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Rippin’ Lips: the Story of the Brighton Anglers
Over the last couple years, while snowboarding at Brighton, I have been hearing more and more about fly fishing. Originally, I wasn’t that intrigued … But the more fish stories I heard—and the bigger those trout got—the more I wanted to experience angling on the fly. … read more
CRJ: The Chronicle of a Freeskiing Icon Review
To showcase the life of Charles Russell Johnson (CRJ) III and pay tribute to his legacy, 4FRNT Media produced CRJ: The Chronicle Of A Freeskiing Icon. We gathered at Salt Lake’s Tower Theater to witness his impact on the sport and celebrate with his closest friends and followers. … read more
Review: Jake Blauvelt’s Naturally
If you don’t know the name Blauvelt by now, you must be a cave dweller. Since coming out of Vermont (my old stomping grounds), Jake has established himself as one of the best all-mountain riders in the world. … read more
Teton Gravity Research: Way of Life Review
The energy and spirit of the local population is admirable and it was in full force at the premiere of Teton Gravity Research’s (TGR) Way of Life. Gathered under the stars at SLC’s Gallivan Center, the energetic crowd came to see the latest offering from the perennial favorite. … read more
PowderWhore’s 2013 Film Review: Elevation
PowderWhore’s latest release, Elevation, is the anti-ski film. It lacks all of the ski porn qualities most big-budget films have made the norm. The soundtrack is mellow, the stories are real, and the local population is represented. … read more
Dopamine: Sphere of Influence Review
Dopamine takes us around the globe and gets us psyched on scenes of untouched and near-vertical backcountry kush. … read more
Film Review: Never Not Parts 1 & 2
On Monday, September 16, Nike Snowboarding hosted a 24-hour online premiere of their newest shred flick, Never Not. Directors Joe Carlino and Per-Hampus Stalhanske split the film into two parts. Part 1 is your traditional snowboarding movie with backcountry pow scenes and city rails, while Part 2 has a documentary-like focus, bringing clarity to the snowboarding wizards behind the curtain … read more
Film Review: Emerica’s MADE – Chapter One
The video flashes the names of the three main skaters before showing an unfamiliar face. It introduces Jeremy Leabres, a half-white, half-Philipino maniac. Leabres is relatively unknown and up to this point, I had no idea he would have a part. When a kickflip to 50-50 on a 12-stair hubba is someone’s fourth trick—you know they mean business. … read more
SheJumps: Bringing Magic to the Outdoors
“What great thing would you dare to accomplish if success was the only outcome?” Claire Smallwood, executive director of the non-profit organization SheJumps, repeats this phrase on the daily. Smallwood has taken the mantra to heart, and for the past five years has used the statement as a backbone for the female-driven organization that aims to increase women participation in outdoor activities. … read more
Parkour, Action Movies and … David Bowie? Thirty Minutes with...
CBR, whose name comes from the founding members’ names, has a variety of online videos that feature everything from martial arts fights to parkour (also known as free running). They’re martial artists, free runners and friends, but when it comes down to it, they’re stuntmen. … read more