Arc’teryx’s ReBIRD Service Gives New Life to Used Gear
Freeskier Magazine
by Scout Petersen
12h ago
Featured Image: Kyle Gibson Repair, trade-in, shop used and upcycle—that’s Arc’teryx’s approach with its ReBIRD platform. At the heart of the iconic ski apparel brand is sustainability. It’s no secret that our industry has been and will continue to be impacted by climate change. Even this year we’ve seen a concerning influx of canceled events due to the snowpack. Aside from the lack of snow shortening the season, safety concerns rise as varied snow conditions become more prevalent. Climate change is rearing its ugly head, but brands like Arc’teryx are helping pave the way for the future of ou ..read more
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Close Out the 23/24 Season at These Spring Ski Events
Freeskier Magazine
by FREESKIER
20h ago
Featured Image: Carly Finke Spring is upon us, which means (inevitably) lifts will soon be halting, and our ski gear will head back to storage. But before you start the waterworks, there’s still plenty of spring skiing and final blowout partying to be enjoyed. So break out your bikinis and prepare to proudly sport a goggle tan—the biggest ski resort bashes are about to ensue. Get out and enjoy ’em before the final bell rings! MARCH March 29-30 | Solitude Red Bull Cascade Bobby Brown and Red Bull are bringing the second annual Cascade to Solitude. This creative freestyle event is free to the ..read more
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Live Stream the IFSA FWT Challenger Stop Two in Silverton, Colorado
Freeskier Magazine
by FREESKIER
2d ago
Welcome to the San Juan Showdown, the second stop of the IFSA FWT Challenger by Orage, where the top 80 freeriders in the Americas will take on one of the last frontiers of freeride, the infamous terrain of Silverton, Colorado. Velocity Basin will host the party–a renowned backcountry skiing and snowboarding area with peaks reaching over 3,000 meters–as the FWT pens a new chapter in the Silverton story. View this post on Instagram A post shared by IFSA Freeriders (@ifsafreeriders) Related: Live Stream the IFSA Challenger Stop One in Crested Butte, Colorado The post Live Stream the ..read more
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Unlock Untouched Terrain on the Loveland Ski Area Snowcat 
Freeskier Magazine
by Scout Petersen
2d ago
Loveland Ski Area’s Snowcat Tours are a gateway to untouched powder, accessing up to 580 acres of pristine backcountry terrain in Dry Gulch. Led by Loveland Ski Patrol-certified guides, it’s the perfect opportunity for newbies to get their feet wet in backcountry skiing or for experts to get their fix without trekking far off I-70.  Ditch the base area for the day and load onto the private snowcat with a maximum of 12 guests. The tour starts off with a group meeting at the Lower Ridge View Room located at Loveland’s base lodge at 8:00 a.m.—be sure to arrive booted up and ready to go. The ..read more
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Joona Kangas’ Full Part in “Keeshlife Movie 2” Will Leave You Speechless
Freeskier Magazine
by FREESKIER
3d ago
There is no better style-minded ambassador to skiing than Joona Kangas. The Finnish fiend is one of the most dazzling riders around, having honed his skills under the lights at Ruka and beyond. He blends smooth technicality with creativity. He makes it look easy, but if it were, everyone would do it. A fantastic representation of his freeride & freestyle capabilities can be seen in his full segment from the should-have-won-an-oscar film, “Keeshlife Movie 2.” The team created several large kickers throughout the backcountry, each with different features that bring a new element. Three minut ..read more
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[Q&A] Michelle Parker Speaks Out on a Season of New Challenges
Freeskier Magazine
by Jordan Grant-Krenz
4d ago
Featured Image: Ming Poon, Courtesy of Red Bull Legends are hard to come by. Today’s media-flushed world gives us a plethora of influencers and rising stars to choose from, but many of those names will be gone in a blink. We’re so peppered with faces that it’s easy for us to forget what truly makes a person memorable in their field. No matter how many people we are exposed to, the test of time still stands. It’s not just a person’s actions that cement them as a legend. More often than not, it’s their character. How they conduct themselves and how they’re known through the community is what rea ..read more
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Freeride World Tour 2024 YETI Xtreme Verbier Stop Five Recap & Videos
Freeskier Magazine
by Jordan Grant-Krenz
4d ago
Featured Image – Jeremy Bernard, Courtesy of the Freeride World Tour The thunderdome that is the YETI Xtreme Verbier provided an absolutely electric finish to the 2024 Freeride World Tour season. Located in the Swiss freeride mecca of Verbier, this competition has been a pilgrimage for the sport’s most devoted riders for two decades. This makes sense when you see the towering Bec des Rosses face in full form. It’s a staggering venue, with the top section reaching pitches of over 50 degrees *gulp*. For the first time in over five years, riders in the Men’s Ski and Snowboard Fields were able to ..read more
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FREESKIER’s Gear Lab Wraps up With a Beach’n Apres Bash Presented by Kona Big Wave
Freeskier Magazine
by FREESKIER
1w ago
Photos: Carly Finke After weeks of tirelessly testing all of next year’s skis, boots and outerwear, we knew there was no better way to tip our hats off to the Vail Valley than throwing an absolute ripper at the Express Lift Bar. Denver’s Andy Immerman got the dance floor moving with his funky soundtrack while the Kona Big Wave crew doled out free beer to a thirsty crowd of skiers and riders. Of course, it’s not a FREESKIER party without some gear giveaways. A few friendly competitions led to numerous pairs of free skis being awarded, along with a brand new iPhone 15 courtesy of T Mobile and so ..read more
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Kimbo Sessions Through the Eyes of Brady Perron
Freeskier Magazine
by Jordan Grant-Krenz
1w ago
If it’s a Brady Perron video, it’s going to be good. That’s about as close to objective truth as you can get. His skills seem to be aging like fine wine—better every year. In “North Wind Blew South,” we’re treated to a masterclass in both freestyle skiing and cinematography. The short film is entirely captured at last year’s installment of Kimbo Sessions. For those unfamiliar, Kimbo Sessions is a gathering at Sweden’s Kläppen Snowpark hosted by the legendary Kim Boberg. It’s grown from a primarily Armada Fam gathering to being an international-style fest that has seen a plethora of skiers, fro ..read more
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“Flat Light and Flat Landings at Snowbird” – A Powder Day Odyssey With Ross Tester
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by Jordan Grant-Krenz
1w ago
For some skiers, gray skies mean it’s time to head home. For others, a flat landing usually means, “This hit ain’t for me.” Both of these philosophies have their merits… but not when it comes to Ross Tester. The Freeride World Tour (FWT) 2021 Rookie of the Year has garnered much love in the ski world thanks to his ability to drop huge sh*t and make it look silky smooth. Flat landings? Never heard of her. Everything’s an LZ for this guy. Take a few minutes to enjoy this quick edit of GoPro and iPhone footage as Ross Tester makes quick work of his local hill, Snowbird, Utah. It’s inspiring, frig ..read more
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