ARMADA SKIS

Photo of the Week

josh — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:41:52 +0000

Tanner Hall
photo: Chris O’Connell
Location: Armada Office circa 2002

IAN PROVO: Steelhead & Spines

josh — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:10:04 +0000

Ian Provo, in collaboration with this brother Neil, is embarking on a mission to AK this spring in search of some of the best skiing and fishing in the world. Here’s what Ian had to say about the project:

Just over a decade ago, my brother Neil and I began a new life in Utah and started down a path that we knew would someday lead us to places like British Columbia and Alaska. This spring we have a plan to travel further north on the path than we’ve ever been before, to experience the greatest big mountain riding and steelhead fishing the world has to offer, in one journey.

Sometime in March we will begin our long drive to the mountainous spine riding capitol of the world, Haines, AK. Our goal here is to make our first turns down an Alaskan mountain, while participating in an expedition with six others who are also on the same path (more on this expedition later…)

After what is hopefully a successful ski trip, we’ll begin part two of the quest and hopefully bring another lifelong dream to reality. This part involves taking a ferry from Haines down through the North Coast of B.C, eventually arriving in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. It is here where we enter the most fabled steelheading waters on the planet. We will explore the Skeena and its tributaries, and our timing should be perfect for the spring return of the wild steelhead.

I’m really hopeful that this will evolve into our greatest film project yet, but with any self supported project there will certainly be obstacles along the way. We’re going to need all the help we can get! feel free to contact me (ijprovo at hotmail.com) for more information…

Shred n’ Breakfast

josh — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:26:41 +0000

Shred’ n Breakfast is proud to present the first episode of season 3.

Produced by: Lasse Nyhaugen, Kim Boberg, Lars Haakon Hafsal

Tracklist:
Final – Baa Baa
Talking Heads – Our House
Amor Fati – Washed Out
Hall & Oates – You Make My Dreams
Parov Stelar – Libella Swing

shrednbreakfast.com

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@kimbobergo
@lars_hafsal

Photo of the Week

josh — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:43:57 +0000

Devin Logan
Photo: Josh Bishop
Location: Aspen, CO / X-Games 16 Women’s Slopestyle podium

After bailing on her first two runs, Devin was in dead last in the women’s slope style finals in Aspen, CO. In run 3, she dropped in, tried her run for the third time, stomped every trick, and found herself with the silver medal at the end of the day. Judging from this photo, she was pretty stoked with the outcome and couldn’t be happier with her first medal in Winter X Slope!

Photo of the Week

josh — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:06:33 +0000

Torin Yater-Wallace
Photo: Josh Bishop
Location: Winter X 16, Aspen, CO
Trick: Dub flat 9 mute

While other athletes take mellow warm up laps, Torin drops in and boosts consistent 10 – 20ft airs on his first practice lap. Maybe it’s the home court advantage, or the fact that he has been riding this particular pipe since age 8, but whatever it is, there’s no denying Torin’s unparalleled comfort in practice and competition. On Saturday, Torin put down an incredible run and won the bronze medal in skiing superpipe, locking down his third X-Games medal and continuing his domination as the youngest competitor in Winter X history.

THall X-Games 16

josh — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:18:21 +0000

In case you missed the memo, Tanner Hall has been dominating practice runs in Aspen all week and routing for his teammates at the events. Although he is not competing in this year’s event, his pipe skiing is downright flawless and it’s absolutely incredible to witness the greatest comeback in skiings’ history.

Aspen Sports Poster Signing

josh — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:55:34 +0000

Where: Aspen SPorts 408 East Cooper Avenue. Aspen, CO 81611
When: TODAY! January 24th at 5pm
Athletes: Henrik Harlaut, Phil Casabon, Jacob Wester, Gus Kenworthy, Torin-Yater Wallace, Devin Logan.

PODIUM SHOTS: Killington Dew Tour Pipe

josh — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:27:13 +0000

From L to R: Devin Logan (2nd), Maddie Bowman (1st), Brita Sigourney (3rd).

From L to R: Wing-Tai Barrymore (2nd), Torin-Yater Wallace (1st), Tucker Perkins (3rd).

Photo of the Week

josh — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:22:33 +0000

Photo: Josh Bishop
Location: Retallack, BC/ January 2012

Warmly regarded as a tangible Shangri-La; Retallack, BC is a true utopia with some of the best terrain, snow, and scenery in North America. Located a short drive from Nelson, BC, this place is truly magical and will turn the most dedicated of park skiers into backcountry fiends after a few runs. Regardless of your preferred terrain, we strongly recommend you get up to Retallack and experience one of the best places on earth.

Photo of the Week

josh — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:14:56 +0000

Athlete: Tanner Hall
Photo: Chris O’Connell
Date/ Location: Winter 2008/ Retallack Lodge, BC

This week marks our annual pilgrimage to Retallack Lodge, BC to shoot imagery for SIA, test new products, and collaborate with a few athletes on new product ideas. More so than other cat skiing operations, Retallack generates season after season of quality snow, astounding images, and an incredible platform to get lost in the BC wilderness, unplug, and enjoy the mountains. Despite being a relatively mild season, Retallack and other parts of BC have great snow in the high country and we cannot wait to see what this year has to offer.

Above, Tanner enjoys a classic hit over a stump from winter 08.