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24/06/2024

Congratulations to Maggie Voisin on an incredible and groundbreaking competitive career! Looking forward to watching more of your backcountry exploits 🏔

06/06/2024

The International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS) has recognized freeride skiing and snowboarding as an official discipline, enhancing the potential for future inclusion in the Winter Olympic Games. Learn more via the link below.

The International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS) has recognized freeride skiing and snowboarding as an official discipline. This historic decision was made during the FIS General Assembly held in Reykjavik, Iceland, where FIS and National Ski Associations members voted on June 5th, 2024. Follo...

04/06/2024

ICYMI: Watch Max Moffatt defy physics on the slopes and in the streets in his new edit, Liquid Terrain.

23/05/2024

Calling all ski and snowboard filmmakers… film registration is now open for the 17th edition of the iF3 Festival, which will take place from October 16th - 19th in Whistler, B.C.

The iF3 Festival is excited to announce that the 17th edition of the iconic event will take place in Whistler, B.C. from October 16th to 19th, 2024. As a result, all amateur and professional-level ski and snowboard production companies are now invited to register their film for the 2024 iF3 Movie Aw...

13/05/2024

With winter now in the rearview mirror, people will inevitably begin selling their old ski gear online. Here’s a humorous and helpful guide to avoid getting fleeced.

Words by Kelly Denison There’s no question that skiing is an expensive sport. Aside from lift tickets, the lion’s share of costs revolve around the seemingly endless amounts of technical gear required to enjoy oneself while being safe in the mountains. To purchase the absolute bare minimum for s...

27/04/2024

The multi-talented ski, snowboard and snowmobile Out of Service crew has released its third place-winning entry from the Intersection film contest during the World Ski and Snowboard Festival - WSSF in Whistler Blackcomb, Curse of the WiFi Password.

After emerging victorious in last year’s Intersection film contest during the World Ski & Snowboard Festival in Whistler, B.C., Out of Service is proud to present their entry into the 2024 edition of the event, which earned them third place: Curse of the WiFi Password. For this year’s Inters...

25/04/2024

In the first episode of Beyond The Tracks, a new video series that shines a light on up-and-coming skiers in Western Canada, Afterlife Media profiles the life of ski ambassador Travis Finlayson.

In the first episode of Beyond The Tracks, a new video series that shines a light on up-and-coming skiers in Western Canada, Afterlife Media's Zoe Hertz profiles the life of ski ambassador Travis Finlayson. From backcountry skiing to whitewater canoeing to mountain biking, Travis balances his love o...

23/04/2024

Rock out to Joey Kraft & The Reserves' Drop Out, which won the Intersection film contest during the World Ski and Snowboard Festival - WSSF earlier this month in Whistler Blackcomb.

After gaining last-minute entry into the legendary Intersection film contest during the World Ski & Snowboard Festival earlier this month in Whistler, B.C., Joey Kraft and his team, The Reserves, won the hearts and minds of both the judges and crowd by bringing home first place and the People’...

18/04/2024

The legendary Swatch Nines went down last week in Schilthorn - Piz Gloria, Switzerland with record breaking feats and some seriously mind-blowing skiing and snowboarding. Follow the link below for a recap, complete with a look at the Riders’ Choice Awards and a 27-minute documentary on all the insanity that unfolded.

The records have been smashed and the tricks have been stomped. Now it’s time to sit back and enjoy a deep dive into the world of this year’s Swatch Nines at Schilthorn, Switzerland with the event recap edit. This year’s highlight edit takes a different approach to encapsulating the Swatch Nin...

16/04/2024

The Cut Rail Jam presented by Rockstar Energy Drink & Skullcandy went down this past weekend during the World Ski and Snowboard Festival - WSSF at Whistler Blackcomb. Follow the link below for a recap of the action.

Photos by Ben Girardi Under clear, sunny skies at the top of Whistler Mountain, the highly anticipated Cut Rail Jam, sponsored by Rockstar Energy and Skullcandy, brought live action sports back to the World Ski and Snowboard Festival (WSSF) on Saturday, April 13th. Due to lower-than-usual snow level...

12/04/2024

The World Ski and Snowboard Festival - WSSF's trio of multimedia events concluded last night in Whistler with the Intersection film contest, in which Joey Kraft & The Reserves picked up the win along with the People’s Choice Award. Recap via the link below.

The Reserves, a last-minute edition to the World Ski & Snowboard Festival’s (WSSF) Intersection lineup, took home a first-place cash prize of $10,000 last night in Whistler, B.C. Led by Joey Kraft, this crew and their film, titled Drop Out, did a mountain culture spoof on punk rockers. The Res...

