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02/09/2024

, , and the team had to shovel in the snow to create the takeoff and landing for this feature, which was being filmed in March 2023 for the movie Late Lunch. The build was well worth the hard work, as shows with his 540 tail tap.

Find it in print in Issue 17.4 📸

28/08/2024

“If you offered me a Lamborghini or a sunset shoot with , I’d park the Lambo under the jump and drive my old Suburban home after dark.” Wise words from photographer . Check out this photo and more in his summer gallery from Mt Hood. Link in bio.

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21/08/2024

We’re excited to highlight in our latest “Core Creators” series. She is known for her compelling narratives and has been at the helm behind many memorable profiles in The Ski Journal over the years, including , and . Michelson’s first printed piece about skiing was in the sports section of the Tahoe World. She skied Palisades with and for a story she wrote about women in freeskiing. Backstrom even helped send Michelson off her first cliff. That experience turned a lightbulb on in her head—that it was possible to write about what you love and make a living. Michelson is now a prominent voice in the ski and outdoor industry, working as a full-time freelance writer and editor. Learn more about her journey to becoming the ski journalist she is now in our latest “Core Creators” piece on our website. Link in bio to read the story.

16/08/2024

Photographer ‘s first experience skiing on Mount Hood was in 2015 when he visited to coach the Stevens Pass Freeride Team and shoot some photos. That trip transformed him, and he’s made trips back every year, hooked on the community, the extended ski season, and even the surprise spring and summer pow days. Roebke highlights this season’s shenanigans on Oregon’s Palmer Glacier in his web-exclusive photo essay “Summer Sessions on Mount Hood”. He writes, “The people you meet here in Oregon when the rest of the world has hung up their skis become friends for life.” Check out the full photo essay at the link in our bio.

12/08/2024

Landing on Mount Hood, OR’s Palmer snowfield can be a bit rough in October—but that didn’t stop .ski from launching. “I was nervous watching them go big at this point in the preseason, but they stomped every single landing, one after another,” explains photographer “The alignment with the lift tower and the Sun? Let’s call it a sweet bonus.”

Find it in print in Issue 17.2

05/08/2024

When arrived in Japan last winter, the plan was to be in the country for exactly two weeks, skiing and filming in the Hokkaido backcountry. What he never imagined was leaving the country a month later with six screws attaching a metal plate to his pelvis and hip socket.

The Mount Baker local and freeskier dives into his injury and recovery in our latest web exclusive, “A Long Way From Home,” link in Bio to read.

Evangelista recounts the crash in which he shattered his right acetabulum after hitting a tree, the experience of navigating a critical injury abroad, and what it meant to have the ski community rally behind him throughout the whole ordeal. We are hyped to hear that Evangelista is on the road to recovery, and we can’t wait to see him back on the snow.

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31/07/2024

Despite growing up a mile from Ascutney [Mountain Resort] in Vermont, photojournalist didn’t discover his passion for skiing and the backcountry until his senior year of college. Originally pursuing broadcast journalism with hopes of working for ESPN one day, Tufts shifted his focus when he realized he could combine his writing and photography skills to document his dirtbag adventures in the backcountry. As a result, Tufts has carved out a career telling editorial and commercial stories and has become a frequent contributor for The Ski Journal, largely because of his enthusiasm for showcasing the weirdness and grittiness that makes skiing whole. Learn more about Tuft’s backstory, path to storytelling, and inspiration in this month’s Core Creators web exclusive. Link in bio to check it out.

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29/07/2024

Sometimes the best stash is a quick hike away, as reminds us from this adventure in Chile.

Find it in print in Issue 17.4 📸

24/07/2024

Core Creators:

Introducing, Core Creators, our new web series shining a light on the writers, photographers and artists who contribute to The Ski Journal. While we love to go deep with household names and athletes, this series is an opportunity to flip the script and quiz the storytellers themselves.

To kick things off, we sat down with contributor , whose passion for storytelling is all-encompassing. Boots on the ground, head in the snow—often with a healthy dose of Type II fun. The writer and photographer has been contributing to The Ski Journal since 2019 (his first story on Bulkley Valley, B.C. appeared in issue 13.4) and has since become a regular contributor.

Whether it’s skiing steep lines in Chamonix, France with speed rider Michael “Bird” Shafferor reflecting on risk and near-misses in Kyrgyzstan’s Tien Shan backcountry, when Tufts takes on a story, we know he won’t shy away from the weirdness and grittiness that makes skiing whole.

Comment to check out the story and learn more.

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12/07/2024

makes the most of his first trip to Chamonix, France,scoring first tracks down the ultra-classic Le Grand Envers off the Aiguille du Midi in 20-inch blower conditions. Though the crew skied bottomless pow that bluebird day, the trip was more gastronomic in nature, supple-menting a fickle snow year with gratuitous boulangerie and fromagerie stops.

