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
Culture LatschenkillerkrewClimate ChangeRichard BuchnerVincent DevensJakob AignerSki ResortsSwitzerlandRobert Scheitzeneder When winter becomes a memory At abandoned ski areas, the Latschenkillerkrew sees a glimpse of the future While filming for a movie project, a ski crew witnessed what many ski resorts may look like soon as the Earth continues to warm. By: Richard Buchner, Robert Scheitzeneder and Vincent Devens January 15, 2024
Opinion The BunchAlex HackelMagnus GranérJens NilssonEvelina NilssonHugo BurvallEmil GranbomPär "Peyben" Hägglund The interconnectedness of consciousness Sensus by The Bunch, reviewed Explore the feverishly expanding cosmos of The Bunch with the help of microscopes, generative AI and dystopian evolution. By: Adam Herman December 14, 2023
Scene Crans MontanaSwitzerlandVail Resorts Vail Resorts in Europe Vail Resorts buys Crans-Montana Crans-Montana will become the second European ski resort to be purchased by Vail Resorts following their acquisition of Andermatt... By: Adam Herman December 06, 2023
Scene KitzsteinhornGlacier SnowparksAustriaSnowpark Kitzsteinhorn Lesssgo The Glacier Park at Kitzsteinhorn is open for business With up to 12 features rideable on a single run and a fast T-bar lap, the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier Park is a true preseason paradise... By: Ethan Stone November 16, 2023
Scene World CupFISBig AirSlopestyleHalfpipe Pointy sticks required FIS says no to no poles A new rule from the International Ski Federation (FIS) has made the use of ski poles mandatory in all top-level freeski... By: Ethan Stone November 15, 2023
