2021 - Winter Starts Now
Madison Rose Ostergren
Featured Athlete: Madison Rose Ostergren
Friends to shred with!
Marcus Caston. He is the best. But also many many other skiers and people inspire me for different reasons… their personalities, style, and the message and qualities they embody: Glen Plake, Jimmi Ryan, Angel Collinson, Wendy Fisher, and many other athletes I am surrounded by in the winter as well as athletes that I look up to that I haven’t ever met!
Peter Pan. I relate to Peter in many ways. I identify with him because I love his creative, adventurous, curious, and daring soul. I like that he’s a confident leader and has a pack of friends, The Lost Boys - they adventure and live in a magical world together. I think some people might think of Peter as careless, selfish or boastful, which he is in some ways, but I think when you begin to understand him more… deep down he has his own inner battles he is working through and he is trying to figure it out the best he knows how… just like the rest of us. Deep down I think he feels love and warmth and maintains his youthful energy that he spreads with his vivid imagination and passion to the people he is around.
Inclusive and creative. Open, loving, sharing.
I love all ski films- it’s hard to pick a favorite!
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Connery Lundin
Hometown?
Oakland, California
Home Mountain?
Palisades Tahoe
Current Location?
Olympic Valley, CA
Warren Miller Films:
2019 Timeless
2021 Winter Starts Now
2022 Daymaker
2024 75
FEATURED ATHLETE: CONNERY LUNDIN
Marcus Caston. And anyone doing it with a fat smile on their face. The best skier is the one having the most fun.
Silverton Segment with Andy Mahre & Pep Fujas "Children of Winter" - 2008
KT-22 at Squaw Valley. From the top of KT you can access so much terrain.
Shredding in a big group with your friends, skiing fast, not stopping, pushing each other, leaving your comfort zone and throwing out high fives after.
Jim Ryan
Rutland, VT
Killington, VT, Baby!
Jackson Hole, WY
2018 Face of Winter
2019 Timeless
2020 Future Retro
2021 Winter Starts Now
Featured Athlete: Jim Ryan
My buddy Chris Moody. Whenever we're scheming and dreaming, he never laughs at my ridiculous ideas...."Dude, why not?" is his standard response. That attitude makes the impossible, possible.
I'd buy a Cat (snowcat) and a lodge in BC and just shred with the crew - happily drifting into obscurity.
Smoothie: Banana, Blueberry, Ginger, Garlic, Peanut Butter, anything green in the fridge. I crave it. Plus, early AM garlic breath is a good way to get some personal space on the Tram.
Sublette Lift at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The terrain is so steep (and often hacked) and runs right under the chair. I love the show, I love the performance.
Papillon (book), by Henri Charrière - it's an incredible adventure story. The main character is a total folk hero: He's a hardened criminal and yet it's impossible not to root for him from the very beginning.
I've gotten really into saunas recently. I'm morphing into an old Finnish man. For real, the scandos have it figured out. It's so nice to sweat after a long day of freezing your buns off.
Neal Cassady. That answer kinda freaks me out, but when I read about him, I can't help but see myself. Dude had a hunger for life and was unwilling to accept anything less than peak experience.
Oh this one is easy. Kaylin and I got to open up this run called Skyeburst in perfect cowboy cord just as the sun was coming up over a frozen Vermont dreamscape. Unreal. We got to the bottom and turned to each other... I can't even remember what we said, but we both knew it was special.
More gratitude, less people are going to take just being outside with friends for granted.
I got a pair of Volkl Rise High 88's paired with the Marker Alpinist 12's...so sick, when so much of touring is the up, weight makes a huge difference. I'll happily sacrifice a couple cm's underfoot in order to enjoy the whole process. Buy light, ski more! And the Helly Hansen Odin Lifaloft Down Hybrid, if you buy just one good puffy layer, you rarely need much else.
Continued diversification. It used to be all about the resorts, now people are finding new ways to get their vert (touring, snowmobiles, etc)... I'm currently researching the possibility of accessing lines via human flight.
Food rescue programs. The program here in Jackson is called Hole Food Rescue, and it helps feed those in need by "rescuing" perfectly good food that grocery stores would normally throw out. Rescue programs often need volunteers, the task of picking up the food and making it accessible requires a lot of work. Most cities have a program, check yours out!
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Don't miss Jim in our 72nd film, Winter Starts Now, dropping Fall 2021!
