Floaty 180s

Floaty 180s


I love doing big floaty 180s in the Park. Right now there is a fun one over a spine/rail that you can tap when landing switch. I need to up the photo quality on my camera, however, as the resolution is not very good. The cross-country has helped me find my tele edges and has allowed me to feel pretty comfortable so far this season. Night running training starts this weekend - should be fun!

Mid-Winter Laps: Telemark Skiing Switch, Jumps, and Backcountry Video

Well, today we hit the high 80s mark on the thermometer. That means the spring snowpack is going to melt out really fast again this spring. Seems to be happening more and more: we get a good snow pack built up in March and April to only have it melt out by the end of May. Growing up I remember when it would last well into June and sometimes even into July. No worries, just means a longer season running peaks...

However, in honor (or remembrance) of this past winter, we put together another fun little telemark video of some highlights from the season. Nothing spectacular, but I think the film goes well with the sound. If nothing else, this video will keep the snow stoke going through those hot summer days to come.

It has all the usual antics: switch, 180 switch, backcountry telemarking, and some drops and jumps. Let's hope this summer is not a roaster like last year...

Work Week Telemark Video Stoke: Switch and Steeps

After a week of really hot weather for Colorado (Denver hit 71 in January!), Ullr the snow god is back. And none too soon. Things were starting to seem a little weird. When you have a spell like last week (where I did more climbing then skiing), you have to really wonder just how close we are to experiencing some of the erratic weather associated with global climate change scientists (and avid outdoors people) have been talking about for years.

However, like I said, Ullr has graced the Rocky Mountains with another visit. Once again we are sitting pretty, the snow is falling cold and crisp, and things are looking up. Of course the avalanche danger is super high right now, so there will be no backcountry for a couple days or so (except perhaps some secret tree lines). Therefore, to help everyone get through the work week blues, Tara and I put together this little telemark video.

If you are feeling trapped at work, or just itching to get outside but can't because of that afternoon meeting, I hope this will cheer you up and get you ready to put your skins on. Keep the snow coming!

Switch Telemark Video: Early Season A-Basin Footage

We have been riding (telemarking) A-Basin so far this year. They have two runs open, plus the park. Not much, but for October you really can't complain. The snow has been pretty good - hard in the mornings and then soft in the afternoons.

It's been a great time practicing new tricks, getting the legs back in shape, and messing around. Once the rest of the mountains open up - and especially the backcountry - I have a feeling that this is going to be a great season.

Here is some early video footage of us telemarking at A-Basin.

Any other crew going up there? I'm always there in the line for first chair.

A-Basin Opening Day: Telemark Switch

A-Basin Opening Day

October 15, 2008

It was pretty crowded on opening day, but what would you expect? Only one run open (the infamous White Strip of Death), and lots of people out there getting their winter legs. Nonetheless, it was well worth it. The season has started... and it looks to be good.