner-take-all, for the best athlete edit from the 2012-'13 ski season.
The filming window is now open and the contest is simple. Skiers will upload their winter 2012-'13 edits to TetonGravity.com, users will vote for the top 18, and an industry panel will select three Wild Cards. Those Top 21 athletes will then cast their own votes, in order of importance from most favorite to least favorite. The results from the Top 21 will determine the overall $100,000 winner, additional category winners (categories TBA), and the top 12 who will be featured in The Co-Lab film.
November 1, 2012 – May 31, 2013: Filming/Editing Window
May 1 – midnight May 31, 2013: Submission Period
June 10 – July 15, 2013: Public Voting
July 19, 2013: Announce Top 21
July 22 – August 9, 2013: Top 21 Athlete Voting
Sept 20, 2013: Release Film and Announce Winners
"The goal of The Co-Lab is to provide a platform for all skiers, known and unknown, to showcase their talents, express their creativity, and share it with the world," says Steve Jones, TGR co-founder. "The Co-Lab will bring the ski community together and give everyone a chance to participate. In addition to putting up a $100,000 cash prize, we put a lot of consideration into making sure people could use their footage for other projects."
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One of the fastest growing brands in the action sports industry, TGR has produced 30 award-winning feature-length films, numerous television series for Showtime, NBC, Outside TV, Fox Sports, and Fuel TV, as well as national television commercial spots. Known for its cutting edge media and lifestyle clothing line, TGR works with the top athletes in their respective disciplines, capturing, celebrating, and bringing to life the passion and enthusiasm associated with adventure sports. TGR is a proud member of 1% For The Planet and strongly believes in protecting the environment in which the team works and plays. For more information on TGR visit TetonGravity.com, one of the leading online destinations and communities in the action sports industry. - Blog post
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News: TGR Announces The Co-Lab News: TGR Announces The Co-Lab Open Source Freeskiing Project With $100,000 Prize
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Teton Village, Wyo. - Leading multimedia action sports brand Teton Gravity Research (TGR) announces The Co-Lab, an open source freeskiing project created for today's generation of athletes and filmmakers. The Co-Lab will award $100,000, winner-take-all, for the best athlete edit from the 2012/13 season.
The basic rules are simple. Athletes upload their edits to tetongravity.com, users vote on edits, and an outside panel of industry pros will elect the winner. Top segments will then be selected for an independent film that compiles the best rider edits of the year. The contest will take place during the winter of 2012/13.
"The Co-Lab is about giving people the freedom to express themselves and creating an open forum for collaboration between athletes, audience, and filmers," says Steve Jones, TGR co-founder.
For more information, go to www.tetongravity.com/colab
About Teton Gravity Research:
One of the fastest growing brands in the action sports industry, TGR has produced 30 award-winning feature-length films, numerous television series for Showtime, NBC, Outside TV, Fox Sports, and Fuel TV, as well as national television commercial spots. Known for its cutting edge media and lifestyle clothing line, TGR works with the top athletes in their respective disciplines, capturing, celebrating, and bringing to life the passion and enthusiasm associated with adventure sports. TGR is a proud member of 1% For The Planet and strongly believes in protecting the environment in which the team works and plays. For more information on TGR visit tetongravity.com, one of the leading online destinations and communities in the action sports industry. - Blog post
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News: Daron Rahlves’ Banzai Ra News: Daron Rahlves’ Banzai Race Tour 2011
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“RAHLVES’ BANZAI TOUR 2011” COMBINES BIG MOUNTAIN, DOWNHILL AND SKI/BOARDER-CROSS DISCIPLINES FOR A THREE-RESORT TOUR OF TAHOE AND A RACE FOR $50,000 IN CASH