Featured Athlete: Grete Eliassen
Marie-France Roy
Buy a mountain or cat-skiing operation.
Learning where dairy products actually come from. Look it up!
Trina, the rapper, but she’s real : )
Just being invited onto another WME movie after having my kids was a dream come true! The crew was exceptionally awesome and being able to film at my home resort of Solitude was just unreal. It was one of the best weeks of my life.
At home skiing at Solitude for myself. I love skiing through the trees there and finding my untracked stashes of snow, no matter how long I have been gone on a trip.
Following my mom off jumps doing huge spread eagles.
I literally skied on my Armada Skis VJJ UL almost every day this year unless I was hitting rails. The name is funny, but the ski is my favorite by far.
I can hold a head-stand forever and I can do over 300 sit-ups.
Getting more girls the opportunity to play sports via the Women’s Sports Foundation and supporting and becoming an ally for trans athletes.
It was my comeback year! It started with small hand made rail in my yard to skiing over 115 days on snow.
Whatever Taylor Brooke Lundquist & Marie-France Roy are doing on their skis and snowboards. Getting back to being a freeskier, no coaches, no rules, just fun!
The Game by PBP… I probably watched that movie over 100 times while I was tuning my race skis back in the day. Little did I know I was manifesting what was to come over and over again. I love a good ski movie with great music.
I hope to influence more young female pro skiers.
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Don't miss Grete in our 72nd film, Winter Starts Now, dropping Fall 2021!
Amie Engerbretson
Squaw Valley
Truckee, CA
Squaw Valley
Spyder, K2 Skis, Sierra Nevada Brewing, Scott Sports, Stanley PMI and Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows
2015 Chasing Shadows
2017 Line of Descent
2018 Face of Winter
2019 Timeless
2020 Future Retro
2021 Winter Starts Now
Featured Athlete: Amie Engerbretson
My dad! He is a great skier, my favorite ski partner and as he always likes to point out, he did it on skinny skies, so it should be easy for me!
Invent (okay find someone to invent) an electric helicopter and then take all my friends heli-skiing all the time!
Sourdough toast with extra butter. Whatever else you want to pair with it is great, but good sourdough with good butter is a must!
KT-22, duh! (at Squaw) It's my favorite because it is the best chairlift on the planet! The terrain access is amazing, fall line, steep skiing. No hiking, sidestepping or mega traversing necessary. The lift access multiple aspects which is great for spring skiing as well because you just follow the sun to ski great snow all day long.
I have been on a documentary kick lately... my top three are The Fantastic Fungi, Biggest Little Farm and Miss Americana (the T-Swift doc, oh ya!).
I love to sleep in and enjoy a long morning with great coffee (and heavily buttered sourdough toast of course) on a down day. Beyond that I love spending down days with my dog Bill, snuggling and playing. If I can find a killer massage or a great bubble bath, then I am the happiest girl in the world!
I mean Carrie Bradshaw duh! No idea why, other than I want to! "Later that day I got to thinking about relationships. There are those that open you up to something new and exotic, those that are old and familiar, those that bring up lots of questions, those that bring you somewhere unexpected, those that bring you far from where you started, and those that bring you back. But the most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you can find someone to love the you you love, well, that’s just fabulous!" - Carrie Bradshaw
We scored the day of my dreams in Engelberg this year. My first trip as a professional skier was to Engelberg about 8 years ago. I have wanted to go back ever since and more specifically I have wanted to shoot with Oskar Enander at Engelberg. Well my dreams came true and we had a spectacular blue bird pow day! Oskar showed us all the goods and you know we got some banger shots!
I am obsessed with my new Spyder Solitaire Kit. I have been working with Spyder for a few years on the new Big Mountain Freeski line and we released the second generation of the Solitaire jacket and bibs and I couldn’t love them more. The kit has a great practical, athletic fit but is still super flattering and comfortable. We changed a few of the details of the garments, upgraded a few things and I love where we are at. The kit is Goretex pro and I LOVE the new colors!
POW! Also known as Protect Our Winters. Keeping our planet, our climate and our winters alive and well for generations to come is cause that all of use, lovers of the mountains, can come together on. Check it out and find out how you can help!
This year was different in so many ways and I have to say I have never been more grateful for a ski season. Skiing was the first thing I got to do that felt normal in a long time and while I didn’t travel like normal, I still found great snow and had epic days in the mountains with friends.
