Snow in Barcelona
OK, so we now have proof that the world’s climate is completely out of whack! Normally Barcelona´s weather in March is beautiful and sunny and quickly approaching summer, but this March we find ourselves in a surprise winter wonderland. The bus system has gone down , traffic is at a stand still and snowball fights are breaking out all over the place. Due to this we grabed our skis and explored the city on a different way…
Scufoneda Dolomiti
The Scufoneda telemark freeride festival here in the Italian Dolomites was really fun! Lots of fun telemark vibe and good people, good food, and sunshine. A small american crew represented, including Nick DeVore, photographer Gabe Rogel, Eben Mond and Josh Madsen from Telemark Skier. Nick won the telemark freeride contest off the Col Margherita in fine style.
We’re here for a few more days, and it’s snowing outside right now. Here’s to a powder day tomorrow!!
Luke Miller in front of the Gruppo Palle
La Scufoneda Festival
Backcountry / Switzerland
Der Schweizer Bergführer und K2 Backside Team Fahrer Egon Feller ist hellauf begeistert und schwärmt von seinem BackLash 10/11 mit dem er jeweils touren geht.
Last Chance to ride the Traveling Skis in March-April!
The traveling skis (a snazzy customized pair of Lotta Luvs!) have been gallivanting around Europe since October 2009, and it continues the worldly tour around North America till April 2010. Women from around the world have been testing the pair of skis; charging, bumping, jumping, and providing K2 their testing feedback.
Now we are looking for your feedback! Check out the schedule below and and see if the traveling skis are coming to a mountain/participating dealer near you!!
If you are one of the lucky individuals to test the skis, be sure to grab the testing postcard from the participating dealer and read the rules! Take 2 runs, record your feedback, sign the skis, and email their feedback or send the postcard (pics welcome as well) to K2 to be entered into the raffle. One fortune tester will win a pair of their very own pair of K2 Skis! (must submit feedback by April 9, 2010 to qualify).
We hope you’re ready to get your test on! And check out this traveling skis blog to see updates on the Traveling Skis ventures, and see if your test results made the grade! Check out the March-April schedule below!
March-April 2010 Schedule.
| DATE | DEALER | CITY/ST |
| March 18-21 | Alta Sports | Alta, UT |
| March 26-April 4 | Telus Spin | Mount Tremblant, QC Canada |
| April 9-11 | Women’s End of Season Ski Camp | Mammoth Mtn, CA |
Any Questions?
K2 Charlie in Italy
Charlie went to the Dolomites and took photographer Anton “Da Jaga” Brey and K2 telemark rider Flori Hesse with him. Check their pics.
BMW X1 Live tourstop Davos, Switzerland
So right after ISPO we loaded the X1 and drove to Davos for the next stop of the BMW X1 Live tour. The event area was located right at the bottom of the Bolgen haflpipe where the local ski schools planned to perform the annual show for their guests in the evening, and the K2 teamriders Roman Rohrmoser and Felix Wiemers were supposed to take part with some kicker action (besides cross country skiers in the halfpipe, puppets being thrown over the big kicker amongst other very interesting performances, but that´s a different story….)
Before the show we did some filming for BMW TV so stay tuned as the first episode will come soon.
Here are some imnpressions, pics tell more than thousand words…
The event area with lots of new cars
Felix and Roman chillin at the BMW lounge
Pipe and kicker set-up
training session front flip
Pimp my ride
lots of people
showcars
Schantal from BMW and a k2 fan, or a teamrider. Naaaaa can´t be a teamrider as those guys know how to dress...
Swiss high-tech
even more Swiss high-tech
Verbier Backcountry-Tour
Als der Liebe Gott die Berge verteilt hat, war Verbier sicher in der ersten Reihe gestanden. Grund genug als Oberbayer einen Kurztrip in die Westschweiz/Wallis anzuzetteln um „echte Berge“ zu befahren. Unser Kumpane und Local Pat bietet sofort das guiding an.
Am ersten Tag ist die Sicht eher bescheiden und man lässt den Local vor, denn hier heißt es Finger aus der Nase und nicht hinfallen, sonst sind die Klamotten hin und von der Tapete bleibt einiges am Fels hängen.
Und hinein ins Vergnügen!
Wie es sich gehört hat es über Nacht einige cm Neuschnee gegeben und wir wuchten uns bei bester Sicht auf den 3300m hohen Mont Fort. Erst jetzt wird wieder einmal klar was für Dimensionen die 4 Täler um Verbier zu bieten haben. Unzählige Varianten und Routen eröffnen sich. Mit kurzen Hikes kommt man zu perfekten Backcountry Gebieten. Allerdings sollte man den Weg zurück ins Skigebiet abchecken. Uns bringt in diesem Fall ein Skidoo die 4 km zurück zum nächsten Lift.
Start zum 1500 Höhenmeter run!
Am Abend heißt es nochmal vollen Einsatz und Textsicherheit im Verbier Night Life, bevor wir wieder zurück müssen wo man beim verteilen der Berge in der 2ten Reihe gestanden hat;-)
European Freeski Open in Laax
Due to the bad weather conditions the Slopestylefinals on Friday and the Halfpipefinals Saturday were canceled. Instead of the Slopestyle on Friday a Railjam took place in the valley. They had a nice stair setup with a Downbox, a Downrail and a Doublekinkbox. JF Houle won the men competition and Ashley Battersby was the best girl on the rails and boxes. K2 Teamrider Anna Seagal was on 6th position. Finish teamrider Antti Ollila has been the youngest rider, who qualified for semifinals, and was superhappy to compete at the railjam with so many famous riders.
http://www.downdays.eu/en/whitepaper/euro-open-day-3-01-de
http://www.laax.com/freeskiopen/
Seth Morrison is “Almost Live”
If you haven’t seen TGR’s “Almost Live” series you are missing out. In this episode Seth, Sage and Roner are at North Cascade Heli and ski ‘The Gash.’ -Enjoy
http://www.tetongravity.com/videos/Almost-Live-Episode3-North-Cascade-Heli-The-Gash-939551.htm
K2 NorCal Alliance Heads to Northstar!
Please join the K2 NorCal Alliance Team as we head to Northstar for another day of great skiing with a growing group of amazing women! You’ll ski with Tahoe’s top female ski instructors and other rippin’ women as we explore the mountain and get tips along the way.
WHAT: Ladies’ Ski Day and Fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.
WHERE: Northstar-at-Tahoe. Meet at the top of the gondola at the Bobo’s tent between 8:30 and 9:00 am.
THEME: Wear PINK to show your support! Prizes for the best outfits!
HOW: Please pre-register at Bobo’s Ski & Board in Reno (866-96-BOBOS). $10 “donation” fee to hold your spot.
DETAILS: All donations will go directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).
Lift tickets are not included.
Bobo’s is offering FREE K2 demos to all registered participants. Skis can be picked up at their Reno store location.
The K2 Traveling Skis will also be on hand…come and try them out for a chance to win a pair of K2 skis!
Tell your friends – the more the merrier – can’t wait to see you then!
Posted by NorCal Alliance Team Member, Julie
