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News Flash: Week of December 15, 2023

News Flash: Week of December 15, 2023

“News Flash” is FREESKIER’s online column designed to keep you up-to-date with snippets of outdoor news you need to know about. This article is published weekly on Fridays, recapping the entire week.

SKIER: Birk Irving. PHOTO: Jeremy Swanson

Toyota U.S. Grand Prix & Visa Big Air return to Copper Mountain this week

The 2023 freeski World Cup events are taking place at Copper Mountain this week, kicking off with ski halfpipe qualifiers on Wednesday. Competitions continue through Saturday, so tune in and get psyched!

SKIER: Colby Stevenson. PHOTO: Courtesy of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort announces 2024 Kings and Queens of Corbet’s roster

One of the rowdiest ski and snowboard competitions is back for another year of meat hucking off the famed Corbet’s Couloir. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort just dropped the athlete roster, check it out here, and be sure to tune in the week of February 3-10, 2024.

Vail opens its legendary back bowls

Arguably the best terrain on the mountain, Vail’s legendary back bowls are officially open for business. Specifically, the Sun Up and Sun Down bowls are currently ready for slicing and dicing. Stay tuned for more openings!

Snowbird drops the rope on Mineral Basin

In more terrain opening news, Snowbird just dropped the rope on Mineral Basin. Currently standing in third for total snowfall this season, Snowbird is taking advantage of every last inch.

Grand Targhee is operating at 100 percent

One of the first resorts in the Mountain West to open the entire ski area, Grand Targhee is celebrating the early-season storms the best way it knows how: skiing. With all six lifts and 2,600 skiable acres ready for riders, there’s no reason not to visit this East Idaho gem.

The highly anticipated ski film from Level 1 and Trevor Kennison is now available online

“Full Circle,” the ski film from Level 1 and Trevor Kennison is now available for digital streaming as well as DVD bundle options. To learn more and get the inside scoop on making the film, click here.

The Bunch releases “Sensus”

The Swedish production company best known for its collection of unique ski films, The Bunch has officially launched its latest project, “Sensus.” Available to rent or buy a digital copy, The Bunch continues to push the boundaries of creative ski content.

Sam Kuch enters a new orbit in “Space Craft”

Presented by Arc’teryx, “Space Craft” is Sam Kuch’s latest ski film. Follow along as Kuch explores the parallels between space travel and freeskiing.

LTC takes Norway

For the third episode of the 16th season of the goofiest series on the internet, the LTC crew heads to Norway for some good old-fashioned spring sessions. Press play and enjoy the chaos.

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