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• Chaos Ensues at the Orage Mast Chaos Ensues at the Orage Masters

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    A heap of burlap bags and pink lawn flamingos lay smoldering, Ronald McDonald is on all fours vomiting, and a what appears to be a gang of bikers is grabbing every girl they can lay their hands on and carrying them away.

     

    

     

    No, it’s not the set of a post apocalyptic horror movie, it’s the eighth edition of the Orage Masters. After a two-year hiatus from the freeskiing scene, and on the eve of freeskiing’s Olympic debut, the Orage Masters is a gasoline-soaked breath of fresh air.  The competiton brought together eight film crews, pitted them head to head in a single elimination format, and let the other teams determine who won each match up.

     

    

     

    Instead of scoring on trick difficulty, amplitude, style, and speed, teams were judged on overall impression, antics, and fun. Or something like that. At one point the Level 1 team got a perfect ten score that was reduced for egg-throwing antics from the night before. There weren’t any appeals to the International Olympic Committee though, just loud cheers from the crowd.

    The day started with theatrical skiing antics from Traveling Circus, Toy Soldier Productions, Inspired Media’s, 4bi9 Media, Level 1, Stept Productions, The Kids, and a wild card crew named Me Gustan Aviones.

     

    

     

    Skiing prowess weighed in just as heavily as antics while competing however, as teams like The Kids—short Sean Pettit due to an injury—made it to the semi-finals thanks to big moves and gasoline. They were ejected after being warned not to light anything else on fire. Their response, as well as the crowds was a big “F-You!” The Masters isn’t winning, but having fun.

     

     

    And fun was had. When finals came around the entire scene was in full party mode.  Level 1 and 4bi9 each dropped more doubles than an In-N-Out over a 20-minute jam session that was complete with a party going on right in the middle of the course. Whiskey flowed like beer flowed like wine. The landing of the final jump was littered with costume parts. Ronald couldn’t stop puking. Little John Strenio tossed a triple back flip through the middle of it all and helped seal the win for team Level 1.

     

    

     

    The awards ceremony was short lived, and all the oversized victory checks wound up on fire. Who needs pageantry when there is a party going on in the parking lot?

     

     

    Events like the Orage Masters are important. Freeskiing has reached a level of competitiveness, professionalism, and maturity that warrants Olympic recognition, but at the end of the day, it’s only skiing. Mike Nick and Orage brought that to our fullest attention at this year’s Masters. Sure skiing might get cast into the mainstream public eye next year in Sochi, but for those of us who are lucky enough to know skiing already, this is a firm reminder of why we keep doing it. You know, fun with friends, the freedom of the mountains, and of gallons and gallons of gasoline. Right?

     

    

     

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• Everyday Struggle - The Strugg Everyday Struggle - The Struggle Continues - Line Skis

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    The struggle continues in Tahoe. Rent, car payments, snowmobile payments, highest gas prices in the country, mediocre jobs, girlfriends, injuries, landing tricks, avoiding slednecks, and a lack of snow. These are just a few of the daily obstacles ski bums face in the Tahoe area. Regardless of their hardships the LINE crew managed to get a few shots this early season. The following took place during the months of Dec, Jan, and beginning of February. Not to worry plenty more struggle to come.
    
    Riders: Peter Kukesh, Andrew Putnam, Nick Baron
    
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• On Both Sides Of The Lense Wit On Both Sides Of The Lense With Nick Martini Episode 3

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    The third episode of a four-part documentary-style series that takes a look at the skiing and filmmaking career of Nick Martini. In Episode 3, Nick discusses his new found passion for filmmaking following a series of injuries, the rise and success of his company, Stept Productions, and how his ski career has benefitted his filmmaking, and vie versa.
    
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• On Both Sides Of The Lense Wit On Both Sides Of The Lense With Nick Martini Episode 2

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    The second episode of a four-part documentary-style series that takes a look at the skiing and filmmaking career of Nick Martini. In Episode 2, Nick discusses his rise to the top as a pro skier, signing with The North Face, and recaps the series of knee injuries that lead him to channel his energy into his new found passion, filmmaking.
    
