Red Bull Cold Rush!
Checklist for greatest back-country competition ever:
- Endless amounts of fresh powder? Check.
- World class terrain? Check.
- Copious amounts of Red Bull? Check.
- Top skiers in the world? Check.
Its Red Bull Cold Rush time baby!
So c-c-c-cold. Source: newschoolers.com
For the third year in a row, the Red Bull Cold Rush went off in a way that no other competition can. With more fresh snow than the average person sees in their lifetime, this past week at Retallak Lodge proved to be the ideal location for the top freeskiers in the world to gather and throw down. And throw down they did.
Kye gettin pillowed. Source: newschoolers.com
Although the three day event was first and foremost a competition, most riders acknowledged it felt more like a big session with friends and filmers. At the end of it all, Kye Petersen of Whistler BC was awarded the top spot, proving that the youngins out there are hungry and ready to show the old timers what they can do.
Flipping his way into second place was veteran freeskier and newschool legend, JP Auclair. JP showed the world that he is far from finished and still a strong force to be reckoned with. Rounding out the podium with a solid performance was none other than back-country heavy hitter, Sage Cattabriga-Alosa.
For offical videos, pictures, athlete testimonials, and more goodies, head over to newschoolers.com and see what it was all about. Also, check out the re-cut & re-count competition to win free stuff while supporting your favorite rider.
Anyone want to go to Retallak?
-cj
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Scott Afterbang Contest
Afterbang: After landing a sick skiing trick you ride away all steezy and relaxed. Some people thinks this makes them look extra talented. – UrbanDictionary.com
From freeskier.com:
Scott USA respects that when you stomp a trick, you chuck in your favorite afterbang. Whether or not you know it, we make sick gloves.
In recognition of claimers worldwide, we want you to see your best afterbangs. And we’d be even more stoked to see you throw your hands in the air in proper claiming fashion (cause you definitely will once you are rocking some SCOTT gloves in victory).
Whoever has the best afterbang (some high hands so we can see your gloves will definitely help your chances) will win some SCOTT goods. Submit your best afterbang edit to freeskier.com and the top ten will win SCOTT gear.
Winners will be chosen by Scott athletes; Dane Tudor, Ian Cosco, Nick Martini, Henrik Lampert, Michelle Parker, Keri Herman, Alex Schlopy etc.
So it’s all about the ride away. It’s that simple. Stomp and ride away with style and you could score yourself some wicked Scott swag, including a pair of 173 P3 skis. Dope!
Head over to freeskier.com to find out how to enter.
In case you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years and don’t quite know how to ‘bang, or you need a little inspiration, check this video of one of the best afterbangers in the game, Jon Brogan:
Note the ride away…bangin.
-cj
Nimbus, Montage, and Pow, Pow, Pow.
Three years ago the face of skiing was forever changed by a group of skiers and a little movie called Idea. Eric Pollard, Andy Mahre and Pep Fujas opened people’s minds to what was possible on a pair of skis in powder snow. Nimbus Independent was born.
Pollard and crew stepped up their game the next season and produced Hunting Yeti, a 5 part web series followed by a DVD compiling the highlights. This year the Nimbus crew is at it again with their third release, En Route. So far the crew have pow-slashed their way through Japan and Austria. Check the website for their latest webisodes.
Warning: Extreme Pow Shreddage Ahead! If nothing done by Nimbus gets you stoked then please do not read on.
If you don’t know…now you know. Montage Inc is here to stay. Based out of California, these guys are really showing the big boys at Nimbus that they know a thing or two about shredding pow. They just dropped their new website with a couple of sick videos, so check it out. The following clip is some of the best backcountry jumping that has ever gone down. Just see for yourself:
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Speechless,
-cj
p.s. It’s puking up Grouse Mountain right now… strap on yer fat boards and send ‘er!
(in-bounds of course)
Slum Dog Illionaire – Simon Dumont
For those of you hungry for some park footage, check Simon Dumont as he regains some street cred in his latest edit, Slum Dog Illionaire. Love him or hate him, the kid shreds hard.
See what others are saying about it over at newschoolers.com