According to a report by the Los Angeles Times and subsequent news sources, California ski accidents are up nearly 50 percent over the last two years, statistics that news reports have attributed to a rise in GoPro use, selfie stops, and “THC-laced gummies.” That’s quite the cocktail, and one interviewee mentioned that chairlifts often “smell like skunks when they should smell like pine trees.” There are some really great quotes in here and an even better selection of interview subjects. Real sharp broadcast.
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The Arsenic crew out of Scandinavia knows exactly what maniacal street skiing it’s getting into. Thankfully for us, we get to watch and keep our hospital bills to a minimum. Here’s to living vicariously through the young and limber.
Rookie Leaves Mark on Bec des Rosses, Takes Second in FWT
Whistler’s Marcus “Go-go” Goguen carved his name into the Freeride World Tour lore over the weekend, lacing a massive run down the Bec des Rosses to win the final FWT event of the season and secure second place on the year. Max Hitzig earned the first overall prize for the men, while Hedvig Vessel took the women’s crown, but the 19-year-old Canadian and his array of cliff drops had the crowd jumping in Switzerland. Check out his run to see why.
Noah Gaffney Honors Shane McConkey with Iconic Double
It’s hard to believe, but the ski world lost Shane McConkey 15 years ago this week. Noah Gaffney, son of late icon Robb Gaffney and a rising pro in his own right, honored the late McConkey with a massive double backflip off Goodwills at Palisades Tahoe. The feature, which can reach up to 60 feet, had reportedly never been doubled before this stomp.
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