My vision for skiing and snowboarding is a culture, an industry and a community of inclusion. I hope that rather than our sport becoming more exclusive, that we can grow the sport to include more and more people, sharing the joy of the mountains and sliding on snow with as many people as possible. I believe there is plenty of powder to go around for everyone!
Ski Movie 1. I am not sure it qualifies as a classic but it has been my favorite for most of my life. The skiing is killer of course and I love the way all the athletes play a character and you get see their silly and goofy side. To me skiing is fun and I love movies that show that!
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Don't miss Amie in our 72nd film, Winter Starts Now, dropping Fall 2021!
Marcus Caston
Hometown?
Salt Lake City, Utah
Home Mountain?
Alta and Snowbird
Current Home Location?
Salt Lake City, Utah
Warren Miller Films:
2012 Flow State
2015 Chasing Shadows
2016 Here, There and Everywhere
2017 Line of Descent
2018 Face of Winter
2019 Timeless
2020 Future Retro
2021 Winter Starts Now
2022 Daymaker
FEATURED ATHLETE: Marcus Caston
The people sitting on the chair overhead.
Beyond the Edge. Classic Warren Miller.
A good lunch break! I can't remember a bad day on the mountain with a good lunch.
Jonny Moseley
1998 Freeriders
1999 Fifty
2008 Children of Winter
2009 Dynasty
2010 Wintervention
2011 ...Like There's No Tomorrow
2012 Flow State
2015 Chasing Shadows
2017 Line of Descent
2018 Face Of Winter
2019 Timeless
2020 Future Retro
2021 Winter Starts Now
2022 Daymaker
2023 All Time
FEATURED ATHLETE: JONNY MOSELEY
Wish I could remember back that far. The photos are awesome. I do remember losing my sick Oakley blades I won when I was 10. Damn, I miss those still. I remember sleeping in the car a lot on long drives.
Gold Medal
Any nicknames?
Jmo, JBAM, Slomo, Motown (Karaoke AE), Mozor, Kzor, Mose, Jonathan, Jonny F-in Moseley, Stinky
Favorite ski films?
Extreme Winter, Blizzard of Ahhhs, Degenerates, and Art of Flight.
JT Holmes
Squaw Valley
Red Bull, Squaw Valley, Polaris RZR, BFGoodrich
2009 Dynasty
2013 Ticket to Ride
2014 No Turning Back
2015 Chasing Shadows
2017 Line of Descent
2021 Winter Starts Now
Featured Athlete: JT Holmes
Shane McConkey (deceased), Timy Dutton (deceased), and Jeff Engergretson (alive and working for WME).
Buy an airplane, payoff my families debts, then helicopter ski, or maybe purchase my own ski resort.
Breakfast sandwich from Wildflour Baking Company in Squaw Valley's Olympic House.
KT-22 at Squaw Valley.
Blitzed by Norman Ohler.
James Bond because he uses clever pieces of gear to outwit his opponents with a confident swagger.
Highlight memory from filming with WME for this year's film?
Speedriding at Solitude right off the chairlift as well as in their nearly endless lift acccessed backcountry.
Alps & Meters Patrol knit sweater and their Alpine WInter Trouser. Both are warm, breathable and very stylish. I like their stuff because of the comfort and because I look different than anyone else on the mountain. I get compliments on my attire all day!
Red Bull's Wings For Life. They raise money for spinal cord injury research.
It was nice to stay at home and ski Squaw Valley rather than travel a bunch. COVID travel bans definitely had their silver linings.
I would like to see North American skiers and riders skiing with parachutes inbounds just like they do throughout Europe and Scandinavia. I have seen families of four with kids 11 and 14 speedriding like it is no big deal. In fact, it is not a difficult activity and it should not have the stigma of an extreme sport.
Take slow deep breaths, then exhale with my lips softly closed but relaxed. This makes that horse like sound and flappy lip movement. If you are too tense to flap your lips, you should take a moment to calm down and push the fear aside.
That is a tough one but it is hard to beat Hot Dog: The Movie. It is hilarious and captures the vibe of early days Squaw Valley freestyle skiing.
The cool thing about the Warren Miller program is the tours. Just the fact that it’s still based around having everybody in one room and you feel that energy and pre-season ski stoke, and that just really fires me up, to go and shoot stuff that I know is going to get people off their seats and just stoked.
