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07/05/2024

stomped this roof gap on his first try. Shot in Espoo, Finland, Sallinen laced the misty 5 Japan while filming for “Forre”.

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07/03/2024

Equipped with a pair of ski blades, a helmet, jorts—a jacket if it’s cold—Jack Gagliardi is a force to be reckoned with on the slopes of Mt. Baker. Known for his 360s, flips, worm turns, and drawing plenty of hoots and hollers from the lift, Gagliardi is all about having a good time on blades with a contagious spirit to match. It is nothing short of a fun time watching Gagliardi—aka Mt. Baker’s “Blades Guy”—do his thing on a pair of 99 cm blades. We sat down with the man, the myth, the legend to learn more about his blading ethos, “blade haters”, and his backstory. Comment to learn more and check out the story.

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07/01/2024

Meanwhile, in South America 😳, thanks to incredible early-season conditions, many resorts are reporting record snowfall—and the season has barely begun! Ski Portillo, pictured, has received 224 inches so far, pushing past its seasonal average of 200 inches. If you’re getting antsy for winter, a trip down south might be the answer.

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06/19/2024

The corn harvest is in full swing! Who’s out there getting after it? Looks like found the goods on a recent mission in the Cascades 🌽

06/17/2024

On June 5th .demonster set the Women’s FKT on Mont Blanc in 7 hours and 29 minutes. The accomplishment is quite the epic, requiring a mix of ski mountaineering and technical trail running. On top of this, Demonte carried all of her equipment from start to finish.

The ~12,600 ft objective is a saga. First, you start with a 3,300ft trail climb that passes the Mont Blanc tunnel, then traverses onto the Bossons glacier in steep and broken snow. Then you climb up another 2,300ft to the junction between the Bossons and Taconnaz glaciers, where you must pass over massive crevasses and seracs. Lastly, passing above the junction and by the Grand Mulet, the route is exposed to a large Serac (the Petit Plateaux), which must be done swiftly before turning towards the Arete des Bosses that take you to the final summit—another 6,700ft.

From there, you drop in, and Demonte is treated to the best ski of her life. Once you’ve completed the ski, it’s a trail run back to the finish. Reflecting on the adventure, Demonte says, “I’m humbled by this mountain, and I hope to inspire more women to attempt speed ski efforts on this in the future.” Congratulations, Anna!

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06/14/2024

You can almost spot in the midst of all that cold smoke.

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06/12/2024

On May 29th, while filming for an upcoming project, athletes and set out on the Grand Teton alongside legendary guide and , as well as cinematographer to ski one of the most notable lines in the Teton Range, the Otter Body. At 18, Kai became the youngest to ski this route, pioneered by Doug Coombs and Mark Newcomb in 1997.

15 months ago, Kai shattered both of his legs while skiing in the Wyoming backcountry, requiring a helicopter rescue, four surgeries, and over a year of grueling recovery. While in the hospital in Jackson, WY, Kai could see the top of the Grand above the town’s foothills. He told himself he would return to form and ride the Otter Body the following spring. Experts and critics publicly doubted Kai’s ability to return to his pre-accident performance level. Despite this, Kai’s determination saw him return to the mountains this winter.

Congratulations to the crew for this achievement! We can’t wait for the film to drop.
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06/11/2024

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06/09/2024

takes a different perspective into the park with this shot of and . Inspired by Daniel Kukla, a New York-based artist, Flück had this idea of using mirrors to shoot skiing last winter, bending reality within his camera 🪞

📸: - find it in print in Issue 17.3

06/05/2024

found a portal to winter in Patagonia — looks like the Southern Hemisphere season is off to a good start.

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06/01/2024

What do you do in Silverton when both passes are closed and there’s high avy danger? Go mining for powder elsewhere. Silverton, CO, Locals Calvin Davenport and Jason Ebelheiser found a crafty solution.

📸: - find it in print in Issue 17.3

05/17/2024

had eyes set on this objective in Haines, AK but the help couldn’t drop him at the top of his intended line. So he sidestepped up the narrow and exposed ridge line, trying not to let his fear of heights get the best of him. Ultimately, everything came together and he laced his line in the Last Frontier. As seen in print in Issue 17.1. Support independent ski media and drop in on a subscription to today. 📷

05/15/2024

has nabbed every prize in the sport of ski racing: six consecutive World Cup titles, 88 World Cup Wins, the record for most World Cup victories in a single season, along with a couple of Olympic golds. But there’s more to Mikaela than her medals and accolades. Learn more about the most decorated skier of all time by checking out her feature profile from Issue 17.3 from . Presented by and , this exclusive story is now live on the web as part of a limited print-to-web series. Drop in at the link in ’s bio.

