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2013 Beartooth Summer Session 2013 Beartooth Summer Session

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The Beartooth Summer Session might just be the best idea in skiing. It’s the typical ski adventure—camping, skiing, steep terrain, an abundance of dudes and a shortage women—but with the addition of the summer’s warm sun.

Located between Red Lodge and Cooke City, Montana, Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area consists of two pommel lifts, an ancient camper trailer that serves as the mountain’s headquarters, and 1,000 feet of steep summer snow. For the past three years they’ve been hosting the Beartooth Summer Session, a week-long ski demo/party/big mountain skiing competition put on by ON3P Skis and Booster Strap.

We caught up with this year’s winner, Sander Hadley, to hear his take on the competition and the overall event.

Teton Gravity Research: Why did you come to Beartooth Basin in the first place?

Sander Hadley: Growing up, my friend/mentor, Tanner Rosenthal, chief of Panda Poles, used to attend the All Star Ski Camp that was held at Beartooth. He always talked about the savage summer terrain.  Then back in 2011 shortly after I graduated high school, ON3P posted a story about doing a summer session at Beartooth. I figured it was the perfect time to check it out. After having a bitchin' time during that first visit, I knew I had to make it up there every summer from then on.

TGR: What makes the summer session worth coming to?

SH: Beartooth offers pommel-serviced steep/big mountain terrain that is unmatched in the North American summer ski scene. Mix that with a passionate, experienced park crew and you have yourself a versatile summer skiing experience. The dudes at ON3P, specifically Kip Kirol, Sam Caylor and Rowen Tych, know how to throw a laid back event, providing good times for everyone.  Where else can you camp and ski with fellow competitors? The summer session is the most laid back event of my year, as well as one of the rowdiest, matter of fact, the rowdiest. I skied some of the gnarliest stuff I have all year, in June!

TGR: What was special about camping?

SH: Camping with folks provides the opportunity to really get to know people. At an event like the Beartooth Summer Session, we are all looking to have a good time and share it with new friends. I'd say we were pretty successful this year. Not to mention the sheer beauty of a place like the Beartooths, we had amazingly good weather and some spectacular lightning storms that didn't drop much rain.  

TGR: What was the best moment of the entire trip?

SH: I'd say the party in the parking lot that took place after the competition on Saturday was the best moment of the entire trip. By that point in the week, we had all got to know each other relatively well. We were all sharing the stoke that summer shredding in the Beartooths provides.

TGR: How would you convince someone to go next year?

SH: I'd tell them of the pommel-serviced steep terrain that flows into one of the best park jumps that I hit all year, the free camping that the beautiful state of Montana provides, and the amount of good people there is to meet at the event. I would also mention the laid back “anti-comp” feel that the Booster Strap Big Mountain Comp provides. I am not always someone who likes to compete, however, Kip Kirol & Sam Caylor from ON3P and Austin Hart (president of operations at Beartooth Basin) made sure to keep the comp as laid back as possible while providing a unique big mountain/slopestyle hybrid contest.

TGR: Do you compete in other big mountain events?

SH: That was my first big mountain event since the 2011 summer session. (which was the first in my life) This year really opened my eyes. I feel like I can bring a unique freestyle influenced style into the big mountain arena. I plan on pursuing that side of skiing a lot more in the near future.

TGR: So you're not prone to throwing flat 3's off cliffs?

SH: Growing up skiing at Pebble Creek Ski area outside of my hometown of Pocatello, Idaho we had a 10 foot tabletop jump and a handful of rails. Therefore, park was never my focus growing up. My friends and I learned our tricks on natural features around the mountain. That side of skiing has always been much more enjoyable to me as opposed to a cookie cutter terrain park, not to take away from what people are doing in the park. Pebble Creek taught me to do my tricks off of just about anything. I have just never brought them into a competition or film format. Doing those tricks off of variable terrain puts a smile on my face.

TGR: Do the terrain and snowpack at Beartooth Basin make that sort of stuff easier to try?

SH: I'd say the terrain makes you think about things a lot more, because with a lot of the rock/cliff jump options the outruns are more rocks/cliffs. However, when it's warm out and the aches of pains of cold weather skiing are not present, it is much easier to find motivation for carcass tossing. Same goes for the snowpack, when it gets warm, the snow up at Beartooth Basin becomes soft, just what you want for fat ski hucking.

TGR: Do you think you deserved to win, or was it a judge’s conspiracy? 