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• On Both Sides Of The Lense Wit On Both Sides Of The Lense With Nick Martini Episode 1

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    The first episode of a four-part documentary-style series that takes a look at the skiing and filmmaking career of Nick Martini. In Episode 1, Nick discusses his beginnings, from growing up skiing on the east coast to becoming a pro skier, followed by the injury that prompted him to pick up a camera and start filming.
    
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• OUTTA BOUNDZ Episode 4 - 4FRNT OUTTA BOUNDZ Episode 4 - 4FRNT Skis

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    Watch as 4FRNT athletes Nick Greener and Thayne Rich toss the dart for the final installment of the OUTTA BOUNDZ series. Weather and conditions made for a change of plans, but that didn't slow the boys down one bit.
    
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• Waterville - Park and Pipe Ope Waterville - Park and Pipe Open Series 2013 - The North Face

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    Highlights from the rail jam and big air competition at The North Face Park and Pipe Open Series at Waterville Valley Resort. Edit by Stept Productions and team athlete Nick Martini.
    
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    Black Rock Coming Soon
    The Black Eyed Keys
    
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• Summer Night Session At Windel Summer Night Session At Windells

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    John Kutcher, Nick Goepper and Will Berman headed up late in the summer for a night session. It was fun.
    
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• Selkirk Wilderness By Armada S Selkirk Wilderness By Armada Skis

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    Follow Riley Leboe and Nick Leboe as they head to Selkirk Wilderness Catskiing. Located in Meadow Creek, deep in the interior of British Columbia. This is their journey from the coast to Selkirk Wilderness for 2 amazing days of pow slaying.
    
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• News: Avalanches Kill Two Skie News: Avalanches Kill Two Skiers In Wyoming

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    Story via the Jackson Hole Daily
    
    Jackson Hole, Wyo. - A pair of unrelated avalanches near Jackson killed two backcountry skiers Sunday.
    
    Elizabeth “Liza” Benson, 28, and Nick Gillespie, 30, died from trauma in two separate slides, officials reported. The fatalities were the first of the winter and came after fresh snowfall over the weekend broke a prolonged dry spell in Jackson Hole.
    
    Benson was skiing in the Cliff Creek drainage, off Hoback Canyon in Sublette County, in a group of five people. The party, including her boyfriend and a physician, were skiing in the Clause Creek area, commonly reached by snowmobile.
    
    A slide with an 8-inch crown swept her into a tree at about 9,200 feet elevation, according to reports from the Bridger-Teton National Forest Avalanche Center and the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office. The Sublette Sheriff’s Office received a call from the group at about 3:25 p.m.
    
    The initial report was that a skier had been injured. The doctor in the group pronounced Benson dead during the phone call, the sheriff’s department said.

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    Gillespie, a seasonal trail crew worker in Grand Teton National Park, was the second valley resident to be killed Sunday. He was descending the southeast slopes of Survey Peak, near the park’s north boundary, when he got caught in an avalanche around 5 p.m.
    
    Gillespie was skiing in a group of four that had been staying at the Upper Berry Creek patrol cabin since Thursday, park officials said.
    
    The group climbed and skied the 9,277-foot peak that day. Two remained near the base of the mountain while Gillespie and a partner made a second lap, park deputy chief of interpretation Mike Nicklas said.
    
    Gillespie descended first and apparently triggered the avalanche.
    
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• Video: Gold Medal Ski Runs Fro Video: Gold Medal Ski Runs From X Games 2013 In Aspen

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    Check out the winning ski runs from X Games 2013 in Aspen.
    
    Ski Halfpipe:
    
    
    
    1     David Wise
    2     Torin Yater-Wallace
    3     Simon Dumont
    
    Big Air:
    
    
    
    1     Henrik Harlaut
    2     Kai Mahler
    3     Elias Ambühl
    
    Slope:
    
    
    
    1     Nick Goepper
    2     Henrik Harlaut
    3     James Woods
    
    Women:
    
    Halfpipe:
    
    

    1     Maddie Bowman
    2     Roz Groenewoud
    3     Megan Gunning
    
    Slope:
    
    
    
    1     Tiril Sjåstad Christiansen
    2     Kaya Turski
    3     Dara Howell

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• Under The Orange Glow Of Mount Under The Orange Glow Of Mount Etna

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    Nick Waggoner skins up a volcano in Italy.
    
