Freeskier Buyer's Guide

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FREESKIER BUYER’S GUIDE The arrival of the FREESKIER Buyer’s Guide each fall marks the start of the buying season for skiers worldwide. Once again, this year’s Buyer’s Guide will be the biggest and most definitive gear guide in the industry - setting the standard by which other product guides are measured.

THE BRAND DIRECTORY In each product category we dedicate the majority of the editorial to the handful of products that earned our coveted “Editors’ Pick” honors. And since not all of our favorite products can be showcased in this manner, we also offer Brand Directory spreads enabling your company to highlight its key products to the FREESKIER reader.

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SKIS DROPPING KNOWLEDGE MICROBREW POWDER SKIS

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GOLD DIGGER POWCHICKAWOWWOW DUAL ROCKER KAPOW FOLSOM HIGH SOCIETY RAMP here are a multitude of different materials, On these pages we present some of the popular LENGTHS LENGTHS LENGTHS processes and designs that go into designs and materials you’ll come across today 165, 169, 174 185 169, 179, 189 modern ski manufacturing. From a while shopping for a new pair of sticks. Consider Once you build out your hypothetical ski, fl ip the page for DIMENSIONS DIMENSIONS DIMENSIONS garage in Salt Lake City where each ski what your needs are and decide what’s right for you. our detailed guide to which section you’ll want to be in. 140 - 115 - 130 150 - 122- 140 153 - 125 - 142 is meticulously handmade, to a European Which shape and camber profi le would you most We’ll direct you right where you want to go and guarantee T TURN RADIUS # TURN RADIUS # TURN RADIUS # factory where automated processes turn like under your feet? What type of wood will give that you’ll fi nd more than a few boards that you’ll want to 15.5 M W 1 26.4 M 2 19.9 M @ 189 3 out precision products with great effi ciency, no two you the characteristics you want? Would carbon or take to the hill this year. are the same but many similar concepts are applied. fi berglass help you in your daily pursuit? A new offering from Folsom, As with the early-rise version, the The Kapow is made for skiing the Gold Digger is a women’s- Powchickawowwow Dual Rocker big lines and deep snow. The specifi c powder ski but far features a poplar wood core for combination of a 125 mm from one-dimensional. A dual a light and responsive feel, with waist, an early rise, and reverse rocker profi le and 115 mm P-Tex sidewalls for durability sidecut tip and tail ensures that platform allow for easy fl otation, and good energy transmission. you can surf the deep stuff in the bamboo/poplar core is Testers noted that the dual rocker the morning and blast through lightweight and a 15.5 m turn iteration of this ski felt “softer and the crud and hardpack in the radius makes for quick and sharp more playful” than the early-rise afternoon without worrying Sidecuts Cambers turns. With high scores in both version, as they fl oated through about lack of stability. “Bamboo the playfulness and stability deep snow and blasted through is awesome and extremely solid categories, testers agreed that variable conditions. Even with underfoot,” said one tester, this ski can be taken anywhere 122 mm underfoot, testers found referring to the full bamboo at any time. “Super playful, they this ski easy to get around on. core. “Stiff enough to bomb stomped through all conditions,” “So much fun,” said another through everything but with TRADITIONAL REGULAR described one of our testers. tester. “Floaty in the pow, quick enough give to let you ski it, not “Stoke meter off the charts.” and lightweight, but still stable at have it ski you.” Hourglass shape makes for effortless carving. Rip up the corduroy Best for on-piste skis and all-mountain skiers who like to carve a lot speed and in the crud.” or the pipe wall. as well as park and pipe skiers. CARVING 3.67 CARVING 2.86 CARVING 3.20 SKIING’S MOST DISTRIBUTED STABILITY 4.33 STABILITY 3.29 STABILITY 3.80 VERSATILITY 4.00 VERSATILITY 3.71 VERSATILITY 3.20 PLAYFULNESS 4.67 PLAYFULNESS 3.86 PLAYFULNESS 3.60 REVERSE SIDECUT REVERSE FLOAT 4.00 FLOAT 4.29 FLOAT 4.20

Best for deep snow. A tapered tip and tail allow you to easily throw Makes it easy to butter and schmear your way through the deep stuff. OVERALL OVERALL OVERALL PRODUCT GUIDE ‘em sideways. SCORE 20.67 SCORE 18.01 SCORE 18.00 PRICE $ 800 PRICE $ 720 PRICE $ 1089

MICROBREW BIG-MOUNTAIN SKIS - Combined print & digital audience of more MULTI-DIMENSIONAL HYBRID Camber underfoot keeps you nimble on hardpack while variations A number of different sidecut radii throughout the length of the ski S: SAMMY CARLSON Women’s eeride of tip and tail rocker are great for riding pow on wider models, or than one million viewers for great edge hold on hardpack and flotation in the deep. L: NEACOLA MOUNTAINS, AK buttering up the park on thinner-waisted skis. P: MARK FISHER_TGR YVETTE 112RP DPS LENGTHS - Increased magazine distribution & extended Construction 168, 178 DIMENSIONS 141 - 112 - 128 TURN RADIUS newsstand shelf life # 10 15 -18 M @ 178 W 1

“The Yvette 112RP was easy and fun to ski,” said one tester. 1 A short, sweet bit of feedback - Bonus distribution at your most critical on a model based on the platform of the Wailer 112RP. Another tester spelled it out in 2 a bit more detail, commenting, point of sale - the shop floor (1,000+ shops “It’s ultralight, playful and carves like a champ. I wanted to keep skiing this all day.” 5, 6, 7 or 8 A third spoke to its ability to charge in variable conditions. across the US) “Floaty thanks to its rocker proﬁ le … forgiving in trees and bumpy, powdery conditions,” 3 she said.

9 11 or 12 CARVING 4.40 APO SAMMY BC STABILITY 3.60 It’s easy to be steezy on the Sammy BC. What? That’s right. APO has blessed his BC pro model with a light and responsive VERSATILITY 4.00 4 You’re going to have so much damn fun on these skis that poplar and beech wood core and a proﬁ le featuring light tip PLAYFULNESS 4.40 you’ll always look good. Of all the powder skis we tested this and tail rocker and a bit of traditional camber underfoot to FLOAT 4.40 year, these are the most focused on playfulness. It makes make these sticks as energetic in the pow as any ski out. As REVIEWS OF THE BEST SKIS, *CAP CONSTRUCTION SHOWN sense when you think of how Sammy Carlson skis—he just one of our testers exclaimed, “They’re super f’n fun!” Get on OVERALL looks like he’s having a great time. a pair, and you’ll be partying all day. SCORE 20.80 PRICE $ 1249 •99• OUTERWEAR, BOOTS, PAGE 34 [ DROPPING KNOWLEDGE - SKIS | | FREESKIER ] [ FREESKIER | | MICROBREW SKIS ] PAGE 61

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GOGGLES GOGGLES - We test over 600 products and only the

