Authors: Sean Zimmerman-Wall
Forces of Nature: Recounting the 2013 RedBull Rampage
Riders at the 2013 RedBull Rampage were given the opportunity to test their might and transform a prehistoric island in the sky into a race course for three unforgettable, career defining days. … read more
Sherpas Cinema: Into The Mind
Following up on their award-winning 2011 film, All.I.Can, Sherpas Cinema has put together a visceral ride that keeps the audience gasping to catch their breath. … read more
Femme Fatales: The Snowboarding Ladies of the Freeride World Tour
Only four spots are available from the Americas on the Freeride World Tour, and Salt Lake locals fill all of them. Shannan Yates, Laura Hadar, Laura Dewey and Kaitlin Elliott have secured their positions for this season and are amped on the opportunity to display their skills on a world stage. … read more
Almost Ablaze: Teton Gravity Research Film Screening
Opening up the film is lead female skier Angel Collinson. Perched atop a pristine Alaskan peak, she secures her pack and drops into thin air. The next 3,000 vertical are a high-speed smoke show as she rips the icy face to pieces. … read more
Teton Gravity Research: Jeremy Jones’ Higher @ Clark Planetarium 11.17
For Higher, Jeremy Jones returns to his training grounds to tick off massively exposed lines in the Tetons and Alaska ranges. Watching his on-mountain prowess displayed on a three-story screen was as visceral an experience as riding in the helicopter that filmed many of the segments. … read more
Avante Garde: The Future of Indoor Training at Snogression
“Basically, you grab this bar, push the green button and hold on.” These were the words from Snogression owner and innovator, Kevin Brower. I stood atop the synthetic snow in-run, looking towards the kicker and foam pit. My palms began to sweat and my pulse quickened. With a mechanical whoosh, I was hurtling down the “slope” and before I knew it, I was airborne. Milliseconds later, I came crashing down into the pit. Let’s do it again, and again and again! … read more
Epic Proportions: A Clever Way to Get What You Need
With the complex and convoluted liquor laws in Utah, breweries have had to get creative in the methods they employ to get their products to the masses. “Because of the laws brought about by S.B. 314, we had essentially been excluded from selling our beers on Sundays and holidays,” says co-founder David Cole. In order to overcome this setback, Epic opened up a sandwich shop inside their facility. … read more
A Tale of Two Shops: Twin Peaks and Inkline Foot...
The ski and snowboard scene in Utah is vibrant—A diverse landscape provides the perfect backdrop for athletes to hone their skills. But it isn’t enough to just get out and do it day after day—your equipment needs to be able to keep up, too. A core shot here, a blown edge there, or a pesky hot spot on your ankle can ruin your afternoon. Twin Peaks Rentals and Repair and Inkline Foot Science, these shops have you covered from the ground up. Literally. … read more
The Whores Next Door: Movie Making with PowderWhore Productions
Action sports films have become the centerpieces of their respective industries. The defining moments of an entire season are compiled into 60 minutes of adrenaline-pumping cinema aimed at getting your attention. For nearly a decade, PowderWhore Productions (PWP), a dedicated and seemingly unassuming group of snow riders, has been honing their craft and delivering top-caliber films for the discerning public. … read more