“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.
Weak storms predicted for the rest of 2023
Nothing exciting is in the forecast before the New Year but the most hopeful place to be in this next storm cycle is coastal British Columbia. Tahoe and the Sierra Nevadas can expect a little action and the East is looking at more rain, according to this week’s OpenSnow forecast.
Smartwool wants to turn your old clothes into shopping credit
In an effort to keep clothing out of landfills, Smartwool and ThredUp have created a clothing donation program that makes everyone a winner. For every item of women’s and kids’ clothing donated (any brand), Smartwool is offering shopping credit. Get started here.
Big Sky announces plans for new 8-person lift
This week Big Sky announced the new 8-person lift that will replace the current Six Shooter lift. Construction will begin summer 2024 and the resort plans to unveil the new lift at the beginning of the 2024-25 ski season.
Kirsty Muir out for the season with knee injury
We are bummed to see that Kirsty Muir will be out for the remainder of the competition season with an ACL and menisicus injury. We’re wishing you a speedy recovery, Kirsty!
Amie Engerbretson says farewell to Spyder and Scott
The Warren Miller stalwart just announced on Instagram that she is saying goodbye to her partnerships with Spyder and Scott Sports. As she hints in the comments, she’ll be announcing a new sponsorship soon but if you poke around her page, you may be able to find what team she’s joining.
Richard Permin presents “Odysseus”
Join one of the best skiers on the planet on the ultimate odyssey through nature’s most treacherous terrain. From the highest peaks to aquatic abyss, this ski flick is a visual and auditory experience all its own.
Nikolai Schirmer and Sam Favret drop “Draconians”
Sam Favret sends it up to Nikolai Schirmer’s homeland to experience what all the hype is about. Steep, narrow couloirs, slopes that run all the way to the sea and nearly endless days create the perfect arena for “Draconians.”
