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Sunday, February 27th, 2011
Last weekend, Wagner Custom Factory Team Athlete, Silas Chickering-Ayers, took third place in the Freeskiing World Tour’s stop in Crested Butte, Colorado. Chickering-Ayers, 18, was one of the youngest competitors in a field of experienced veterans competing in a classic and technically demanding ski venue. It was a family affair, as Silas’ older brother, Lars, [...]
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
If you’re getting your ass whooped, you might as well appreciate it. So, with memories of last weekend skimming through my mind I say that it’s good to get whipped every now and then. It helps keep a body humble, helps me remember to set my eyes on realistic objectives and pursue them in appropriate conditions. It makes me thankful for friends who appreciate a healthy bit of suffering. And it’s a good reminder that coming home safe to ride another day will always be better than the alternative.
Monday, February 14th, 2011
With a week of warmer weather and a settling snow pack I spent the time skinning, and getting sunburn in the mountains around Telluride. Starting early on saturday with bacon and coffee I met Brian C. and Dustin H. with intentions of skiing the Silver chute off Silver Mt. Skinning up the north side of Lena basin I had my doubts of getting around the south side of the peak due to the quickly warming sun. Summiting Silver I decided to ski back into Lena basin in the cold north facing powder, Brian and Dustin continuing on making the exposed and scary traverse to the entrance of the Silver. Back in the Bear Creek basin I met up with Jim C on his way to ski the north side of K 12, I joined in.
Monday, February 14th, 2011
Venture Out [4min cut] from felt soul media on Vimeo. Video by Ben Knight
Monday, February 14th, 2011
Chute Ski from Chason Russell on Vimeo.
