Profiles

Photos by Eric Parker In 2017, pro skier Tim Durtschi was filming with Teton Gravity Research (TGR) in Jackson, Wyoming, when he met an up-and-comer named Kai Jones. Kai was 11 years old at the time, and an unlikely skiing partner for Tim, but the two hit it off. “Our first run together was skiing down Corbet’s Couloir, and everything kind of kicked off from there,” says … [Read more...] about How Kai Jones Found His Mentor

Photos by Volcom and Oli Gagnon Cannon Cummins is a ripping snowboarder from the Pacific Northwest. He grew up riding at Mt. Baker, known for its steep runs and black-diamond terrain. His family includes pro snowboarder parents Barrett Christy and Temple Cummins, as well as younger sister Ayla. With his fast and smooth style, he takes cues from both parents: Barrett is … [Read more...] about Cannon Cummins is the Next Gen Northwest Rider

Photos by Cliff Pinto What do LEGOs and backcountry skiing and snowboarding have in common? A lot more than you might think. To assemble a LEGO set, you have to follow the instructions. To ski or snowboard in the backcountry, you must take direction so as to stay safe and minimize risk. Both LEGOs and backcountry touring require patience—to safely ski a fresh line or … [Read more...] about The Building Blocks of the San Juans

Photos by Nick Shearer / Park City Ski & Snowboard Just four months after he was adopted from Ethiopia by Jody and Mark Giddings, Bo Giddings was skiing. Only three years old at the time, Bo, who still couldn’t speak any English, was a natural on the terrain at Maine’s Sunday River Resort. “He immediately took to it and loved it,” Jody says. Bo, now 15, admits he … [Read more...] about Bo Giddings—The Next Great Freestyle Skier