Friday Fun: Telemark Waterskiing Snow humans have a hard time during summer. While everyone else is celebrating what is supposed to be the best time of year, we can be sullen and unmotivated. Especially in July when you realize just how far away ski season really is. There are brief moments of respite. Patch skiing, surfing, mountain biking, and telemark waterskiing. We suppose that sometimes, you just need to put your boots on, no mater the situation. This ends up looking pretty fun and not as dangerous and silly as it sounds at first. At least he’s skiing again. […] Surf SnowBrains | August 1, 2014 1 Comment
Grand Targhee, WY Big Mountain Tele Comp | Day 1 The annual Grand Targhee Big Mountain Telemark competition commenced today with a fabulous foot of fresh powder blanketing the venue with pillow soft landings. It was stunning snow conditions, however, the storm was just getting started leaving the day 1 venue socked into the clouds for much of the day. Regardless of the poor visibility, the competition continued in full blast and tele-wackers […] Bevan Waite | March 1, 2014 1 Comment
Inside the Beans and Rice Duo : It Takes Two to Telemark Powderwhore Productions gives us one hell-ov-a look at the importance of having a trustworthy ski partner in the backcountry. Jake Sakson and Paul Kimbrough are Beans and Rice Freeride, and are widely considered the best tele skiers on the planet. If you don’t believe us, watch the 6 minute video and you will. […] Bevan Waite | January 24, 2014 0 Comments
Beans and Rice Freeride: Webisode Finale = A Ski Bum’s Delight “This third and final installment of the Beans and Rice Trilogy brings us back to earth after the silliness of the last episode. This philosophical episode will get you stoked for winter while continuing to challenge the current paradigm of what living a happy and successful life really means!” Beans and Rice Freerideโ […] Bevan Waite | November 15, 2013 1 Comment
10 Reasons to Telemark | Beans and Rice Webisode 2 10 Reasons to Telemark: (Brought to you in an abridged, 8 reasons supplemented with 2 reasons from SnowBrains ) 1. Easier to Go Pro Telemarking ย = ย harder to master ย = ย ย fewer… Mastersย ย = ย even fewer ELITE ย = ย less competitive stress and more STOKE!ย And lots of hiking.ย And of course fresh POW. 2. […] Bevan Waite | October 23, 2013 2 Comments
Best Tele-edit Ever Made? | Beans and Rice Freeride Webisode 1 Quality hippy stoke has arrived from Beans and Rice Freeride to the tune of Pink Floyd — this time from the “Deepside of the Tetons” rather than the “Dark side of the Moon.” This video is SICK and may just be the best 5-minute Tele-edit to date. It looks like Jake and Paul have found a backyard full of what many people only dream of. They are embracing a simpler, more sustainable […] Bevan Waite | October 9, 2013 0 Comments