11/04/2024

Here’s a look at what transpired during last night’s Sea To Sky Photo Challenge during the World Ski and Snowboard Festival - WSSF in Whistler, B.C.

Nicolas Teichrob has won Best in Show and a cash prize of $3,000 along with the People’s Choice Award at The Sea to Sky Photo Challenge during the ongoing World Ski & Snowboard Festival in Whistler, B.C. Photo by Oisin McHugh The Ucluelet-based photographer is a multi-disciplinary visual artis...

10/04/2024

Here’s a recap of what went down last night during the first of three multimedia events at the World Ski and Snowboard Festival - WSSF in Whistler, B.C., the 72 Hour Filmmaker Showdown.

The Pizza Problem, produced and directed by, 2 Dontas 1 Proctor, has won first place and a cash prize of $5,000 at the World Ski & Snowboard Festival’s 72 Hour Filmmaker Showdown in Whistler, B.C., as well as a $500 Gibbons Gift Card for the People’s Choice Award, voted by the attendees at t...

10/04/2024

The Swatch Nines has begun in Schilthorn - Piz Gloria, Switzerland. Peep the otherworldly course preview via the link below, and stay tuned to their social media channels for daily updates.

For the past 16 years, the creative crucible known as Swatch Nines has reliably produced some of the most visually spectacular features in snow sports. In 2024 that tradition continues as yet another dream snowpark has sprouted on the slopes of Schilthorn, Switzerland. Now the fun begins: From April...

08/04/2024

The World Ski and Snowboard Festival - WSSF kicks off today in Whistler Blackcomb with three ski and snowboard events, three multimedia events, free concerts, nightly raucous parties and much more over the course of this week. Follow the link below for the full schedule of events and to purchase tickets before they’re gone.

The World Ski & Snowboard Festival (WSSF) kicks off today in Whistler, B.C. After being on hiatus from 2020 to 2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the legendary festival roared back last year with a series of on and off-hill competitions, and this year’s installment of the weeklong event will b...

05/04/2024

In the latest episode of the Low Pressure Podcast: The Podcast for Skiers, Josh Daiek returns to the LPP to discuss Mountain State 3.0, skiing with dogs, training and safety in the mountains, and much more.

In the latest Low Pressure Podcast, Josh Daiek returns to the LPP. For this episode, host Mark Warner and Daiek sat down in the latter’s kitchen in South Lake Tahoe on one of his rare off days. Daiek is a true workhorse, with an energy dedicated to the projects he creates that is hard to rival. On...

03/04/2024

One week from today, the Swatch Nines will take over the slopes of Schilthorn - Piz Gloria, Switzerland for another sure to be unforgettable edition of the iconic event, with a setup that includes a re-imagining of “The Perfect Hip.” Follow the link below for a preview of what to expect.

One week from today, from April 9th - 13th, Swatch Nines will take over the slopes of Schilthorn, Switzerland for a session of the superlative variety. Top athletes from across the spectrum of freestyle skiing and snowboarding will take part in sky-high sessions on this year’s monumental hip featu...

27/03/2024

The music series lineup for the World Ski and Snowboard Festival - WSSF in Whistler Blackcomb has been announced!

This year's Music Series is live!

Featuring 3 headlining acts taking place on the Skullcandy Stage in Skiers Plaza at the base of Whistler Gondola!

Friday, April 12th - Nostalgix (with a second set later that night at Après Après)
Saturday, April 13th - Chali 2na & Cut Chemist following The Cut Rail Jam
Sunday, April 14th - Night Tales

All headlining shows will take place after 5pm. Follow our social media for more exact set times closer to the event.

Head to our website to check out all the other live music shows throughout the week wssf.com/music/

We gratefully appreciate the support from Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) Monstercat Skullcandy & Gibbons Whistler

23/03/2024

The FIS Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance concluded earlier today with some mind-blowing skiing and snowboarding at the YETI Xtreme Verbier. Follow the link in our profile for a full recap of what went down, including videos of the winning runs and a look at who has been crowned 2024 FWT Champions.

The world’s best freeriders delivered a masterclass earlier today at the YETI Xtreme Verbier, wrapping up an unforgettable Freeride World Tour (FWT) by Peak Performance season. The ski and snowboard men dropped from the top of the infamous Bec des Rosses face for the first time since 2018 (while t...

22/03/2024

After four successful events, the FWT by Peak Performance season is about to conclude with the most famous event on the freeride calendar: the YETI Xtreme Verbier. With the weather window – March 23-31 – rapidly approaching, the world’s best freeriders are preparing for one final show in what is shaping up to be an epic Grand Finale. Verbier’s legendary Bec des Rosses will once again be the battleground, an awe-inspiring mountain reserved for the finest freeriders, with steeps exceeding 50 degrees amidst a complex network of technical terrain, providing a fitting finale to an extraordinary season.

