A throwback bonus edit from Eye Trip/2010, this compilation of BC footage features Tanner Rainville, Duncan Adams, Josh Bibby, and Riley Leboe getting work done at Selkirk Tangiers Heli, Mustang Pow, Valhalla Powdercats, and a few top secret spots.  Enjoy!
Photographer Felix Rioux recently published a photo gallery on ESPN Freesking. These images are from the trip we did with Orage to Quebec at about this time last year filming for Eye Trip with Phil Casabon, Kaya Turski, Will Wesson, and JF Houle. Check it out, we’ll think you’ll enjoy!
Rossignol’s RoosterTV with Level 1 gives you a brief video introduction to “rookies of the year” Parker White and Chris Logan. Featuring some never-before-seen shots from Eye Trip…check it out!
Some outtakes and extra footage from Eye Trip, brought to you by Peak/Tyrolia. In early April Casabon rallied down to Southern Colorado to catch some late-season storms and hit some backcountry wedges. On the first day he took a stepdown 100+ ft, probably about 30ft past the landing and tweaked his knee. After a few days of rest he was back at it logging some more bangers…
On November, 2nd the Eye Trip finally arrived in Germany. Despite being a weekday and open doors at 10 p.m. an impressive crowd of 150 enthusiastic German Level 1 Fans showed up at the venue. A short movie by German locals called “TwinTips” warmed up the crowd.
After a quick gear raffle the fans turned there heads to the screen to witness some of the finest ski action. A special occasion for Level 1′s Art Director Schui Baumann, having the opportunity to present his work on home ground for the first time and to experience the differences yet similarities of the German ski community.
Thanks for all the friends and fans who showed up that night. Looking forward to expand the D.A.F. (German-American-Relationship) over the upcoming years!
If you’ve seen or heard about Eye Trip then you already know the story- Sun Valley Resort, the early bastion of freestyle skiing in the 1970′s and 80′s had enacted a rebirth of sorts. With a little help from their friends at Snow Park Technologies the first park was built on Dollar Mtn with world-class park shoots to follow, hosting the Forum Snowboard crew, and yours truly (Level 1). The coup de gras of last season being the 120 foot transfer gap jump built at the base of Bald Mtn at Warm Springs, which culminated in a blowout jump session that would end up closing out Eye Trip.
In conjunction with the 1st annual Harvest Festival Sun Valley featured a crop of snow films from the past season including the two aforementioned ones spotlighting the freestyle emergence on their home turf. Level 1 was in full effect as a semi-reunion of the May shoot came to town for the screenings including Tom Wallisch, Parker White, Josh Berman, Stan Evans, Erik Seo, Freedle Coty, and Wiley Miller. Also in tow was musician Taylor Brown who after playing premieres in Utah and Colorado had arranged gigs for the festival.
Friday night started things off at Apple’s Bar & Grill where owner and Eye Trip’s official SV spokesman Hank Minor got an outdoor party going with Taylor Brown, Smith’s ‘Mining Idaho’ and TGR’s ‘Light The Wick’ as featured entertainment. The party then gravitated to downtown Ketchum at the infamous Whiskey Jacques where Forum’s ‘F It’ finished off the evening.
Saturday brought some seasonably cold weather complete with rain showers (and impending snow) to the iconic sunny valley which shutdown most outdoor activity including mountain biking for most of the crew and attendees. Fortunately the opera house at the historic lodge complex played host to the films of the night. With a solid portion of the Wood River Valley population in attendance (combined with people coming from further points in Idaho) made for an excited audience. A local film/edit contest was held, followed by Grete Eliassen’s ‘Say My Name’ with ‘Eye Trip’ as the headliners of the show. To be expected the Sun Valley segment was the most-anticipated piece, and as Hank Minor gave the narrative to Pete Columbo’s jump masterpiece followed by the skiing climax of Chris Logan, JF Houle, Parker White, and Tom Wallisch it clearly brought down the house.
Things were wrapped up with a visit to The Roosevelt later for a proper closing finale, not to mention some soaking in the hot spring creek as snow fittingly covered the Sawtooth Mountains on Sunday. We’ll be back Idaho!
Huge thanks to Sun Valley Resort, Mike Fitzpatrick, Brian Callahan, Pete Colombo, Hank Minor, Kevin Kruse, the park staff, & Mark Oliver!
| Boulder, Colorado come check out Eye Trip this coming weekend! Meet athletes, win gear, and join us for LIVE MUSICAL GUESTS: Taylor Brown opening act before the movie, followed by Daywalker & Berryhill bringing the afterparty festivities until last call (for those of age, of course)!
ALL AGES SHOW! (This means 16+ OR 15 and under WITH a parent) Doors @ 7:00 $15 at the door *SERVICE CHARGES INCLUDED IN TICKET PRICE* Massive product raffle includes a pair of Fat-ypus skis, outerwear, goggles, gloves, dvds, & more! Level 1 merchandise also for sale! Confirmed rider appearances by Ahmet Dadali, Mike Hornbeck, Tanner Rainville, & Wiley Miller! |
Wednesday night (Sept 22nd) set a new high-water mark for our annual double-feature show in Salt Lake City, Utah with 4bi9 Media. The powerful ski scene in Utah never ceases to amaze- local fans, students from the U of U and Westminster, Wasatch yetis, industry veterans, and even a few parents thrown in the mix drove our highest audience turnout to date.
With a fresh dusting of snow on the peaks to give everybody a reminder of the winter season ahead, things kicked off proper in conjunction with the official opening of 4FRNT Ski’s new flagship store on 2900 S West Temple. A hot dog picnic was provided as people toured the new storefront and skated on the mini ramp in the back warehouse.
Opening up the night at the Rail Event Center was musician Taylor Brown who put on an incredible one-man show that was not to be missed as hometown heroes Tom Wallisch and Wiley Miller signed posters from across the venue hall. SLC-based 4bi9 then took the stage to present their feature film ‘Gunnie Season‘.
With their ever-present entourage in tow consisting of AJ Dakoulas, Tom Wallisch, Tim Maney, Steve Stepp, Dave Euler, LJ Stenio, Tyler Barnes, Dale Talkington, Kevin Steen, Paul Braunstein, Ryan Wyble, John Kutcher, Rich Fahey, Collin Collins, Witt Foster, Brady Perron, and special guest Mike ‘Papa Wally’ Wallisch, the crew introduced their flick to the adoring masses. Covering the Utah scene across the board- from the expected urban domination to a highlight Grizzly Gulch powder expose- with a Stratton, VT park shoot thrown in the mix, ‘Gunnie Season’ brought the energy level to the peak capacity.
Following an homage to fallen ski brother CR Johnson, and a raffle (with help from Mr. Scott ‘Skiierman’ Townes) complete with a Monster chug, Level 1′s Josh Berman, Kyle Decker, Freedle Coty, Tom Wallisch, and Wiley Miller sent off a hugely successful screening of ‘Eye Trip’ into the night.
Day Tripping from Saga outerwear on Vimeo.
Huge thanks to Dynastar, Scott, Spy, Orage, Spyder, Kombi, 4FRNT, Snow Basin, Monster Energy, and Skullcandy for making everything possible.
More recap coverage on Freeskier & Newschoolers
Photos by Rocky Maloney, Max Lowe, and Freedle Coty
Wiley Miller leaves Denver after a successful weekend Eye Trip (editing & sightseeing). He had another amazing season with us in the backcountry trenches of Utah, Switzerland, and Alaska. It was great to have him in the office for some creative summertime sessions. Check out his post on www.yleski.com!
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