SH: Conspiracy, 110%. Feed those dudes enough beer and they'll do almost anything. Almost. That's not very professional...But hey, this is the ski industry, not golf. 

TGR: That's going in for sure.

SH: Hahahah gahd damn journalists.

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Heli-Skiing Contest Winner Heli-Skiing Contest Winner

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Heli-Skiing Contest Winner

Northern Escape Heli-Skiing has given away a heli-ski trip is worth over, $6,199 for a 4 day heliskiing package for the winter of 2014. The boutique heliski operation in British Columbia, Canada also announced a new contest for another trip to be drawn in April 2014 for a heliskiing package for the winter of 2015. So visit www.neheliski.com now to get your name in. Maybe it will be YOU that is the lucky winner of this heli skiing package next year!

Northern Escape would like to extend congratulations to Jan Winkel from Amsterdam for being the lucky winner of this years contest. The contest is advertised on neheliski.com and Jan was picked out of hundreds of entrants. An experienced heli-skier, Jan says he was looking for easy access that avoids the long road travel to arrive at the lodge as he's dealt with going to other heli operations in the past. He is excited about the challenging tree skiing and if the weather allows to get up high for some nice alpine skiing!

Northern Escape is looking forward to hosting Jan next winter!
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Daron Rahlves: Sugar Bowl Amba Daron Rahlves: Sugar Bowl Ambassador

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"Sugar Bowl Resort is my favorite ski area because of the terrain, snow and overall experience. The Bowl gets dumped on and is an epic playground stacked with terrain. I love the smooth flowing groomed runs any day, but get drawn to the open trees, bowls, tight lines and gullies. Now as a professional free skier the challenging steeps in Palisades is my training ground for big lines in AK. Fun runs and fresh snow, days after a storm are there so find me and lets go. If not, explore or find a local and you'll be fired up. For determined and dedicated youth in the ski world, the Sugar Bowl Academy (SBA) is dedicated to offering an environment to excel in academics and racing / free skiing. It's an amazing life path where I'm more than willing to pass on my knowledge of the sport since I grew up in a similar system. To top it off the resort staff are super friendly giving it that traditional ski experience charm, an important reason for my loyalty to Sugar Bowl. Come check it out and take a run down Rahlves' Run." Banzai!!! Sugar Bowl Ambassador - Daron Rahlves

15 years on the US Ski Team, 4x Olympian and the most decorated male American Downhill and Super G skier in history. Daron won 12 World Cup races, had 28 World Cup podiums, 7 US National Titles, is the 2001 World Champion in Super G, Silver medal at the 2005 Worlds in DH and Bronze medal in GS. He was the winner of the legendary Hahnenkamm Downhill in 2003 and SG in 2004 along with 7 podium finishes in Kitzbuhel over 5 years. Ski cross became his competition of choice in 2007 and in 2008 Daron took Gold in Skier-X at ESPN's Winter X Games 12 and finished 3rd overall on the Jeep Skiing/48 Straight Tour. Currently he's on the Teton Gravity Research (TGR) team skiing big mountain lines and works closely with his sponsors to develop the best quality equipment and experience for those unforgettable days on snow.

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Eric Roner Contest Winner Eric Roner Contest Winner

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The new owner of a pair of Full Tilt 1st Chair Boots & Scott Prize package is Matthew Vaughn from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Congratulations Matthew, TGR will be in contact with you via email, and thank you everyone who bought a Erik Roner Signature T-Shirt!

This was TGR’s second Athlete Signature T-Shirt in the 2013 Winter/Spring series.

Jeremy Jones’ Signature T-Shirt is now on sale

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Jeremy Jones Asks Obama To Ste Jeremy Jones Asks Obama To Step Up Climate Game

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(Washington, D.C.) - Warning that “winter is in trouble,” 75 Olympic medalists and other winter sports athletes – including White House “Champion of Change” awardee and pro snowboarder Jeremy Jones – are sending a letter to President Obama today urging the President to take action on climate and clean energy.