Story by | Photos by and courtesy of

05/10/2024

“I’m still not sure what I want to be when I grow up,” my mom told me. At the time, she was in her 50s, and I was in college. I was baffled. Didn’t adults already know exactly what they wanted to do in life? Or better yet, didn’t they kind of have to at that point?…

As I’ve navigated life’s twists and turns, I often think back on my mom’s statement about growing up. How we never really have to decide exactly what we’re going to be. Not because of a lack of commitment, but because we’re never too old to learn something new. We’re never too old to challenge ourselves. To go deeper into the mountains, to ski more, to never accept that something is out of reach…

Excerpts from “When I Grow Up: Mother’s Day From The Mountains” written by .krass.ritter. It’s a heartfelt tribute to her backcountry skiing mom and all the rad matriarchs of the world, now live on the site. Drop in through link in bio. And from our crew to yours, have a happy Mother’s Day.

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05/08/2024

The Ski Journal is very pleased to welcome Katie Lozancich () to the team as our new Photo Editor.

Katie Lozancich has worked as an action sports photographer and storyteller for the past 10 years, working for Teton Gravity Research as Digital Content Coordinator & Contributor before starting her own freelance photography business.

Growing up in Sacramento, it wasn’t until after high school that Katie fell in love with skiing. She remembers seeing her first Warren Miller film as a teenager, which later prompted her to drop everything and move to Truckee, CA to pursue life in the mountains. She earned a degree in Photography from Sierra College as well as a degree in Visual Communications from Seattle Pacific University, before chasing winter to Jackson, WY. In 2023, Katie was recognized as a Red Bull Illume semi-finalist, and has produced features stories for Freehub Magazine, as well as multimedia campaigns for Arc’teryx, Red Bull, Pivot Cycles and Destination Queenstown.

She now calls western Massachusetts home where she also works as a ski instructor at Berkshire East, sharing her love of the sport with others.

“First, we want to recognize and thank Andrew Marshall () for seven years of being a great photo editor and emissary for The Ski Journal. We look forward to his continuing as an emeritus part of the family, helping with special projects and features,” said Publisher Jeff Galbraith. “And we very much look forward to Katie Lozancich helping lead us into the next chapter. With her keen eye for imagery and a deep love for ski culture, The Ski Journal remains in great hands. Katie’s appreciation for both ski history and the wide-open future continues and strengthens The Ski Journal’s nearly twenty-year mission.”

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04/16/2024

“Powder skiing is out, skijoring is in,” says . Join Jim and on an adventure to Silverton, CO where they learn the real meaning of horsepower in “Skijoring: Buckles, Cowboys and Money”, now playing on the Freshies section of the site. 📷

04/10/2024

The shadows, though. 👌 Incredible capture of by photographer

04/09/2024

Our crew scored big time at Island Lake Lodge. See for yourself in "Best for Last at Island Lake Lodge":

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04/08/2024

biting into an appealing line in Engelberg, Switzerland, as seen in print in Issue 17.2. Support independent ski media and subscribe through link in bio. 📷

03/27/2024

Soaking up the sun and making the most of every turn at this week. 📷

03/14/2024

Here’s to all the hard work being done by unsung heroes in our vast world of skiing. Pictured here: employees working on the resort’s newest high-speed, six-person chairlift, the Snow Ghost Express. Read about the Snow Ghost Express in our latest Freshies post:

www.theskijournal.com/2024/02/supernatural-solutions-on-the-snow-ghost-express/

03/11/2024

Mt. Baker in the buff. Nobody does it like . Read all about him in the exclusive profile, “Positive Pressure: Sam Kuch Tunes In,” from Issue 17.2 now on the site as part of our limited print-to-web series. Drop in at link in bio. 📷

03/06/2024

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01/29/2024

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09/18/2023

Parkin Costain goes huge. Take a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Parkin tick in the latest episode of "Legends in the Making" by Teton Gravity Research.

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Photo: Nic Alegre / Teton Gravity Research

09/15/2023

Issue 17.1 is live and shipping now.

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On the cover: Parkin Costain in Wyoming's Teton backcountry
Photographer: Nic Alegre / Teton Gravity Research

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09/11/2023

As the mountains cool down, our presses heat up.

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08/16/2023

Look at the license plates of the Tacomas in Alta’s parking lot, and most of them will have the slogan, “Greatest Snow on Earth.” This catchphrase has long been used by Utah’s ski marketers. Is it true? Professor Jim Steenburgh is the person on the planet most qualified to answer that question. So, we asked him.

Read an exclusive interview with meteorologist, professor of atmospheric science and author of "Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth," now live on the site:

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06/02/2023

“It's always a gift when the elements of snow, action, light and backdrop come together. While most people recognize Devon O’Neil as a world-class journalist, he's also a ripping tele skier, seen here bringing his talents to a late-afternoon line in Norway's Loften Islands."
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