Ski
from TetonGravityResearch
9 July 2014
While cameras often immortalize their descents, Teton Gravity Research athletes are just as likely to find adventure when not filming—or, for that matter, skiing and snowboarding. Such was the case when Max Hammer, Griffin Post, Mark Carter, and Angel Collinson embarked on a multi-day camping mission to ski and snowboard big lines in Grand Teton National Park. With the help of Exum Mountain Guides, the athletes rode several of Mt. Moran's classic routes. Yet their time off the mountain was ju...
Ski
from myspacetnf
30 March 2009
THE NORTH FACE SKI CHALLENGE INTRODUCES SUCCESSFUL MOUNTAIN SAFETY DAY
BY: MICHEL BEAUDRY
Val Thorens: They came. They saw. They listened. In an innovative twist to the conventional ski event format, the organizers of The North Face Ski Challenge took time out today to introduce their invited athletes to some of the ski industry?s most experienced mountain professionals.
And the theme was all about respect. Respect for yourself. Respect for others. And above all, respect for the mountains....
Ski
from myspacetnf
30 March 2009
THE NORTH FACE SKI CHALLENGE INTRODUCES SUCCESSFUL MOUNTAIN SAFETY DAY
BY: MICHEL BEAUDRY
Val Thorens: They came. They saw. They listened. In an innovative twist to the conventional ski event format, the organizers of The North Face Ski Challenge took time out today to introduce their invited athletes to some of the ski industry?s most experienced mountain professionals.
And the theme was all about respect. Respect for yourself. Respect for others. And above all, respect for the mountains....
Ski
from myspacetnf
10 March 2009
Jasna, Slovakia, March 7th, 2009
The North Face® Ski Challenge Presented by Gore-Tex® Makes First Appearance in Slovakia, Confronts Most Difficult Weather Conditions and Finds New Talents.
The North Face Ski Challenge presented by Gore-Tex headed east towards Jasna, Slovakia this week end . The event confronted the worst weather conditions of the year in the Low Tatras: heavy rain, gusty winds, heavy snow and virtually no visibility until contest day. Six additional qualified boys and gi...
Ski
from myspacetnf
6 March 2009
Chamonix, March 1rst, 2009
Chamonix Hosts The North Face® Ski Challenge Presented by Gore-Tex® & Breaks Record Number of Young Freeskiers Participants and Number of Qualified For Final in Val Thorens !
The North Face Ski Challenge presented by Gore-Tex was on the mountain slopes of the Grands Montets, in Argentière, over the Chamonix valley. And this week end , Europe?s premier contest for young freeskiers enjoyed a record crowd of 63 young freeskiers participating. Twenty one addition...
Ski
from myspacetnf
23 February 2009
Ruka, Finland, Feb 8th, 2009, 2009
Finnish Lapland Resort of Ruka Welcomes The North Face® Ski Challenge Presented by Gore-Tex® For The Second Time In The Country Of The Flying Finns !
The North Face Ski Challenge presented by Gore-Tex continued its tour this year by going to Ruka, in the Finnish Lapland to once again admire freestyle skills of the Flying Finns. Chilly temperatures didn?t prevent 33 kids from throwing a major freestyle show and ski difficult blown snow in freeride.
If...
Ski
from myspacetnf
23 February 2009
Åre, Feb 15 th, 2009.
Åre Welcomes The North Face® Ski Challenge Presented by Gore-Tex® For Second Time, Matches Record Number of Young Freeskiers Qualified For Final in Val Thorens !
The North Face Ski Challenge presented by Gore-Tex made its second appearance in almost ideal conditions in the famous Swedish resort of Åre. Wonderful park preparation and great freeride snow conditions helped the qualifying stage become probably the best ever since the tour began last year ! Eleven young...
Ski
from myspacetnf
7 February 2009
The North Face Ski Challenge Presented by Gore-Tex Hits The Zugspitze and Steals The Show in Garmisch-Partenkirchen ! Nine Young Freeskiers Qualified For Final in Val Thorens.
The North Face Ski Challenge presented by Gore-Tex made its second appearance this year on the top of Germany , on the famous Zugspitze and noticed a remarkable increase in the level of the competitors this year on the top of Germany. 41 riders gathered on Germany?s highest ski arena to compete in both freestyle an...
