Olympic Mogul skier Kristi Richards had a difficult decision to make. At 32 years old, was she willing to commit the next four years of her life to train for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia? Find out for yourself and check out the video below or click HERE to read the story.
An announcement from Canadian Mogul Skier Kristi Richards from Canadian Freestyle Ski on Vimeo.
Now that summer has heated up to a boiling point, so has the epicness over at Windell’s. With the photographer army they have, the Session 4 post is chalk-full of envy inspiring photos that might end up pushing you over the edge to purchase a plane ticket to Portland.
Along with the sun, Full Tilt boots were out and shining bright. Along with Tom Wallisch, plenty of team riders were out sporting fresh boots such as Andy Parry, Collin Collins, Dylan Furgueson, Luke ‘Ocho’ Allen and Dania Assaly. Check out the full photo story HERE or just the photos we liked below. Oh and by the way Andy Parry sure looks good on the front page of Newschoolers!
How many Hot Doggers by Tom Wallisch can you spot?
Collin Collins
Dylan Ferguson
Luke “Ocho” Allen
Tyler Barnes
Andy Parry
Yoga-master, Dania Assaly
I'd go with the Hot Doggers
Future husband and father, Tom Wallisch (see camper quotes for reference)
Wallisch loves da kids
Level 1’s new film ‘Eye Trip‘ will surely make you rub your eyes in disbelief because the stuff these guys are showcasing is unreal. Whether it be one of the largest gap jumps ever built in Sun Valley, getting lucky with record snowfall in Helsinki, Finland or going balls deep in Alaska, this crew gathered some pretty gnarley footage and is starting to show it off. Make sure and pay attention to Full Tilt rider Tom Wallisch nailing HUGE stuff on anything and everything, from the streets to giant kickers being circled by helicopters. All the while comfy in his own sneaker style pro version Hot Doggers. So go ahead and check out the new teaser for ‘Eye Trip’, no doubt it’s a one you’ll be watching over and over this week to keep cool.
Yet again the CASG crew led by Max Hill (the man in black) have released another ridiculous edit that will surely get your blood pumping. This creative and influential crew from the streets of Ontario aren’t headed to the beach for the summer, nope. Instead they are ripping Hood and taking names. Watch the video for yourself and you might just feel like jumping around your house tapping stuff with your feet. Better yet, do it in your Hot Doggers like Max!
Don’t you wish you could say you’re the best athlete in your state? Full Tilt skier Heather McPhie recently won Montana Athlete of the Year, stemming from her amazing year winning the World Cup and making the podium four times this season. Check out the release here to read more about the award.
Pretty awesome Heather… way to go! Too bad they didn’t name it “Montanathelete of the Year”.
In good natured fun, Powder mag pokes fun with a little sketch of Tom Wallisch and the Hot Doggers. I think they might be on to something here….
Check out the link here.
Full Tilt rider Max Hill and the rest of gang (Coal Drexler, Matt Brindisi, etc…) have come out with the fifth edition edit of CASG Sundays. This influential crew is insanely creative with a distinct style born from the heartland of Canada. CASG’s own Cassandra Ironside put it best saying, “CASG is the future. It’s a crew of kids pushing each other to progress technically as well as developing their own creative style.” There’s no doubt that these Sunday edits continue to blow people’s minds with their progressive style and attitude.
a.k.a Axe Kill
Max edited and dropped the latest edition of CASG Sundays while sporting Hot Doggers… now go grab your own hot dog, click below and enjoy!
After a few weeks of more weather days than skiing days, we find ourselves coming to a close on the trip. Mother Nature has been in charge and always will be. Wally, the pilot that runs the hanger we base out of, put it best after living here for over 13 years, “I’m not the same man I was when I first came here.” This is very true of all the trips I have ever been on. Experiences coupled with being in a new place, accelerated that transformation in all of us.
Clear days have delivered the goods, but its never easy. Wind started blowing and made the game plan change. From looking at peak tops, to looking in the lower protected grounds. Wind limits tight landings for the heli, so its not safe to do. Thats part of it though, doing what you can when you can. After some days of wind and sun we found ourselves hoping for weather to reset the zone. Its crazy to say, especially after the weather days we sat through. Having the rest is nice for the body, but bad on the mind.
From the locals that climb the mountains out there, to those that spend their time on dry land. They all say this is a low tide season. Makes you wonder what it would be like on a normal season out there. Would the crevices be more covered allowing the spine lines to death be a go? Offering more. Would many of the spines just be gone completely?
You’ll never know what to expect when you’re exploring new terrain. Uncertainty and the hopes of perfect conditions are a daily occurrence. Our limits have been tested and pushed into another level of team work. Cutting away and realizing what its all about, all over again. Thats why we love it, and thats why we will leave here different Men. Thanks to everyone in the crew, check out TGR’s “Light The Wick” this fall or their site to see what has happened. I’ll let the photo’s tell more of the story.
Just came back to the FT Europe Headquaters after an awesome time at the Nine Knights. The sunset – night – sunrie session on thursday/friday was just crazy but what happened on saturday during the contest was unbelievable. The guys were throwing down every trick you can imagine and Teddy threw a 45 Meter superman front flip over the castle… completely naked. Tobi Reindl said this morning: “Teddy just loves to bring himself in f***ed up situations and then is the only one who would know how to deal with them”
Teddy: "For the boys"
Thomas and Blake waiting for the heli to arrive
and then the heli came
Blake enjoing some european air
Nico jibbing the Wallischs
Nico thought about every single detail to make the event as comfortable as possible. Here are the Legs Of Steel boys getting their cab ride to the drop in.
The Legs Of Steel Crew
The next picture is probably one of the funniest i´ve ever seen. Austrian Photographer Christoph Schöch took it during the Dodgeball Turnament with a little help of Kevin Catch and Filmer Reini Gruber 
Of course it won the Best Lifestyle category!
Booooom
Big thanks again to Nico for an awesome time and props for managing everything the way he did! I´m sure everyone would love to come back next year!
Nico before the sunrise shoot
Almdudler Nine Knights presented by Fiat – Action Part 2 from Nico Zacek on Vimeo.
Here are the first pics from this years Nine Knights event, a invitational session from German FT Rider Nico Zacek.
The Man Himself
The Castle
the riders are stoked on the airtime!