    Last winter, filmmakers Nick Waggoner and Zac Ramras, photographer Grant Gunderson, and Salomon freeskiers Elyse Saugstad and Kim Havell went to Italy on assignment for Salomon Freeski TV to shred Mount Etna. The episode is soon to drop. In the meantime, read the story below.
    
    The spray of liquid magma burst into the night sky. Mount Etna was erupting, as she does once roughly every two months, and we were skiing under the orange glow of her latest paroxysm.
    
    In early February 2012, a promising Italian snow forecast had us chasing a storm to Sicily, an island on the Mediterranean Sea. While much of the U.S. languished in a dry early winter Europe was being blasted by heavy snowfall and Italy was deep in the weather pattern. With a lofty goal of ski exploration on Sicily’s notorious active volcano, Etna, our team thought it best to aim for winter-like conditions.
    
    With the promise of powder, we booked tickets and landed two short days later in the coastal Sicilian city of Catania. Geographically, Sicily is the soccer ball to Italy’s boot. Assembled at the airport, we had a vague plan of action. On assignment for Salomon Freeski TV, filmmakers Nick Waggoner and Zac Ramras, photographer Grant Gunderson, and Salomon freeskiers Elyse Saugstad and I loaded into a white minivan and drove out of the city and up towards the volcano.

    Reigning above numerous fragile, cozy old towns, Mount Etna basks in a sea breeze that wafts over its small, scattered cones, jagged igneous black-rock ridges, and wide, fluted flanks. Steep, rocky lines run down parts of her face along with miles of more benign terrain to descend. Topping out at almost 11,000 feet, Etna’s high position provides unobstructed views of the coastline, which blend seamlessly into the olive groves and vineyards dotting the landscape.
    
    The quaint Sicilian town of Nicolosi was our home for the next 10 days. From the lower vantage point we admired the mountain, scoped our dream lines, and we waited. Each morning we were greeted with unpredictable weather and the repercussions of an eruption that included turbulent cloud cover, and low visibility for skiing on her relatively blank, high-alpine expanse. Café-bound, we sipped our espressos, snacked on arranchinas (popular rice cones & balls served hot with a variety of inner ingredients) and waited for sunshine and clear windows to explore the vast terrain and the best ski lines on the active volcano.
    
    We quickly realized we had to accept Mount Etna at her best and her worst. She threw out strong winds, thick fog, serpent-like clouds, and serious eruptions. She rumbled, coughed, spit, and spewed volcanic bits, with lava flow and liquid magma sliding down her slopes. We inhaled and skied ash debris but also enjoyed a few short sunny, clear stretches with a steady refresh of white snow from the constant storm cycle.
    
    With slow access via an ancient gondola, creaky chairlifts, and struggling pomas, we got a gradual boost up 740 meters of hillside. Passionate locals joined us in gondola line each morning with their short carving skis and big smiles. Pouring out of the cabins, we warmed-up with the Sicilians on a few of the groomed options at one of Etna’s two ski resorts.
    
    Elyse Saugstad skis Mount Etna.
    
    After sampling the mellow in-bounds terrain, our team headed into the backcountry. Though there is easy access to ski tour and explore the many additional acres of more challenging off-resort offerings, there is absolute solitude. We had any line we chose all to ourselves.
    
    As we ventured across Etna’s broad landscape, we crossed high ridgelines that protected hidden valleys of rocky couloirs, mini-volcano cones, and small amphitheatres with mini-golf-like terrain. Dropping off one sastrugi-ridden ridge to the West, we skied wind-buffed corridors and then toured back up and skied corn back to the resort. Checking out the Volcano cones, we set a hard edge on each icy turn on the windward slopes and then skied packed powder on the leeward. Skiing into the craters was almost always soft as the sun reflected heat into the white belly of their inner bowls. We got a taste of everything.
    
