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"Lindsey Vonn: The Climb" tracks ski star's comeback
With cold-friendly ingredients that are as tasty as they are wholesome, these snacks may be the hardest-working thing on the slopes
Island Lake Lodge has moved way past its ski-bum beginnings, but the snow will still make you want to quit your day job.
Fighting one’s way hundreds of meters up a mountain for hours only to ride down for a few minutes might sound crazy to some people. For others, it’s a way to ski or snowboard with less of an impact. 3456 Feet is a film from Ride Greener,…
Meet Chloe Kim, a snowboarding prodigy who threw her first backflip off a natural feature at age six. Next up: Aspen's X Games.
Ski patroller died during unpermitted session
The latest film from the DPS Cinematic Shadow Campaign series, Sun Dog is an award-winning short film that follows a man and his dog as they go skiing in a winter wonderland. Deep within the snow-capped peaks overlooking Bariloche, Argentina, Refugio Frey is the only protection from…
Passes have never been cheaper. But will the deep discounts destroy your local hill?
What was he thinking? (No, really, we asked him.)
In this clip from the full length feature film “Days of My Youth,” produced by Red Bull Media House in association with MSP Films, pro skiier Cody Townsend rockets through an almost fully enclosed couloir somewhere in Alaska. It’s been dubbed the “most insane ski line ever,” and for…
Intends to create the largest ski resort in the United States
'No Turning Back' actually kind of does turn back. And that’s a good thing. The latest offering from Warren Miller Entertainment is the feel-good ski hit of the winter.
Sugar Mountain is a new wave ski adventure film by award-winning director Richard James in association with Helly Hansen. Set in the wilds of Alaska, the film chronicles the story of eight friends and their quest to find the mythical Sugar Mountain. …
Salomon Freeski TV Season 8 Episode 5, The Controller, follows Kevin Fogolin an avalanche controller who goes to work and ski in some of the most spectacular mountains on earth. Watch him on his job as he brings down some of the most impressive avalanches ever caught…
National Forest acreage to be traded for private land
The pro skier and mountaineering badass shares her favorite winter destination and gear.
Six great brands making snow gear in the USA.
Sculpted in Time: The Artist is the story of how Banff area artist Dan Hudson finds inspiration in the Canadian Rockies. Color, light and texture of the mountains around Sunshine Village inspire skiiers and photographers alike. …
The pride and joy of USA Nordic skiing knows a thing or two about training hard and treating yourself. Presenting Simi Hamilton's top five training tips to achieve cross-country glory.
There are changes afoot on the mountains. Learn them and own the slopes.
The latest from DPS Cinematic’s The Shadow Campaign series, ‘Whitewash’ transports you to Mt. Baker and the Pacific Northwest at its finest. The DPS Koalas were on location for the deepest storm cycle of last season, skiing five consecutive days in a white, woodland paradise. …
Sculpted in Time: The Innovator escorts the viewer through the backcountry of Banff National Park to experience stepping into the unknown. Told from the point of view of local wheelchair athlete, innovator and backcountry enthusiast Christian Bagg, along with Chris Rubens and Eric ‘Hoki’…
Two years ago, a group of Montana skiers and riders set out to visit Montana’s Wilderness Areas and explore the issues surroundig the lands where humans are mere visitors. Land of No Use is the story of what they found, and the controversy surrounding Wilderness Areas in…
Season 8, Episode 4 of Salomon Freeski TV: Every new ski season begins with the air of optimism. But when the snow doesn’t show up, skiers will go to ridiculous lengths to make it happen.
‘Sculpted in Time: The Wise Man’ is the story of Eddie Hunter’s life-long connection with Banff National Park and Mt. Norquay. He was born in 1926, the same year Mt. Norquay was established, and has skied there for over 80 years. …
Two years in the making, Far From Home tells the story of Brolin Mawejje and his bout to become Africa’s first Olympic snowboarder. Born in Kampala, Uganda, Brolin’s life has been a tumultuous journey of highs and lows, rejection and acceptance. With the support of his community,…
The Olympic champion's favorite place to ski and sticks for the park.
