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Salvaging a Season Salvaging a Season
- From: TetonGravityResearch
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Salvage - Philippi Spring 2013 from Matt Philippi on Vimeo.
Matt Philippi’s winter was not the powder-filled fantasy he had hoped for. Instead of chairlifts and sled tracks, Philippi faced a worn-out space on the couch and over ten new screws added to his anatomy. After an entire winter of being bitch-slapped by the sport he loves, it would be logical for him to take it easy. But that just wouldn’t be any fun. We caught up with him to find out how he got so mangled, and how he’s already back in action.
TGR: You broke your wrist early in the season, how did that happen?
Matt Phillipi: It was December 18th and I was just skiing sidecountry in Jackson and got hung up skiing some trees. The next thing I know I’m waking up from a concussion with a broken wrist, and I don’t even know what happened. My radius was shattered and the joint surface in my wrist was mangled. The next night I went in for surgery. That was the last time I do a surgery without a nerve block.
TGR: That’s rugged. How long were you out for?
MP: It was a wrist, so I could keep skiing. I took a week-and-a-half off for Christmas.
By mid January I was hitting it really hard. I couldn’t snowmobile at all so I was resort skiing and doing big skin days. It was an amazing two weeks of skiing. I was really getting to know the resorts well.
TGR: Two weeks only? Then what happened?
MP: It was January 27th I was just skiing on the backside of Jackson, skiing Little Targhee headed towards Cardiac Ridge. It was the fourth of fifth skin lap of the day, in blower pow, and I hit a submerged stump. I guess I just wasn’t being careful enough, and hit it, compressed my ankle, and tomahawked down the hill.
Right away I knew my ankle was at least sprained pretty bad. It was about 2:30 in the afternoon and the only way out was to skin. I ended up doing a 3.5-hour skin back to the tram. There was a lot of screaming and swearing at myself but ultimately I made it out. It was one of the more intense experiences in the backcountry I’ve ever had. It was an awakening to how gnarly things can be back there.
TGR: So what was wrong?
MP: I was skinning with my inner anklebone broken completely off. I had to have a screw drilled into it to reattach it to my tibia.
TGR: So you snapped a bone off, and were still able to ski this year?
MP: I was back on skis by early April. I was out for about two months, which is pretty damn quick. The sprain was more of a pain than the break.
TGR: So this edit is kind of a comeback. How’d it get done?
MP: The sled skiing is in a secret zone south of Jackson. KGB productions had been out there working with a couple of people. I saw some Instagrams and wanted to hit them up. They took me there and it was a go. Before then I was sucking it up on the groomers. I went out there and hadn’t hit any airs yet, or anything, but I was able to get a couple of shots. A week later another storm rolled through. And I was able to get some more shots. The zone is rowdy. It’s one of those zones where you nearly run out of gas.
TGR: It looks rowdy, but that line you did in Grand Teton National Park was nuts.
MP: After that second day, it was getting towards late April, and Eric Daft wanted to go ski a gnarly line off the Grand itself, but they bailed and I got convinced to ski Dartmouth Couloir, which is off the south saddle of the Grand. It’s in between the Grand and the Middle. I Google Earth-ed it, and looked doable. But it was the type of day that should have been broken up. We started at like 4am, got to the line at 2:30pm, dropped, and had to hike out. There were grizzly tracks everywhere and a huge wet-slide that scared us. Check out the story at snowbrains.com
TGR: Totally seems worth it. So where are you now?
MP: I had a weird season with broken bones, but I’m stoked to end the season skiing how I wanted to, and all my confidence is back. I know I can push it harder next year and ski bigger lines. I’m looking to give it 110 as usual. It won’t be different than any other years; I’ll just start with a couple more scars.
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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
- 2 months ago
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midgad!! midgad!!
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- 3 months ago
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Resort Review: Vail Colorado C Resort Review: Vail Colorado Celebrates 50 Years of Skiing
- From: drewrouse
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Vail has quite the reputation with out me writing one word about it as a subject you probably already have an opinion on the place. However after living here for 15 years and growing up skiing this place with my family before that I know some of its secrets so perhaps I can add some perspective both as a former gaper and a long time local.
