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Mammoth Superpark with Level 1

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:25:20 -0800

The Level 1 crew descends upon Mammoth Mountain for a superpark mission of epic proportions.

Mike Hornbeck drops by Level 1

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:53:50 -0700

Mike Hornbeck drops by the Level 1 HQ in Denver to fill us all in about what he's been doing this past summer.

How to 'Ski Trees' with ski legend Glen Plake

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:27:11 -0700

Can't Stop by Ride The Planets | 2009 Trailer Time

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:29:41 -0700

After the success of “Up In Snow” notably awarded the Best Visual Effect at the 2008 IF3, Ride the Planets is proud to present “Can’t Stop”, starring Sammy Carlson.

This film is officially presented by Salomon, The Mountain Sports Company along with our partners: ARVA, Skipass.com, Skieur magazine, Xtreme Video.

This year’s film, directed by Dom Janiszewski, is the outcome of a solid collaboration between Dom and Sammy, who has been involved in every stage from planning to graphic design. They began shooting just before the X-Games in Aspen and the surrounding areas. The next big stop was in Europe in Montgenèvre where they had excellent conditions. Then to finalize everything, Dom spent over a month in the US travelling all over the place with Sammy and company.

WIld Stallions by Meathead Films | 2009 Trailer Time

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:29:41 -0700

Out on the frozen peaks and gritty streets of the East Coast, roams a mighty and majestic creature. Renowned for their endurance and aggressive behavior, Wild Stallions are notoriously elusive and rarely captured on film. Meathead Films dedicated the 2009 season to tracking stampedes all over the Eastern U.S. and Canada range. In this never-before-seen footage, watch as stallions gallop across the countryside, navigating treacherously deep snow and bewildering urban terrain. Learn about this misunderstood animal and what drives them to perform tremendous athletic feats in such a hostile environment.

Everyday Is A Saturday | 2009 Trailer Time

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:55:19 -0700

Everyday begins with a process, even on a Saturday. This season Poor Boyz brings you a candid account of what it takes to get from point A to point B. “Everyday Is A Saturday” will bring the entirety of the sport into light. Whether it’s waiting for that bluebird day to come or countless training sessions before a competition, Poor Boyz aims to provide a chronicle of each process, from the mental standpoint to the prearranged state of bliss. Any skier knows that feeling, to work hard, play hard and share epic days like “Everyday Is A Saturday,” just out skiing with friends.

Contrast by Nimbus Independent | 2009 Trailer Time

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:28:47 -0700

The difference between action sport films is often just athletes and locations, where the edit formula remains the same. Skiing is about more than the latest trick and best action from the previous season. With that in mind, Nimbus Independent is proud to announce their second high definition motion picture, titled “Contrast.” The new film examines the difference between objects, people, concepts, color, light and the skiing of Pep Fujas, Eric Pollard, Chris Benchetler, Andy Mahre and Blake Nyman.

Eyes Wide Open by Field Productions | 2009 Trailer Time

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:05:57 -0700

The modern movement in skiing is progressing more than ever, and it is hard to keep up with the stream. Field Productions has gathered skiers with all different backgrounds , but they all share the same vision about skiing. Yes, skiing is about taking risks to invent new tricks and styles, but most importantly to have fun. ”Eyes Wide Open” gives you both. The movie includes top notch skiing in deep powder, big mountains, city streets and terrain parks featuring many of the most talented athletes out there. Look out for many unseen rail combos by Tom Wallisch and Even Sigstad, bottomless powder at Mica Heli Guides with Åsmund Thorsen and Eric Hjorleifson, Aksel Lund Svindal in Adamants BC, epic park heli shoots on the most beatiful places in Norway, JT Holmes and Eirk Finseth charging Lake Tahoe, Norwegian invasion in Montafon Austria and much, much more. Some parts of the movie is filmed with the RED One camera, which gives ski movies a whole new meaning.

Refresh by Level 1 | 2009 Trailer Time

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:46:18 -0700

Never before has the sport of skiing changed and progressed so much, so quickly, as it has over the past decade. With changes in equipment, accessibility of terrain, and most importantly the mindset of some of the world’s best athletes, skiing today is not what it once was… An integral part of these recent changes, Level 1 looks back and challenges perspectives of where the sport has come from, and where it’s going in their tenth-anniversary offering, “Refresh.” Keeping true to their humble roots while exploring every arena that skiing has to offer the Level 1 crew serves up the most diverse ski entertainment to date.

Woodward at Copper - Summer Camps

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:31:52 -0700

Woodward at Copper, progression is inevitable! Be sure to head up this summer for session 2 and 3, featuring Orage athletes. For more info, bounce on over to WoodwardatCopper.com.

Salomon Freeski TV - X Games Behind The Scenes

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:07:31 -0700

Sure you’ve seen the X Games, but not like this. Mike Douglas takes you on a behind the scenes tour of X Games 12. From production meetings to the judges stand. From the parties to the commentating booth. This is the side of the X-Games you never get to see. For more info on the 2009 Winter X Games check out www.xgames.com

Colby James West: 2009 Video Profile

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:44:25 -0700

Colby West sits down (or stands up in this case) with Freeskier to talk about his 2009 season and plans for the future.

Salomon Freeski TV - Quebec Rails

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:07:08 -0700

Matt Walker and Mike Henitiuk head to Quebec, Canada to meet up with Charles Gagnier for a week-long urban rail mission across la belle province. You’ll learn that Walker sucks at speaking French, Henitiuk is much better at sliding rails than he is at growing a soul patch, and Charles quietly crushes everything he touches.

The Dumont Cup

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:14:04 -0700

Did you miss The Dumont Cup on NBC? Don't sweat it, the Freeskier Podcast has your back. Here's The 2009 Dumont Cup from Sunday River, ME in it's entirety.

Level 1 : Clip of the Week #1

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:59:29 -0700

Level 1 hits you off with the clip of the week featuring exclusive footage that ended up on the cutting room floor for Long Story Short. Buy your copy today at www.level1productions.com