FISHBOWL - SPACEGLAZE MONOCLE VONZIPPER $ 150 SHRED $ 130 strongest are featured in the issue The SpaceGlaze Collection of Boasting a decidedly retro color schemes spans seven look, this goggle is an attention different VZ frames. The Fishbowl grabber. It also stands out for frame features a huge spherical its patented NODISTORTION - Every item of gear is specific to the lens for a humongous fi eld of technology. The cylindrical dual vision. In addition, comfort is lenses feature a small internal paramount thanks to contoured valve that equalizes pressure face foam all around, helmet variation caused by changes compatibility and an oversized in altitude. This prevents FREESKIER reader and how they ski: park, dual adjustment strap. warping and distortion while simultaneously fi ltering moisture. PROS Six styles come with a bonus lens. Lacks no-slip measures on Insane lens fl exibility ensures powder, big air and ripping turns CONS the strap. PROS durability through travel and day-to-day wear and tear. CONS No quick-change lens mechanism. - Technological advances in gear construction are explained throughout the issue, arming our readers with the knowledge they need to make informed purchase decisions.

PRODUCT, PRODUCT, PRODUCT - Our readers eagerly anticipate this issue for one reason, to geek out on new product. We deliver just that. ADVANCED PROJECTS PLATOON – Wiley Miller Signature FARGO NOVA – Matte Limited Edition USA XS NIKE COLLAB EG2 – Torin Yater-Wallace BLOK VICE LCG – Roz G GIRO $ SMITH OPTICS $ 140 SCOTT $ 185 SPY $ 150 ZEAL $ 219 BOLLÉ $ 50 DRAGON /NIKE $ 220 ELECTRIC $ 190 90 While oversized goggles are on Feast your eyes on Bollé’s Look familiar? You likely saw The editors all agree the EG2 has This fl ashy, retro-styled goggle The medium-fi t Vice is new this The LCG comes with a spare lens, The oversized Platoon goggle trend, Zeal presents a refreshing, limited edition Nova goggle, the biggest fi eld of vision of any is a new offering from Giro that year, and as part of Smith’s sheathed in a molded lens case for makes its way to the pages of the - Each year products get more technically this medium-fi t collab between smaller-fi t option in the Fargo. inspired by the 2014 Winter Dragon and Nike accompany goggle we reviewed this year. comes in at a very attractive price Vaporator Series, it utilizes safe-keeping. When it comes time Buyer’s Guide once again, this time The fi eld of view rivals its larger Olympics. Flow-tech venting Gus Kenworthy onto a handful of Both the red coloring and hand point. The cylindrical Carl Zeiss a silicone gasket to create to swap it out, simply engage the with Wiley Miller’s signature styling. counterparts and a patented, in the frame and double-layer podiums last season. Triple-layer drawn type face adorning the strap lens has an anti-fog coating and an impermeable seal against slider on the right side of the frame A spherical, dual-lens construction, photochromic lens ensures you face foam keep the goggle face foam with hypoallergenic (available with four goggle styles) combines with a low profi le frame moisture. A Porex fi lter in the to pop it in or out. The silicone- along with triple-layer face foam advanced - not only do they work better, but won’t ever need to change your comfortable, while the star- microfl eece lining provides are inspired by young Yater-Wallace design that increases peripheral lens adjusts to air pressure lined strap also dons a Right To and the Scoop ventilation system, lens when the light pulls a 180. spangled banner plastered comfort and wicks moisture, himself, and features include triple- vision so you can see everyone differences that accompany Play tag–the organization for which serves to increase optical clarity Also look to the triple-layer face across the frame and strap will anti-fog treatment and generous layer face foam, dual spherical checking you out. elevation changes and prevents Roz G is an ambassador. and comfort while regulating foam for all-day comfort and have you bombing down the hill venting prevent dreaded fogging, lenses and great ventilation to keep deformation, while a buckle on moisture buildup. the strap makes for easy on/off. Molded spare lens case. they fit more comfortably and look cooler. spherical, dual lens construction screaming, “‘MERICA!” your day fog-free. PROS Won’t break the bank. and silicone lining on the strap PROS Donation to Right to Play Strategically placed vents on with anti-fog treatment to prevent PROS keeps ‘em in place. Hard to beat the price for a organization. lower frame help battle fog Changing the lens is time PROS moisture buildup. PROS Very comfortable and affordable. PROS Massive fi eld of vision. CONS quality spherical lens goggle. CONS buildup. Lens snaps easily into the frame consuming. Roz G’s talent not included. PROS CONS No quick-change lens mechanism. CONS Field of vision is a bit limited. for a quick change. Also comes No slip resistance measures Quick-change lens system isn’t Polarized Automatic lens is with spare lens. CONS CONS PROS bomb-diggity. on strap. as effi cient as others. - We focus on showcasing product design. Might feel a little small on Frameless design prone to CONS CONS larger faces. fi ngerprint marks when swapping. We create stunning product photography PAGE 86 [ GOGGLES | | FREESKIER ] [ FREESKIER | | GOGGLES ] PAGE 87 that sells the sizzle.

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FREESKIER TREND BOOK ORAGE ORAGE.COM FREESKIER TREND BOOK S // GILBERTI P JORGENSON L RETALLACK, BC

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Orage’s beginnings were modest and honest. In 1989, a business student at the University of Québec in Montréal began crafting waterproof ski jackets and pants. She made gear for herself, her friends and the university ski team. Her name was Evelyn Trempe, and it didn’t take long before she and her beau, Eric D’Anjou, began selling the goods out of her car on the streets of Montréal. The duo shared the common goal of redefining what ski outerwear could be—they looked to blur the lines between urban-styled and technically proficient outerwear. And so Orage was born.