Essentially a 5 mile by 5 mile expanse of ridges and huge open bowls that happen to sit at the south end of the Gore Range which creates a jagged cloud trap to catch any precipitation and funnel it towards Vail. It is the reason that there can be 5 inches on the report at mid vail but the back bowls and Blue Sky basin will receive feet as happened just this last storm cycle. On a good year well over 400 inches of super light Colorado fluff fall back there a few miles from the village.
The terrain here is mostly mellow but trust me there are some steeps and cliffs if that your thing. I spoke with young big mtn up and comer Christian Nichols formerly of Ski Club Vail’s Big Mtn Team and he told me that its legit terrain for him and the rest of the team to have to train on to prepare for contests at mountains that are much more highly regarded as steep and technical. The terrain parks at Vail are looking better than ever with a brand new 22 foot super pipe this season and always innovative rails and eagle counties little secret, lots of log slides in the trees if jibbing lumber is your thing.
Lines can be long on weekends or big powder days but there are ways to get away from the crowds. Show up early with a plan and get ahead of everyone and you will be lapping untracked powder for hours or show up late when its dumping and go seek out some stashes. Ptarmigan cornice and the ends of the ridges in the bowls are some of my favorite places to look for super deep wind-loaded leftovers. As a kid I can remember loving to go out to inner and outer Mongolia bowls just because there was no one ever out there and there was a lot of terrain to explore. Its not that steep but it is always worth a look if you want to find some solitutde.
The resort has a bunch of easily accessible side-country, which means you can usually find fresh snow even weeks after a storm if you know where to look. East Vail, The Minturn Mile, West vail trees…. It would take you years and years to ride all of the lines located a short walk from Vail’s ropes. Just remember here in Eagle County more often than not we have a sketchy snow pack with lots of depth hoar and a recipe for slabs that step down into bigger slides so use good sense and remember your Avalanche gear if you are wanting to venture out. Seems almost every year someone is lost in an avalanche around here and its definitely something that’s always in the back of my mind.
The snow is not the only attraction here, Vail does a pretty good job of putting on events and concerts all year long almost. With the Burton U.S open making its Vail debut, this coming weekend it looks like they are just stepping it up. Things have never been better as far as nightlife goes and bridge street, will keep even the most seasoned partiers happy. Check out the George if you want to chill or Samana Lounge to get your groove on.
Some of the things I have heard is that Vail is flat and its crowded, full of gapers, extremely corporate, expensive, my aspen friends call it a truck stop and yada yada yada. So what, a lot of negative things are true about this place and people always hate on the biggest for whatever reason but subtract that and what do you have. A huge expansive mountain with a pretty fun town, pretty easy access from Denver, via a very well maintained highway that doesn’t close often enough for my liking. Check Vail out, you may have the time of your life here whether it’s a deep pow day or a night out on the town, I know I have.Skier Drew Rouse
Photo Ben KoelkerVail Lodging Sale, book online through Mountain Reservations.
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Mid Feb At Bridger Bowl Mid Feb At Bridger Bowl
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Take a look at footage from mid February at Bridger Bowl.
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Mid Season Highlights - Freeri Mid Season Highlights - Freeride World Tour 2013
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After 3 great events in Revelstoke (CAN), Courmayeur Mont-Blanc (ITA) and Chamonix Mont-Blanc, here is a short and punchy edit which recaps the best of action.
Watch More Freeride World Tour TV Videos - 3 months ago
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Eye Catchers: 10 Noteworthy Sk Eye Catchers: 10 Noteworthy Ski Products From SIA 2013
- From: gregfitzsimmons
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The SIA Snow Show rolled through Denver last weekend like a carnival—it popped up quickly, took over for a few days, and disappeared overnight. There was some serious shoptalk and geeking-out that went down during the four-day ski and snowboard trade show. We were on the floor throughout, scouring the booths, talking with brands, and checking out the gear that’s on-tap for next season. There’s a lot for skiers to get excited about next year, from bindings and backpacks to skis and jackets. Here are ten pieces of gear that we were introduced to at SIA and think you need to know about.
