The Alpine valleys are generally complaining about the lack of snow. And as soon as there is no snow, people don't just moan, they conjure up the demise of Alpine ski culture. The solution: we build a new lift, or better yet, several. And we'll build more snow cannons and then have ball throwing as a freeride opening (cover picture: FB Axamer Lizum). How lucky we are to have the Videos of the Week. At least on the screen, it looks like winter.
Steelhead and Spines - Volume Two
The Provo brothers have been delivering really pretty footage on a regular basis for years. This time from Alaska with a tent and the odd sports cigarette between various very respectable descents.
Steelhead and Spines - Volume Two from The Provo Bros on Vimeo.
Alta Powder Skiing (12-14-2015)
North America has been hoping for an "El Niño" year for years. It seems that this season is finally here, which is putting at least some parts of the North American continent in a skiing mood.
The Trail to Kazbegi
You can either drink in the current snow conditions or get some summer inspiration. Mountain biking in Georgia would also be something.
Bella Coola - Salomon Freeski TV S9 E04
Salomon Freeski TV this time again from the far north of North America. Instead of a narrative bear, there are graphics as a formative element. It's also nice not to be slammed. There could be more of this.