The representatives of the global snow sports community signing the letter include X Games champions and World Champion snowboarders, alpine/Nordic skiers and professional climbers, including:

• Olympic gold and silver medalist Julia Mancuso (Olympic Valley, CA)

• Olympic silver medalist and four-time X Games gold medalist Gretchen Bleiler (Aspen, CO)

• 10-time Big Mountain Rider of the Year Jeremy Jones (Truckee, CA)

• Olympic silver medalist, three-time World champion, seven-time X Games champion Lindsey Jacobellis (Stratton, VT)

• Two-time Olympian and six-time X Games gold medalist Nate Holland (Truckee, CA)

• Olympic gold & silver medalist, six-time X Games medalist, six-time World Cup champion Hannah Teter (Belmont, VT)

• 2010 Olympian, Nordic skier Kikkan Randall (Anchorage, AK)

• Five-time winner Powder Magazine’s Best Female Performer Ingrid Backstrom (Seattle, WA)

• Two-time World Freeskiing champion Chris Davenport (Aspen, CO)

• Two-time World Freeeskiing champion, Kit Deslauriers (Jackson, WY)

• 2013 World champion, X Games medalist Arielle Gold (Steamboat Springs, CO)

For a full list of signers, go to protectourwinters.org/athleteletter.

“Without a doubt, winter is in trouble,” the letter states. “… at risk are the economies of tourist-dependent states where winter tourism generates $12.2 billion in revenue annually, supports 212,000 jobs and $7 billion in salaries. Those are the jobs and businesses owned by our friends and families, generators of billions in federal and state income.”

Jones is being honored on April 11 at a White House ceremony along with other “Champions of Change,” in recognition of “ordinary Americans doing extraordinary things in their communities to out-innovate, out-educate, and out-build the rest of the world.”

Jones is being recognized for his contribution to raising awareness about the impact of climate change on the winter sports industry by creating Protect Our Winters (POW), a foundation established in 2007 to unite and mobilize the global winter sports community against climate change.

“This nomination is an absolute honor for me and the work we're doing at POW. But it's now my responsibility to take this recognition and help secure a place in the climate discussions in Washington. The letter that's been enthusiastically signed by so many amazing athletes is a strong showing of solidarity from the leaders in snow sports on climate action, so together, we have to keep that momentum going,” Jones said.

The letter to the president references a December 2012 report published by Protect Our Winters and the Natural Resources Defense Council highlighting the economic impact of inconsistent winters on the U.S. snow sports community and tourism-dependent states. (See protectourwinters.org/climate_report/.)

The athletes’ letter calls on Obama to follow through on the promise he made in the State of the Union address to fight climate change. He can do so by using executive authority currently available to reduce carbon pollution emitted by America’s power plants, the largest source of carbon pollution worsening climate change, and by rejecting the Keystone XL pipeline, which would add millions of tons of new carbon pollution to the atmosphere.

“Mr. President, it’s time to force our transition to clean energy, and we need your leadership,” the letter states. “…on behalf of 23 million of us who love winter and depend on it for our economic livelihoods, please take the action on climate change you have promised.”

The full text of the letter follows:

Dear President Obama,

During the recent State of the Union address, you urged Congress to “get together, pursue a bipartisan market-based solution to climate change...but if Congress won't act soon to protect future generations, I will.“

As professional athletes, representing a community of 23 million winter sports enthusiasts, we’re witnessing climate change first-hand. Last year was the warmest year on record, and once again, we’re currently experiencing another winter season of inconsistent snow and questionable extremes. Without a doubt, winter is in trouble.

And with this lack of consistent snow, at risk are the economies of tourist-dependent states where winter tourism generates $12.2 billion in revenue annually, supports 212,000 jobs and $7 billion in salaries. Those are the jobs and businesses owned by our friends and families, generators of billions in federal and state income.

The good news is that because we know this warming is human-caused, we can do something about it and it can be done, now, from limiting carbon pollution from our nation's dirty power plants to rejecting the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline.

First, it is time to tackle pollution from the biggest emitters in the United States: power plants. We’re asking for you to issue standards under the Clean Air Act that cut carbon pollution from America’s aging power plant fleet - at least 25 percent by 2020, while boosting energy efficiency and shifting to clean energy sources. Power plants are our largest source of carbon pollution. Cleaning them up will create tens of thousands of clean energy jobs, meet the pollution targets set for the country, and restore U.S. international leadership.

Furthermore, we urge you to reject dirty fuels like tar sands. Specifically, reject the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, which is not in our national interest because it would unlock vast amounts of additional carbon that we can’t afford to burn, extend our dangerous addiction to fossil fuels, endanger health and safety, and put critical water resources at risk.

Mr. President, it’s time to force our transition to clean energy, these are the first big steps and we need your leadership.

Again, on behalf of 23 million of us who love winter and depend on it for our economic livelihoods, please take the action on climate change you have promised.