(Lake Tahoe, CA) – Daron Rahlves, four-time Olympian, World Champion and current Sugar Bowl Ski Ambassador, has announced plans for a new multi-resort race series this winter, with stops at Alpine Meadows, Kirkwood and Sugar Bowl. Mixing disciplines of big mountain freeriding, downhill racing and ski & boarder cross strategy, the “Banzai” format, with roots stemming from the original Silver Belt Banzai at Sugar Bowl, puts four racers at a time blasting out of a ski-cross start gate feature, maneuvering through strategically-placed gates on an all-natural big-mountain course, navigating natural terrain features as well as fellow racers, with the limited rules to finish fast enough to place in the top two slots and advance to the next round. A grass-roots flashback to the days of simply racing your friends to the bottom of the hill, Rahlves, the most decorated men’s downhiller in U.S. history, says that while the racing is real, the focus of the Banzai is on having fun. “With so many competitions in skiing being of such a serious nature, the Banzai Tour invites skiers and riders to come out, get in the gate and point it, still maintaining a high level of racing of course, but also having a great time and enjoying the festive atmosphere that the Banzai is really all about.” Open to anyone 18 years or older willing to race, historically the Silver Belt Banzai at Sugar Bowl has seen a mix of high-level athletes, racing enthusiasts and average-Joe and average-Jill’s just looking to come out for a good time on the mountain. With reasonable entry fees of $100 that includes a lift ticket, and a $50,000 overall prize purse, the Rahlves Banzai Tour should see over 100 athletes racing at each tour stop. And complemented nicely with vendor village exhibit areas, numerous spectator viewing spots, finish line BBQ’s and post-race parties complete with live music and dj’s, the event draws more than just competitors.
The three Tahoe mountains involved are perfect venues for a race of this style, offering big mountain terrain with impressive steeps, compelling routes to navigate and big snowfall totals every season. Each race boasts a $10,000 purse, inviting Men and Women Ski and Snow Board divisions to compete, with an additional $10,000 given out to the overall Tour winners. And while Rahlves will act as the Banzai tour ambassador, in a compelling twist to the overall series, Rahlves himself will not race in any of the three tour stops. Rather, all three Men’s Skier division winners from each event will earn the right to race Rahlves in a final day, one-shot, winner-take-all, $10,000 mad-dash “Banzai Super Final”, sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Dates for the 2011 Rahlves’ Banzai Tour are:
Alpine Meadows January 22nd and 23rd
Kirkwood Mountain Resort February 5th and 6th
Sugar Bowl Resort March 12th and 13th
Registration is just $100 and includes a lift ticket for Saturday’s time trials, as well as Sunday’s Banzai format racing, should the racer advance out of Saturday’s round. Skiers, snowboarders, men and women 18 years and older are welcome to register at www.rahlvesbanzai.com.
In addition to the Rahlves’ Banzai Tour headlining sponsor Spyder, other Banzai backers include Red Bull, Bud Light, Contour HD, Giro, Sierra Avalanche Center, Atomic, Suunto, Snowbomb, Backcountry Access, 101.5FM, TahoeTV, Powder Magazine, Wend Snow Wax, Zinka SPF, and Crux Events.
For more information on the Rahlves Banzai Tour visit www.rahlvesbanzai.com. For more information on the three host resorts, visit www.skialpine.com, www.kirkwood.com, and www.sugarbowl.com.
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Freeskiing World Tour to Inclu Freeskiing World Tour to Include Las Leñas, Argentina Stop in Late August
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July 30, 2010
Already taking the 2011 Subaru Freeskiing World Tour (FWT) to new heights, MSI announced today the second stop of the tour at Las Leñas, Argentina, August 25-28, 2010. After the first stop of the Subaru FWT in Chile – The North Face Chilean Freeskiing Championships presented by Smirnoff in El Colorado, Chile, August 19-21 – MSI will pack the gear and head to Las Leñas, Argentina. Freeskiing’s elite will battle it out in the Andes snow for the event title, overall World Tour points, and a cash purse.
“Its amazing that after 12 years the Subaru Freeskiing World Tour is returning to the original South American freeskiing venue, Las Leñas Argentina,” said FWT Competition Director Bryan Barlow. “It’s a true fit for the tour as the mountains are truly unrivaled in the world, allowing the athletes to showcase their progressive big mountain freesking skills that has accelerated freeskiing popularity and awareness to the mainstream around the world. The conditions are shaping up to be a stellar snow year, and the elite that show up are in store for an incredible competition.”
