The Skiers Realm

REVIEW: Bordz-Up Ski Rack; Hold Your Whole Quiver

Jason — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:08:14 +0000

Everyone could use some organizational help, but skiers are notorious for being especially messy. Maybe it's the wax scrapings all over our floor, or the gloves, hats and goggles strewn about to dry out, but for whatever reason skiers get a bad wrap for being disorderly. In an effort to help you clean up, we've searched high and low for the best quality wall-mounted ski rack available. Check out our review after the break for the winner (or if you're the impatient type, just go purchase one right now).

CR Johnson Passes Away In Skiing Accident

Spencer — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:27:28 +0000

Be Safe, Where a Helmet!

Jason — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:45:43 +0000

We heard some bad news over the weekend; a rider at our local area was killed in a terrain park accident. While the full details have yet to be released, it is clear is that he died of a severe head trauma, and that he wasn’t wearing a helmet. Our thoughts go out to his [...]

Campus Rail Jam Tour Stop Schedule

Spencer — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:27:05 +0000

The Campus Rail Jam Tour is a grassroots snow sports movement, dedicated to promoting the amateur ski and snowboard scene. We are after all the "up-and-comers" and those who are "about to blow up." Yeah, you. Oh wait...you don't have a deodorant sponsor or your own pro-model? Well, that's cool too. We are down for anyone who knows how to throw down on a pair of sticks. Feb 11 @ Noon University of Arizona-UA Mall-Tucson AZ Feb 19 @ 2pm Arizona State-SRC Field-Tempe AZ Feb 25 @ Noon University of Utah-Union Patio Lawn-SLC UT Mar 4 @ 5pm University of Colorado-The Hill-Boulder CO Mar 11 @ 3pm Boise State University-Bronco Stadium-Boise ID Mar 18 @ 4pm Gonzaga- Spokane WA April 2 @ 2pm University of Nevada- Reno NV April 8 @ 5pm University of California- San Diego CA May 21 @ 2pm Oregon State-MU QUAD-Corvallis OR May 28 @ 4pm Pioneer Square- Portland OR GET MORE INFO

2010 Nike 6.0 Outerwear

Spencer — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:25:40 +0000

We have seen TJ, Andreas and some of the other 6.0 athletes wearing what looked to be technical outerwear with the logo we are oh so familiar with. Well here it is. The Nike 6.0 Outerwear line dropped and it is DOPE. I am so stoked on the designs presented this year at SIA. The only question I have now is... "Nike 6.0 is proud to announce TJ Schiller, Jossi Wells and Andreas Hatveit on Nike 6.0 outerwear." (Nike6.com) Props to all the boys and girls in Beaverton. CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT PICTURES OF THE LINE

TJ Schiller Spins 1620 Winter X Ski Big Air

Spencer — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:39:35 +0000

Put your skis away because TJ Schiller just closed down the sport of free skiing for the next couple of years. Last night at Winter X Games 10 Ski Big Air, TJ landed a double corked 1620. Yes that is correct, 1620. He just ruined the sport by progressing it way too fast. Because of an awesome couple of jumps by Bobby Brown, TJ had to settle for the silver but I am not sure he is that bent about it. WOW! WATCH TJ SCHILLER'S 1620 X GAMES VIDEO Results: 1) Bobby Brown - 100 2) TJ Schiller - 95 3) Elias Ambuhl - 90 4) Russ Henshaw - 89 5) Jossi Wells - 89

Day 1: 2010 X Games Slopestyle Results

Spencer — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:18:33 +0000

Day 1 is over and so are the X games for a couple unfortunate professional skiers. Since only the top 8 move up, the men's slopestyle finals are going to be packed with the best. I wasn't really impressed with the double flipping straight rail riding competition today. I am stoked to see Sammy and Tom throw down with more style Saturday. Check out the Skiing Slopestyle Men’s Final on ESPN 2 this Saturday, January 30 at 4 pm- 6 pm. The women's slopestyle field was quite a bit smaller so the finals were held today. Kaya Turski, Keri Herman, and Grete Eliassen rounded out the top 3 with no real surprises. Men's 2010 X Games Slopestyle Elimination Results: (Top 8 Make it to Finals) 1 Andreas Hatveit, 2 Bobby Brown, 3 Russ Henshaw, 4 Sammy Carlson, 5 Tom Wallisch, 6 Phil Casabon, 7 Jossi Wells, 8 Matt Walker, 9 JF Houle, 10 Jacob Wester, 11 Elias Ambuhl, 12 Charles Gagnier, 13 Alexis Godbout, 14 TJ Schiller, 15 PK Hunder, 16 Colby West Women's 2010 X Games Slopestyle Final Results: 1 Kaya Turski, 2 Keri Herman, 3 Grete Eliassen, 4 Ashley Battersby, 5 Megan Olenick, 6 Sarah Burke, 7 Kristi Leskinen