19/03/2024

Big mountain legend Todd Ligare has released an FPV-focused edit that provides an immersive visual odyssey of steep skiing at Black Ops Valdez, Alaska, Prototype.

Alaska—the dream destination for snow junkies and one of the driving forces in Todd Ligare’s lifestyle as a professional skier. His new edit, Prototype, is an immersive visual odyssey of steep Alaskan skiing. “When I first started reviewing the shots used in this movie, I was really drawn to t...

18/03/2024

The World Ski and Snowboard Festival - WSSF has announced The Cut, a star-studded rail jam featuring skiing, snowboarding and live music at the base of Whistler Blackcomb on Saturday, April 13th. Learn more via the link below.

The World Ski and Snowboard Festival (WSSF) is set to get even more electrifying by introducing "The Cut” rail jam, sponsored by Rockstar Energy and Skullcandy, to the sport lineup, on Saturday, April 13th starting at 2 p.m. The event will showcase 40 top-tier ski and snowboard athletes, including...

14/03/2024

The first of the two-stop FIS Freeride World Tour Finals kicked off earlier today in Fieberbrunn, Austria. Follow the link below for a full recap of what went down, including videos of all the winning runs.

The first event of the Freeride World Tour (FWT) Finals kicked off earlier today on the Wildseeloder face during Fieberbrunn, Austria’s 20th anniversary of hosting freeride competitions, 15 of those for the FWT. Despite the challenging weather and snow conditions in the days leading up to the even...

14/03/2024

Stop four of this season’s FWT by Peak Performance is confirmed for this Thursday, March 14, at 8:15 AM CET - 1:15 AM MST.

The remaining top-ranked riders will take on the ever-intimidating Wildseeloder, a mountain that needs little introduction in freeride circles, owing to its impressive – if not daunting – pitch, long vertical drop, and seemingly endless selection of gnarly lines.

Riders in all categories will enjoy a two-run format, with only the highest-scoring line counted. This gives them two chances to lay down a perfect run, promising to push the level even higher, a concept difficult to grasp given the insane skiing and snowboarding this season. Early weather models are forecasting snow next week, which should provide a fresh canvas for riders to hold nothing back.

13/03/2024

Now that winter has roared back in a big way, we checked in with three of Peak Performance's athletes to shine a light on two of the brand’s standout products that will have you covered for the rest of the season. Read all about it via the link below.

Now that winter has roared back in a big way across Western Canada, we at Forecast wanted to take the time to shine a light on two standout products from our friends at Peak Performance. Born in the freeride mecca of Åre, Sweden in 1986, Peak Performance has been producing groundbreaking outerwear-...

08/03/2024

Graphic designer Gary Martin, who’s talented handiwork has been featured in ski movies from the likes of Blank., HEAD SKI and Whistler Blackcomb, has put together an article on his creative artistry and passion for skiing.

With nearly 30 years of graphic design experience, I've shaped brand identities for iconic names like HEAD and Destination BC at MMGY Origin. Rooted in the breathtaking landscapes of British Columbia, my passion for the outdoors enriches both my life and design perspective. Let's create something am...

07/03/2024

In this week’s episode of the Low Pressure Podcast: The Podcast for Skiers, Mark Warner sits down with the Whistler-based, Norwegian skier Stinius Skjøtskift, who's path to becoming a pro athlete has been determined by several fateful moments and his willingness to just "go with it.”

In this week’s episode of the Low Pressure Podcast, the host with the most Mark Warner sits down with Stinius Skjøtskift, a Whistler-based Norwegian skier who's path to becoming a pro athlete has been determined by several fateful moments and his willingness to just "go with it.” In this episod...

06/03/2024

One of our favourite skiers, the ever-creative Rob Heule, has released a delightful and unique short film that showcases him skiing under the light of the full moon in the Canadian Rockies, Luna Ski.

One of our favourite skiers, the ever-creative Rob Heule, has released a delightful and unique short film that showcases him skiing under the light of the full moon in the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy. Presented by: The North FaceSkiing & Editing by: Rob HeuleCinematography by: Graeme Meiklejohn &...

02/03/2024

The World Ski and Snowboard Festival - WSSF has unveiled the six stacked crews that are set to compete in this year’s Intersection video contest.

The World Ski and Snowboard Festival (WSSF) is thrilled to unveil the six elite crews set to compete in this year’s Intersection. These dynamic teams will embark on a 12-day journey to capture, edit, and submit their captivating four to six-minute films, all vying for the coveted first-place prize...