Born in Sweden, grew up in Vermont and Shred in Tahoe.
This new ski from Dynastar is a great all mountain ski that can do it all. If you live out west it will definitely be your all mountain fun ski … Read More
U.S Extreme's Highlights from UnofficialSquaw on Vimeo. From the Unofficial Squaw Arcives…. The Freesking World Tour's 3rd stop of the season was the US Extremes at Crested Butte, Colorado. Conditions … Read More
This past weekend a couple friends and I headed to Bear Valley Ski Resort for an event called Tough Mudder. Tough Mudder is said to be the hardest one day event on the planet by testing your endurance, physical ability and mental strength. Tough Mudder seems to be new in these parts and apparently is an interpretation of a British Special Forces training regimen.
My friends and I arrived at Bear Valley, Ca around eight in the morning this past Saturday and though we knew it was going to be sunny, the thought of rolling in mud and jumping in water just didn't seem appealing. Non-the-less, the ski resort was filled with anticipating competitors anxious to test themselves to the fullest. Some people were wearing costumes such as superman, Fred Flintstone or even a man thong. Many people were in teams representing a Crossfit gym, like Tahoe's Avalanche team or team Hula, which was a bunch of guys wearing Hawaiian hula dresses. Whether people were serious or there for a good time there was an exuberant amount of enthusiasm and positivity.
This past weekend a couple friends and I headed to Bear Valley Ski Resort for an event called Tough Mudder. Tough Mudder is said to be the hardest one day event on the planet by testing your endurance, physical ability and mental strength. Tough Mudder seems to be new in these parts and apparently is an interpretation of a British Special Forces training regimen.
My friends and I arrived at Bear Valley, Ca around eight in the morning this past Saturday and though we knew it was going to be sunny, the thought of rolling in mud and jumping in water just didn't seem appealing. Non-the-less, the ski resort was filled with anticipating competitors anxious to test themselves to the fullest. Some people were wearing costumes such as superman, Fred Flintstone or even a man thong. Many people were in teams representing a Crossfit gym, like Tahoe's Avalanche team or team Hula, which was a bunch of guys wearing Hawaiian hula dresses. Whether people were serious or there for a good time there was an exuberant amount of enthusiasm and positivity.
Feeling badass with our number tats before the race
My roommate and I came across this flyer for a Lake Tahoe Xterra (off road) triathlon in July and thought to ourselves, this could be cool. What we were really thinking was this would be good motivation to get in better shape and do some toughening up in the offseason. We had roughly four weeks to train so we quickly hit the XC bike trails, Donner Lake for swimming and various trails for running.
Xterra sprint race start
The race was on August 28th and it just happened to be a super windy day with highs in the low 50's. Perfect for an 8am swim. Nonetheless, we barely survived the shortened .5 km swim as we battled 3-5 foot swells. Frozen from the Tahoe water we then hopped on our bikes and quickly warmed back up as we started the 22 mile mountain bike ride. This ride is perhaps one of the hardest climbs in all of Tahoe, starting with super sandy Tunnel Creek Road and climbing up and around Marlette Lake to the Tahoe Rim Trail before descending back to Incline Village.
Chinese Downhill from the movie Hot Dog
Mad Cow Downhill
What: Skiers and snowboarders race in their respective heats from atop Summit Six chair to the Alpine lodge. First one down wins an Alpine Midweek + Sunday season pass for next season. Sounds like a chinese downhill to me.
When: Sunday May 16th, registration at 12:00, event at 2:30 (Last day of resort skiing in Tahoe)
Where: Alpine Meadows Ski Resort
Play frisbee golf
What: In case you have never heard of it, frisbee golf is like regular golf but with small disk-like frisbees. There are often 18 "holes" to a course with normally each hole being a par 3. The "Holes" are actually baskets and the object is to make it in the basket with as few throws as possible. It's free, fun and not too snobby like golfing. Though I love to golf too.
Where: North Tahoe Regional Park and Truckee River Regional Park
Cost: FREE
Trew Gear is having an end of the season sale on their 2009/2010 collection. Visit Trewgear.com to get your stylish yet super durable and waterproof gear before it all runs … Read More
What: ATTENTION ALL SKI BUMS! Stoli Vodka want you to kiss the cold good bye and warm up with a Playboy Bunny!!!! Enough said. See you there!
