Freeride World Tour Heads to Asia for the First Time: Japan to Host 4* Qualifier For the first time in Freeride World Tour (FWT) history, competition will take place on the continent of Asia. Japan will play host to a Freeride Qualifier 4* event, skiing’s/snowboarding’s premiere big-mountain challenge. Competitors from around the globe will converge on the “Japanese Alps” of Hakabu, Japan for a chance to secure a spot on the prestigious Freeride World Tour. Action kicks off in […] Robin Azer | October 21, 2016 0 Comments
Tignes and it’s Grande Motte Glacier are Open: French Alps [iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/XJEGKaSKhtk”] The Tignes and Grande Motte glacier is one of the most popular ski areas in the French Alps. It offers up a huge variety of off-piste skiing, reliable powder, and enormous visual appeal. The video showcases the best of what this resort has to offer in terms of a day on the mountain, including some nimble tree skiing. […] Robin Azer | October 20, 2016 0 Comments
“Fall Line” Steve Shea Takes on Grand Teton in this Oscar Contender The short film “Fall Line” introduced extreme ski mountaineering to North America. Shot in 1978, under primitive conditions, the film went on the be nominated for an Academy Award. Prior to this project little documentation of the sport existed. So climbers/cinematographers, Bob Carmichael and Greg Lowe set out to capture the essence of what it took to ascent and ski Grand Teton in Wyoming. […] Robin Azer | October 15, 2016 0 Comments
Red Bull Rampage 2016: World’s Hardest Mountain Bike Race [iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/nJYt66Ih2iE”] Red Bull Rampage is happening live right now in Virgin, Utah. Watch it live here: Red Bull Rampage The top mountain bikers from around the world are converging in the desert town of Virgin, Utah today for the Red Bull Rampage. A challenging event designed to test the skill and mettle of the 21 racers, it’s a no-holds-bar […] Cycle Robin Azer | October 14, 2016 0 Comments
Patagonia’s Betting On Beer to Solve Climate Change: Long Root Ale Patagonia is on a mission to change agricultural and food practices around the world, one cold brew at a time. Patagonia’s Long Root Ale is the company’s latest product to roll out of their sustainably sourced food and beverages division, Patagonia Provisions. Released on October 3, in association with Hopworks Urban Brewery in Portland, Oregon, it is only available on the […] Robin Azer | October 13, 2016 1 Comment
Which Ski Resorts Will Open First in the USA This Season? Winter is coming! As snow falls out west and snow-guns fire up in the east the annual race to open first, bragging rights on the line, is underway. Wax up your skis and check your fitness for opening day is just around the bend. Last year opening day honors went to Killington in Vermont on October 18th 2015, but with snow […] Robin Azer | October 13, 2016 0 Comments
Lindsey Vonn Arm Wrestles Her Way Through Media Tour [iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/gEyp7_OvS5M”] Lindsey Vonn has been out in force making the media rounds to promote her new book “Strong is the New Beautiful.” This highly decorated alpine skier has a compelling message to share on fitness motivation and mental toughness. To date on her media blitz she has shared laughs with Stephen Colbert, revealed her preference for training with men on The […] Olympics Robin Azer | October 10, 2016 0 Comments
Eric Hjorleifson’s RUIN AND ROSE Athlete Edit [iframe id=”https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMSPFilms%2Fvideos%2F10154415798020569%2F&show_text=0&width=560″] After a two year break, professional freeskier Eric Hjorleifson (Hoji) returned to Matchstick Productions last year to film RUIN AND ROSE. This powder-fest film is based on footage from three excursions starting with Golden Alpine Holidays, on to Revelstoke, and finished with some admirable shots at Whistler Blackcomb. Hoji’s impressive on-snow style is smooth, smart and executed with enviable […] Robin Azer | October 7, 2016 0 Comments
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