And Las Leñas resort couldn’t be more excited to host the competition.
“We are very proud to be the ski resort of choice for Argentina’s first edition of the FWT,” said Las Leñas marketing manager Sofía Fernández Madero. “The natural characteristics of our mountain and the climate favors our position as a destination of excellence and real snow off-piste mecca in the region. We have everything ready to welcome the athletes participating in the event at our resort at the foot of the slopes. We believe it will be the biggest event of the season in Argentina and we hope you enjoy.”
This will truly be a memorable and exciting event to continue the kick off of the 2011 Subaru Freeskiing World Tour. Now in its 13th year, the Subaru FWT is the largest and longest running competitive Big Mountain Freeskiing tour in the history of the sport. The Subaru FWT features over $100,000 in prize money and an unprecedented six stops, including a Freeskiing World Tour Qualifier. For a complete schedule of events and more info, visit http://www.freeskiingworldtour.com.
Here's a compilation from this past January's stop in Revelstoke:
Revelstoke - 2010 Freeskiing World Tour Stop #2 from Doglotion on Vimeo.
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Revelstoke Mountain to host Ca Revelstoke Mountain to host Canadian Freeskiing Championships for the first time ever
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December 20th, 2009
Beginning on January 6, 2010, Revelstoke Mountain Resort will host the Canadian Freeskiing Championships—stop two on the 2010 Subaru Freeskiing World Tour —for the first time in the event’s history. Nearly 150 athletes will compete in the qualifying and World Tour rounds of competition, taking place on Revelstoke’s notorious terrain. Athlete registration for this dramatic on-snow competition sold out in less than seven minutes.
The world-class athlete roster includes 2009 Subaru FWT overall champion Julien Lopez, South American Freeskiing Championships winners Chopo Diaz and Jacqui Edgerly, Cliff Bennett, Mathieu Gagnon, Luke Nelson, Arne Backstrom, and Claudia Bovier, profiled in Powder Magazine’s Oct. 2009 issue as one of skiing’s most well-rounded and promising female skiers.
“Having been involved in the freeskiing scene for so long, I’m particularly stoked to have the Freeskiing World Tour come to our resort,” said former freeskiing competitor and head of Pro Patrol at RMR Joe Lammers. “The terrain here at RMR is awesome and the comp venues will have everything from high alpine bowls and faces to technical at-treeline pitches that will suit every type of competitor. I hope everybody is training hard, because the vertical here is huge!”
The Subaru Freeskiing World Tour is the largest and longest running competitive big mountain freeskiing tour in the history of the sport, featuring athletes from all over the world and over $100,000 in prize money.
“We are ecstatic to be hosting the Canadian Championships as part of the Subaru Freeskiing World Tour for the next three years and feel this is a significant opportunity for both Revelstoke Mountain Resort and our community. Holding this event in Revelstoke underscores our presence in the global ski industry and is recognition by the freeskiing community that RMR is one of the most sought-after resort destinations world-wide,” says Rod Kessler, VP and Chief Operating Officer of Revelstoke Mountain Resort.
“We are finalizing the venues for each day of competition, but what we can tell you is that the crowd will be wowed at what they see on the mountain! We are giving skiers the chance to showcase their talent on the highest lift-serviced vertical in North America, so it is bound to be good.
“We are thrilled by the level of cooperation from the local community in providing venues and events for the week for both athletes and spectators, and we truly appreciate the sponsorship of the Revelstoke Accommodation Association. We hope to see some locals participating in the qualifier, and we know that the whole city of Revelstoke will be cheering them on.” photo:Blake Jorgenson Mountain Sport International will again be producing live HD webcast coverage of the semi-final and final rounds of competition. Check www.freeskiingworldtour.com for exact dates and times.
