Skiing Is Where You Find It
Not every ski trip is to a big mountain.Haute Route du Richmond Park from Will Armitage on Vimeo.Turns are turns and a day skiing is better than a day sitting on the couch. Thanks to Will for the fun...
View ArticleThe Joy of Telemark
What: 24th Annual Tony Forrest Telemark WorkshopWhen: January 29 & 30, 2011 from 10 am - 3pmWhere: Ski Santa Fe, 505-992-5084read more
View ArticleLet's Be Careful Out There
Patience is a virtue, or so I have been told. Unfortunately, I don't always have much of this patience thing. Fresh snow has a powerful pull on skiers, and that can lead to skiing 'Early Season...
View ArticleDon't Go it Alone
Backcountry, sidecountry, slackcountry. Call it whatever you like, it's skiable terrain that is not managed by a resort or patrol organization. Once you duck a rope, step through a gate or start...
View ArticleMountain History on Wheels
We are well into the heat of summer in the Northern Hemisphere (I hope the skiing is great South of the Equator!) and warm weather mountain sports are in season. Heading to the mountains is a great way...
View ArticleTurns are Turns
Backcountry skiers often say "Turns are Turns." While I've had some tough days on skis I agree that any skiing is better than none. If you haven't tried skiing on sand dunes, you're missing out on some...
View ArticleThe Avalanche at Tunnel Creek
On February 19, 2012 a group of expert skiers were caught in an avalanche at Tunnel Creek, just outside the Stevens Pass ski resort. Three skiers, Johnny Brenan, Jim Jack, and Chris Rudolph died in...
View ArticleRoughly Translated ~ Castle Hill
Here is the Cerro Castillo segment from Powderwhore Productions' 2013 film "Adventures Chosen". Skiers Jason Thompson, Drew Stoecklein, Chuck Mumford and Forrest Coots made the trip to Chile and shot...
View ArticleBridging the Gap to Winter
At the southern tail of the Rocky Mountains the mornings have turned crisp and leaves are starting to turn gold. It isn't winter, but we can feel it coming. Here's a little ski stoke for your Autumnal...
View ArticleBlowing Out the Cobwebs
I'm always a bit rusty at the start of each ski season. Preparation starts in my closet as I swap cycling gear for ski equipment. Bags and bins are dumped to assess the condition of gloves, socks and...
View ArticleLight Cycles
Welcome to Winter! While my mind is firmly in the world of snow sports for the season, other people keep cycling through the colder months. Important Safety Tip: You can't have too many lights when...
View ArticleTony Forrest Telemark Clinic 2014
You are invited to the 27th AnnualTony Forrest Telemark Clinic Saturday & Sunday, January 25 & 26, 2014$125 Two Days, $65 One Day $200 Two Days plus Lift Tickets at Ski Santa FePlease call...
View ArticleBackcountry Skiing 101
It's mid-winter (north of the equator) and a skier's thoughts will turn to the backcountry. If you've never hiked outside of a ski area, or you want a refresher, here are a few short videos to...
View ArticleMy Annual Tradition
I have a simple, but satisfying, tradition of skiing on my birthday with a good friend. Whether on steep terrain or mellow, with great snow or not, I do my best to make turns celebrating another...
View ArticleSome Thing Else for the Equinox
With the Autumnal Equinox comes a change of season and it's time for Some Thing Else.More Info:Powerderwhore Productions - Some Thing ElseSome Thing Else - Tour Datesread more
View ArticleLearn the Turn, Feel the Burn
What: Tony Forrest Telemark Fest at Ski Santa FeWhen: Sat. Jan. 31 & Sun. Feb. 1 from 10am - 3pmCosts: $200 (2 days lift & lessons), $125 (2 days lessons only), $65 (1 day lesson only)Tickets:...
View ArticleTurns for Another Season
After a mixed ski season I am more than ready to be mountain biking. I won't pretend that I ride this well but, I can dream.read more
View ArticleTelemark (it's not just a county in Norway!)
What: Tony Forrest Telemark Workshop (a.k.a. Festival)When: Jan. 30 & 31, 10am – 3pmWhere: Ski Santa Fe | 505-992-5084Cost: $200 (2 days lift & lessons), $125 (2 days lessons only), $65 (1 day...
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