Simon Dumont Injured In X Games 14 Pipe Practice

Spencer — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:15:19 +0000

Ture Lillegraven

Bad news already at winter X Games 14. Skier Simon Dumont was injured at the end of super pipe practice Tuesday morning. From what I have read it sounds like he misjudged a double flip and bounced all the way down to the flat bottom. Don't you worry fans, Simon was checked out by medical staff and is said to be ready... for a day off and some good old fashion rest. Mr. Dumont is still scheduled to compete in Friday's Big Air, Saturday's SuperPipe, and Sunday's SuperPipe High Air. I am hoping for a speedy recovery since Simon is my pick to win the newest event, Super Pipe Big Air. READ THE EXPN ARTICLE

X Games 14 TV Schedule

Spencer — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:34:52 +0000

There is a new event for half pipe skiers at Winter X Games 14. Skiing SuperPipe High Air will feature the top six skiers in the world competing in a 30-minute jam format for highest air. Sounds like Simon Dumont will have no problems with this one. Should be a good show.Click Here For Winter X Games 14 TV Schedule Thursday, January 28 12 pm- 3 pm Skiing Slopestyle Men's Elimination (ESPN 2) 1 pm- 2 am X Center (ESPN 2) 2 am- 3 am Day 1 Latenight (ESPN 2) Friday, January 29 12 pm- 3 pm Skiing Slopestyle Women's Final (tape), Skier X Seeding Men's & Women's (ESPN 2) 7 pm- 11 pm Skiing SuperPipe Women's Final, Skiing Big Air (ESPN) 12 am- 1 am X Center (ESPN 2) 1 am- 2 am Day 2 Latenight (ESPN 2) Saturday, January 30 4 pm- 6 pm Skiing Slopestyle Men's Final (ESPN 2) 12 am- 1 am X Center (ESPN 2) 1 am- 2 am Day 3 Latenight (ESPN 2) Sunday, January 31 12 pm - 5:30 pm Skier X Men's & Women's Finals, Mono Skier X Final (ESPN) 7 pm- 10 pm Skiing SuperPipe Men's Final, Skiing SuperPipe High Air (ESPN 2) 10 pm- 11 pm X Center (ESPN 2) 1:30 am- 2:30 am Day 4 Latenight (ESPN 2) *Times and events listed are Eastern Time (ET) and are subject to change. Via: EXPN.com

Nimbus Crew Converges On Mammoth

Spencer — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:28:31 +0000

Skier: Dylan Hood Photo: Peter Morning

The Nimbus crew heads south for the winter and sure enough they find it. With a solid group of skiers and a couple Go Pro Cameras these guys are going to have some rad edits available for viewing soon. Photographer Peter Morning has also joined the boys to get some still pics. With a projected storm total at Mammoth of over 10 feet it shouldn't be hard to get some amazing shots in the deep deep pow. Something to mention is the fact that two new faces have joined the crew in Cali. Christian Sirianni is originally from Australia but has moved his residence to Mammoth with a mission to slay. Sharing a love of the K2 Hellbent Skis with Andy Mahre should help him fit right in. The other new face is that of Volkl Team Skier, Dylan Hood. Dylan moved to Oregon a couple years ago and was able to connect with Eric Pollard since they both ski Mt. Hood Meadows. After filming with Teton Gravity Research for the past couple years it will be awesome to see his skills pasted to the creative forefront that only Nimbus can deliver. Keep an eye out for Dylan Hood's new website that is coming soon. Also check NimbusIndependent.com and ChrisBenchetler.com for new edits as they are become available.