Today, as one of few ski-specific brands, asking for and what the market is Orage continues to fulfill that vision asking for,” says Nick. “Technical ski and has expanded to include offices in wear is where we hang our hat, but we both Montreal, QC and Burlington, VT. know what’s up. We’ve always worked In addition to outerwear, the company hard to blur the lines between street now produces mid- and baselayers, style and slope style.” accessories and casual wear that stake their claim not only on high quality What the market is asking for now but unique style. This combination has is a variety of technical pieces that propelled Orage into the hearts of don’t look so technical. Skiers want to skiing’s core fans as well as more than be able to switch up outfits and take 500 stores worldwide. “The support them from being on the hill to hanging these [retailers] have shown our brand out downtown. That translates to an over the years is where our responsibility expansion of the Orage line to include lies,” says Mike Nick, vice president of a larger fall outerwear collection, more marketing and sales. “It’s our job to find layering pieces and lifestyle clothing to ways to improve their business, which in round it all out. turn benefits everyone.” Another part of serving the retailers Part of improving the retail side is and the brand itself is to present and providing an authentic product. Nick, maintain a vibrant image. Orage a former Orage athlete, explains maintains one of progression and what it takes to deliver that. “A lot of it lightheartedness. “We’re in this thing to comes from your gut,” he says. “We’re have fun. You can’t take it too seriously. Deal Jacket (women’s): Inspired by Orage team conscious of what’s going on around us We’re just sliding on snow,” says Nick. rider Tatum Monod we introduce the Deal jacket in 2014. A and what other brands are doing, and strategically seam sealed, Prime 10 insulated canvas jacket BRAND DIRECTORY SPREADS we have a strong sense of skiing’s history, To that end, the company continues its featuring a unique “boyfriend fit” with just enough room, and but a lot of what we do is based on what infamous Orage Masters this spring. a long ladylike silhouette. With a printed interior, a unique feels right to us. Retailers look to Orage The somewhat-annual event is dubbed expandable collar and perfect pocket placement the Deal is the for something fresh in their stores. Skiers the “anti-comp” and has one rule: no real deal. $330 look to us to show them a good time, and rules. Somehow, a winner is crowned, - Brand Directory spreads enable you our athletes expect us to keep pushing the but the important takeaway is that Retallack Jacket (men’s): Orage has been building limits of product design.” everybody who goes, doesn’t want jackets with the Retallack guide crew for six years now. The crew to leave, and everybody who wasn’t takes pride in relentlessly pounding on their gear and Orage The athletes are a vital part of that there, wishes they were. takes pride in knowing that after five months of day in and day product design. Whether it’s the input out field testing their jackets come out with only a scratch or two to highlight key product stories to our of Andrew Whiteford on a highly The event “is our way of rolling our from a tree snag or a grease smear. More importantly, Orage technical piece such as the Seven brand up into a ball and throwing it remains Retallack’s outerwear of choice. $400 Prolite jacket or Phil Casabon on the out there for the world to see,” Nick extra durable B-Dog jacket, it’s vital to explains. And what the world should Republic Jacket (men’s): If it’s the warmth of a tropical discerning FREESKIER reader have that feedback. see is a brand that is driven by passion island beach rug that you’re looking for while slaying pow in and honesty, with ideals that ensure it the dead of winter, the Republic jacket is your new best friend. But at the end of the day, Orage knows will continue to thrive in an industry that Coming in both insulated and shell versions, you can pick your that producing the right products is a rewards authenticity. poison and battle old man winter with style. $250 shell / balancing act. “The trick is to be able $300 insulated to filter through what the athletes are - FREESKIER’s staff will work with your team to ensure that the text, photos and gear PAGE 070 PAGE 071 speaks to our audience

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OCTOBER ISSUE The October issue is the first action-packed issue of the season. We tell all of the back stories of the top movie segments being shown in the theaters throughout the fall. This issue’s distribution is laser-focused on the subscribers, core shops and movie tours themselves. There’s no better time or place to put your company’s message in front of our audience than during film premiere season.

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To figure out what went on, I end up going back to my photos, zooming in on crossed skis or than one million viewers flicking through sequences. And that ends up reminding me why the trip was one of the best I’ve ever taken. I’m not sure it has anything to do with skiing. These Finnish kids are simply good people. But I can appreciate that skiing - Targeted newsstand & special event has made it possible for me to visit Jyväskylä and meet some people who greet you with a smile and a laugh. No matter who you are. They are not judging people or the skiing. There was distribution nothing that says, “This was good,” or “that was bad.” There is only a trick, an idea and if the trick is done, we are all very happy. At the end of the week, everyone is very, very happy. - Bonus distribution at your most critical

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sKullcAndy and for $10, we could have - We take a deeper look at the stories behind crusher Looking down Mt. Roberts. taken a cat to the top. Though $100 it’s either a cat ride or your Skullcandy offers you own two feet that will get you the movies premiered each fall some serious bang up this year, at the summit, we for your buck with see stakes marking the location these plush, over of a new lift that will make this the ear headphones. 1,000 acres of new terrain even A built-in, battery- easier to lap in 2013-14. Facing - Right on the heels of our annual Buyer’s powered amp delivers the resort, the south side offers head-rattling bass that intermediate tree skiing, while can be adjusted by a slider on the exterior the north side serves up shorter, steeper shots littered with cliffs Guide the October issue is packed with ear cup. Comes with a detachable auxiliary and interesting features. cable with a single button remote and We’re headed one peak action that inspires our audience to ski mic. farther to the north. We ski off the top of Grey, beyond the hmdX boundary, to our next staging JAm Xt area. Less than an hour of switchbacks later, we’re at $70 the wind scoured summit of Mount Kirkup, looking over BeAts By dr. dre This compact speaker the expansive Monashee and the pill features a water-resistant and drop proof rubber Selkirk mountain ranges. Our $200 body. Despite the small group of six enjoys 2,000 feet build, it bumps big sound. of boot deep turns from the Medicate your life with the powerful An attached carabiner summit down to the highway, sound exuded by the four speakers allows you to easily clip where Dan’s friend has parked inside this pocket-sized sound ISSUE DEPARTMENTS ROUND it to your pack for tunes a truck. We’re back at the resort system. The Bluetooth-enabled on the go. And don’t let device also includes an auxiliary in time for a few more inbounds bothersome cords get in laps before closing. cord. It runs on a built-in battery that your way—it’s Bluetooth charges through a micro-USB port for enabled to wirelessly a lengthy running time that won’t leave spit tunes. A line-in port You can tell a lot about a ski lines, the place has all the shoulders. They’re longer and descent, he traded in his day Until this season, Red Mountain you searching for an outlet. OUT THE EDITORIAL CONTENT ensures you can pair it with area by its base lodge. There are makings of a great little ski area. more gladed. The backside is ticket for a season pass. consisted of two peaks— any device. A rechargeable plenty built to impress, offering But Red is far from little. With its steeper with terrain that goes Granite, offering the majority of lithium-ion battery lasts valet parking, chandeliers and new expansion of 1,000 acres from cliffy to mellow, while the I’m riding the Motherlode with the resort’s terrain, and Red, a around four hours. four-star dining, but you’ll find (including an entire new peak: frontside offers longer pitches Dan on a hard-pack day, but smaller 1,500-foot peak served - In Destinations, we take our readers along fewer of the worn-in, utilitarian Grey Mountain), the resort is and smoother runs.” it’s clear we’re on one of the by a double chair. Of Red’s 88 variety. The kind marked by now bigger than Jackson Hole world’s great chairlifts. The slow named runs, 75 percent aren’t cubbies overflowing with kids’ and sits in the top three percent Despite the $50-million upgrade, triple ascends the north face of groomed. It’s tree skiing at its gear, retired guys sharing brown- of North American resorts in North America’s third oldest 6,807-foot Granite Mountain. finest, and with so many acres, with us as we explore some the world’s best bag lunches on picnic tables and terms of skiable acres. ski resort hasn’t deviated from Interesting lines are visible even locals can’t find some of a fabled bar where live music its authenticity. Just look to its from flank to flank, but the the stashes twice. “We ski so shakes 200-year-old timbers. “It’s a mountain you can ski sizable retirement crew—people consistently steep fall-line shot many more acres of this resort house of mArley than others of similar size,” ski resorts and locations BuffAlo soldier 360 degrees off one chairlift,” like Dan Loukras and his gang directly beneath the chair looks Two and a half hours north says Dane Tudor, who lives of bearded guys in their 50s like the ultimate line on a deep says vice president of business $100 of Spokane, WA in the West in Rossland, BC, 10 minutes and 60s who meet at the base Kootenay powder day. As we development and former Kootenay region of the Interior from Red Mountain. “A lot of most every day. Decades ago, creep along, Dan says the chair general manager, Erik Kalacis. Whether you’re on-hill, or road trippin’ through the heart of of British Columbia, Canada, places you traverse and run “Danimal” read an article about needs to be slow to let your legs “Of our 2,685 acres, there are - Our Gear Roundups department examines America, this on-ear headphone has you covered. You’ll dig the probably only 85 acres you stylish look of sapele wood and durable canvas while 40 mm, Red Mountain has a true ski into cat tracks. Here, you ski three under-the-radar ski areas recover after skiing the almost can’t ski.” high performance speakers deliver ample bass along with strong club feel. In fact, up until the fall line.” Tudor’s skiing style and drove west across Canada. 3,000 feet of vertical below. mids and highs. The ear cushions are plenty comfortable, and it late 1980s, it was just that—a has evolved over the years, His plan was to hit Red Mountain, comes with an integrated mic’ and three-button control. ski area owned by the town as has his favorite line. “When then Fernie and Silverstar before Our group skis off the backside One of Canada’s highest the industry’s leading products with a and operated by its members. I was younger, I always went choosing his favorite, but after of Granite and throws on towns, Rossland is built into Today, with free parking, sub- off the backside of Granite,” one ride up Red’s Motherlode skins for a quick hike up Grey the surrounding mountains. $80 lift tickets and empty lift he says. “Now, I hit the chairlift and a powder filled Mountain. We’re still inbounds Colorful, old mining homes line comprehensive look at emerging trends PAGE 094 [ GADGETS | | FREESKIER ] PAGE 040 [ DESTINATION: RED MOUNTAIN | | FREESKIER ] in technology, safety and design

