This week Cody Barnhill joins Tech Talk to show you how to ski switch in powder with ease, and steeze.
Tech Talk goes to the Utah Avalanche Center and talks to Brett Kobernick, one of the forcasters for the Forrest Service.
Brett talks about what the UAC does, how to use their information, and other safety precautions to take.
Find your local forecast and education information at avalanche.org.
Special thanks to the UAC, National Forrest Service, and Brett for showing us around.
Tech Talks keeps the snow safety train rolling by going up to Alta to talk to Titus Case, Head of Snow Safety. He talks about what to expect skiing in the resort, and what to expect as you cross the rope-line into the backcountry.
Friends, family and fans gathered to commemorate CR's life and legacy.
We've had a TON of requests for a cliffs Tech Talk. We actually did one last season, so we are putting it up as a throwback episode this week.
On day one of the Twisted Sisters comp in Kirkwood, the ameteuers took to the slope to battle it out for a one-year 4FRNT sponsorship.
On Day Two of the Twisted Sisters competition, the pros finally got their day on course.
Austin Ramaley, Will Berman and Brock Paddock shred the park on closing day. Also, the most epic train ever.
Loyalty is a 4FRNT ski film narrated by Luke Van Valin.
Follow the season of the 4FRNT team as they travel and ski around the world.
Athletes:
Eric Hjorleifson
Wiley Miller
Cody Barnhill
Finn Anderson
Will Berman
Mack Jones
Eirik Finseth
Torgrim Vole
Austin Ramaley
Matt Sterbenz
Niklas Karlstrom
and more.......
Locations:
Utah
Retallack, BC
Whistler, BC
Austria
California
Colorado
Illinois
Japan
Montana
and others.......
Follow the 4FRNT Team as they travel the world looking for great snow, and great experiences. Narrated by Luke Van Valin
Tech Talk is coming back better than ever next week with Episode 2, but for now, enjoy a little pure ski porn from last April: Austin Ramaley at Brighton.
This week we talk about the role shape and flex play in a ski's performance.
This week on Tech Talk we discuss the different types of camber, and what conditions they are best for.
We were going to shoot a Tech Talk while we were at Copper for the Grand Prix, but we went skiing instead.
Tech Talk hits the snow this week with 360s. If you haven't done one, or just want a refresher, check out Matt Sterbenz, Wiley Miller and Nick Greener up at Alta.
Matt, Wiley and Nick Greener are back again this week teaching us the tricks behind hand drags. Check it out!
This week we talk about the basic equipment needed to get into the backcountry. Make sure that you get all of the proper education before you go out.
This week we discuss what to do while riding on the chair.
This week Tech Talk heads to the Utah Olympic Park to show you the best way to shred some bumps.
We are stoked to bring on David Wise to our team. Here's his welcome video, and a look at how we prototype skis for athletes.
This week we wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the HOJI, which will be in stores next fall. This video was done over the summer for internal use, and we thought we'd share it with all of you. (PS - the ski was originally going to be named the HOJ when this video was made.)
Here's a quick recap of our week a couple weeks ago, including new 2012/13 products, and 4FRNT's first ever X Games Gold.
4FRNT and Kirkwood mountain are set to host yet another year of freeriding and fun at Kirkwood mountain resort for the second annual 'Twisted Sisters'. A freeskiing competition, featuring jumps and natural terrain for all ranges of difficulty, ability and gnarlyness. Come out and shred with some of the hottest names in the freeride scene or just come out to enjoy the sunshine and good times. Thanks to all our sponsors, both old and new. Shred on!!!!! See you all out there.
This week Tech Talk hits the PCMR park after dark to show you the fundamentals of sliding rails.
4FRNT and friends gathered at Alta to celebrate the life and legacy of our friend CR Johnson. We were met with blue skies, soft snow, and good times.
This week we head up Grizzly Gulch, outside of Alta, with Austin Ramaley, Dex Mills and Thayne Rick to show you the best way to build a jump and stomp your first backflip.
We went to PCMR with Austin Ramaley and Andy Partridge to go over the basics of getting a good takeoff. This starts our four week series on fundamentals to get you ready for spring park progression, or your trip to summer camp.
We continue on with fundamentals month with an episode on landings. No good trick ends without one.
This week Tech Talk wraps up our fundamentals series with an episode on grabs. Time to dominate your own style!
We rolled into Kirkwood to find perfect conditions and a whole host of competitors ready to throw down. Here are the best of the best from the weekend. Day 1 and Day 2 full recaps to come.
We hiked up Red Cliff Ridge after day one of Twisted Sisters to honor our good friend Randolph Green.
Tech Talk shows you how to get your gear ready for the off season.
DANG! chronicles the year of the 4FRNT team as they battle low snow, long flights and lots of shredding. Featuring: Eric Hjorleifson, Wiley Miller, Cody Barnhill, David Wise, Laurent Favre, Andy Partridge, Finn Anderson, Will Berman, Mack Jones, Nick Miles, Matt Sterbenz, Thayne Rich, Brock Paddock, and more.... Locations: Salt Lake City, UT; Pitztal, Austria; Alta, UT; Jackson Hole, WY; Snowbasin, UT; Whistler, BC; and more.... Song: "Pictures of Matchstick Men" by Status Quo
DANG! chronicles the year of the 4FRNT team as they battle low snow, long flights and lots of shredding. Featuring: Eric Hjorleifson, Wiley Miller, Cody Barnhill, David Wise, Andy Partridge, Finn Anderson, Mack Jones, Nick Miles, Matt Sterbenz, Thayne Rich, Brock Paddock, and more.... Locations: Salt Lake City, UT; Pitztal, Austria; Alta, UT; Jackson Hole, WY; Snowbasin, UT; Whistler, BC; and more... Please enjoy...
4FRNT follows pro athlete Wiley MIller through a standard day in the life.
Cody Barnhill and Thayne Rich talk help you spread the butter on the mountain.
What better way to decide where to ski while the resorts are congested with holiday traffic? Simple... Throw a dart at a map of your local mountain range and see where it takes you. You may stumble across a hidden gem or just end up in a 7-Eleven parking lot. Ya never know.