    One evening as the setting sun cast luminous colors over the horizon and the volcano erupted behind us, Nick turned to us and asked, “Should we hike up and get some ski shots next to the lava?”
    
    Elyse and I looked at each other, then looked at Nick, and said, “No, thanks.”
    
    Though there were many cultural highlights we were there to ski. When the visibility was poor up high, due to Etna’s unusually deep snowpack during our visit, we were able to find good alternative options. We ducked into heavily wooded hillsides off the winding road up to the resort. From a skier perspective, the forests needed some pruning, but we found tight alleyways and fun, smooth powder skiing under the protected canopy of the towering trees.
    
    The tempestuous visit was a beautiful and healthy reminder that nature is very, very close. Etna was in charge and we were on her agenda. After ten days of patience, waiting, and unusual skiing adventures on Etna’s flanks, our U.S. team “Magma” was provided with a couple of lessons: don’t book a ticket to Etna for a storm and Sicily is beautiful but Etna can be a tricky beast.
    
    The sunset in Taormina, Italy.

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• Nick Waggoner of Sweetgrass Pr Nick Waggoner of Sweetgrass Productions

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• News: Crested Butte Mountain R News: Crested Butte Mountain Resort Adds A Bagjump For Year Round Training

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    Crested Butte Mountain Resort a place known for hosting the US Extreme Ski Championships each year is one again taking big mountain progression and park riding to the next level by introducing a BagJump for season pass holder and anyone with an adventure park ticket.

     

    With a strong direction to create a more innovative and unique experience for guests, Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) has just opened the Coke Zero® Gravity BagJump as its latest amenity in the Adventure Park. The 50 feet by 50 feet by 11 feet deep bag is filled with air and acts as a safe and cushioned landing pad for jumpers, tubers, skiers and snowboarders.
    
    

    BagJump™ is a versatile product that can be used all year round, from beginners to professionals, for Olympic level training or just for recreation; giving the feeling of “landing on a cloud” when jumping into it. In Crested Butte, the BagJump will act as a place for kids and adults to sled into on a tube and for skiers and snowboarders to test their freestyle skills. In the summer months, adrenaline seekers can free fall into the bag off an elevated platform.
    
    

    “Adding the Coke Zero Gravity BagJump continues to fulfill our goal of adding new attractions to the resort for summer and winter months,” says Nick Herrin, the director of resort services for CBMR. “It is a safe, yet exciting experience for any age.”
    
    

    The BagJump will be a part of the Adventure Park ticket for unlimited use and available for Platinum Season Passholders. The BagJump is now open daily from 1 – 5 p.m. Skiers and riders will be required to go through a safety course to receive a stamp of approval in order to utilize the BagJump on their skis and boards.
    
    

    “The Crested Butte facility is one of the best I’ve ever worked with,” adds Elliott Levitt, US Representative for BagJump. “I look forward to BagJump being a part of the operations in Crested Butte for many years to come.”
    
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• News: Crested Butte Mountain R News: Crested Butte Mountain Resort Adds A Year Round Bagjump For Locals And Tourist To Throw Down!

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    Crested Butte Mountain Resort a place known for hosting the US Extreme Ski Championships each year is one again taking big mountain progression and park riding to the next level by introducing a BagJump for season pass holder and anyone with an adventure park ticket.

     

    With a strong direction to create a more innovative and unique experience for guests, Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) has just opened the Coke Zero® Gravity BagJump as its latest amenity in the Adventure Park. The 50 feet by 50 feet by 11 feet deep bag is filled with air and acts as a safe and cushioned landing pad for jumpers, tubers, skiers and snowboarders.
    
    

    BagJump™ is a versatile product that can be used all year round, from beginners to professionals, for Olympic level training or just for recreation; giving the feeling of “landing on a cloud” when jumping into it. In Crested Butte, the BagJump will act as a place for kids and adults to sled into on a tube and for skiers and snowboarders to test their freestyle skills. In the summer months, adrenaline seekers can free fall into the bag off an elevated platform.
    
