Rossignol Telemark Interview
FHL sat down with Geoff from Rossignol Telemark to see what was going on with one of the leaders of the ski world and more importantly to find out more about what they are doing in the Freeheel world this year and what new products they are introducing to the...
Travel Tip: Airport Security
Congratulations, you’re one of the many who have managed to convince yourself to arrive at the airport a full two hours early for your flight (or 2.5 for an international voyage). You’ve waited through the long lines to check in only to find you’re seated in 38F. But here comes...
January 23, 2006
Hola everyone! There lots of exciting news this week as we head into the last week of January 2006 and the end of the first month of this year. FHL is bringing you the fresh of the fresh so you can stay hip on what’s going on in the freeheel...
Backcountry Safety Tip #2: First things First
Call your local avalanche forecast center every time before you go out in the backcountry. If you don't know the number for you local forecast check out www.avalanche.org, they have links to most avy forecast centers across North America.Before you ski any slope you must first determine if it is...
FHL Pro Team Profile: Austin Corry
Age: 21... I think? Years Heelin': 5, but I tell everyone this is my first season so their all super impressed. Favorite place to be: BD in an 8 Y. On the Ipod: Are you kidding, I’m from Silt, CO. I don’t even have a microwave, let alone an Ipod....
FHL AM Team Update
Just a quick update about the AM Team submissions and what is going with the progress on that. We have been receiving several videos and pics from a bunch of new faces. It has been really exciting to see so many new names and see what they have been doing.A...
Black Diamond & Scarpa Boots End Relationship
As of January 1, 2006 Black Diamond officially cut off its 18 year tie to Scarpa, a partnership that brought many developments in the world of Telemark and AT ski boots. With this split, Scarpa will move on to become a separate entity in the US and Black Diamond has...
FHL Team Update
Half of the FHL Team, including Ben Dolenc, Max Mancini, Cody Smith, & Austin Corry, will be filming on location with Falling Forward Films this next week in an undisclosed location. All they said was that the POW was DEEEEEEEP! Josh Madsen will be competing in the US Open this...
January 16, 2006
The FHL office in Salt Lake City, Utah is getting pounded by some light fluffy powder right now, so we hope that the wealth finds all of you across the globe as well. Thanks for stopping by this week to check out all of the freshest content on the Freeheel...
Bum Trick: Press Your Coffee and be Happy
It is only a matter of spending around 20 bones maximum and you dudes and dudettes out there are sure to have a piping hot brew before you shred the gnarr pow in the early morning sunlight. Take it from me Bob, ya gotta have your coffee before you start...
FHL AM TEAM Announcment
Enter to become part of FHL AM TEAM!In recent months FHL has created a PRO team of freeheel skiers to represent the site and the growing community of freeride Telemarkers in the world. FHL now announces that it will be creating their first ever AM Team. The AM Team will...
Aquit Company Profile
This month we introduce to you Aquit Clothing. Aquit is a new company out of Salt Lake City, Utah started by Matt Sweitzer. They support the adventure that is life and everything creative. This company’s concept is extremely original and possesses a philosophy that is often missing in many companies...
January 9, 2006
It seems as though much of the world has been seeing the winter weather that we can only hope for, so we hope that all of you out there are enjoying the deep powder days and good times with your friends. January is always a great month to get out...
FHL Team Profile: Erin Young
Erin is one of those amazing people that you come across in the world. She is continually pushing the limits of what freeheel girls can do and is changing pre conceived notions of what can be done. She is an incredible addition to the FHL Team and we wish her...
Resort Profile – The Canyons Resort
Being a Freeheel Skier in Utah, it isn’t uncommon for someone to think that you ski at Alta or Snowbird. Granted these resorts are amazing places to ride and offer tons of light Utah powder, but a resort that tends to get less attention is The Canyons Resort in Park...
January 2, 2006
Happy New Year everyone! We took a little step back in terms of content last week due mainly to the Holidays. The staff has also been reworking the layout of the site to flow more smoothly in the future. One will notice that from now on the content will be...
Telemark Events 2006
Tele Kick-Off at Sun Valley March 5, 2006Dollar Mountain GSApril 8, 2006Hawaiian Nationals Dual GSTandem ChallengeFor more info: www.sunvalleytele.org Telemark Freeski Series March 2-6, 2006Tahoe, CATele X, Slopestyle, Big Mtn, Rail JamMarch 24-26, 2006Crested Butte, COExtreme Telemark Freeskiing Championships NET Festivals March 25, 2006Bretton Woods, NHReggae / Telemark Party Orage Masters...
What's the Deal with Loveland?
Years ago, it was a treat to see more than a couple of telemarkers on your local mountain as telemarking remained mostly confined to the backcountry. Since then, telemarkers have taken to the resorts more, so much that there is now a US Telemark Ski Team who race in the...
December 19, 2005
The holidays are upon us and the season is off to a great start. The FHL Staff wishes you all a great holiday season, in which ever way you choose to celebrate. We hope that you find yourself neck deep in POW, enjoying a new backcountry route, or killing an...
Compete This Year
Since an early age most have been exposed to competition and the value of how it can push one’s skills and limits. Recreational Soccer, football, ski racing, and even the friendly competition between siblings and friends presented the opportunity to grow and change. In addition to the personal growth it...