Thank you.
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Getting Rad at the Pain McSchl Getting Rad at the Pain McSchlonkey

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Words and Photos By Seth Lightcap

What does it take to win the most important ski contest in the history of the world? Superman strength might help, but a mean drunken daffy and seriously fast fruit boot skills are what take home the hardware at the PMS!

Sunny skies and bottomless whiskey bottles delivered exactly such debaucherous short-ski talents at the 3rd Annual Pain McShlonkey Classic this past weekend. Squaw Valley went off as hundreds of contestants, hecklers and Saucer Boy fans gathered to honor the life and legend of Shane McConkey at the annual celebration.

The radness kicked off Friday night at the over-the-top Shane McConkey Foundation Gala Ball. The silent auction at the Gala raised over $64,000. Foundation director Sherry McConkey was floored by the support and thrilled the foundation could continue to dream big with donation plans that support local environmental education, Make-A-Wish and other R.A.D moves (Random Awesome Deeds).

“My dream is to build a grow dome at Truckee Elementary called the ‘Saucer’ that will teach children environmental and science education while they grow the food they’ll eat in the cafeteria,” said Sherry. “Make-A-Wish is true to Shane’s heart so we hope to make three kids wishes come true plus support the Truckee Pumptrack Project, Human Society and Tahoe Wildlife Society.”

But lest you think the PMS was all purple rainbows and cuddly puppy moments, the true battle royale commenced bright and early Saturday morning with the Chinese Downhill.

A chiseled collection of the best skiers in the world donned short-skis for a winner takes all race down KT-22. Man-eating moguls and sloppy skiers stood in racer’s paths to win the coveted Golden Saucer.

Squaw Valley local Amie Engerbretson took the Golden Saucer for the ladies. Outta towner Ryland Mauck-Duff blew away all the dudes and grabbed it for the men.

Chinese Downhill (Men)

1. Ryland Mauck-Duff

2. Ben Paciotti

3. Nicolas Anderson

Chinese Downhill (Women)

1. Amie Engerbretson

2. Shawna Anzures

3. Jackie Paaso

Can you feel the love for the crazy fun of skiing right here? No doubt Saucer Boy was smiling.
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Dash Longe Announces Winner Of Dash Longe Announces Winner Of Athlete Signature T-Shirt Contest

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The new owner of a pair of Volkl Shiro Skis is Jay Nakamura from Los Angeles, California.

To claim your prize, please email Teton Gravity Research at customerservice@tetongravity.com.

Congratulations Jay, and thank you to everyone who bought a Dash Longe Signature T-Shirt!

This was TGR's first Athlete Signature Tee in the 2013 Winter/Spring series. Erik Roner’s T-Shirt is now on Sale.

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News: Erik Roner Graphic T-Shi News: Erik Roner Graphic T-Shirt Now Available At TGR Online Shop

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Erik Roners’s limited edition graphic T-Shirt is now available exclusively at the TGR Online Shop. Every tee purchased will submit the customer into a drawing to win a pair of Full Tilt 1st Chair Boots and Scott Package. Only 100 of these t-shirts are available for sale, each individually packaged in a hand numbered bands, so that you know you are getting a one-of-a-kind shirt. Erik’s choice combination of 50% combed ring spun organic cotton and 50% post-consumer recycled polyester gives this shirt a very comfortable, relaxed fit and an eco-friendly vibe. Sales will end April 12th at 5 p.m. MST. Erik will announce the winner of the Full Tilt 1st Chair boots and Scott package personally on April 16th in a “Live from the Field” video posted on www.tetongravity.com.

This t-shirt is the second of four 2013 TGR Athlete Signature T-Shirts, which are designed in conjunction with the athletes to create a product that reflects their individual style. Keep an eye on the TGR Online Shop for news on our next tee created by Jeremy Jones, which will be on sale next month!

Visit our Athlete Signature T-Shirt page for more information.

Click here to buy your Erik Roner Signature T-Shirt Now!
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News: Dash Longe Limited Editi News: Dash Longe Limited Edition Graphic T-Shirt Now Available At TGR Online Shop

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Dash Longe’s limited edition graphic T-Shirt is now available exclusively at the TGR Online Shop. Every tee purchased will submit the customer into a drawing to win a pair of Volkl Shiro skis. Only 100 of these t-shirts are available for sale, each individually packaged in a hand numbered bands, so that you know you are getting a one-of-a-kind shirt. Dash’s choice combination of 50% combed ring spun organic cotton and 50% post-consumer recycled polyester gives this shirt a very comfortable, relaxed fit and an eco-friendly vibe. Sales will end March 22th at 5 p.m. MST. Dash will announce the winner of the Volkl Shiro skis personally on March 26th in a “Live from the Field” video posted on www.tetongravity.com.