Photo: , find it in print in Issue 17.3

05/07/2024

stomped this roof gap on his first try. Shot in Espoo, Finland, Sallinen laced the misty 5 Japan while filming for “Forre”.

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03/07/2024

Equipped with a pair of ski blades, a helmet, jorts—a jacket if it’s cold—Jack Gagliardi is a force to be reckoned with on the slopes of Mt. Baker. Known for his 360s, flips, worm turns, and drawing plenty of hoots and hollers from the lift, Gagliardi is all about having a good time on blades with a contagious spirit to match. It is nothing short of a fun time watching Gagliardi—aka Mt. Baker’s “Blades Guy”—do his thing on a pair of 99 cm blades. We sat down with the man, the myth, the legend to learn more about his blading ethos, “blade haters”, and his backstory. Comment to learn more and check out the story.

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01/07/2024

Meanwhile, in South America 😳, thanks to incredible early-season conditions, many resorts are reporting record snowfall—and the season has barely begun! Ski Portillo, pictured, has received 224 inches so far, pushing past its seasonal average of 200 inches. If you’re getting antsy for winter, a trip down south might be the answer.

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19/06/2024

The corn harvest is in full swing! Who’s out there getting after it? Looks like found the goods on a recent mission in the Cascades 🌽

17/06/2024

On June 5th .demonster set the Women’s FKT on Mont Blanc in 7 hours and 29 minutes. The accomplishment is quite the epic, requiring a mix of ski mountaineering and technical trail running. On top of this, Demonte carried all of her equipment from start to finish.

The ~12,600 ft objective is a saga. First, you start with a 3,300ft trail climb that passes the Mont Blanc tunnel, then traverses onto the Bossons glacier in steep and broken snow. Then you climb up another 2,300ft to the junction between the Bossons and Taconnaz glaciers, where you must pass over massive crevasses and seracs. Lastly, passing above the junction and by the Grand Mulet, the route is exposed to a large Serac (the Petit Plateaux), which must be done swiftly before turning towards the Arete des Bosses that take you to the final summit—another 6,700ft.

From there, you drop in, and Demonte is treated to the best ski of her life. Once you’ve completed the ski, it’s a trail run back to the finish. Reflecting on the adventure, Demonte says, “I’m humbled by this mountain, and I hope to inspire more women to attempt speed ski efforts on this in the future.” Congratulations, Anna!

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14/06/2024

You can almost spot in the midst of all that cold smoke.

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12/06/2024

On May 29th, while filming for an upcoming project, athletes and set out on the Grand Teton alongside legendary guide and , as well as cinematographer to ski one of the most notable lines in the Teton Range, the Otter Body. At 18, Kai became the youngest to ski this route, pioneered by Doug Coombs and Mark Newcomb in 1997.

15 months ago, Kai shattered both of his legs while skiing in the Wyoming backcountry, requiring a helicopter rescue, four surgeries, and over a year of grueling recovery. While in the hospital in Jackson, WY, Kai could see the top of the Grand above the town’s foothills. He told himself he would return to form and ride the Otter Body the following spring. Experts and critics publicly doubted Kai’s ability to return to his pre-accident performance level. Despite this, Kai’s determination saw him return to the mountains this winter.

Congratulations to the crew for this achievement! We can’t wait for the film to drop.
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11/06/2024

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09/06/2024

takes a different perspective into the park with this shot of and . Inspired by Daniel Kukla, a New York-based artist, Flück had this idea of using mirrors to shoot skiing last winter, bending reality within his camera 🪞

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05/06/2024

found a portal to winter in Patagonia — looks like the Southern Hemisphere season is off to a good start.

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01/06/2024

What do you do in Silverton when both passes are closed and there’s high avy danger? Go mining for powder elsewhere. Silverton, CO, Locals Calvin Davenport and Jason Ebelheiser found a crafty solution.

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17/05/2024

had eyes set on this objective in Haines, AK but the help couldn’t drop him at the top of his intended line. So he sidestepped up the narrow and exposed ridge line, trying not to let his fear of heights get the best of him. Ultimately, everything came together and he laced his line in the Last Frontier. As seen in print in Issue 17.1. Support independent ski media and drop in on a subscription to today. 📷

15/05/2024

has nabbed every prize in the sport of ski racing: six consecutive World Cup titles, 88 World Cup Wins, the record for most World Cup victories in a single season, along with a couple of Olympic golds. But there’s more to Mikaela than her medals and accolades. Learn more about the most decorated skier of all time by checking out her feature profile from Issue 17.3 from . Presented by and , this exclusive story is now live on the web as part of a limited print-to-web series. Drop in at the link in ’s bio.

