VIDEO: Massive Bike Air Session in Kamloops, BC: Aggy’s Reunion “The FEST is a series of rider driven invitational events. It was was created by a crew of the most talented and progressive professional FREERIDERS, recognized around the world for their riding, track building and media production skills. The original 6 FEST riders are: Andreu Lacondeguy, Nico Vink, Makken, Nick Pescetto, Kurt Sorge and Graham Agassiz. The FEST brings out the […] Cycle Guest Author | July 12, 2016 0 Comments
Stevens Pass, WA Bike Park Conditions Report: Perfect Dirt July 7th – Stevens Pass Bike Park Stevens Pass is located about 90 minutes NW of Seattle in the Cascade mountains between Monroe and Leavenworth. it is home to some of the best lift- accessed skiing in the Northwest. Stevens started building their bike park a few years ago, and there are nine trails total. There are plans for […] Conditions Report Guest Author | July 8, 2016 0 Comments
VIDEO: Jérémie Heitz skis vertically in “Le Liste” Jérémie Heitz, the 26-year-old Swiss freerider has selected 15 of the most beautiful peaks of the Alps that he’ll re-ski to illustrate the evolution of steep skiing. Planned for release in 2016, “Le Liste” will show the skier descending 15 Swiss peaks over 4,000 metres in his home canton of Valais. The film trailer below shows the incredible steepness and speed of his descents. […] Movie Trailer Matias Ricci | December 21, 2015 0 Comments
VIDEO: 50-Foot Backflip to Stomp in Competition Dennis Risvoll sent this huge backy off an enormous cliff at the Nendaz Freeride 4* last week. The 28-year old from Norway is the current leader in the 2015 Freeride World Qualifiers. Dennis Risvoll is no stranger to Freeride – he has been a competitor in this game of ours for nearly ten years now. After a stint on the FWT and a brief hiatus thereafter, Dennis is back on the Freeride World Qualifying tour to make some waves. – FWT ameliatraynor | March 18, 2015 1 Comment
Subaru Freeride Series: 2015 Schedule Announced Mountain Sports International has announced the schedule for the 2015 Subaru Freeride Series. This Freeride World Qualifier will take place from February to April, hosting the world’s best athletes on some of North America’s best terrain, and one venue in South America. At each location, both men’s and women’s ski and snowboard divisions will be offered. Heading into its 18th year, the FWT is unlike anything you’ll see in the Olympics – challenging competitors to navigate ungroomed snow down dangerously steep slopes. The event’s format will be comprised of three days: a qualifying day (with open registration!), semi-finals, and finals. Industry News ameliatraynor | November 18, 2014 0 Comments
Faster and Higher in Las Leñas with Adri Millan This is a bit of a highlight reel from the past season in Las Leñas with Catalan freerider Adri Millan. It has some seriously sick lines in it – keep an eye out for Millan blasting through the choke of the Banana Couloir at approximately 1,000 miles per hour at 0:30. Only 10 months till summer skiing starts again! Lee Lyon | November 11, 2014 0 Comments
Japan to Alaska: 2014 Season Review, Part 2 While flat light, trees, and powder tend to be the norm in Japan’s winter months, we were lucky to have our fair share of sunny days this season. A good run on the Lone Tree. Much of the season was spent getting familiar with a favorite zone in the area. We’ll call it the spine pillows. And another favorite zone, not far off. The spine pillows’ evil twin. […] Backcountry Lee Lyon | May 12, 2014 7 Comments
Rookie Loic Collomb-Patton Wins Freeride World Tour Loic Collomb-Patton of France has won the 2014 Freeride World Tour after a third place finish at the Verbier Xtreme event. As a rookie in the tour, Loic had nothing to lose and was sending big lines at all the tour stops. He won the first two events, finished 32nd at the thrid, 8th at the 4th, and 3rd in Verbier to win the title. Second place in the tour […] SnowBrains | March 29, 2014 1 Comment
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