Kastle FX Skin
Kastle has come up with the answer for the age-old problem of getting shit stuck to the glue of your climbing skins: make a skin without using glue. Like an octopus, the FX Skin uses thousands of tiny suction cups to stick to the ski, which means dirt, water, and dog hair are no longer a worry when slapping your skins on for the climb. For now, the FX Skin is only available cut to fit the Kastle FX line of skis, which are worth checking out, too.
Völkl One & Two
The One (blue) and Two (red) skis by Völkl are the perfect ski for jibbers looking “to take it the backcountry.” With “early” taper in the tip and tail and full rocker, this line will be the go-to quiver for guys looking to spin and stomp, get pitted and arc pow turns—like Dash and Dylan. A multi-layered wood core promises a poppy feel, the vertical sidewalls mean bomber quality, and the playful tail will allow for skiers to get creative in deep snow.
K2 Shax
We’re always psyched when we can consolidate gear and cut down on the equipment we have to schlep in packs during backcountry missions. So, people were talking at SIA when K2 unfurled their new “shax”—a combination of an ice ax and rescue shovel. This thing has many functions: rescue shovel, hoe, deadman anchor, flat surface for cooking, and, now, a removable handle with an interchangeable ice axe head. It all packs down into the size and weight of a normal shovel. The Shax is the go-to tool for booting up the couloir, building booters, and rescue situations.
Rossignol Soul 7
The hype surrounding the Soul 7 (and Soul Series) is loud right now, and rightly so. The Soul 7 is 106mm underfoot with “Powder Turn Rocker” and boasts a new ultra‐lightweight core and new Air Tip technology that has reduced the ski weight by 20%. “At 106 underfoot, the Soul 7 is the new do‐it‐all, go‐to ski,” said Rossi pro Matty Richard. This ski is the bridge between backcountry, freeride, and freestyle; it’s super light for going uphill and spinning of features, but doesn’t compromise an ounce of performance when you’re clicked in. This one’s a blaster.
Dalbello Krypton Lupo (Sean Pettit Pro Model) Boot
Dalbello’s KR2 Series is building on the momentum it’s seen over the last few years, and unveiling a new pro model called the Lupo S.P. that looks and feels burly. Sean Pettit’s 98mm last pro model boot is geared for big mountain charging, and keeps the hiking and skinning in mind, too. With an ultra-burly cuff, high-traction mid sole rubber, and replaceable toe and heel, this 130 flex, three-buckle boot is legit.
Smith Inspired Designs Helmet and Goggles
The new Smith I/D Project has created a series integrated—as always with Smith—goggles and helmets based on colors and graphics that the athletes are clamoring for and inspired by. The end products are sweet. Sage’s Chakana I/O goggle and Vantage helmet boast a matte purple look and incorporates Incan mythology that Sage believes in and Bobby Brown’s Digital I/O goggle and Maze helmet are inspired by the London tube map when he was in the UK at the Olympics.
Patagonia PowSlayer and Untracked
The Patagonia PowSlayer kit has garnered a devout following in its first year on the market for its lightweight and durable design and freeride fit. The second iteration of PowSlayer is only getting better! With an articulated fit made for charging skiers, thoughtful design that allows for backpack straps, high-back bib with belt loops for après, and sick colors, the PowSlayer is a must-have kit. And, the Untracked pant and jacket blends a hardshell’s waterproofness with the breathability of a softshell. Look for awesome color combos like Yvonn’s favorite, army green with purple.
Mammut Pro Protection Airbag Backpack
Mammut has recently acquired Snowpulse which means that the airbag in all Mammut snow packs will be geared 100 percent toward snowsports. The new Pro Protection Airbag pack is the perfect example of an avalanche airbag pack that is designed for the serious skier. 35 liters of volume means there’s a ton of room for overnight hut trips, the back entry makes it easy to get into the pack’s main compartment, and the shape of the Snowpulse airbag aims at helping combat trauma in an avalanche in addition to helping flotation. Mammut is also working on a canister rental program with retailers to make sure that when you travel to BC or Europe from North America you don’t have to stress about your canister.
