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On the Snow: Burke, Vermont
Rapha on snow! More precisely, Rapha on Bruce Rychlik on top of Burke Mountain after a morning skin up. Was thrilled to see this coveted brand of cycling apparel and lifestyle put to use on snow. Combined with Arc’Teryx – it was a technical and stylish knockout.
PJ Dewey of Racestock Sports wears the Shred Half Brain D-Lux helmet in the very Vermont Slopeside edition. The maple sugaring graphics are by Shawn Rice (of Magic Hat graphic design fame), the artist who created the excellent packaging for the Cochran family’s Slopeside Syrup brand.
Kathy Herde is mad about plaid! Bonfire ensemble, head to toe, to ride her Burton snowboard one day after riding her Surly Pugsley fat bike at Winterbike.
It was the edelweiss that lured me in – but this classic Bogner one-piece suit reminded me of the German brand’s history in the Northeast Kingdom. In 1973, Willy and Sonya Bogner moved to Newport, Vermont to open a manufacturing facility for their family’s luxury ski apparel brand. I believe production was maintained for more than a couple decades. Sadly, but not surprisingly, Bogner no longer maintains production in the U.S. (Check out M. Miller of Boston for luxury ski apparel proudly made in the U.S.A.)
Camel’s Hump, Vermont’s third highest peak, seen through a hazy sunset from the top of the Mid-Burke Express.
Last weekend was a good one at Burke. . . I am ready for another! Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.
Slope Style: Coming Soon. . .
Cheery colorblocking seen in the park at Planai – Schladming, Austria.
MJ in her Kjus Nahla Down Jacket. The trademark contrast zipper around the hood perimeter is brilliant!
Lots of POC color popping against black and the blue sky.
A rare sighting in the Northeast Kingdom – luxury ski wear. Bogner jacket and Jet Set pants.
Skiers like classic Burton, too.
Steve Mahon, Burke Terrain Park Manager and founder of FACE facemasks, looks good and at ease in Husqvarna protective chaps.
Elho Freestyle suit, a 1980s gem in all its neon glory.
Ski season has arrived in the Northeast and Thanksgiving should be a pretty good day on the slopes! I am looking forward to another winter of seeing what apparel and accessories people are wearing and more interestingly – the style element of how they put it together and carry it off. New, original style photos are coming soon. . . until then, here are a few shots from last winter. Enjoy the holiday!
Super Star: Kaylin Richardson
My favorite example of outerwear customization: Kaylin Richardson’s star pants! Kaylin confirmed the star came to be out of necessity, a patch to cover a hole in the knee. It is a brilliant fix – doesn’t look like a repair, rather a stylish little detail that emphasizes her stoked style.
Kaylin fulfilling her duties as Ambassador of Skiing at Canyons Resort. Photo: Scott Markewitz
The star pants in action. Photo: Courtesy of Kaylin Richardson
The star pants on the podium: 1st Place at the Snowbird, Utah stop of the 2012 Freeskiing World Tour. Photo: via skier Crystal Wright (in yellow).
Posted in Outerwear, Ski, Style
Tagged Astis, Canyons Resort, Crystal Wright, Customization, Freeride, Kaylin Richardson, POC, Snowbird, Subaru, Utah
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Ski The East Freeride Tour: Jay Peak, VT
Jay Peak hosted the fourth and final stop on the 2013 Ski The East Freeride Tour. A two-day event, I was able to watch some of the women run on Saturday (and disappointed I could not make it back for the more “extreme” finals on Sunday). This was my first visit to one of these contests and I loved it – a positive feeling to the entire production and authentic freeride style inspiration everywhere. I was impressed by the relative range of ages and abilities – as well as female participation – and credit Ski The East with creating an inclusionary environment – such a great grassroots way to grow freeride exposure. I look forward to following the tour next winter. . .
The scene at the Upper Exhibition start on Saturday. Day two of competition to be a bit more intense in the Face Chutes under the tram.
A very nice green/ blue ensemble! Is it Flylow?
Girls of all ages ready to shred.
Mackenzie Young of St. Lawrence University, winner of the Magic Mountain tour stop.
Vintage Jay.
Check this link for results and pics from both days of competition at Jay Peak’s Helly Hansen Extreme Competition.
Posted in Ski, Style
Tagged Anon, Freeride, Helly Hansen, Jay Peak, Magic Mountain, POC, Ski The East, Vermont
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Christin Cooper & Schladming: Then and Now
Schladming 1982, Women’s Combined: Perrine Pelen (France), Erika Hess (Switzerland), Christin Cooper (USA). Photo: NZZ.ch
Schladming 2013: Christin Cooper with Julia Mancuso. . .
In 1982, Christin Cooper won an impressive three medals at the World Championships in Schladming, Austria: Silver in Slalom, Silver in Giant Slalom, Bronze in Combined.
It must have been special for Christin to return to Schladming for the 2013 World Championships, this time around as a commentator for NBC Sports. Watching the final women’s downhill practice, it appears she is a sincere and engaged mentor to the U.S. women’s team.
