Salomon Freeski Season 3... (episode 4)

Salomon Presents...

Here's the latest episode of Salomon Freeski TV. This episode takes a look at the life of a Whistler ski bum...

Nine Knights Video Qualification...

Wannbe a knight?

All you gotta do is copy the 9 tricks of last years Nine Knights competition, ya... That's all.
You can get more info at newschoolers.com but in the mean time check the vid...

One Hit Wonder, Down Under...

Saw this video on newschoolers.com had to post it for people to see. Who knew kids from Oz could fly?

Lake Louise Confirms Nov 6th Opening...

THE LAKE LOUISE SKI AREA OPENS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6

Lake Louise, Alberta: Lake Louise, Canada's Favourite Ski Area, will officially open for the season on Friday, November 6 thanks to Mother Nature and one of the most sophisticated snowmaking systems in the world.

Skiers and snowboarders will be able to experience those first delightful turns of the season from the top of Glacier Express Chair down three runs: Bald Eagle, Wiwaxy, and Easy Street. These runs descend 1,450 vertical feet over their 3 kilometer length. More runs and lifts should be open by the following weekend, and most of the mountain following one or two more good snowfalls.

All amenities at the full-service base area will be open, including food and beverage facilities, retail, rental and repair shops, the daycare and ski school.

"We're extremely excited about being the first major ski area in Canada to open" says Lake Louise Marketing Director John Ross. "Because we are one of the few ski areas in the world that can offer superior early season snow, the World Cup circuit will once again start at Lake Louise on the weekend of November 28th prior to moving to the U.S. and Europe. This winter will also be jam packed with various other exciting events such as the Canadian Powder 8 Championships, The Olympic Torch relay, and various other races, festivals, and snowboard events".

Reduced lift ticket prices will be in effect for opening weekend. Adults can ski or ride for $38, seniors (>65) and youths (13-17) for $26.40 and children (6-12) $12.50. Louise Card holders will receive a $10 discount and do not have to use their first day free.

Calgary Rail Jam/Ski Swap...

Word on the street is, well the paper, Calgary is hosting a rail jam and ski swap this weekend. Details below.


BMO Centre, Stampede Park
November 7 & 8, 2009

Hours:
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Admission:
Adults $9
Seniors/Students $7
Family Pass (2 adults, 2 Students or children): $23
Children 11 and under FREE (when accompanied by an adult)

Prizes:
Winner of the rail-jam is said to take 2 season's passes at Panorama and condo reservations.

Salomon Freeski Season 3... (episode 3)

Episode 3 of this seasons Salomon Freeski TV. This time skiers talk about key moments in 3 epic photos used for Salomon ads. Check out the crazy haul rope jib shoot... Nuts!

Session B Camp of Champions...

Just a little video I thought people might wanna check out. Some really nice sunset footage in here. A lot of talented skiers from Sammy Carlson, Joe Shuster, Matt Margetts, Mack Jones, Sean Petit and more...

(song is off K-Os YES! album track title: "I wish I knew Natalie Portman")

Absolutely Amazing...

This really isn't ski related but... Once you check it out, most of you will realize why I would post it... Absolutely Amazing.

Bringing in The Newschool...

Newschoolers.com has recently featured a skier from my home mountain of Red Resort, so obviously I had to post this.

I'm not gonna jack material from the source instead you can check out the original post over at www.newschoolers.com

Seriously one of the sickest skiers today, Dane does everything there is to do on 2 planks; from big air, to park, to back country and back to big mountain. You can learn more about Dane, check out videos, pics, bios and other cool stuff at www.danetudor.com

KoS 2009 Qualifying Videos...

Come November 21st, the freestyle world brings us the fourth annual King of Style contest to Stockholm Sweden. Four places in the qualifying round for the big air contest have been reserved for non-established skiers who will be selected through video qualifications.

The Peak Performance video qualification is open for everyone to participate in, set-up is easy. Competitors can upload a maximum of 1 minute long video on YouTube, then apply by sending Peak Performance a link to the video. YouTube visitors then vote on their favorite skier. A jury consisting of the 2008 Freeride Champion and last year's King of Style winner will pick 4 winners out of the 20 that receive the highest rating from YouTube visitors. Winners will be announced on November 9th and these lucky four will go up against the freestyle elite at the Stockholm Olympic Stadium on November 21st to compete for $20,000.

Here are the current list of entries...

Gus Kenworthy's entry

Tobias Sedlacek's entry

Tim McChesney's entry

Will Berman's entry

Robin Björklund Jenssen's entry

Mike Mertion's entry

Tim Durtschi's entry

Nick Lyons' entry

Matt Heffernan's entry

LJ Strenio's entry

Sean Jordan's entry

Ben Moxham's entry

Keep checking the Peak Performance YouTube chan for remaining entries...