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Located on Main St. in Breckenridge, CO, Slope Style breathes new life into the retail options available to shredders of the mountain town. To fi ll what the owners saw as a lack of options, they opened the 1,500-square-foot retail and tuning shop in 2011 to offer the brands and products that people wanted, but weren’t being offered. “We’re lucky to be surrounded by the best parks in the nation,” says SKI SHOP co-owner Drew Van Gorder. “Breckenridge needed a ski shop for the park scene.” SPOTLIGHT The store and website specialize in progressive freeskiing brands such as Armada, Orage, Saga and Full Tilt to name a few and carry all the hard Shops are an essential part of skiing culture. A ton of and soft goods you might need. Their full service hoopla surrounds the latest and greatest gear every tune shop has a friendly and professional staff season and none of us can wait to get our hands on that is great at helping everybody from the novice it. While the internet has put every product at our looking for a quick tune to Bobby Brown swinging fi ngertips, you can’t discount the opportunity to try through to get his new boards mounted up. Feet gear on while gaining insight from knowledgable shop hurt? Van Gorder and fellow owner Chris Krance employees before making those tough choices. Here both have MasterFit certifi cations and are happy are a few of our favorite places to do this. to mold you a fresh pair of Intuition liners or tweak your boots to get the best performance.

In fall months, Slope Style sponsors movie premieres in town to fuel the stoke and during events such as the Dew Tour they host autograph sessions in the shop with a laid back vibe to bring everybody together. Next time you’re in Breck, swing through and say hello or check them out online at slopestyle-ski.com.

Bryce Phillips, founder of evo, started selling gear as a youngster to fund his skiing addiction. In 2001 the scheme turned into a website and a vision of a different kind of retailer that would bring artists and athletes under one roof. In 2005, that retail space was born in Seattle and now, in its 11th year, evo just moved into a 25,500-square-foot facility, 50-percent larger than the previous storefront.

Along with more space comes opportunity. “The new store enables us to go way above and beyond what we ever could before, creating a center for the ski and snowboard community focused around art,” says Phillips. “Our goal is to create a fl exible space with a venue feel, allowing us to host events and showcase local artists, inside and outside of the store.” The new fl agship store does just that by blending an art gallery with a retail fl oor that stocks hard and soft goods from too many manufacturers to list, while Skullcandy keeps the vibe going with a styled out sound system. A full-service tune shop is available 3500 STONE WAY N. 110 S. MAIN STREET, UNIT A for whatever you might need and while your gear gets worked on you can grab a bite to eat in one of the two SEATTLE, WA 98103 BRECKENRIDGE, CO 80424 restaurants on-site. The once-struggling indoor skate park underneath the space is currently being revamped and evo.com slopestyle-ski.com evo plans to unveil it to the public in the near future. evo SlopeStyleSki

If you’re in the Seattle area, stop by the Fremont district evogear @slopestyle_ski for a huge selection of gear with a side-serving of culture. 206-973-4470 970-547-4417 If not, check them out at evo.com. SUPER SHOP DIRECTORY PG. 90 [ SHOP SPOTLIGHT | | FREESKIER ] [ FREESKIER | | SHOP SPOTLIGHT ] PG. 91

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Resort SKIING’S MOST DISTRIBUTED ORIGINAL CONTENT Guide - Combined print & digital audience of more Ski resorts change at a When it comes to we love about these ski than one million viewers pace closer to glacial experiences, living in a ski resorts. We made these than weedlike. As one of town for a season is a far cry lists by trying to answer Best of the Best Pg. 074 our editors said while we from one sunny afternoon the questions our friends Snow Pg. 076 debated the best spots for on a deck or a late-night ask us: I have a week of - Targeted newsstand & special event steep skiing, “Was there an dance-off under the black vacation, where should I Parks Pg. 078 earthquake? No. So why lights. We split them up so go? I want to ski a badass distribution change the list?” Yet each you can find what you’re park, where should I go? I Towns Pg. 080 year the small changes add looking for. want to stop at the end of Pg. up, a new lift here, a new an epic t-to-b run and have Steeps 082 partnership there and a Another change is that a delicious drink, where Deets Pg. 083 - Bonus distribution at your most critical resort makes a leap up in we’ve dropped the stats should I go? I just got fired our rankings. from this issue. If you read from my job and I want to The East Pg. 084 about someplace you want move to a ski town for a point of sale - the shop floor (1,000+ shops With that in mind, we to visit, go to freeskier.com/ year (and maybe stay for The In-Between Pg. 085 refined the categories of resorts and all the necessary twenty), where should I go? Gettin’ Up Pg. 086 the Freeskier rankings this information—vertical feet, across the US) year instead of swapping average snowfall (all the Our answers are spread Gettin’ There Pg. 088 a couple of numbers and resorts are above average, out over the next 17 pages. calling it good. Who got the we guarantee it!), fresh If you don’t find what you most powder? That’s so last snow, GPS coordinates, were looking for, may we year. Instead, we think you’ll twitter and web address—is suggest you start with a find utility in knowing the there and up to date. Or, as stack of pancakes and then best place to go on a pow they say on the interwebs, just point your skis downhill. day as well as the best place SEARCHBAR. The answer has to be down to find some fluffy goodness there somewhere. if you’re getting out there a The point is this: here’s RANKING THE BEST couple days after the storm. what we’ve seen and what –Nate Abbott, Senior Editor

