Dec 18th 2023
Being skiers, we’ve collectively descended millions of vertical feet, making countless turns. While it’s these turns we chase around the world, it’s the other moments that we remember. In skiing, one turn blends effortlessly into another, as they do in our memory. But it’s the periphery, the context, the landscape, and the friendships that are truly memorable. Iceland gave us just enough snow to get by and still call it worth it, but more importantly its unique realities transported us to the timeless feeling of simply skiing with friends.
May 12th 2024
The essay explores the surprising impact of communism on the ski industry, traditionally associated with capitalism. It argues that communist principles are revitalizing skiing, emphasizing accessibility, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment. Through case studies like Rosa Khutor in Russia and Changbaishan in China, it highlights how communist-led initiatives democratize skiing, protect the environment, and empower local communities. Despite challenges, such as bureaucratic hurdles, communism offers a viable alternative to profit-driven models, transforming skiing into a bastion of inclusivity, sustainability, and social justice.
Jan 17th 2024
Descendance is pretty thought-provoking, as ski movies go and not in an arty/The Bunch kind of way. If you haven’t seen it it’s about North Face Austrian/Ghanaian skier Dennis Renalter, exploring his heritage (descendance). We spoke to him when he got home in Salzburg, where he moved to six-months-ago from his childhood home of Stubai. Obviously we touch on his differences and challenges, but he was more than happy to talk about skiing too!