What was skiing's first video talent-search contest remains the largest and most prestigious, garnering entries from all around the globe nine years running.

According to our friends at Level 1, this year's Superunknown IX brought in "nearly 100 entries from 15 different countries."

Last week, Level 1 released 11 Superunknown IX Honorable Mention videos; they're all posted here for your viewing enjoyment.

Following the release of the Honorable Mention videos, Level 1 announced 13 Finalists. The Finalists' videos have begun making the rounds on the Web, and the public will have a chance to voice its opinion in the coming days. Later this week, Level 1 is expected to announce the winner of this year's Superunknown contest.

Who's your favorite of the bunch? Post your answers in the comments section below. *The videos below are posted in no particular order.

Mikkel Jøraandstad Superunknown IX Finalist

Ross Imburgia Superunknown IX Finalist

Laurent-O. Martin Superunknown IX Finalist

Sandy Boville Superunknown IX Finalist

Josh Karcher Superunknown IX Finalist

Noah Wallace Superunknown IX Finalist

Jake Doan Superunknown IX Finalist

Anton Jansson Superunknown IX Finalist

Emile Bergeron Superunknown IX Finalist

Alex Beaulieu Superunknown IX Finalist

Austin Torvinen Superunknown IX Finalist

Cam Boll Superunknown IX Finalist

Dominic Laporte Superunknown IX Finalist