Interviews
Pro Freeskier Brita Sigourney: Athlete Profile & Q&A
by Fletcher KeyesEveryone knows chicks who ski are rad. Yeah, that’s a vague statement that might cause you to pause and ask, “But, what kind of skiers are you talking about?” I’m talking about the chicks you see on TV tossing their… Read More →
Q&A with Joss Christensen, Slopestyle’s First Olympic Gold Medalist in Skiing
by Katie CoakleyGold medals are always a big deal, but perhaps they have a bit more shine when they’re the first in the field. We caught up with Joss Christensen, Olympic Slopestyle gold medalist in skiing, at Copper Mountain Resort where he… Read More →
What’s Cooking with Steven Nyman, Three-Time Olympian Ski Racer
by Troy HawksIt’s Sunday afternoon in late July and Steven Nyman, three-time Olympian ski racer, is holding court. In a few days he’ll be flying to New Zealand for a month of training as he kick-starts his 14th World Cup season. But… Read More →
Sage Kotsenburg: Athlete Profile & Q&A
by Katie CoakleyGold medals are always a big deal, but perhaps they have a bit more shine when they’re the first in the field. We caught up with Sage Kotsenburg, Olympic Slopestyle Gold Medalist in snowboarding, at Copper Mountain Resort where he… Read More →
Mikaela Shiffrin: Athlete Profile and Q&A
by Troy Hawks“Now that I’ve won an Olympic gold medal, I can’t wait to study for my SATs,” said nobody ever – Well, except Mikaela Shiffrin, albeit with notably less enthusiasm. When we recently caught up with Mikaela, she was already training… Read More →
Your Desire To Ski Might Be In Your Genes
by Lisa RichardsonCynthia Thomson, a climbing and skiing fanatic fresh from several seasons in Banff, wanted to know: are we hard-wired to ski? After being challenged by her UBC doctoral supervisor, genetics researcher Dr. Jim Rupert, she turned her inquiring mind towards… Read More →
Discrete Headwear: Company Profile and Q&A
by Annie AgleBased in Salt Lake City, Utah, Discrete Headwear is an outdoor gear & apparel company that is aimed at the core of all things skiing & snowboarding. We got the chance to talk to CEO & pro athlete, Julian Carr, about the inspiration,… Read More →
10 Minutes with Colorado Ski Patroller of the Year, Jake Ziemski
by Kristen LummisThere are a lot of ski patrollers in Colorado. With 26 resorts, and tens of thousands of skiable acres in the state, it takes a lot of professionals in red coats to keep everyone safe. Each year, Colorado Ski Country… Read More →
Q&A with Megan Gunning: Evolution of Women in Competitive Free Skiing
by Leah EvansWatching Dara Howell come down the Olympic slope style course, professional skier Megan Gunning thought to herself, “Wow, so many girls are going to want be just like Dara!” Gunning, a member of the Canadian half pipe team from Calgary,… Read More →
Pro Skier Chris Benchetler: 11 Questions on Art & Skiing
by Gina BéginLong before Chris Benchetler was in love with skiing, he was drawing lines. Luckily, he kept up with both disciplines because the lines he drew now grace his namesake skis, the Bent Chetler. Working hand-in-hand with Atomic, Chris’ latest incarnation of… Read More →