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We headed toward Lookout Mountain, and after a few warm-up laps, made it to ISSUE DEPARTMENTS ROUND the top, and the entrance to Delirium Dive, one of two zones at the resort where you find a steel gate at the entrance (the other is Wild OUT THE EDITORIAL CONTENT West on Goat’s Eye Mountain). The self-locking entry points

P: RYAN CREARY are secured by Backcountry Access sensors that only - In Destinations, we take our readers along Alberta doesn’t always The closest major city to Banff lady with a thick Australian accent Dancing Sasquatch or Aurora unlock once they detect the get the recognition it is Calgary, about 80 miles to the got us checked in. While it seems nightclubs if you’re into the ping from your transceiver, deserves—a surprising east, in South Central Alberta. that many American skiers have club scene. He also mentioned which is required along with a notion given what lies within From there, you can hop on yet to discover Banff, we quickly the Pump and Tap, a British shovel and probe. with us as we explore some the world’s best its borders. Tucked away a bus or rent a car for the came to find that the Aussies football bar in the basement in the southwest corner of 90-minute drive that winds from have been in the know for a while. of a slightly odd indoor mall of As we approached the the Canadian province is the plains into the Canadian sorts, where one could surely access gate, three confused Banff National Park and the Rockies before you find yourself Most of the bars and find some salty residents and a Frenchmen were pulling on ski resorts and locations town of Banff itself. The in the shadow of Cascade restaurants in Banff lie within good time. the handle and looking unsure park holds claim to one of Mountain, a rocky pyramid that a few blocks of each other. as to why it wouldn’t open. the most astounding natural looms over Banff at a height of We headed downtown our We settled up and were just A ski patroller asked them to settings you’ll ever come almost 10,000 feet and provides first night and bellied up to the about to head out when the step aside—apparently we - Our Gear Roundups department examines across and the town, rivaling the quintessential mountain bar at the Elk and Oarsman, a bartender set two shots of looked like we knew what its neighbors to the west, is town view for residents and second-floor pub on the main Jäger in front of us. Not my we were doing. I bellied up one that can accommodate visitors alike. drag. As we chowed down first choice in spirits, but the to the gate, and the red X Oakley ScOtt tHe nOrtH Face skiers of any type, budget or some delicious elk burgers, small glasses of syrupy black changed to a green circle, the industry’s leading products with a Lutsen WS // $260 Decoder // $190 Fort Point Flannel // $99 personality. It’s a no-bullshit Banff Avenue is the main drag, the bartender advised us on liquid represented two things: unlocking the latch. Maybe the destination where residents and as my friend Reily and I some of the spots in town: St. the welcoming nature of the Frenchmen were well versed in This women’s softshell is comfortable, practical and This lightweight midlayer features 60 grams of The North Face took this versatile layering piece and will welcome you with open pulled into town last January, James’ Gate (a.k.a. The Gate) people in this town and that backcountry safety but not the stylish. The Gore Windstopper fabric is DWR coated PrimaLoft insulation in the body, combined with upped the ante by making it reversible, allowing you arms, leaving you wondering we found our accommodations, for a good pub scene with while it may not be listed gate protocol, or maybe they comprehensive look at emerging trends for protection from the elements and has a generous Polartec Power Stretch material in the arms and to go flannel side down and expose a DWR shell for why you haven’t made it the Fox Hotel and Suites, right live music; the Devil’s Gap, on any official documents, were clueless. Either way, it’s amount of stretch to keep you agile. In addition, a low- hood for added mobility and breathability. It’s got a protection from the elements. It’s a great outer layer there before and when you there among many other options where the younger locals go Jäger is most definitely the a great system that many ski profile hood adds protection without bulk for a jacket DWR coating as well as Lycra openings in the cuffs during the spring or fall, and 40 grams of Heatseeker might be coming back. that range from mediocre to to get loose once they’re done official drink around there. The areas could benefit from. in technology, safety and design that can be used as a midlayer or outer layer. and hood to help keep you dry. insulation will keep you warm all winter long. magnificent. A very nice young serving the tourists; and The barkeep raised his own glass

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Located off Route 100 in Southern Vermont, Mount Snow is a favorite destination of skiers living in New England and beyond. Its central location, just two and a half hours from Boston and less than two from Albany, makes it an easy weekend trip for friends and families around the region to get their snow- sliding ﬁ x. The 2011/2012 season saw many capital improvements around the resort, including the new Bluebird Express–a high-speed detachable six-person bubble lift that keeps you comfortable as it whisks you to the summit–and improvements continue this year.

On the hill, the resort has all types of terrain and is divided into four areas. The main face is made up of a combination of green and blue runs. Sunbrook, a south- facing basin will provide you with mostly intermediate entertainment and you can look to the North Face for advanced runs like Ripcord and Challenger. Every zone also includes hand cut glades but you’ll have to suss them out as they don’t appear on the trail map and are not patrolled.

The fourth and probably best-known area is Carinthia, Off the hill, Go Fish, a new sushi joint at the a 100-acre terrain park fi lled with every feature you base, will be serving up fresh sushi rolls and can imagine. Carinthia is comprised of a whole other Japanese fare. If sushi isn’t your thing, mountain face that used to be a neighboring resort you can dip into 1900’ Burger for hand-pattied CARINTHIA, A 100-ACRE TERRAIN PARK FILLED WITH EVERY FEATURE YOU CAN IMAGINE. until Mount Snow acquired it in in 1986 and its Angus burgers with thick milkshakes or a classic development shows Mount Snow’s commitment to American beer to wash them down. Domestic freeriding. It has 2 pipes and 10 parks with hits that brews not your thing? Hit up the Station Tap Room range from small to extra large. The high-caliber for 20 rotating taps pouring small-batch brews Superpipe and Inferno terrain park played host to from mostly New England-based microbreweries. the only East Coast Winter X games in 2000/2001 Included are two Mount Snow exclusives from and have done nothing but improve since then. Northshire Brewery and Harpoon. If local fl avor In fact, the superpipe is actually cut by X Games is what you really want, head just down the road medalist Jason Evans so you can be sure it’s done to the Dover Bar and Grill, affectionately known carefully and precisely. Access to most of the park as the D-Bag, for some suds and surly locals. from the Nitro Express high-speed quad and Heavy After that tour you’ll surely need a place to stay, Metal double lift ensure that only your tired legs will so check into the recently renovated Snow Lake RESORT DIRECTORY PAGES hold you back from more laps. Look for new, one-of- Lodge for affordable rates and a short, hungover a-kind features to be rolled out this year as Carinthia walk to the lifts. continues to stay among the best parks in the East. - The Resort Directory enables resorts ON-HILL TIPS OFF-HILL TIPS When you get powder, the best place to shred is the The best place for lunch at Mount Snow is Tony’s Pizza, North Face. You have to get up there early though or but if you’re trying to fi nd some après, Cuzzins is the to highlight key differentiation stories to else you’ll be looking for late day powder in tree runs. spot. For dinner and a game of pool, the best place to go is Dover Forge. our discerning FREESKIER reader mountsnow.com MountSnowVermont @MountSnow mountsnow - FREESKIER’s staff will work with your team