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10/05/2024

“I’m still not sure what I want to be when I grow up,” my mom told me. At the time, she was in her 50s, and I was in college. I was baffled. Didn’t adults already know exactly what they wanted to do in life? Or better yet, didn’t they kind of have to at that point?…

As I’ve navigated life’s twists and turns, I often think back on my mom’s statement about growing up. How we never really have to decide exactly what we’re going to be. Not because of a lack of commitment, but because we’re never too old to learn something new. We’re never too old to challenge ourselves. To go deeper into the mountains, to ski more, to never accept that something is out of reach…

Excerpts from “When I Grow Up: Mother’s Day From The Mountains” written by .krass.ritter. It’s a heartfelt tribute to her backcountry skiing mom and all the rad matriarchs of the world, now live on the site. Drop in through link in bio. And from our crew to yours, have a happy Mother’s Day.

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Another day, another spine in the Andes. This one is from @txematrull who scored some blower pow from this line. ⛷️: @txematrull

This was @c0nnery ‘s favorite line from his two-week adventure in South America, and it’s easy to see why. This beautiful spine is just a sample of the all-time winter that’s happening down South. ⛷️: @c0nnery

The training doesn’t quit in the summertime, as backflip queen @veronicabelle reminds us. Veronica has been stacking airbag sessions all summer, getting extra comfy with her double backflips. Can’t wait to see her take these to the snow and Corbet’s this winter. ⛷️: @veronicabelle

Bullseye 🎯 ⛷️: @mikkelbk

@txematrull threads the needle on a fun couloir in the Andes. Dale, Txema!! 🎥: @txematrull

Currently pretending that it’s not the middle of summer. Anyone else wish they could take a few runs in this dreamy zone? 🎥: @griffpost

@o_leeps linking together quite the combo from last winter.

When you can’t stop, won’t stop. 🎥: @realskifi

Throwback to this segment with @ingridbackstrom @jennberg_ and @ccmoats for @warrenmillerent ‘s Impact. It was one of Ingrid Backstrom’s first times filming for a ski movie, and the trio skied both the Utah backcountry and in Alaska with @chugachpowderguides. Reflecting on the experience, Backstrom writes: “I learned a ton from Jenn and Charlotte, on and off the mountain. Jenn taught me to stay calm, keep an even keel, and always at least give myself a chance to look at something before ruling it out—to approach everything with a realistic mindset. She helped me understand there’s a time to take it easy and then, when there’s four feet of fresh Utah pow, feel free to send. Charlotte gave me some incredibly valuable advice about the ski industry. She said something to the effect of, “Everyone thinks they have to fight over a small piece of the pie, but the reality is that you can make your own pie.” Basically, don’t chase something because it worked or is right for someone else; chase my own thing. We drove the filmer, @cinemacp, nuts with our constant radio chatter but it was an amazing introduction to skiing in front of the camera and I’m super grateful for this opportunity so long ago!” Impact / 2004 / @warrenmillerent Utah & Alaska 🎥 @cinemacp

It may be bike season, but there are still plenty of summer ski laps! Pedal to summit mission courtesy of @myshellparker for your Monday inspiration.

Born to a Turkish father and an American mother, Giray Dadali grew up in Bristol, NY, and traveled to Türkiye every few years, strengthening bonds with his relatives and, on his father’s hopes, connecting with Turkish culture. As the years passed, his brother, Ahmet, and he gravitated toward a different love: skiing. By 2008, he took that love one step further by relocating to Utah to pursue a career in the sport. It would be seven years, a professional ski career, a college degree, and marriage before Giray Dadali would snow in Türkiye. He arrived with his wife, Alexa, photographer friend Ross Downard, and filmmaker Hennie Van Jaarsveld, hoping to unite his two worlds that had lived separately until then. Dadali’s quest to ski in Türkiye became personal. He knew his family in Istanbul had dabbled in the sport. Still, it felt like there wasn’t a relatable athlete on a bigger stage to show how possible it was. Navigating a convoluted family history, complex cultural translation, and even the tragedy of natural disaster, they looked toward the mountains of memory to make his story whole. Read the story online at our website, or better yet, pick up a copy of Issue 17.4 to read “Found Connections.” Comment to learn more. #printsmellsbetterthaninstagram ✍️giraydadali 📸 @rossdownard

@sage_cattabriga_alosa getting crafty with the branch jump. Would you give it a go? 🎥: @sage_cattabriga_alosa and the @tetongravity archives

Powder and spines sounds pretty dreamy right about now. Thanks @colterjh for sharing this clip from last season in Austria. ⛷️: @colterjh

It may be the first day of summer, but our brain is currently here. Thanks @elysesaugstad for this clip from Tahoe last season.

Most people rappel into this line… @isaacfreeski had a different idea for dropping in 🥵 🎥: @johnny__bahama

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