Olympic gold medalist now training for the Super-G
The Olympic gold medalist on dominating slalom—and what's next on her agenda
There are plenty of ski areas where you can show up without a map and dink around on mellow (read: boring) terrain all day. These aren’t those kind of resorts.
North of the U.S. border lies a paradise filled with powder, untracked steeps, wild vistas—and remote lodges with access to the massive winter playground.
Episode 3, “Rusutsu Supernatural”: Last Summer, Rusutsu Ski Area in Japan built a Travis Rice-inspired supernatural terrain park in the forest. The Salomon crew was given first crack at it in prime powder conditions.
Every winter, the ski and snowboard world lets its hair down at a few marquee events. Here are the ones we're stoked for this season.
The backcountry legend weighs in on his favorite gear (we bet you can guess it) and why California is a splitboarder's paradise.
The first film in DPS Cinematic’s four-part film series, Sanctuary, follows DPS Skiers Zack Griffin, Santiago Guzman, Olof Larsson and Piers Solomon as they head south in August of 2014 in hopes of surfing summer powder high in the Andes. …
In CMH Dreamland, episode 2 of Salomon Freeski TV‘s eighth season, Mike Douglas, Cody Townsend and Alexis Godbout head up to British Columbia to get deep with CMH Heli-Skiing, the longest running heliski operation in the world. CMH claims to have the best tree…
In Higher Unplugged: Episode 11, Teton Gravity Research gives you a behind the scenes look at what it took to film Jeremy Jones’ Higher. Filming in the world’s harshest landscapes comes with it’s own unique set of challenges, including keeping cameras charged, footage safe,…
DPS Cinematic, the new film wing of DPS Skis, is releasing four short films beginning October 21. Each film was shot in a distinct location from around the globe, including Valle Nevado, Mt. Baker, Baldface and Refugio Frey. …
From the depth of the creative visuals to the groundbreaking, never-been-done-before scale of the shoot, Afterglow is being hailed as one of the most cinematically profound ski movies ever made. Deep pillows and Alaskan spines, all filmed at night, with massive lights, custom made LED suits, and a…
Tired of epic lift lines, hostile locals, and $15 burgers at the lodge? Something wonderful is happening in a remote pocket of British Columbia, where homegrown spirit is flourishing beyond the reach of corporate resorts and there's plenty of powder to share.
As the youngest land mass on earth, Iceland is an ever-evolving paradise for skiers. Littered with volcanoes, the ski lines here plunge straight to the ocean’s edge. The first episode of Salomon Freeski TV Season 8 was shot last year from March 15 to April 1 and…
Afterglow is the latest and most ambitious project yet from Sweetgrass Productions. It’s a crazy concept that uses incredible cinematography and a ton of lights to push the boundaries of what defines a ski film. Look for the full release on October 19. …
A few weeks ago, when Vail Resorts bought Park City Mountain Resort, the sale triggered an onslaught of vitriol against Colorado's billion-dollar ski empire. But while it's easy to hate a company just because it's claiming territory faster than the whitebark pine beetle, Vail has actually been a very good thing for skiers.
Over the last week, five top mountain athletes died in three separate incidents in the Himalayas and Andes. Here, we’ve gathered remembrances from people who knew them best.
From the Road is the story of a skier’s personal journey, seen through the lens of redemption and triumph. Delivered through the unique personal perspective of former professional ski guide Eric Henderson, the film is centered on a human powered ski adventure in Alaska’s Chugach Mountains. A…
As more and more people head into the backcountry, we’re triggering more slides than ever before. If you’re thinking about venturing into avalanche-prone terrain this winter, first read this.
As resorts open more extreme terrain, skiers are wondering: Should I wear my beacon in-bounds?
Playing safely in the mountains requires an intimate knowledge of terrain and an understanding of how a host of variables—including sun, wind, and temperature—affect the snowpack.