I had the good fortune of randomly meeting Christin on a walking path leading up out of the Schladming village. For me, this couple minute chat was a pretty big deal as she, along with Tamara McKinney, made an indelible impression on me as a young ski-racing girl in the mid-80s. I feel extremely fortunate to have had such strong and inspiring women role models at such a formative time in life. Thank you, Christin!
FIS Alpine Ski World Championships, Schladming 2013: Women’s Slalom, Marlies Returns
35,000 ski fans, mostly Austrian, do not mess around.
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Slalom-slayer, fan favorite and defending World Champion, Marlies Schild of Austria returns after injury to a 9th place finish.
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Mikaela Shiffrin after her first run, soon to be the new World Champion.
Inspection, 2nd run.
Resi Stiegler of USA, very happy with her 2nd run.
Lena Duerr of Germany.
Overall World Cup leader, Tina Maze of Slovenia ended the day in 5th place.
Michaela Kirchgasser of Austria celebrates her blazing second run and silver medal.
Michaela Kirchgasser of Austria, 2nd place. Mikaela Shiffrin of USA, 1st place. Frida Hansdotter of Sweden, 3rd place.
Posted in Ski, Ski Racing, Style
Tagged Atomic, Austria, Marlies Schild, Michaela Kirchgasser, Mikaela Shiffrin, Milka, POC, Resi Stiegler, Rossignol, Schladming 2013, Shred, Tina Maze, US Ski Team
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FIS Alpine Ski World Championships, Schladming 2013: Women’s Slalom, Mikaela Shiffrin Wins!
Yes, there were other women in this slalom race but all I’m really caring about is Mikaela Shiffrin. World Champion. At seventeen. Totally amazing (though not surprising) and completely awesome!
CONGRATULATIONS, Mikaela!
Mikaela Shiffrin, USA – 2013 Slalom World Champion
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Waiting for final results. . .
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Michaela Kirchgasser of Austria, 2nd place. Frida Hansdotter of Sweden, 3rd place.
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Another post to follow soon with due respect to the rest of the world class field. . .
Posted in Ski, Ski Racing, Style
Tagged Atomic, Austria, BMA, Burke, FIS Alpine World Champs, Leki, Michaela Kirchgasser, Mikaela Shiffrin, Milka, Oakley, POC, Reusch, Rossignol, Schladming 2013, Slalom, Spyder, Sweden, US Ski Team
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Astis Mittens
Astis Erling long-cuff mittens named after modern-day Norwegian polar explorer, Erling Kagge.
Kaylin Richardson and Astis on a bluebird day. Photo: Astis.
These mitts arrived for me today! I first saw Astis handmade mittens last winter in Deer Valley and was smitten. After seeing them in action on Kaylin Richardson this fall in Warren Miller’s Flow State movie, there was no putting off the inevitable.
Astis mittens are inspired by Native American handicraft, specifically the leather and beadwork of the Cree Indians. Astis is the Cree word for mitten! All mittens are hand-stitched and beaded in the USA using the finest natural and performance materials. Though it is going to take a lot to get me out of my Hestra Ski Cross gloves, I am excited to ski with the gorgeous beading and fringe!
Posted in Accessories, Fashion, Ski, Snowboard
Tagged Astis, Hestra, Kaylin Richardson, POC, Warren Miller
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U.S. Women’s Alpine Ski Team Uniforms
Julia Mancuso at the Kreuzeckbahn before her DH start.
Laurenne Ross, ready to Shred.
Lindsey Vonn after winning the Garmisch Downhill.
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Julia Mancuso waiting for her Garmisch Super G victory.
Laurenne Ross adding style with a pretty neck gaiter and gloves.
It is all about the pink polka dot jackets! The vibrant color has moxie – it is both sweet and bold; the subtle pattern is enough but not too much; the silhouette is cozy and relaxed yet flattering, perfect over speed suits.
The U.S. uniforms appear to have a broad range of garments and looks within the annual kit, and are creatively reimagined year-to-year, not bound to traditional red/ white/ blue Americana. As a designer, I would be interested to learn about the inspiration and athlete input that determines the creative direction, as well as see how all the pieces merchandise into a cohesive uniform system.
Posted in Ski, Ski Racing, Style
Tagged Atomic, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Julia Mancuso, Laurenne Ross, Lindsey Vonn, POC, Reusch, Shred, Spyder, Uniforms, US Ski Team, Völkl
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Women’s World Cup Super G: Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Elena Curtoni of Italy in finished in 5th place.
Stripes for the Italian ski team by Kappa.
Kelly Vanderbeek of Canada in uniform by Spyder.
Julia Mancuso wins on the Kandahar! Anna Fenninger of Austria, second; Tina Weirather of Liechtenstein, third.
Posted in Ski, Ski Racing, Style
Tagged Atomic, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Head, Julia Mancuso, Milka, POC, Spyder, Uniforms, US Ski Team, Völkl
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