Salomon Freeski Season 3... (episode 2)

Salomon Presents:



Season 3 episode 2 of Salomon Freeski TV out now. This week takes you on a ride with the Salomon Jib Academy Finals. Only one word to describe what you just saw... "WHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!?." Stay tuned every Tuesday I'll be linking every episode throughout the season. Enjoy!

Salomon Freeski Season 3... (episode 1)

Salomon Presents:

Season 3 episode 1 of Salomon Freeski TV has been released last week. Stay tuned every Tuesday I'll be linking every episode throughout the season. Enjoy!

TJ Schiller Dot COM Opens...

With the opening of tjschiller.com comes a seriously wicked contest. Design TJ's next set of pro ski and you could win some sweet prizes.

You have from October 15th through November 15th to submit your design via email to info@tjschiller.com. The winner will be announced after November 15th. You may send any type of design at all.
Entries can be sent as .jpg/png/ai/tiff/ps or .pdf formats.


Prizes, Prizes, Prizes!?

Full set-up supplied by Dragon, Skullcandy, Nike, Coreupt.com, POC, Monster, and Newschoolers.com
Design featured on my new new pro-model ski, to hit the market in fall 2010

Also a ton of gear will go to the runner-up, most creative, and a few other choice categories.

GOOD LUCK!

Official web site: tjschiller.com (for contest details)

Flakes are Falling in AB...

In case y'all didn't know, Alberta is gettin snowed on already. Sunshine/Lake Louise being blessed with a blanket of snow starting off what's almost sure to be a great season. Lake Louise plans for a November 6th opening, while Sunshine is aiming for November 11th, with a brand new Sunshine Mountain Lodge.

(let is snow, let it snow, let it snow!)


POW POW POW!

Freshtival 2009

Where? Calgary, Alberta.

What is it? Canada's Premiere Freeski Film Frestival.
When? Begins October 15 2009.
What's it all about? Freshtival is North America’s longest running freeski film festival they will be premiering the top ten newest and most exciting ski movies of 2009/2010, and it all at Calgary’s Uptown Theatre.

Official web site: www.freshsports.ca

LINE 2010 EP Pro Model LINEup...

2010 EP Pro Models.
From Left to Right: (left images top, right images base)

EP Pro: Size 185cm, 153-127-150mm
Sir Francis Bacon: Size 172/182cm, 142-115-139mm
Elizabeth: Size 172cm, 139-110-137mm

Official Site: www.lineskis.com

LINE 2010 All-Terrain Freestyle/Park LINEup...

2010 All-Terrain Freestyle/Park
From Left to Right: (left images top, right images base)

(All-Terrain)
Blend: 168/178/183cm, 132-100-122mm
Chronic Cryptonite: 163/173/178cm, 121-92-117mm
Chronic: 156/166/171cm, 111-85-108mm
Mastermind: 147/157/167cm, 115-85-112mm

(Park)
Anthem: 161/171/178cm, 119-93-119mm
Afterbang: 155/166/177cm, 115-88-115

Official Site: www.lineskis.com

Movies To Look Out For...

Matchstick Productions Presents: In DEEP



STARRING: Mark Abma, Sean Pettit, Eric Hjorleifson, Daron Rahlves, Henrik Windstedt, Chris Davenport, Bobby Brown, Colby West, TJ Schiller, Mike Douglas, Kaj Zackrisson, James Heim, Hugo Harrisson, Rory Bushfield, PK Hunder, Ingrid Backstrom, Jacob Wester, Russ Henshaw, Henrik Harlaut, Alexis Godbout, Michelle Parker, JT Holmes, Sammy Carlson, Chris Rubens and Shane McConkey.

Purchase DVD: Click Here

PoorBoyz Productions (PBP) Presents: Everyday is a Saturday



STARRING: Simon Dumont, Tanner Hall, Jossi Wells, Dane Tudor, Tim Durtschi, Charley Ager, Mike Douglas, Charles Gagnier, TJ Schiller, Mark Abma, Anthony Boronowski, Sammy Carlson, Nick Martini, Andreas Hatviet, John Spriggs, CR Johnson, Matt Walker, Brandon Kelly, Alexis Godbout, Mike Henitiuk, Leigh Powis, Riley Leboe and special guests.

Purchase DVD: Click here

Gear up for the season...

What's happening y'all? I decided to create a blog of everything that has anything to do with being sick in the world of skiing. Strip down whatever I find and just post the realness. Hopefully people enjoy. Don't worry, I'll actually have new shit to check out weekly, maybe daily, not like these other ski blogs that just reserve the better URL names and haven't post since 2000-2003.