Nothing but Sunshine: The 2020 FREESKIER Ski Test continues on Aspen Mountain with picture perfect conditions
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FEATURED IMAGE • LAURA OBERMEYER
The 2020 FREESKIER Ski Test, lovingly referred to as FREESKIERFEST, kicked off on Monday with a bang—specifically, a six to eleven inch refresh on Aspen Mountain. After a full day of testing next year’s widest planks and feasting on a smorgasbord of Rocky Mountain blower pow, the skies cleared for picture-perfect, post-storm spring skiing for the next two days of testing.
Not a cloud in the sky, our testers showed up to the testing corral on top of Aspen Mountain on Tuesday morning hyped for the second day of testing and decked out in their wildest costume attire. With plenty of leftovers to scour, it was easy work trying out 100-110 mm freeride skis, set to hit shop shelves in the fall of 2020. The good vibes flowed from first chair all the way to après on the W Aspen’s rooftop Wet Deck for a good old-fashioned flip cup tournament with a pair of Dragon sunglasses, a champion’s trophy and bragging rights on the line.
Wednesday welcomed our group of 60 skiers with even more sunshine and textbook spring skiing conditions, absolutely perfect for sending big airs and poaching every last bit of fresh snow on next year’s best 100-110 mm freestyle skis. Stay tuned for more action from #FREESKIERFEST with more sunny spring weather forecasted for the rest of the week and the 85-99 mm freeride and freestyle categories to go.
Tuesday: 100-110 mm freeride
Early bird Andrew Benaquista finds an untouched stash. PHOTO: Matt PowerMonday’s storm made for soft landings on Tuesday. PHOTO: Laura ObermeyerThe Ski Monster athlete Andrew Benaquista. PHOTO: Matt PowerAnna Tedesco looking fierce. PHOTO: Laura ObermeyerSki tester Mo Mitchell is the queen of style. PHOTO: Matt PowerSki tester Aidan Sheahan. PHOTO: Laura ObermeyerGirl gang. PHOTO: Matt PowerThayne Rich or Ski Jesus? PHOTO: Laura ObermeyerThat’s a good lookin’ crew. PHOTO: Sam TaggartMax Bass turning things upside down. PHOTO: Laura ObermeyerSki tester Thomas Lampert heading to another dimension. PHOTO: Sam Taggart Folsom Skis’ Max Tabor. PHOTO: Matt PowerSpraffy over the town of Aspen. PHOTO: Matt PowerTae Westcott keepin’ it loose. PHOTO: Matt PowerA T-to-B lap means a gondola party. PHOTO: Sam Taggart
Après at W Aspen: Flip Cup Tournament
Emotions run high amidst the single-elimination tournament. PHOTO: Donny O’NeillThe Boston Massacres take home the W on the rooftop of W Aspen. PHOTO: Donny O’Neill Cheesin’. PHOTO: Donny O’Neill
Wednesday: 100-110 mm freestyle
Piers Solomon dropping! PHOTO: Donny O’NeillSki tester Mo Mitchell. PHOTO: Matt PowerFREESKIER’s Sam Taggart spreading ’em wide. PHOTO: Matt Power Max Bass stylin’ out. PHOTO: Matt Power4FRNT athlete Thayne Rich. PHOTO: Matt PowerJ Skis’ Taylor Bibaud in the middle of a party train. PHOTO: Matt PowerFriends old and new. PHOTO: Matt Power
Behind the Scenes: Aspen Mountain
Ski tester Kristin Bersani showing some love on a beautiful ski day. PHOTO: Erin SpongFREESKIER’s Donny O’Neill staying hydrated. PHOTO: Erin SpongVideographer Tommy Joyce stocking up for a full day of hot laps. PHOTO: Erin SpongOnly the skiing should be loose. PHOTO: Erin Spong Ski Patrol dog, Zaugg, keeping everyone in line. PHOTO: Erin Spong FREESKIER’s Damian Quigley calling the shots. PHOTO: Erin Spong Thayne Rich basking in the spring sun. PHOTO: Matt PowerSki tester Larry McCluskey and 4FRNT’s Sam battle it out for a pair of Dragon sunglasses. PHOTO: Erin SpongLarry edges out Sam for the win. PHOTO: Erin Spong Ajax takes its evening rest. PHOTO: Donny O’Neill
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