Arctic Warming Causing Super Cold Winters for US and UK When talking about the impending winter season with it’s cold spells and snowfall potential, there are two types of people: those who enjoy it and those who can’t wait for winter to be over. If you’re a scientist trying to decipher the cause of recent severe winters, there’s generally been two sides as well. One side believing it’s the result […] Robin Azer | October 30, 2016 0 Comments
Introducing: The Open One – A Ski Jacket Built from a Love for Powder Introducing the Open One. A ski jacket built with a singular purpose, big mountain powder days. The company behind the product is also new, Open Wear. They started with a simple idea: make one thing, make it better than anything else on the market, all at a fraction of the competitor’s price. As an outerwear company, their goal is to be the […] Gear Robin Azer | October 24, 2016 1 Comment
Yosemite National Park, CA’s Glaciers Are In Rapid Retreat Below the highest peaks in Yosemite National Park sit the park’s last two remaining glaciers, Lyell and Maclure. Yosemite Glaciers are slowly yet undeniably making a hasty retreat up the steep slopes they have been a part of for hundreds of years. Why should we care? These glaciers are responsible for replenishing the Tuolumne River, a key water source for […] Robin Azer | October 21, 2016 0 Comments
What a Wonder: Planet Earth ll Trailer Delivers Eye-Popping Footage [iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/c8aFcHFu8QM”] The producers of the award-winning nature documentary Planet Earth are back at it again, 10 years later. Planet Earth ll, a six -part series produced by the BBC, is set to go where no other documentary of it’s kind has gone before. With awe-inspiring slo-mo shots and immersive imagery, it delivers nature in all it’s splendor. “Ten years after […] Robin Azer | October 21, 2016 0 Comments
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 […] Biking 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
Wingsuit Flying Death Sparks Ban in Chamonix [iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/RbcbjMhvjEs”] The recent death of a Russian wingsuit “pilot” in the alpine village of Chamonix, France, has raised new concerns about the safety of this extreme sport. Witnesses report the man jumped from Aiguille du Midi, Europe’s highest mountain. When his parachute failed to deploy he slammed into a bluff before crashing into a newly constructed chalet. Located in […] Robin Azer | October 6, 2016 0 Comments
NLand Surf Park: First in America, Opens This Friday [iframe id=”https://player.vimeo.com/video/185503901″] Land-locked Austin, Texas, is set to unveil North America’s first outdoor surf park, NLand Surf Park, this Friday. The founder and CEO, Doug Coors (yes, the beer heir), both a surfer and an engineer, has spent the last 20 years bringing his dream to fruition. NLand Surf Park partnered with Wavegarden, the company largely regarded as the leader in wave […] Surf Robin Azer | October 5, 2016 0 Comments
Professional Climber Anna Smith Passes Away Climbing in Himalayas Internationally renowned Canadian climber, Anna Smith, 31, passed away unexpectedly over the weekend while on an expedition in the Indian Himalayas. Smith and her climbing partner, Alison Criscitiello, had been granted the Mugs Stump Award for their plan to tackle the rigorous Brahmasar II. Flooding in the area of Brahmasar II forced Anna and Cristcitiello to change their plans. They moved further […] Industry News Robin Azer | October 4, 2016 2 Comments
Lindsey Vonn: “Strong is the New Beautiful” [iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/qKSXCxkbBg8″] World Champion skier, Lindsey Vonn, can add author to her list of accomplishments with her new book, “Strong is the New Beautiful.” It offers fitness motivation to acquire camera-ready abs, or simply to create a better version of yourself. The tagline encourages readers to “Embrace Your Natural Beauty, Eat Clean, and Harness Your Power.” All great messages for […] Robin Azer | October 3, 2016 5 Comments
New Data: Air Pollution Impacts 92% of World’s Population The World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that 92 percent of the World’s Population is impacted by Air Pollution. Hardest hit are densely populated cities in developing countries. The data, released earlier this week, is based on information collected from numerous sources including satellite images, air transport models and more than 3,000 ground station monitors around the world. One of […] Robin Azer | October 1, 2016 1 Comment
Biggest Climate News of the Year: CO2 Levels Hit 400 PPM It’s official. Carbon dioxide (CO2) levels around the world have passed the 400 parts per million (PPM) mark. The last time greenhouse gases were this high was roughly 4 million years ago. For millions of years earth’s natural balancing act was able to regulate the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. However, things starting sliding south with the Industrial Revolution. […] Industry News Robin Azer | September 30, 2016 0 Comments
Powder Surfing: Riding the White Wave [iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/tfzWCybPMaQ”] Imagine a snowboard. Now take away the boots and bindings, the straps and buckles. What remains is essentially a surfboard built for powder: Powder Surfing. A rider, a board and a mountain of snow. In common parlance, powsurfing. Ideal for the curious boarder with skateboarding skills, these powder boards are reminiscent of snowboards from the early days of […] Robin Azer | September 29, 2016 0 Comments
The Top 5 Ski Apps of Winter 2016/17: In anticipation of the upcoming snow season, here are the Top 5 Ski Apps to help you make the most of every day on the mountain. This list pulls from a variety of categories to narrow down those deserving coveted storage space on your phone. Whether you’re into rugged backcountry adventure, have a penchant for powder, or looking to get […] Robin Azer | September 27, 2016 0 Comments
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