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Night Moves Sea to Sky Couloirs in Norway’s Northern Reaches WORDS: KiM HAvell PHOTOS: GABe ROGel

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Like stripes on a zebra, long, distinct An archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, Svalbard point of sale - the shop floor (1,000+ shops and aesthetic couloirs lined the entire makes up the northernmost part of Norway, resting west-facing peninsula in front of us. halfway between the country’s mainland and Captain Stein measured it—a three the North Pole, 600 miles away. On May 26, our across the US) 11-member team arrived in the small coal-mining nautical mile long fantasy lineup just town of Longyearbyen on the island of Spitsbergen. begging to be skied. We were between The other unpopulated islands are covered in snow, Lilliehöökfjorden and Möllerfjorden in a tundra, permafrost and crumbling rock. It’s a land of peninsula called Kong Haakons Halvøy, midnight summer sun and endless winter darkness. and the massif had us questioning our After 24 hours of flying across the globe, our restless plans to go farther north. crew was eager to get skiing in the Arctic Circle.

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1. Keep these factors in mind as you survey a zone: 8. Reduce the role that sluff will play location, recent history of precipitation, wind speed and in your line by paying attention to OUT THE EDITORIAL CONTENT direction, tree density, changing slope angle, blind areas, slope angles and estimating where and landmarks. and how fast the snow will slide. Wherever you make a turn, the snow 2. Existing snow conditions ultimately determine what is going to move. Decide whether - In How To, we educate our readers on you’re going to ski or whether you’re going to ski at all. If or not to make an aggressive turn there’s any doubt that a line is safe, don’t let other people knowing that if you turn your skis too or your desire to ski the line influence your decision. far sideways, you might lose your how to get the most of a backcountry bearings in the white room. 3. Consider your energy level. Take inventory of your body and mind, and be realistic with your goals. 9. Make critical observations about the snow and your environment skiing experience 4. Know before you go. There’s no surefire way to know which are both constantly changing. an avalanche won’t happen but you should check your Pay attention to fluctuating temps, local avalanche forecast site. Don’t just look at the wind and clouds. These factors will warning level, read what others have observed. determine if you need to bail off a - Our Gear Roundups department examines line or just hold tight and wait out the P: JORGENSON_PBP 5. Wind can create better pockets of snow, but it can weather. Always have a backup plan. also create hazards like cornices and wind slabs. Ski cut wind-affected slopes. The snow will always be better 10. Visualize. Make note of the industry’s leading products with a where the wind hasn’t disturbed it. landmarks like trees and rocks Pep Fujas is a creative that will help you navigate your person, and it shows in his 6. Choose a line to mitigate avalanche danger. Embrace the way down. If you’re hiking, keep PeP Fujas skiing. He has a knack for checking your landmarks and comprehensive look at emerging trends mellowness and find some small features to play on. Learn on How to select finding interesting lines, pow butters and ride switch. Have your friend hold your planning your turns around them. Oakley ScOtt tHe nOrtH Face which he does under the poles, drag your hands and slash a big turn for Instagram. After you’ve picked your line, Lutsen WS // $260 Decoder // $190 Fort Point Flannel // $99 Your line pressure of the camera pause, close your eyes and feel in technology, safety and design on a regular basis. “Pep has the ability to visualize the task at hand yourself skiing. But remember, 7. If you go for a highly featured, steep pitch, make sure This women’s softshell is comfortable, practical and This lightweight midlayer features 60 grams of The North Face took this versatile layering piece and and is very good at making that visualization a reality,” says friend from straight on everything looks you have a good run out and locate a bench or island of stylish. The Gore Windstopper fabric is DWR coated PrimaLoft insulation in the body, combined with upped the ante by making it reversible, allowing you and ski partner Andy Mahre. “To have creativity like Pep’s requires 2-dimensional. Once you’re skiing, safety. Speed is your friend. Stay away from rollovers, for protection from the elements and has a generous Polartec Power Stretch material in the arms and to go flannel side down and expose a DWR shell for confidence, strength and a lot of time in the mountains.” Pep admits the features really come to life. make a couple of overhead turns and pin it out of there. amount of stretch to keep you agile. In addition, a low- hood for added mobility and breathability. It’s got a protection from the elements. It’s a great outer layer choosing a line in Alaska is far different from choosing a line at your profile hood adds protection without bulk for a jacket DWR coating as well as Lycra openings in the cuffs during the spring or fall, and 40 grams of Heatseeker local ski hill, but he always draws on the tips below. that can be used as a midlayer or outer layer. and hood to help keep you dry. insulation will keep you warm all winter long.