Speed riding is adding a fourth dimension to skiing. Suddenly you're able to ski all sorts of places that otherwise aren't available, and you do that by flying over the sections that are un-skiable or even just undesirable to ski, and what that does is it allows you to just ski the highest quality ski experience, and then you're using the wind as transportation to the next high quality ski experience. It's almost gluttonous with the amount of fresh tracks we're able to get and the amount of fun we're able to have.
First of all, it's just fun. Second, doing something new that is really uncommonly done or never done before, that adds kind of an exploration element to it where you feel like you're figuring something out and conquering new territory and it really kind of triggers a new type of motivation. You brainstorm something interesting to do and then you figure out what toys you need to bring or develop in order to make it possible and then when you do complete it, it's not only fun but also an accomplishment feeling. That's really what motivates me.
Everybody needs to try speed riding. Put it on the bucket list and then scratch it off the bucket list and put it on the now list, because it’s just so dang fun. I know a lot about having fun - I'm an expert at having fun, and this is really fun. And it’s not that hard.
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Don't miss JT in our 72nd film, Winter Starts Now, dropping Fall 2021!
Kaylin Richardson
Deer Valley Resort (but I grew up racing out of Hyland Hills, in Bloomington, MN)
Minneapolis, MN and Park City, UT
Deer Valley Resort
K-Dogg, K-Rich, K-Dizzle, Big K
Helly Hansen, Volkl, Marker, Dalbello, Athletic Brewing, Arva, Soul Poles, Third Home
2012 Flow State
2013 Ticket to Ride
2014 No Turning Back
2015 Chasing Shadows
2017 Line of Descent
2018 Face of Winter
2020 Future Retro
2021 Winter Starts Now
Featured Athlete: Kaylin Richardson
My daughter, Holly.
For starters, I would do my best to be smart with the money by talking with people that are far smarter about money than I am. Most likely there would be a large chunk to save and invest accordingly. And I would love to help organizations that are doing good work to end climate change, racial injustice, and the poverty/health care gap. But you're looking for fun answers, right? And I certainly would have a frivolous splurge or two. I would love to tour all of Australia and New Zealand, followed by Japan. I also would make it back to see friends in Norway, my happy place. So, travel. I would splurge on travel!
Breakfast burrito. Energy and delicious goodness in the palm of your hand.
As for access, the best lift is Empire Express at DV. Not only is there all of Daly Bowl, Daly Chutes, and Lady Morgan Bowl, catching Supreme first thing in the morning, after its been freshly groomed is a carving-lovers paradise!
Sleep, food, family, reading, a hike or walk, a movie, snuggles. It's the simple things that rejuvenate me.
That is a tough one. There are countless fictitious characters I admire, but that I identify with? Hmm... Elizabeth Bennet from Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" is probably the heroine I would like to emulate and/or slightly resemble. Independent, opinionated, loyal, quick-to-laugh, and constantly speaking before thinking or knowing the whole story. Yeah, I have a bit of Lizzy Bennet in me.
One morning Jimmy, the crew, and I had early ups to the top of Killington, well before first light. There had been a rain event earlier in the week so all the trees were flocked in glittering frost. As the golden winter sun rose, it reflected off every surface in sight. And then Jimmy and I took off, making huge carving arcs all the way down . Every aspect of that run was dazzling.
Gear you are loving right now, on or off the ski slopes, and why? (Please include product brand and name)
My Helly Hansen Powderqueen 3.0 Jacket is the perfect combination of style and substance, every detail also serves a purpose. The longer cut is a great look, and also keeps me warmer. The pockets are perfectly placed and ample, while creating an interesting aesthetic. The pop of color on the hood is a cool detail, but is actually there as a high vis accent so that your ski partners (on a foggy day at a resort OR on a long backcountry journey) can easily spot you at a distance. And the amazingly low-profile insulation allows for a sleek silhouette, keeping me warm on even the coldest days without inhibiting movement. And the color is feminine AND strong. It is called "Ash Rose," but I think of it as "Pink Steel"... which also would be a super cool skiing superhero moniker. Not that I've given it a lot of thought ;-)
My favorite and most versatile baselayer ever is the Helly Hansen Lifa Merino Midweight Hoodie. The warmth and softness of the merino, combined with the technical virtues of Lifa is a match made in heaven. Lifa is different than the typical wicking fabric which absorbs moisture then requires body heat to evaporate it; Lifa transfers moisture away from my skin so that it can evaporate from the layer not directly against my skin (the merino layer), which not only keeps me warmer, it also conserves way more energy-- it sounds simple, but it is a serious game changer. Plus, the hood and sleek design make for a super cute top if apres turns into dinner turns into dancing!