BCA Tracker3 Beacon and BC Link Walkie
The Tracker has been a go-to beacon for backcountry skiers for a long time because of the ease of use, and now the Tracker 3 comes in a smaller package. The T3 still boasts the industry’s fastest and most precise pinpointing with an instantaneous display, but it’s now 20% smaller and lighter than the Tracker2 and has three antennas. The BC Link walkie means that backcountry travel and communication aren’t mutually exclusive. Going one-at-a-time doesn’t have to compromise communication anymore. The real-time communication system is easy to use with gloves on and designed to be worn with all backpacks.
Dynafit Beast Binding
If you’ve been on a month-long hut trip or haven’t paid your internet bill for awhile, you might not know that Dynafit is unfurling The Beast. The 16 DIN binder has created a frenzy among charging backcountry skiers and for good reason. The Dynafit Beast 16 DIN binding is serious. The frameless touring binding is looking to change the entire binding category, blurring the once definitive line between an alpine binding and a touring setup.
A Few Other Products to Note:
Tyrolia, Elan, and Fischer will be producing a 16 DIN alpine binding called the Adrenaline that looks to be a solid competitor to the Jester, Driver, and others on the market. It’s lighweight design, low profile tow piece, and tight mounting pattern make it a binding to check out if you’re looking for a bomber alpine binder.
Line will be unveiling the Sick Day Series of skis that athletes like Colter Hinchliffe, Andrew Whiteford, and Max Hammer had a major role in the development of the three-ski line—with widths of 125mm, 110mm, and 95mm underfoot. Line’s Sick Day Series are surfy, stable, and fun.
Chris Davenport recently joined forces with Scarpa to create the Freedom SL Freeride Boot. It’s lightweight (3 pounds, 15 ounces per boot), durable (Pebax and carbon-fiber construction), strong (120 flex), and comes stock with an Intuition FR Speed liner. - Blog post
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What to Bring for a Heli-Ski V What to Bring for a Heli-Ski Vacation
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What to Bring for a Heli-Ski Vacation
Written by: Aaron Whitfield
Packing for any trip is a process that few look forward to and decisions need to be made about what to bring and what to leave behind. A heli-ski trip to Northern Escape Heli-Skiing in Terrace, BC, Canada, is no exception. With specific needs for skiing, snowboarding, and lodge life, here are a few recommendations from Northern Escape’s staff and past guests.
The list of must haves is pretty simple: Ski/Snowboard Boots. They are the one essential item that you must have and are personal and difficult to replace. In fact we would highly recommend that you bring them in your carry-on luggage, and not to let them out of your sight! Everything else can be borrowed or replaced if the worst-case scenario of an airline mis-placing luggage were to occur.
There are a few other items that is recommended to tuck into your carry-on, space allowing; a pair of goggles, ski gloves, a base layer, and any other personal items that you will need for your stay.
For ski wear, we recommend dressing in layers. The average skiing temperature in Northern Escape Heliskiing’s terrain is around -6 degrees Celsius. Start with base layer and mid layers such as icebreaker long underwear. Icebreaker is made from Marino wool and on top of being warm, it is non-itchy, wicks moisture, and resists odors. An outer layer such as an Arc’teryx shell made of gortex that is wind and waterproof will keep you warm and dry. Another piece of attire that is nice to have under your shell is an insulated vest or soft shell for colder days to keep your core warm. A neck/face warmer or bandito is usually a good idea to ward off cooler temps or the deep powder spray that we are known for. It is essential to keep your head warm so modern helmets usually do double duty of protection and warmth, but a ski hat or toque will work as well. Sunglasses, an extra pair of gloves, and base layer never hurt either.
If your luggage gets misplaced, or you forget anything, the gift shop at Northern Escape is fully stocked with brands such as Icebreaker, Arc’teryx, and Marmot.
The lodge atmosphere at Northern Escape is outdoor casual, so jeans, and comfortable clothes are the norm. If space is tight, one pair of shoes should suffice.
Northern Escape Heli-Skiing has a fleet of high-end powder skis and snowboards that are included in the price of your package. So unless you have a custom set-up that you want to stick with, leave your boards at home and save the extra baggage expenses the airlines love to charge.
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middle earth!!! middle earth!!!
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- 5 months ago
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Project 1936 Project 1936
- From: project1936
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We have teamed together of 4 of the best snowboarders in Verbier, to compete in the World Freeride qualifiers in the 2013 season. Most of them have competed before and our aim is to help them have the best season possible and hopefully get them to qualify for the Freeride World Tour in 2014.