    

    “Adding the Coke Zero Gravity BagJump continues to fulfill our goal of adding new attractions to the resort for summer and winter months,” says Nick Herrin, the director of resort services for CBMR. “It is a safe, yet exciting experience for any age.”
    
    

    The BagJump will be a part of the Adventure Park ticket for unlimited use and available for Platinum Season Passholders. The BagJump is now open daily from 1 – 5 p.m. Skiers and riders will be required to go through a safety course to receive a stamp of approval in order to utilize the BagJump on their skis and boards.
    
    

    “The Crested Butte facility is one of the best I’ve ever worked with,” adds Elliott Levitt, US Representative for BagJump. “I look forward to BagJump being a part of the operations in Crested Butte for many years to come.”
    
    Heading to Crested Butte this winter? Save on Crested Butte Mountain Resort 3 of 4 day tickets, currently on sale - 35% OFF
    

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• Strictly Contour Ep 1.3 - SGT Strictly Contour Ep 1.3 - SGT

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    SGT gave Skylar Holgate (SGT Argentina Head Guide) a Contour camera and asked him to film a fun run at Catedral that he would take clients too. He came back with this. There are no words to heighten to emotions of watching Skylar's line and the mountains that play home to SGT. Enjoy!
    
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• News: James Woods And Keri Her News: James Woods And Keri Herman Win At Copper Mountain

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    Copper Mountain, Colo. – Keri Herman’s (Breckenridge, CO) back-to-back switch tricks and clean landings sealed the deal for her second straight World Cup win at the Visa U.S. Freeskiing Grand Prix at Copper Mountain. Herman’s first run featured one of the best displays of grabs fans have seen in women’s slopestyle skiing. Her run included a lipslide first rail, bus stop to switch, switch right 720 safety-grab, switch right 540 Japan-grab, right 540 tail-grab. Great Britain’s James Woods took the men’s title.
    
    Americans took four of the top eight spots including Bobby Brown (Breckenridge, CO) fourth, Nick Goepper (Lawrenceburg, IN) fifth, Alex Schlopy (Park City, UT) seventh and Sammy Carlson (Hood River, OR) eighth. American women took four of the top nine with Ashley Battersby (Park City, UT) sixth, Jamie Crane-Mauzy (Park City, UT) eighth and U.S.Freeskiing rookie Jess Breda (Marshfield, MA) ninth at just her second World Cup. The event also doubled as the U.S. Slopestyle Championship with Brown and Herman taking titles as top Americans. The athletes gained valuable FIS Olympic qualifying points in addition to AFP Platinum level points.
    
    “I am so happy!” said Keri Herman. “At Dew Tour in December I finished dead last and this is great! It’s so cool to have won both FIS World Cup’s so far; it’s a real honor to represent the USA at the top of the podium. I tried so hard to grab well in my run and it worked out. The field of competition was tough and I am lucky the score from my first run held, because I fell on my second run. This is such a good confidence booster heading into X Games.”
    
    BROADCAST SCHEDULE (times ET)
    Sat. Jan. 19 2:00-3:00 p.m. –Visa U.S. Freeskiing Grand Prix, slopestyle, NBC Sports Network
    
    Click Here For Offical Results Men and Official Results Women

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• Nicky Keefer - Summer 2012 - W Nicky Keefer - Summer 2012 - Windells

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    Coach Nicky Keefer is more than just a nice guy, he has also got some good style on his skis.
    
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• News: NWT3K Introduces New Lev News: NWT3K Introduces New Level of Customization to Outerwear

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    Northwest Technical Outerwear Allows for Individuality in Snow Sports Apparel
    
    New company allows skiers and snowboarders to build & customize Jackets.
    
    Seattle, WA December 18th, 2012 – Last week, Northwest Technical Outerwear (NWT3K) began a new era in the
    winter outerwear market by introducing the first high-quality, affordable, and customizable jacket available to
    the public.
    