The Volkl Deacon 84s are the ultimate resort ripper. Never have I skied on boards that were so much fun on ice, corduroy, slush, moguls, and crud. Laying big fat (Phat? Is that still a thing??) arcs is so rewarding, trench town is the operative word. The 84mm waist is stable and versatile, allowing me to ski for speed as well as demand accuracy at the drop of a hat-- all thanks to the integrated titanal frame which provides the torsional stiffness I need to charge hard, without diminishing any playfulness. So. Much. Fun.
And for the days that I want a freeride ski to take off piste that still lays sweet, sweet trenches on groomers-- I grab my Volkl Secret 92. I have also been loving the Volkl Blaze 106 for when it gets deep, but I still want a ski that performs well on anything-- lighter enough to be super playful, yet wide enough for the stability I need.
My Marker Ampire ticks all the boxes: protection, warmth, breathability, fit, and style. The in-mold technology in conjunction with the ABS outer shell for maximum durability takes care of the safety factor, without weighting the helmet down. Vents and the cozy fleece liner regulate my temperature regardless of activity or weather. And the RTS fit system gives it the feel of a custom helmet via the dial at the nape of the neck which adjusts to fit perfectly to your head for awesome comfort and added protection!
When I venture outside the resort, of course, the first three items I make certain to have are my beacon, shovel, and probe. And then I lovingly place them in my Arva Reactor 32 Airbag. Spacious, comfortable, and especially light for a cartridge based airbag it is fantastic for little trips out of bounds as well as long hauls deep into the backcountry, carrying everything I need. The added line of defense of that I have from the airbag doesn't mean I won't get caught in an avalanche- that is mostly up to my judgement- but it does mean I have a better chance of landing on top. Luckily, I have never had to pull it, but knowing it is there gives me and my family a little more peace of mind.
I have always loved the ritual of throwing back a cold one after a big day of skiing. However, I admit to being a lightweight, and I have never been a huge fan of alcohol. To my delight, I recently came across Athletic Brewing Company, a non-alcoholic craft beer revelation. Gone are the days of watery NA beers! They create high-quality beverages with all-natural ingredients, allowing me to enjoy great tasting beer that keeps my head clear and my body moving. Athletic brews a non-alcoholic beer that doesn’t compromise taste, quality, or my healthy, active lifestyle. That there is the definition of a win/win. And I love to win.
I really believe in the work that ZGiRLS is doing. Founded by Olympic and NCAA athletes, ZGiRLS supports the mental development of girls ages 11-14. One way in which they do this is by partnering groups of girls up with an adult female athlete mentor to discuss mental issues via a thoughtful curriculum and super fun programs, combatting issues from body image to positive self talk. They can share their experiences and difficulties, learning from one another in a space of collaboration, not comparison. ZGiRLS believes confidence is contagious, and so do I. By age 14, girls drop out of sports at twice the rate of boys. 7 in 10 girls don't think they're good enough. If every young girl could eliminate self-doubt what an incredible difference it would make. Strong girls create a strong world.
I believe the racial awakening of 2020 will help the skiing community see the egregious diversity and accessibility problem when it comes to our sport. It has always been there, but the movement that followed George Floyd's murder has not just shed a light on the issue, but finally broken through the complacency. I think the coronavirus pandemic will make us more compassionate, and act as a reminder that our lives and lifestyle of playing in the mountains is so fragile, and such an absurd privilege. If this mentality could translate into a better understanding of the climate crisis and urgency therein, that would be huge. There will be no future of frolicking in the snow if covid-19 continues to propagate OR the temperatures rise to a point that a decent snowpack is a distant memory. My greatest hope is that we emerge from the pain and turmoil of 2020 changed. I pray that we learn and grow, and that moving forward the world operates differently. For the better.
A place and activity where friends and families of all shapes, colors, and backgrounds can go to reconnect with nature, each other, and themselves. Everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the mountains and enjoy the rush of a board sliding on snow. Everyone. For generations to come. And that vision is up to us. To create a space for all, and by protecting the land and climate that space needs to prosper.
"Better Off Dead." It might not totally qualify as a ski film, but I love it. And you will be hard pressed to find a better quote or philosophy on skiing than when Charles instructs Lane at the top of K-12: "Go that way, really fast. If something gets in your way, turn!" Words to live by.
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Don't miss Kaylin in our 71st film, Future Retro, out now!
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