This t-shirt is the first of four 2013 TGR Athlete Signature T-Shirts, which are designed in conjunction with the athletes to create a product that reflects their individual style. Keep an eye on the TGR Online Shop for news on our next tee created by Erik Roner, which will be on sale next month!

Visit our Athlete Signature T-Shirt page for more information.

Click here to buy your Dash Longe Signature T-Shirt Now!
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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 #TGRcolab

Go 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
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News: The 2013 Shovel Race Cha News: The 2013 Shovel Race Championships Recap From Angel Fire Resort

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Hundreds of spectators and dare devils converged on the slopes of Angel Fire Resort in New Mexico this weekend, as competitors of all ages waxed up their snow shovels for the legendary Angel Fire Shovel Race Championships. The annual challenge is fairly simple. Competitors sit on the scoop of a standard aluminum snow shovel, handle pointed downhill, and then lift their hands and feet to allow gravity to take them for a ride. Each rider gets two shots to clock the fastest time down the front of the Angel Fire ski mountain. Top speeds regularly exceed 60 miles per hour.

“Shovel racing began as a simple contest here in the 1970’s when our lift operators would ride their shovels down the mountain at the end of their shifts,” explains Andy Whitacre, mountain operations, Angel Fire Resort. “It has since grown into a crazy competition on the mountain that includes speed suits, costumes and radar guns! No year is ever the same, as competitors always try and out do each other every season.”

The organized competition has been held for over 30 years at Angel Fire Resort, and racers are expected from all corners of the country. The event has even been featured by national news outlets including ESPN, ABC Sports, MTV and The Travel Channel. Shovel racing was also once a featured sport during the early years of the Winter X Games.

This year’s winners:

Overall Top Man: John Strader, Albuquerque: 13:07 seconds; 67.74 mph

Overall Top Woman: Paloma Gonzales, Angel Fire: 14:42 seconds; 61.40 mph

Children as young as age 6 participated in the “Little Scoop” race category.

This year the event also included a new category called “Women in Media.” 13 women from New Mexico TV and Radio stations competed for the fastest time. The race included KRQE Anchor, Jessica Garate, KRQE Meteorologist Kristen Van Dyke, KOAT Anchor, Marisa Maez and radio host Erika Viking among others. The winner of the Women in Media Event was KOAT reporter Angela Brauer who won with a time of 15.49 seconds.

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News: Swatch Skiers Cup 2013 K News: Swatch Skiers Cup 2013 Kicks Off February 10

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Zermatt, Switzerland — The wait is over — the SWATCH SKIERS CUP kicks off this Sunday in Zermatt, Switzerland!

The eighth and final riders for each team have just been announced. Team Americas captain Cody Townsend picked Squaw Valley, USA local Greg Lindsey. Team Europe captain Kaj Zackrisson chose recent winner of the Red Bull Linecatcher event and Chamonix local Sam Favret.

The event crew promises a top notch show. Julien Regnier is the master jump shaper for the Backcountry Slopestyle discipline, and will also judge the event along with Ben Murphy and Mike Rogge. Zermatt local, Freeride World Tour standout, and SWATCH Proteam rider Samuel Anthamatten is the event's head guide. He'll be responsible for selecting venues, managing safety, and getting the riders to the best snow and terrain that Zermatt has to offer.

Watch the fun and rivalry unfold at swatchskierscup.com
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News: Burton Snowboards And Li News: Burton Snowboards And Lifebeat Debut New Salt-N-Pepa Collaboration Snowboard

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Pepa (of Salt-N-Pepa) to Visit the Burton SIA Booth Thursday to Celebrate the Partnership

DENVER, CO - Burton Snowboards and Lifebeat, a national non-profit that uses music to raise awareness and funds in the fight against HIV/AIDS, announced that they have partnered up on an exclusive line of women’s snowboards for winter 2014. Debuting today at the SIA Snow Show in Denver, Burton’s 2014 women’s Lip-Stick Restricted snowboard is at the heart of the partnership and features iconic female hip-hop group and longtime Lifebeat supporters, Salt-N-Pepa.

