This week Wiley Miller joins Tech Talk to discuss what you can do with tip flex. He'll show off the prototype YLEs he's on, and teach Matt, Hoji and some kids on snowblades how to nose-butter.
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.
Follow the 4FRNT Team as they travel the world looking for great snow, and great experiences. Narrated by Luke Van Valin
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.
On Day Two of the Twisted Sisters competition, the pros finally got their day on course.
Tech Talk shows us the differences between rocker and early-rise in your skis. Also, Matt and Cody Barnhill rip Alta.
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
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.
4FRNT follows pro athlete Wiley MIller through a standard day in the life.
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.......
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.
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.
Thayne Rich crushes and now he's on 4FRNT's global team
A quick approach at how to determine what camber is right for you.
Matt, Wiley and Nick Greener are back again this week teaching us the tricks behind hand drags. Check it out!
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.
"I never realized how valuable creative expression was for my mental health until I created this edit. I hope that this video resonates with everyone and inspires you to take some time to express yourself. Whether it’s painting, dancing, singing or skiing, a creative outlet is such a powerful method of mindfulness and self-care. Wishing everyone well during this tough time, hope to see on the slopes!" - Ian
Read the Full Story here: https://4frnt.com/blogs/blog/imagine
With movie premieres popping up across the country and anticipation of winter building by the day, we put together this stokey lil' video to contribute to the HYPE train. Give it a watch, pray for snow, and help us continue #ShapingSkiing. Be sure to peep the new 19/20 collection, exclusively available on http://www.4FRNT.com !
"This was one of the best seasons I've ever had. It was my first year shooting with Good Company and Level1. Everything came together and I was in the right place at the right time; not to mention there were all-time conditions that year. It was also my first year of building my pro-model ski, the InThayne with 4FRNT." Read Thayne's full story HERE!
This week on Tech Talk we discuss the different types of camber, and what conditions they are best for.
This video was shot over 3 days in Austria. Watch as Eric charges big open lines to tight pillows in the trees.
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.
Nick Greener stops by to tell us all about bindings.
Christina "Lusti" Lustenberger and Mark Herbison take Eric Hjorleifson deep into the Selkirk Mountains on the hunt for spicy lines and epic turns! Watch a first hand account of Hoji's mountaineering adventure led by Lusti and Mark.
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.
This week we talk about the role shape and flex play in a ski's performance.
Ask Cal Carson and he'll say its don't stop won't stop park all day. Rising to Cal's 3 feet high and rising needs is our Switchblade, a competition grade slopestyle ski, built rugged enough for day in day out hammers, yet poppy and cut enough to grip and rip the fall line on the daily. Need something in between, we got you, but first check out this bonus piece of Cal from the 15/16 season featured in HERE and NOW!
Check out Thayne's gnarly backcountry segment in Level 1's 'Zig-Zag', International Freeski Film Festival's 2018 Movie of the Year! Be sure to head over to Level 1 to watch the whole movie and all of their other rad ski movies...
www.level1.ski
CHECK OUT THAYNE'S SIGNATURE PRO-MODEL SKI
4FRNT INTHAYNE
From Sky Raids to poaching the backside, watch the tale of Noah's winter unfold. Massive pillows, HAIR drags, and a sh*t ton of powder, @johny__tsunami absolutely tee'd off last winter in Revelstoke!
Check out more HERE
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.
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.
Follow Eric Hjorleifson as he spends countless weeks deep in the mountains @ Golden Alpine Holidays.
This week we discuss what to do while riding on the chair.
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.
Tech Talk shows you how to get your gear ready for the off season.
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.
Watch Thayner, Stinius, Noah, Jake, Woj, and Corey as they poke around the Cascade Powder Guides operation in Skykomish, WA. Powder, pillow stacks, and a down day jump shoot.
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