Exploratory Skiing in Las Lenas
Las Lenas, Argentina -- TSKJ Photo Editor Grant Gunderson just returned from a month-long foray into South America where he met up with Kye Peterson and Zack Giffin in Las Lenas. Here's a taste of what they were getting into, via Kye's helmet-cam.
All Mine! All Day! (a respite from the gringo ski scene)
Come each winter in the southern cone, Las Lenas , Argentina is the first and foremost gathering spot for the freeride scene from around the world. Having skied that area and its backcountry in blower pow as well as less rewarding conditions, it rightly takes number one. I love it. Everybody loves it. And that is why sometimes, it is good to get away.
South America: rocking the freeski comp scene
South America is finally back on the competitive freeskiing map. Valle Las Lenas, Argentina, kicked off the return last week on August 24, cobbling together their first freeskiing competition since 1996 with the CITI Freeride Contest...
The Halls of Shambala
Gunderson's South American Transmission
Its full on spring skiing in S.A. Bluebird skis, and warm temps...
Denied...And Out of Money
Park City, UT (August 7, 2009) - Female ski jumpers in the US were dealt another blow when their funding was cut this week. Now, they need to raise $150,000 to keep jumping this winter.
K2 to Release a McConkey Tribute Ski
SEATTLE, Wash. (July 31, 2009) - K2 recently announced they were going to produce a limited-edition McConkey tribute ski with proceeds going to Shane's family.