To celebrate the partnership, Pepa and a representative from Lifebeat will make a special appearance at the Burton booth this evening at 5 p.m. (booth #1965) to promote the collaboration and create awareness around the organization. During the happy hour event, Pepa will also announce the winner of the Burton x Lifebeat raffle, which will award a 2014 Burton Lip-Stick board signed by Salt-N-Pepa to one lucky winner. All proceeds from the event will go to supporting Lifebeat’s fight against HIV/AIDS.

The boards are on display exclusively at the SIA Snow Show in Denver, and will be available at select specialty retailers and Burton Flagship stores in early September 2013. For a first glimpse of this exciting new collaboration, check out the image of the 2014 Burton Lip-Stick featuring Salt-N-Pepa. And stay tuned for more details on the board design and graphics later this year.
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News: Announcing The Eider I G News: Announcing The Eider I Get After It Ambassador Contest

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Love ripping down the mountain every chance you get? Is a powder day your nirvana? Do you sleep with your Go-Pro on? Ok maybe not that far, but if photographing, Facebooking, Tweeting, Instagraming, and blogging your mountain adventures is as second nature as clicking into your skis, we want to hear from you.

Eider is looking for like-minded snow enthusiasts to join our team of passionate skiers and snowboarders. With a photo or video and 200 words or less, show and tell us how you get after it (ahem…on the mountain), and why you think you’d be a great Eider ambassador. Team Eider, including Super Frenchie, Matthais Giraud and Freeskier/Photographer, Tom Winter, will select two winners who will win a $1,000 allowance to use on Eider gear, along with the chance to continue to serve as an ambassador in future years. This contest ends February 21, at 11:59 PM MST and is only open to residents of the United States. The winner will be chosen shortly thereafter.

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News: Markus Eder And Aurélien News: Markus Eder And Aurélien Routens Win At Freeride World Tour Courmayeur Mont Blanc

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At the second stop of the SWATCH FREERIDE WORLD TOUR 2013 BY THE NORTH FACE® (FWT), the international field of elite athletes threw down a spectacular show combining big mountain charging with impressive tricks on the “Tête d’Arp”, never ridden in competition before.

With the south side of Mont Blanc as the perfect backdrop, a bluebird day with fresh powder greeted the strong line up of 33 skiers and 15 snowboarders at the men’s only competition. The athletes enjoyed the great conditions and showed their top skills on the north face of Tête d’Arp. Excitement filled the air as no one had ridden the face in competition before. Riders described the top section as steep, 45 degrees big mountain style, and the lower part giving various options for more playful riding and multiple airs. Any style of riding could take victory at this interesting venue.

Italy’s Markus Eder clinched the skiers’ win with a score of 89.67 points, executing the most playful run of the day. As a late start number Eder chose a unique line entry, skiing down the ridge before hitting the steep face in controlled high-speed big mountain style. He then impressed the judges with an arsenal of tricks on the second half of the venue, pulling off a backflip, a huge left side 360 and even riding switch. On his first year on the tour, young Eder was definitely the biggest crowd pleaser of the day on home turf. “I’m stoked with my line,” said Markus Eder. “I didn’t expect to win as I did a little mistake on my backflip. I hoped to be on the podium but to win is really fantastic.”

Swiss Jérémie Heitz managed to repeat his performance in Revelstoke, Canada and claim the second podium spot with a hard charging big mountain line, giving him the score of 86.0 points. Heitz probably had the fastest run of the day. Third place finisher and reigning world champion Reine Barkered of Sweden, also skied full throttle, typical Reine style, mixing big air and fast riding, scoring 81.0 points.

Aurélien Routens of France was rewarded his first ever FWT win in the snowboard competition. Routens scored 83.67 points on a high speed run, with clean riding and solid airs at the exposed top steep section and finishing off with an impressive straight line.
John Rodosky, USA, took a well deserved second, scoring 78.67 points, riding creatively and bringing numerous solid freestyle tricks into the backcountry. Swiss Emilien Badoux chose a good line all the way through and hitting a nice backside 360 in the midsection, earning the third podium spot with a score of 76.0 points.

“For a third consecutive year we have had perfect conditions and an amazing playground here in Courmayeur on the south side of Mont Blanc,” said Nicolas Hale-Woods, FWT General Manager Europe. “The upcoming weekend the athletes will cross the tunnel and take on the north side of Mont Blanc in Chamonix.”

