Interview Kuura KoivistoOn The RadarForreLevel 1 ProductionsFinlandRukaArmada Skis Finnish wizard On The Radar: Kuura Koivisto Kuura's signature perfectionist style, blending heavy tech tricks with taps, is on display both on the contest course and on film. By: Simon Bartik December 17, 2024
Interview Coline Ballet-BazFreeride SkiingRiders for RefugeesFrance Dangerous crossings “No one should be left in danger in the mountains without trying to rescue them” Coline Ballet-Baz’s new project tackles a hard topic: the dangers facing migrants on Alpine border crossings and efforts to... By: Ethan Stone December 10, 2024
Interview Sammy CarlsonRevelstokeAlaskaBritish ColumbiaArmada SkisOakleyMonster EnergyHeli SkiingBackcountry FreestyleFreeride SkiingX GamesSki MountaineeringIan MacIntoshSage Cattabriga-AlosaMount Hood Sammy C speaks “Okay, Tony Hawk!” The Sammy Carlson Interview Sammy Carlson on transitioning to the backcountry, his new film and what the future holds for one of the best in the game. By: Scott Naismith December 07, 2024
Culture DowndaysSki StoriesSki MediaFinn BilousEileen GuNadine WallnerCraig MurrayDennis RanalterMagnus GranérLisa ZimmermannHedvig WesselJake MageauNew ZealandUSAAustriaNorwaySweden Our freeski annual A book for skiers: Introducing Ski Stories, Volume 5 From stunning photography to insightful stories, Ski Stories Volume 5 is a gift for skiers that keeps on giving. By: Ethan Stone November 29, 2024
Culture Level 1 ProductionsMatchstick ProductionsTeton Gravity ResearchWarren MillerSimply. Recreation ClubMegan OldhamJosh DaiekPicture Organic ClothingArc'teryxBlue Max MediaMediappinessRoss TesterOS CrewMigi Reibenschuh The long list All 2024 ski movie trailers: The Downdays Trailer Yard Who's ready for the new crop of ski movies? The Trailer Yard is your one-stop shop to see what's dropping this fall. By: Ethan Stone October 08, 2024
Scene LaaxSwitzerlandSnowpark Laax Laax is nice yo The Freestyle Academy LAAX reopens its doors after a two-year renovation After two years under construction, the Freestyle Academy LAAX will reopen to the public on August 1st in a brand-new facility. By: Ethan Stone July 26, 2024
Scene Adria MillanGoProSpainSouth America Cashing out Adrià Millan won $40,000 in the GoPro Line Of The Winter contest. Here’s how he did it. The Spanish freerider cleaned up in the video contest, winning two monthly prizes as well as the overall champion's purse. By: Ethan Stone May 16, 2024
Travel SchilthornSkyline ParkSwitzerlandThierry WiliAdrien VaudauxSpot Check Brunch with James Bond Spot Check: Schilthorn Skyline Park With a flowy top-to-bottom snowpark and some of the best views in the Alps, the Schilthorn Skyline Park is well worth a visit. By: Ethan Stone March 20, 2024
Interview Manon LoschiMax HitzigFreeride World TourFieberbrunnVerbier Double Vision Manon Loschi and Max Hitzig talk about the FWT Finals Manon Loschi and Max Hitzig lead the Freeride World Tour ranking before the final events. Here is their view on the show-down. By: Klaus Polzer March 14, 2024
Culture Mountain LifestyleStian HagenChamonixArc'teryxVölkl Skis Living the Skier’s Life A look at THE HAGENS, a movie about an inspiring ski family The documentary shows how former pro skiers Andrea and Stian Hagen continue their skiing lifestyle as a family with two kids. By: Klaus Polzer March 13, 2024
Scene CorvatschHalfpipeSwitzerland Pipe dreams The world’s newest halfpipe just opened in Switzerland Corvatsch, Switzerland is the proud owner of the world's newest full-size halfpipe. Downdays was onsite for opening day. By: Ethan Stone March 08, 2024
Scene CorvatschHalfpipeSwitzerlandAlex Ferreira Icy walls of glory The world’s newest superpipe opens this weekend in Switzerland Corvatsch Park in eastern Switzerland is debuting its brand-spanking-new halfpipe this weekend with an opening ceremony. By: Ethan Stone February 22, 2024
People Ben BarclayThe North FaceNew Zealand Kiwi star with a bright future Ben Barclay joins The North Face Chances are you've been hearing about Ben Barclay lately. The 22-year-old talent from New Zealand is now joining The North Face. By: Adam Herman February 15, 2024
Scene GoProVideo Contest Film lines, get paid GoPro is giving away $120,000 this winter with the Line Of The Winter Video Contest $10,000 is up for grabs each month for the best lines filmed on a GoPro, with a grand prize of $20,000 at the end of the winter. By: Ethan Stone February 09, 2024