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For some skiers, the answer reflects a complex decision- making process that only makes sense to them. For others, it is 4. less an answer than the result of what was BACKCOUTNTRY GEAR closest to their pack as they rushed out the door before dawn, dazed and foggy-eyed from an après session that raged into the wee hours. To DIRECTORY PAGES shed light on what gear BC DAY TRIP should make your cut on different backcountry Rachael BuRks adventures, we asked PRo skieR - Backcountry Edition Gear Pages enable four pros to share some salt lake city, ut of their obvious and less obvious essentials. The lists aren’t intended to you to highlight 3 key product stories be comprehensive. For 1. ADVENTURE 2. SMITH I/OS 3. DYNASTAR 4. PEAK PERFORMANCE 5. BLACK DIAMOND instance, all four carry MEDICAL KIT GOGGLES. CHAM W 107. HELI REGULATE COSMO HEADLAMP. BELTLINE PRO JACKET $ 600 Not only does There’s a reason Burks Speaking of the dark, BELTLINE PRO PANT $ 460 a beacon, shovel and ULTRALIGHT/ JACKET. Seth Morrison Pro Rider Series Burks bring an extra uses these boards for It traps heat, has an a good headlamp can probe, but we didn’t WATERTIGHT .5. Seth Morrison Pro Rider Series to our discerning FREESKIER reader A minimalist kit with pair of Smith’s top 90 percent of her ski ample-sized hood for turn a seven-hour exit include those in every FEATURES supplies to treat interchangeable-lens days. “They’re much windy ridges and is built into a one-hour exit. The breakdown. But their 3L Gore-Tex® Pro / fully taped FEATURES choices are backed by common injuries, this goggle, she brings an lighter than your typical to breathe. (Burks also Cosmo has a 70-lumen O2 breathable collar 3L Gore-Tex® Pro / fully taped years of trial and error, $17 lifesaver is an extra lens. “I always fast-charging Dynastar, brings an extra Peak beam and weighs only Lens pocket with microclear 2.0™ goggle wipe Tank skin reinforced lower leg patches essential component bring a clear lens in but they still uphold Performance puffy just 3.2 ounces. - FREESKIER’s staff will work with your which means you can Recco Recco stress less about what’s for backcountry travel. case I need to get out of that integrity,” she says. in case.) Tank track stitching Snap storm skirt connection in your pack and focus Worried about space? somewhere in the dark,” “They rip.” on the snow. Ditch the camera. she says. team to ensure that the text, photos PAGE 120. FREESKIER.COM PG. 184 and gear speaks to our audience GEAR_V2_BL.indd 120 10/21/13 2:08 PM BRAND DIRECTORY_2/2.indd 184 8/1/13 2:13 PM ONLINE BUYER’S GUIDE INCLUSION - The FREESKIER Online Buyer’s Guide is the industry leader in digital gear reviews, and the most trafficked section of the FREESKIER website - Online retailer links allow readers (your consumers) direct access to the point of sale

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HAND DRAG 360 P: JAY BEYER_SWEETGRASS L: TORDRILLO MOUNTAINS, AK - This issue is filled with photos that provide the “Big 3,” and a convenient Ladies who enjoy ripping slushy park laps in the springtime will dig the Snowfari glove. Thanks to shuttle service runs from conductive material on the thumb and index ﬁ nger, various points in town to each the glove allows you to bust your smartphone out inspiration through technique, action, Banff, AB of them. We’re not talking of your pocket and get that epic photo before the run-down school bus shuttles moment passes. A silicon-coated Clarino palm either, but rather plush motor allows for easy-grabbing, and the Micro-Bemberg WITH SKI TERRAIN TO MATCH THE SCENERY, YOU’LL BE lining is comfortable to the touch. coaches. The closest resort is location and aspiration HAPPY WHEN YOUR CAMERA BATTERY FINALLY DIES. Mt. Norquay, which boasts a PROS Text your friends without removing your gloves.

town hill kind of feel and sits CONS Not suitable for ultra cold conditions. just on the other side of the WORDS: DAMIAN QUIGLEY highway, about five minutes outside of city limits. Norquay AX-30 THE JAM - We take the issue a step further with offers night skiing on Fridays SWANY $ 60 and Saturdays as well as It’s not quite a pipe glove; it’s outside-the-box events like not quite a cold-weather glove. Swany’s AX-30 The Jam falls editorial columns intended to help our Chairlifts of Love, chairlift happily in between. The glove speed-dating for those who features a soft charcoal and can’t seem to pull themselves bamboo lining for insulation, away from the hill long enough a Hipora insert ensuring readers do more with their own photos to have a conversation with waterproofness and breathability, somebody of the opposite sex. a printed softshell, and a synthetic-suede palm with silicon Don’t worry, we understand texturing. A hook and loop tab the addiction. keeps the snow out. - The Photo Annual is the issue most likely to Sunshine Village is the second The charcoal and bamboo liner PROS closest resort to Banff, about resists bacteria, helping to prevent stinky gloves. 25 minutes southwest of town. see the highest pass along readership We hopped a shuttle there for CONS You may crave a bit more insulation on the coldest of days. our first taste of the terrain Banff had to offer. A quick gondola ride out of the resort parking lot takes you up to one of two base areas. From there, you can access the three mountains that comprise the ski area.

P: RYAN CREARY are secured by Backcountry TRACER MITT Access sensors that only DAKINE $ 30 - In Destinations, we take our readers along Alberta doesn’t always The closest major city to Banff lady with a thick Australian accent Dancing Sasquatch or Aurora unlock once they detect the Thanks to high-loft synthetic insulation and a ﬂ eece get the recognition it is Calgary, about 80 miles to the got us checked in. While it seems nightclubs if you’re into the ping from your transceiver, lining, your hands stay warm and cozy inside the Tracer deserves—a surprising east, in South Central Alberta. that many American skiers have club scene. He also mentioned which is required along with a mitt. On the palm, you’ll ﬁ nd synthetic suede and notion given what lies within From there, you can hop on yet to discover Banff, we quickly the Pump and Tap, a British shovel and probe. silicone grip, ensuring you won’t miss your grab ever again (you wish). Plus, at $30, you’re stoked. Craving with us as we explore some the world’s best its borders. Tucked away a bus or rent a car for the came to find that the Aussies football bar in the basement ultratech? Look elsewhere. in the southwest corner of 90-minute drive that winds from have been in the know for a while. of a slightly odd indoor mall of As we approached the the Canadian province is the plains into the Canadian sorts, where one could surely access gate, three confused PROS This mitt screams, “I love to party.” Banff National Park and the Rockies before you find yourself Most of the bars and find some salty residents and a Frenchmen were pulling on CONS No means of securing the cuff tightly around your wrist. ski resorts and locations town of Banff itself. The in the shadow of Cascade restaurants in Banff lie within good time. the handle and looking unsure SETH MORRISON PRO park holds claim to one of Mountain, a rocky pyramid that a few blocks of each other. as to why it wouldn’t open. HESTRA $ 185 the most astounding natural looms over Banff at a height of We headed downtown our We settled up and were just A ski patroller asked them to step aside—apparently we Family owned and operated for 77 years, settings you’ll ever come almost 10,000 feet and provides first night and bellied up to the about to head out when the Hestra imbues its products with superb - In Gear Roundups, we examine a across and the town, rivaling the quintessential mountain bar at the Elk and Oarsman, a bartender set two shots of looked like we knew what craftsmanship and the Seth Morrison Pro its neighbors to the west, is town view for residents and second-floor pub on the main Jäger in front of us. Not my we were doing. I bellied up is among the highest quality pieces in one that can accommodate visitors alike. drag. As we chowed down first choice in spirits, but the to the gate, and the red X the collection. It features Hestra’s highly skiers of any type, budget or some delicious elk burgers, small glasses of syrupy black changed to a green circle, waterproof/breathable Czone membrane, product category through a comprehensive unlocking the latch. Maybe the Thermolite insulation, top-notch leather, hefty personality. It’s a no-bullshit Banff Avenue is the main drag, the bartender advised us on liquid represented two things: knuckle padding, zip closure and handcuffs destination where residents and as my friend Reily and I some of the spots in town: St. the welcoming nature of the Frenchmen were well versed in for retention. And with all this, it’s no wonder will welcome you with open pulled into town last January, James’ Gate (a.k.a. The Gate) people in this town and that backcountry safety but not the Seth Morrison’s name is on it. arms, leaving you wondering we found our accommodations, for a good pub scene with while it may not be listed gate protocol, or maybe they look at emerging trends in technology why you haven’t made it the Fox Hotel and Suites, right live music; the Devil’s Gap, on any official documents, were clueless. Either way, it’s Quality glove meets demands of the most PROS aggressive skiers. there before and when you there among many other options where the younger locals go Jäger is most definitely the a great system that many ski Not everybody can pull off the race-y areas could benefit from. CONS might be coming back. that range from mediocre to to get loose once they’re done official drink around there. The look like Seth. and design magnificent. A very nice young serving the tourists; and The barkeep raised his own glass