After two out of six events, Jérémie Heitz is leading Men’s Ski overall with two second podium spots. Today’s winner Aurélien Routens is leading Men’s Snowboard with the win and a third place in Revelstoke, Canada.

The women will join the men for the third event in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc on January 26th.

Click Here For Men's Ski And Snowboard Official Results

Xavier De Le Rue scoping out a line at Courmayeur Mont Blanc. Photo by J Bernard.
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The ARC'TERYX Deep Winter Phot The ARC'TERYX Deep Winter Photo Challenge - Day Three

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The third and final day of shooting for the ARC'TERYX Deep Winter Photo Challenge presented by GORE TEX® happened yesterday, January 18. Ryan Regehr followed photographer and 2012 Deep Summer Photo Challenge winner Reuben Krabbe and his team this time around. Even if you don't, you can join in the process by voting on the People's Choice awards that will launch on Whistler Blackcomb's Facebook page on January 20. www.deepwinterphoto.com

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News: Patagonia Signs Kye Pete News: Patagonia Signs Kye Petersen And Pep Fujas To Global Ambassador Team

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Kye Petersen is now a Patagonia Ambassador. Photo via Spatziba.

Ski Athletes Pep Fujas and Kye Petersen Join Patagonia as Part of The Company’s Growing Ambassador Line-Up and Expanded Commitment to Snow Sports

VENTURA, Calif. — Patagonia Inc., a leading designer of core outdoor, surf and snowsport apparel, equipment, footwear and accessories, is pleased to announce that Pep Fujas and Kye Petersen have joined the company as Ambassadors. Both individuals embody the company’s core values, come equipped with a life-long dedication to skiing and a desire to ride in the best outerwear possible. As a company, Patagonia has increased its focus in the snow sports category with a major update planned to its outerwear line in Fall 2013. Fujas and Petersen, like other Patagonia Ambassadors, will collaborate closely with the company’s designers to provide first-hand input on every aspect of product performance and design.

“We’re excited to welcome Pep and Kye to the Patagonia family,” says Josh Nielsen, Patagonia’s Global Category Marketer for snow sports, “Both athletes embody the values and direction of Patagonia Snow and we look forward to working with them closely as we continue to build and evolve our technical product range to meet their needs and the needs of the core end user.”

Kye Petersen, hailed as one of the most talented multidiscipline ski athletes of his generation and winner of the 2012 Powder Magazine Full Throttle and Best Natural Air awards, notes about Patagonia, “I wanted to partner with Patagonia because of their quality, long-lasting products. Everything is well thought out and simple, nothing you don’t need. I like how the product is trustworthy and also the fact that it’s made from recycled materials.”

“I think my skiing style fits with the brand as I’m often exploring new mountains by foot and finding myself deep in the backcountry of remote and pristine mountain ranges,” continues Petersen. “I’m also spending long days in the mountains in all kinds of conditions and putting my gear through rigorous testing. I’m super stoked to start a collaboration and help each other continue to get better in what we are doing!”

Pep Fujas is now a Patagonia Ambassador. Photo by Chris Benchetler.

Fujas, a ski film icon regarded for his innovative approach to skiing and distinct style says, “Part of the reason I joined Patagonia is that they practice exactly what they preach. The company philosophy isn’t just a moniker or marketing scheme, it’s a way of life that is lived by each and every employee, one which is mindful of their impact on the natural world from creation and design to production and distribution.”

“Patagonia has the highest quality products and they take pride in every garment they make,” continues Fujas. “I know with Patagonia that they have so much experience and have made quality gear for so long that I will be able to perform without having to think about being cold or wet or uncomfortable.”

Fujas and Petersen join a team of Ambassadors that includes Josh Dirksen, Carston Oliver, Ryland Bell, Forrest Shearer, surfing’s Malloy Brothers, Gerry Lopez and climbing’s Tommy Caldwell, Sonnie Trotter, and other notable athletes at the height of their sports.
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News: Second Annual Smash Life News: Second Annual Smash Life! Banked Slalom Jan. 6 At Big Sky

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The second annual Smash Life! Banked Slalom snowboard race is once again taking place at Big Sky Resort in Montana on Saturday January 6th celebrating the life of Aaron Robinson. Last years race had close to 100 riders and raised over $1800 for the Aaron Robinson Plant-A-Seed Project.

Aaron Robinson was a two-time winner of the North Face Masters of Snowboarding Tour, one of the best freeriders on the planet and friend to everyone on snow. Aaron’s time with us was cut short after a snowboard accident in Chile that took his life in the summer of 2011.