We have come up with the format of 'Project 1936' to follow the riders in training and competition through out the season. We will video and broadcast every aspect of their season, in order to promote them help fund their them and create the best team conditions to help them improve and succeed.
The season have start well in Verbier and the powder is deep. Good for the legs and prepare for the first competition in La clusaz mid january.
Follow the project 1936 and their 4 rider on facebook for the latest news, photos and videos.
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- 5 months ago
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Salomon Freeski TV S6 E02 Quar Salomon Freeski TV S6 E02 Quarter Past Midnight
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Under twinkle of stars and light of moon
spirits roam the world at night
emerging cold and frozen
from shadows left and right
more richly colored than the day
they'll play 'til dawn's first light
set your clocks, the fun begins at quarter past midnight
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Watch More Salomon Freeski TV Videos Here - 7 months ago
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ARC'TERYX Fall 2012 Aphix Hood ARC'TERYX Fall 2012 Aphix Hoody
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Arc'teryx Fall 2012 Aphix Hoody is a lightweight insulated jacket that resists moisture enough to be used as a stand alone piece or as a cold weather mid layer. Inset panels of stretch fabric under the arms stop just above the hip for extended range of motion without compromising warmth at waist. Stitched insulation is radiant Coreloft™ that traps heat yet breathes. Well suited to cold dry conditions. Drawcord and dropped hem position jacket for maximum core protection; collar and hand pockets are insulated. Detail stitching defines shoulder line. Primary Use: Alpine climbing, backcountry skiing, trekking, all mountain.
- 7 months ago
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Jack Finn Mid-Spring Edit Jack Finn Mid-Spring Edit
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Description:Rider: Jack Finn Filmed By: Henry VT and Brian Finn My spring edit with some winter shots mixed...
- 1 year ago
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KÄSTLE Pro Team Athletes Sasch KÄSTLE Pro Team Athletes Sascha Schmid & Giulia Monego With Skeena Heliskiing, BC, Canada
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KÄSTLE Pro Team Athletes Sascha Schmid (SUI) and Giulia Monego (ITA) explore the amazing Skeena Heliskiing territory in northern British Columbia. Skeena Heliskiing is an official partner of KÄSTLE skis, and the test- and playground for development and long-run tests of KÄSTLE's wider skis. Especially the KÄSTLE BMX128 and BMX118 are "kids of the North".
The Skeena Mountains are located just north of Smithers BC and offer fantastic skiing conditions, as they offer extremely good snow conditions all season. This is due to the fact that they are not directly exposed to Pacific wet storms, but have a colder and more stable interior BC climate. Perfect snowpack and few down days are the result.
Click Here To Watch More Kastle Videos - 1 year ago
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The RadBots Midseason Check In The RadBots Midseason Check In
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Some pow shots from earlier this season
- 1 year ago
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The Third Weack. by Cole Drexl The Third Weack. by Cole Drexler
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It's The Third Weack snitches! Enjoy the b-footy from the Traveling Circus finale and some other Hammerz. Filmed By: Shane McFalls and edited by me! Hope you like the high quality editing and all that shit. Thanks to all the homies and Line, Full Tilt, Joystick, Causwell, Electric, and Yoke. look forward to the next Weack haters.
- 1 year ago
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Jack Finn Mid-Season Jack Finn Mid-Season
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Description:Rider: Jack Finn Filmed By: Brian Finn my mid season edit this year
- 1 year ago
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Spring time in Chamonix Spring time in Chamonix
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Forrest Coots and friends shred around Chamonix for a few weeks in the spring of 2012.
- 1 year ago
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RadBots mid season check in RadBots mid season check in
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- 1 year ago
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LINE Traveling Circus 4.5 Flat LINE Traveling Circus 4.5 Flat As A Pancake
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America's midwest; a land of undersized ski resorts, oversized doughnuts, and unlimited rope tow park laps. The TC Crew heads to Minnesota and Wisconsin for all that is skiing in the Great Lakes states. Join the crew on their last road trip of the season!
- 1 year ago
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