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This 30-liter pack is compatible with the Snowpulse removable airbag system, leaving more than enough storage space for avalanche ISSUE DEPARTMENTS ROUND tools. The durable pack is made of lightweight ripstop fabric with ballistic nylon that will hold up against backcountry abuse and includes diagonal and A-frame ski carry systems to suit your preference. Numerous internal accessory pockets make sure everything else has a place. OUT THE EDITORIAL CONTENT PROS Snowpulse airbag compatible.

Hydration system doesn’t ﬁ t easily into CONS pack with airbag system inside. - In Destinations, we take our readers along FREE RIDER 22 W PHOTO: SKIER: ORTOVOX $ 229 with us as we explore some the world’s best

JJ SCHILLER A 22-liter backpack for the female big- AMY JIMMERSON_MSI mountain assassin, the Free Rider features an A-frame, diagonal and crossed ski-carry ANTE UP. plus six pockets for plenty of storage. A beefy, padded waist strap ensures that the pack stays ski resorts and locations A NEW SEASON secure and comfortable, and a removable spine protector will keep you comin’ back for BRINGS BIG CHANGES more in the case of a misguided cliff drop. Spine protector. Multiple ski-carry TO KIRKWOOD PROS options. - In Gear Roundups, we examine a WORDS: TESS WEAVER Plethora of pockets may impede CONS access to safety tools.

Ski areas off the beaten path share common product category through a comprehensive ground. They breed a diff erent culture. The locals SURGE II CHARGED $ are a little crustier, the amenities less posh, the THE NORTH FACE 229 infrastructure basic, the lunches brown bag Nobody likes to run out of juice, and this 32-liter backpack aims to keep you going with the look at emerging trends in technology and the après scene more tailgate than fi reside. included Joey T1 battery pack (approximately The terrain and snowfall are usually the selling 2.5 full phone charges). A plethora of neoprene, points. And Kirkwood lacks neither. padded pockets are perfect for your laptop, tablet, phone, music players and other gadgets, and design You have to want to get to Kirkwood. It’s nearly and wire routing lets you charge them all throughout the backpack. an hour drive from South Lake Tahoe, over two mountain passes that often close during storms. Durable materials. Power to go. PROS Pockets for everything. Those who make the trek are after Tahoe’s Features are more suited for the lodge lightest and most consistent snow. The resort CONS than the hill. has the highest base elevation of all the Tahoe resorts and some of the most legitimate big- mountain terrain in the country. And things are only getting rowdier.

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Now entering its 22nd year of operation, Momentum activities, as well as all your meals, are included offers the quintessential summer ski camp experience in the full price package. The inclusion of dinner is in Whistler, B.C. Fly into Vancouver and take especially nice as it’s hosted by various restaurants a ride north where you’ll be put up at a hotel in around the village each night. the heart of Whistler Village. Each morning you’ll cruise to the top of the glacier where Momentum’s Momentum will offer bonus programs at its third five lanes of terrain await. An abundance of jumps, session of the summer. Girls Week will offer special rails and moguls are complemented by a BagJump instruction and activities focused on women, with and a private 22-foot halfpipe. The elite coaching one lucky lady earning a free session through the staff, with big names such as Dorey, Wallisch and Spirit of Sarah Scholarship. The Exposure Film and Dumont, will work with you to establish goals and Photo camp will also run during the third session and raise your level of skiing. is perfect for people with aspirations behind the lens. Work with top name filmers and photographers such After skiing all day you can choose from a number as Blake Jorgenson to hone your skills and move of activities to fill your late afternoon. Some of these toward a possible career in the industry. include paintball, mountain biking and climbing as well as water ramp and trampoline sessions. These

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Woodward Tahoe is located at Boreal Mountain PHOTO: HENRIK LAMPERT Resort, just 45 minutes from Reno-Tahoe International Airport and three hours from San Francisco. The summer terrain park on Boreal is fully lift accessed DIRECTORY RATES with a variety of jumps and rails in addition to a BagJump for honing those tricks that aren’t quite ready for a hard landing. A 22-foot superpipe is cut for all your shredding pleasure and coaches, along - Paid placements in the FREESKIER Spring/ with visiting pros such as Gus Kenworthy and Tanner Hall, are on hand to coach you through the ﬁ ner points of slopestyle and halfpipe progression. Summer Skiing Directory enable you to No expense was spared when building “The Bunker” at the newest location for the action sports Summer camp comes to Colorado with Woodward PHOTOS: ERICA PEDERSEN training camp. This state-of-the-art, 33,000 square- highlight key product and service stories to at Copper offering all you’ve come to expect from foot facility has all you need to perfect your skills a destination camp–high-caliber coaching, indoor including a launch pad, foam pits, six Olympic-sized training, on-snow sessions and tons of other activities trampolines, one super-tramp, indoor skate park, when you’re not in your ski boots. our discerning FREESKIER reader skatelite ramps and more. Campers stay at the base of the mountain in A typical day will include an on-hill session and PHOTO: HENRIK LAMPERT Copper’s EDGE building where they can eat, sleep, bunker time, both with instruction, as well as free time watch movies and play in the arcade. There are only - FREESKIER’s staff will work with your team to relax or do with what you please. Campers are two campers per room, which includes a private housed in dorm-style rooms with tasty meals being bathroom and no bunk beds. A typical day starts out served up daily at the mess hall. Woodward Tahoe with breakfast before heading up the hill for some also offers digital media camps and when the snow instruction on the snow. The park has jumps and jibs to ensure that the text, photos and story starts to melt in the later summer months, dryland of all sizes and experienced coaches are on hand to training camps that utilize all that The Bunker has to help you reach your goals. offer at a slightly more economical rate. Whatever speaks to our reader camp or session you choose, you’re sure to have the After lunch, head down to “The Barn,” an indoor time of your life. playground that dreams are made of. Ramps, rails, foam pits, trampolines (including a super tramp) and a skate bowl are a few of the things you’ll ﬁ nd here. Work with coaches and visiting pros to perfect your skills before heading back out to try them on snow the next day. Other activities include skating, hiking, climbing, and go-karting. Oh and did we mention bumper boats and a slip-n-slide? Yeah they have PHOTO: HENRIK LAMPERT

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