    NWT3K recognizes that skiers and snowboarders love individuality almost as much as they hate seeing their
    name brand jacket sitting mirrored next to them on the chairlift every season. NWT3K aims to shake up the
    industry by utilizing new website technology that offers a simple interface for consumers to pick colors they
    love and the features they need. Customization aligns with high-quality technical jacket features, designed
    specifically to combat common problems riders face on the slopes. From wide cuffs that easily fit around your
    gloves to durable, color schemed velcro, Northwest Technical Outwear caters to the distinct, die-hard snowbird.
    
    Founder and CEO, Nick Marvik, strongly believes that you should be able to express your personality through
    not only your riding style, but also your outerwear style. “Most companies release only a few jacket options
    per season, so it’s inevitable that you’ll see some look-alikes on the mountain. Our brand means that you
    are able to represent yourself through a jacket design that is timeless. With NWT3K, your gear will never be
    considered ‘last season’s jacket’.”
    
    NWT3K is also a passionate advocate for keeping their products USA-made. The company has ensured that
    production remain in its home city of Seattle, WA – without passing the cost on to customers. This supports
    local businesses and allows for riders to receive their custom jacket directly from the factory, resulting in a
    much faster time to delivery.
    
    NWT3K’s custom jacket builder allows riders to:
    
    -Choose from 12 different colors for the body, arms, and hood areas of the jacket

    -Choose from 10 different zipper colors

    -Choose from 10 different velcro colors

    -Choose from 16 different zipper layouts

    -Add additional features such as pits zips
    
    Custom Jackets start at $289. Visit www.NWT3k.com for more information.
    
    About Northwest Technical Outerwear
    
    Northwest Technical Outerwear, LLC is a start-up outerwear company that streamlines their ski and snowboard
    jackets around customer personalization, satisfaction, and experience. The company’s design allows snow
    addicts to customize the colors and technical features featured on their jacket, while stile providing the durable,
    high quality elements enthusiasts expect from big-name brands. As a new player in the snow sports apparel
    industry, NWT3K hopes to shake up the standards for product technology, design, and innovation. Founded
    and scaled by a full-time college student and ski junkie, NWT3K jacket features are developed with the avid
    skier and practical functionality in mind. They are also advocates for “USA Made,” and have managed to keep all
    production based directly out of their headquarters’ city of Seattle, Washington.

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• News: Russ Henshaw Rides Out T News: Russ Henshaw Rides Out The Men's Freeski Slopestyle Champ

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    The Dew Tour iON Mountain Championships at Breckenridge, Colorado wrapped up the final day with three slopestyle events, and the Men’s Freeski Slopestyle Final was without a doubt a highlight to the day as they skied with strength through what many athletes had referred to as, “the best course ever.”

    Following the 31-man final from yesterday, only the top twelve were allowed to return to throw it all on the line for their chance at taking the 2012 Dew Cup.

    As the top twelve skiers began to take their turns on the slopestyle course, the snow began to flurry making for a true winter competition allowing some riders to flourish while others had to make adjustments in order to excel.

    With James Woods, aka Woodsy, coming into the event as the top qualifier from semis, he was looked to be a favorite to do well. However, between the conditions and the stacked competition, this event was anything but predictable.

    As it came down to Woodsy’s final run, he seemed to have his entire run as he wished, but as he approached the final jump he decided to ride to the side and let this event go to the Aussie Russ Henshaw who scored a whopping 84.50 on his first run.

    Topping the podium was Henshaw, and directly behind him in scores were Andreas Hatveit and Henrik Harlaut taking second and third, respectively.

    Results

    1^st Place – Russ Henshaw 84.50

    2^nd Place – Andreas Hatveit 80.00

    3^rd Place – Henrik Harlaut 78.75

    4^th Place – Matt Walker 77.25

    5^th Place – Tom Wallisch 74.25

    6^th Place – Sean Jordan 70.25

    7^th Place – Aleksander Aurdal 62.75

    8^th Place – Jf Houle 60.50

    9^th Place – James Woods 37.00

    10^th Place – Nick Goepper 30.50

    11^th Place – Alex Bellemare 29.50

    12^th Place – Gus Kenworthy 20.50

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