After Revelstoke, the Subaru FWT continues to Telluride, Colorado, the legendary steeps of Crested Butte, Colorado, and then onto the famed Cirque at Kirkwood, California. Long known as the premier venue on the Subaru FWT, Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort will host the 2010 Subaru Freeskiing World Championships, with the tour leaders battling for top positions in the final runs of the year down the infamous North Baldy.
For a complete schedule of events, photos, videos, athlete profiles and more, please visit www.freeskiingworldtour.com
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2010 Subaru Freeskiing World T 2010 Subaru Freeskiing World Tour Announced By Mountain Sports International
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Salt Lake City, UT, July 24, 2009 – Mountain Sports International (MSI) announced today the 2010 Subaru Freeskiing World Tour (FWT) schedule includes two new international events in Chile and Canada with the World Tour finals and Championships at Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort in Utah.
Now in its 12th year, the Subaru FWT is the largest and longest running competitive Big Mountain Freeskiing tour in the history of the sport. The Subaru FWT features over $100,000 in prize money and an unprecedented six stops, including a Freeskiing World Tour Qualifier.
Athlete Registration for South America Only begins August 3, 2009 at 1 PM MST at www.freeskiingworldtour.com
“With the addition of two international stops, over $100,000 in prize money, and continuous live coverage, the Subaru Freeskiing World Tour is stronger than ever,” said Mountain Sport International President Adam Comey. “And to honor our good friend and legendary skier Shane McConkey—who founded this sport and the IFSA—the overall World Tour champions will be awarded with the McConkey Cup. This sport was his vision and we intend to keep it thriving for years to come.”
”Sponsoring the Freeskiing World Tour remains a natural fit for Subaru,” notes Tim Mahoney, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “Subaru owners tend to be adventure seekers and since our vehicles are undaunted by winter weather and snowy mountain passes, these events are a perfect showcase for us.”
The 2010 FWT will kick off in less than six weeks in La Parva, Chile, at The North Face South American Freeskiing Championships, where the world’s best freeskiers will get a unique chance to compete during the summer.
“After 12 years we’re excited to have the Subaru Freeskiing World Tour back to South America,” said La Parva Ski Resort Marketing Director Rodrigo Medina. “We truly believe the La Parva venues will challenge the competitors and the Chilean mountains and people will be a great fit with the other FWT stops.”
Back in North America in January, the tour continues with another new event, the Canadian Freeskiing Championships, at British Columbia’s renowned Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR).
“We are ecstatic to be hosting the Freeskiing World Tour for the next three years and feel this is a significant opportunity for both Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR) and our community, said RMR COO Rod Kessler. “Holding this event in Revelstoke underscores our presence in the global ski industry and is recognition by the freeskiing community that RMR is one of the most sought-after resort destinations worldwide.”
The tour marches on to the notorious steeps of Crested Butte, Colorado, and then onto the famed Cirque at Kirkwood, California. Long known as the premiere venue on the Subaru FWT, Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort will host the 2010 Subaru Freeskiing World Championships, with the tour leaders battling for top positions in the final runs of the year down the infamous North Baldy.
“I feel like our sport has taken a huge evolutionary jump forward,” said 2009 women's overall Freeskiing World Tour Champion Crystal Wright. “The level of competition from both the men and women has progressed to unexpected new heights. Revelstoke and La Parva are awesome venues and will bring international legitimacy to the tour. And with the live webcasting more people than ever are learning about our sport. This is going to be a big year.”
For a complete schedule of events and to register, please visit www.freeskiingworldtour.com
2010 Subaru Freeskiing World Tour Schedule of Events
September 3-6, 2009 – The North Face South American Freeskiing Championships, La Parva, Chile
January 6-10, 2010 – The Canadian Freeskiing Championships, Revelstoke, Canada
February 2010 – Subaru Freeskiing World Tour Qualifier, Location TBA
February 17-21, 2010 – Subaru US Freeskiing Championships, Crested Butte, CO, USA
March 3-7, 2010 – Subaru North American Freeskiing Championships, Kirkwood, CA, USA
March 16-21, 2010 – Subaru Freeskiing World Championships, Snowbird, UT, USA
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