Stories 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
Stories People EngelbergHeinrich GieskerSwitzerland Meet Snowflake Worry less, ski more: An Engelberg legend’s recipe for happiness Meet 77-year-old Heinrich Giesker aka Snowflake, the powder-skiing mascot of Engelberg-Titlis and the face of the resort's new... By: Ethan Stone October 17, 2023
Stories People ChileJuan SeñoretSki In PeaceTof Henry Ski in peace Tof Henry and Juan Señoret confirmed dead after fall in Chile Chamonix legend and new-generation steep skiing pioneer Tof Henry is reportedly dead after an incident on Puntiagudo Volcano in... By: Ethan Stone October 12, 2023
Events People JapanKyle SmaineSki In Peace Gone too soon R.I.P. Kyle Smaine (1991-2023) We are saddened to learn the news of the untimely passing of American freeskier Kyle Smaine, who was killed in an avalanche in... By: Ethan Stone January 30, 2023
Stories People Ben RichardsNew ZealandThe North Face A new addition Ben Richards joins The North Face Multi-talented New Zealand skier Ben Richards has signed with The North Face, the company announced earlier this month. By: Ethan Stone December 19, 2022
Stories People Hilaree NelsonHimalayasManasluNepalSki In PeaceSki MountaineeringThe North Face Tragedy in Nepal Ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson dead after high-alpine fall Renowned ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson has died as a result of a fall while skiing on the world’s eighth highest peak, Mount... By: Downdays September 30, 2022
Stories People European Skier Of The YearMatěj ŠvancerMathilde Gremaud Meet our champions The 2021 European Skiers of the Year Are… Click here to learn who the 2021 European Skiers of the Year are, and how these two outstanding athletes earned this rare honor. By: Downdays March 16, 2022
Stories People European Skier Of The YearMarkus EderMatěj ŠvancerMathilde GremaudTess Ledeux The final countdown 2021 European Skier of the Year: The Final Round! It's here: the Final Round of the 2021 European Skier of the Year Contest! Cast your vote now for your favorite male and female... By: Downdays February 16, 2022
Stories People Chris DavenportOrtovox Sponsorship news Ortovox teams up with Chris Davenport German backcountry safety and outerwear brand Ortovox has added American steep-skiing pioneer Chris Davenport to their roster of... By: Downdays January 21, 2022
Stories People Candide ThovexFaction Skis Candide moves on After 10 years, Candide Thovex and Faction Skis Part Ways After a decade-long partnership, Candide Thovex and Faction Skis are going separate ways. Photo: Timo Jarvinien/Faction Skis By: Ethan Stone January 17, 2022
Stories People Isaac "EZ Panda" SimhonOn The RadarSwitzerland On The Radar: Isaac Simhon Isaac Simhon aka EZ Panda is an upstart styler on skis from Geneva, Switzerland who's caught Henrik Harlaut's eye and hit the... By: Matt Masson December 16, 2020
Stories People Hugo HoffFranceSki In PeaceFreeride Skiing Remembering Hugo Hoff Remembering Hugo Hoff By: Emilie Meyran July 27, 2020