Details on the Smash Life! Banked Slalom are as follows:

Date:
January 6th, 2012

Cost:

$10 pre registration (emailsmashlifebankedslalom@gmail.com)
$15 day-of registration
Discounted Lift Tickets will be available to riders.

Registration:
From 7:30am-9:00am at the Mountain Mall

Contest Start Time:
10:00am Top of the Triple Chair

Divisions:
Groms: 13 & Under
Youth: 14 -17
Adult: 18 -39
Masters: 40+

Why:
Come out for a fun day of shredding, lots of high fives and mandatory smiles, Proceeds go to the Aaron Robinson Plant a Seed Foundation

Heading to Montana for your next ski or snowboard vacation, buy your lift tickets in advance and save big.

Click Here for Montana Lift Ticket Deals.
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News: Win A Trip To Ultima Thu News: Win A Trip To Ultima Thule Lodge In AK Through Protect Our Winters

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PACIFIC PALISADES, CA –Protect Our Winters, the global climate change nonprofit and Alaska’s premier wilderness lodge, Ultima Thule, have launched the Jeremy Jones Ultima Thule Adventure, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for two to snowboard and adventure with pro snowboarder, Jeremy Jones in Alaska’s Wrangell/St. Elias mountains, hosted by the Ultima Thule Lodge.

The all inclusive, four-day package includes being able to snowboard with Jeremy Jones, the star of Further, the snowboard adventure epic currently in theaters. Jones filmed some of the segments near Ultima Thule in the Wrangells and called the mountain range the “steepest, most unexplored terrain he’s ever seen.”

Ultima Thule Lodge is a luxury wilderness adventure outpost located deep in the 13.2 million acre Wrangell St-Elias National Park; part of the largest protected land mass on earth. The Lodge sits 100 miles from the nearest road and is only accessible by bush plane. Remote, yet refined the Lodge was named in the “BEST PLACES TO VISIT” by National Geographic Traveler magazine.

All-inclusive packages feature gourmet Alaskan fare, first-class bush lodging and highlight exclusive airplane safari adventures. The lodge also boasts a family of internationally acclaimed pilots and a small fleet of specialized bush aircraft that can land on and off the snow covered glaciers and alpine tundra.

“We’re just thrilled that Ultima Thule came to us with this idea. With the stoke level of Further as high as it can be now, we’re so excited to bring it to life and offer an opportunity to the snow sports community to win this dream trip. 100% of every contribution will be directly placed towards our efforts to protect places like the Wrangells from climate change”, said Chris Steinkamp, Executive Director at Protect Our Winters.

In addition to the Ultima Thule Lodge package, the winner will receive a Jones snowboard, Vans Cirro snowboard boots, Jeremy’s backcountry gear from Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd and $500 travel credit to Valdez, AK, where the adventure begins.

To enter, donate $5 to Protect Our Winters at: http://www.protectourwinters.org/ultima_thule/ 

To keep the chances of winning exciting, they are limiting the number of contributions at 5,000 total. The contest runs though February 15th, 2013.

Ultima Thule Lodge: A remote paradise lies deep in the Alaskan Wilderness, accessible only by bush plane. Immersed in extreme nature, you will discover an outpost designed for adventure and enhanced by comfort, 100 miles from the nearest road. Three generations of family have called this pristine wilderness home and strive to protect and preserve it for the ones yet to come. For more information, visit: http:// www.ultimathulelodge.com & www.farfargnargnar.com

Protect Our Winters (POW) is the environmental center point of the winter sports community, united together towards a common goal of reducing climate change's effects on our sport and mountain economies. Founded in 2007, POW re-invests contributions in educational initiatives, activism and supporting community-based initiatives. For more information, visit www.protectourwinters.org. Stay in touch on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/protectourwinters.
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Vote For The King Of The Hill Vote For The King Of The Hill

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Vote On 32 Skiers To See Who Is The Best Skier On The Mountain

We selected eight prominent ski athletes from four of the dominant ski film production companies and pitted them against each other in a “March Madness” style bracket. We want to let you pick the King Of The Hill, so go to our Facebook page and vote for your favorite ski movie rock star.

Two sets of ski athletes will be pitted against each other every 48 hours until a winner is reached.

Currently:

JP Auclair VS Pep Fujas

Sage Cattabriga-Alosa VS Seth Morrison
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