Snow safety expert Dean Cardinale knows a thing or two about staying safe in the backcountry. Here’s his advice for making the most of your backcountry skiing experience. …
Avalanche beacons are an incredibly powerful tool for the backcountry, but they’re worthless if you don’t know how to use them properly. Watch as snow safety expert Dean Cardinale and the ski partol team at Snowbird demonstrate how to use a beacon at…
No, but it is getting increasing dangerous out there. As hordes of skiers hit the backcountry, they're triggering more avalanches than ever before, and there's still a dangerous gap between our collective enthusiasm and the depth of our knowledge. But while the learning curve is daunting and the risks are high, the adventure rewards are immense—if you do it rig
Changes, and lots of them, including an uptick in skier visits to Utah, cheaper season passes state-wide, and an increased likelihood that all the Wasatch-area resorts will soon be connected.
After more than 100 episodes, Salomon Freeski TV is back for its eighth season. Sarting October 7, 2014, twelve new films will be released bi-weekly. Follow the team on new adventures all over the world including Japan, France, Iceland, Italy, Canada and New Zealand. …
Meet Nick McNutt, the newest member of the Teton Gravity Research team. Nick entered TGR’s Co-Lab Competition in 2013, and later joined the crew in Jackson Hole and Revelstoke to shoot for the film Almost Ablaze, due out in fall of…
Last fall, Jeremy Jones traveled to Nepal for the largest descent of his life: a 21,400-foot peak that he dubbed the Shangri-La Spine Wall. After being slowed down by foul weather, Jones needed to get back on the snow before attempting to summit the wall. He and his partner took a…
Sometime in the near future, it’s almost certain that Vail Resorts will be operating a rebranded 7,500-acre mega resort in Park City. Will the Wasatch survive?
A final ski edit for your viewing pleasure as we shift into warmer months. Watch Dylan Hood’s greatest hits from the past few seasons and start gearing up for next winter. From Dylan Hood. …
Adrien Bessac, one of the co-founders of Riot House, is an avid skier and mountain lover in general. Growing up in a Mont Dore ski shop certainlymay have played a role. Always driven by the desire to show his native region at its best, Riot House decided to follow…
In this episode of Sony Mind’s Eye, Teton Gravity Research skiers Ian McIntosh and Johnny Collinson race down steep couloirs at ridiculous speeds, blowing the doors off of La Grave, France. After earning nearly every vertical meter on foot and cranking down line after line in variable snow, Mac…
After bringing home a gold medal in snowboard halfpipe from Sochi, team snowboarder and North Face athlete Kaitlyn Farrington went remote for some backcountry camping and riding in Mica, British Columbia with teammates Lucas Debari and Johnny Collinson. …
In this episode from The Big Picture and Rossignol, Chris and Parker head to Retallack Lodge, BC for the Orage Masters then a few trips to the Washington, British Columbia and Montana backcountry’s. Guess winter isn’t quite over yet. From The Big Picture…
In this episode of Sony's Mind’s Eye, Teton Gravity Research athlete Angel Collinson gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her recent ski mountaineering trip to the Tetons. While filming for TGR’s new film, Almost Ablaze, a 25-person crew hauled 1,500 pounds of gear by foot across a frozen lake.
A new series from Faction Skis showcasing the athletes that make up the Faction Collective. Episode 1 follows the kick off to winter in Colorado, featuring Faction Athletes skiing at Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone.
Scot Schmidt is a legend in Freeskiing. He is the original pro freeskiier and became a household name in skiing after the release of the 1987 ski film “Blizzard of Ahhhs.” In S7 Ep12 of Salomon Freeski TV, Mike Douglas pays Schmidt a visit to see what he’s been…
A new series from Faction Skis showcasing the athletes that make up the Faction Collective. From Jackson Hole via Chamonix and La Clusaz to the streets of Poland, follow the Faction Collective’s adventures in Episode 2 of the series. …
For this episode of Sony Mind’s Eye, Dash Lounge worked with Teton Gravity Research production intern Matt Dillman to break up the usual left-turn-right-turn POV format. Filmed entirely on the Sony Action Cam, the resulting edit provides a fresh perspective on Dash’s recent trip to Sella Nevea, Italy…