Jordan Grant-Krenz

The best time of ski season awaits! Grab your Ikon Pass and hit the highway on the FREESKIER spring skiing road trip at these resorts.

Springtime in California just got better. We didn’t think it was possible, but it turns out it is. The fine folks at Jib League headed out to Sugar Bowl Resort for the first-ever Jib League American invasion. Joss Christensen, James Woods, Ferdi Dahl and the team put on an epic open jam session to decide who would make it to the finals and stay at Sugar Bowl for the following few days to continue competing. It was an event open to all levels and skiers. From spectators to riders, everyone there seemed to be enjoying the fiasco. Check out the full recap video from the crew below. This ain’t one to miss!

The 2024 Freeride World Tour (FWT) was perhaps the most freestyle-influenced year we’ve seen. Riders are bringing more and more ariels into the world of big mountain, and the combination is enhancing and progressing the sport of freeride as we know it. Some of these skiers, like Finn Bilous and Manon Loschi, bring a subtle yet undeniably excellent flair to their tricks, while others, such as Maxime Chabloz, are putting it all out there in huge attempts.

After over a half-century of service, the historic Wilbere lift at Snowbird, Utah, has been officially retired. If you’ve ever made turns at The Bird, chances are high that you’ve taken a ride on Wilbere. The lift, named after founder Ted Johnson’s wife and partner Wilma, has been a local staple since its original installation in 1971. Planted to the left of Gad Valley, Wilbere was the beginning spot for many ski careers in Little Cottonwood Canyon. The double seater serviced some of the more tame terrain at Snowbird but was affectionately known as the spot where any skier could have a fantastic day.

FREESKIER is on site with Level 1 for the 21st installation of SuperUnknown. As the week gets rolling, here's what you need to know!

The hips don’t lie. When notable philosopher Shakira sang out those words over a decade ago, she wasn’t referring to massive park builds high in the Swiss Alps. However, true wisdom is universal, so we’re going to count this one in her favor. At the 2024 Swatch Nines, the world’s largest and perhaps greatest hip was constructed. The Nines have gone through many naming iterations—Nine Knights, Nine Queens, Nine Royals and Audi Nines—but amidst the changes, an incredible event has remained, which pushes freeskiing to new heights each year. This time that isn’t just a metaphor.

Watching the best skiers around sail into the fiery glow of a Mammoth, California sunset is an exceptional experience. Check out the exclusive photo gallery right here.

After a week of action, it's time to find out who took home the top spots at Level 1's SuperUnknown 21 in Mammoth, California.

The cat is out of the bag. Gather ’round because the ski industry is about to be changed forever. Pit Viper, makers of the sunglasses that sunglasses would wear, has joined forces with none other than Glen Plake to create Plake’s signature shades and the biggest outwear flex of the century: The Mohawker Clawdia.

The Vishnu crew has been delivering for season upon season now, putting out some of the finest edits around. While this isn’t a feature-length film, “Keeping Up” packs as much heat as anyone could ask. Following Wyatt Dorman, Raf Diaz and Milo Nicholson around Park City, Utah, we head from Woodward to the resort in Park City proper. No rail is safe. This trio makes quick work of the features presented, but don’t be fooled. That doesn’t mean it’s easy. Enjoy the spring skiing and try to keep up.