Action Sports
Brandon: Zee Burning Hobush
The best memory I have about Brandon Hobush was my first day on the job digging in rails for Brighton Resort’s Park Crew. He was the first person to show me how to build and ice over a snowboard lip out of nothing more than some shitty November dust and my ass. That was Brandon’s last winter working for the resort because, pretty quickly after that, he became a big-time movie star out there in the industry. … read more
Snow Photo Feature: Brandon Cocard
“When in doubt, lay it out.” Not sure how many times over the years I’ve heard this tired cliché, but it’s usually … ahem, backed up with a giant backflip. … read more
Locals Only: Full Service Premiere and Transworld Snowboarding’s Nation 10.10
When you’re young, you snowboard when you are lucky enough to take a vacation, and sometimes you find an exotic mountain. Add in the talents of Kyle Harmon, Evan Wilcox and Ryan Ting, and you’ve got yourself a slaughterhouse of super C-rails, fence gaps and poached pipelines with a playlist to match. … read more
Filthy Powder Pigs: Warren Miller’s Ticket To Ride Review
This past Friday, October 11, Warren Miller Entertainment and The Climate Reality Project premiere the 64th installment in the Warren Miller series, Ticket To Ride.The video lived up to its legendary roots and delivered on all levels. From heli-drops in Alaska, to speed riding in Kazakhstan and even ski babes in Iceland, this film had it all. … read more
Film Review: Valhalla
Producer Zac Ramras and Director Nick Waggoner have come together for a fourth time to create a unique adventure for your viewing pleasure. Their vision for Valhalla was born out of a desire to portray winter through the eyes of the youth. “It is about living the free life and finding happiness,” said Ramras. Casting for the movie found a variety of interesting personalities that were perfect for creating a unique look into a world seldom visited. … read more
Casey Kawaguchi: Streetstyle to Slopestyle
Like many artists, Casey Kawaguchi has been honing his skills since childhood. He has developed a style all his own, creating street-inspired art with a distinctive Japanese influence. His materials of choice—spray paint and scavenged wood—easily lend themselves to his style. Kawaguchi has managed to create a cohesive body of work that is instantly recognizable as his. … 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