When: Saturday May 8th, 12 – 5 pm
Where: Plump Jack Resort, Squaw Valley
Original Unofficial footage from 2007
20th Annual Cushing Pond Crossing
What: This annual event is always a fun way to end the season at Squaw (even if there is a ton of snow out there). Contestant space is limited to 50 and cash prizes will be awarded to best male/female in both ski and snowboard categories. There will also be an overall winner which will win a Squaw Bronze pass for 2010/2011. So dress up and make sure you make it across the pond as I'm sure it's pretty cold. More info at Squaw.com
When: May 9th at 2pm (registration at 12 on KT sundeck)
Where: The Pond, Squaw Valley
Monster de Mayo is going off here at Squaw Valley and what better way to do it than with the Monster Energy Freestyle Team. Athletes are still showing up and … Read More
Huckfest
What: A special fundraiser for Tahoe area local Grant Korgan, a professional sledder and co-founder of Alpine Assassins. If you like snowmobiling and/or want to support a local in need, you should check this out. The guys from Full Throttle Tahoe are sure to put on a good show. For more information regarding Grant check out AlpineAssassins.com.
When: May 1st – 2nd, 9:00 am – Sundown
Where: Little Truckee Summit OHV
Cost: You need a snowmobile to get to the event
Our buddy Jon Rockwood woke up super early the other day to get some fresh snow before the sun would bake it. With a helmet cam he was able to … Read More
Judges Nate Holland and Kerry Todd look on with others in disgust as contestants munch away at last year's event. Mamasake Sushi & Wasabi Eating Contest What: How mush Sushi … Read More
Wish we could have seen the event in person but this is a great edit from Blaster Timy Dutton, who nursing an injury caught some of the action and put … Read More
So we had an amazing three and a half days of bluebird, deep pow skiing with Alaska Backcountry Adventures out of Thompson Pass, AK. Here is a photo of the … Read More
Wish we could have seen the event in person but this is a great edit from Blaster Timy Dutton, who nursing an injury caught some of the action and put … Read More
The Unofficial G.N.A.R crew is experiencing the wrath of AK weather. Rain, clouds and more rain have kept us grounded for the past four days here at Points North Base … Read More
Check out the latest Time-Lapse edit from Jeff Wright. Enjoy the serenity and get pumped by Slayer.
2010 TRAINS Slopestyle Competition
What: Skiing slopestyle competition hosted by High Fives non-profit. Wing eating contest, sun, beers, live DJs and supporting a good cause.
When: Saturday April 10 starting at 11:00 am
Where: Sugarbowl Ski Resort's Switching Yard Terrain Park
High Fives Press Release
Sugar Bowl, CA, March 24, 2010: The High Fives Foundation, Marker Bindings, Smith Optics, Volkl Skis and Sugar Bowl Ski Resort are proud to host the 2010 Trains Invitational Slopestyle Contest on Saturday, April 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a truly rider-driven event, featuring top local and pro athletes mixing it up in the Switching Yard Terrain Park. The unique team-oriented format rewards creativity and style in a progressive environment. With music from DJ One Truest and King of Hearts and chicken wings on the grill, this is not an event to be missed.
High Fives is a Tahoe-based 501.c.3 non-profit foundation dedicated to raising money and awareness for athletes who have suffered a life-altering injury while pursuing their dreams in the winter action sports community.
Unofficial teaser from Juneau, AK earlier this season
The Unofficial game of GNAR got too gnar for Squaw (our bad) so we had our fun on the road at various ski resorts, but now we are taking it to the next level and bringing GNAR to the 49th state, Alaska. Athletes are going to get the chance to prove how gnar they are in arguably the mecca of powder and big mountain skiing. The trip will begin in Valdez with Alaska Backcountry Adventures and Cordova with Points North Heli over the next two weeks.
The internet may be unreachable and slow in the Chugach Mountains so bare with us. We will try to keep Unofficial updated as best we can.
List of athletes
What: Slopestyle competition including local pros and amateurs. Cash prizes will motivate these park rats to throw down, so come check it out if the weather allows it and hope to see some double corks.
When: April 3, 2010 at 12:00
Where: Squaw Valley's Riviera Terrain Park
For more information check out snowbomb.com
WOW! Check out the latest Candide Kamera episdode. Pretty rediculously amazing. He is definitely one of the best skiers in the world right now and this artsy edit of him … Read More
This past weekend Squaw Valley hosted the 2010 U.S. Sprint Freestyle National Championships for the second time. With the Vancouver Olympics just recently being wrapped up, many of the athletes competing were at the top of their game coming into the weekend. It was action packed with high flying aerials, fast spinning pipe skiing and impressive mogul skiing. It was definitely a spectacle to watch all across Squaw Valley resort and made for a great weekend. Congratulations to the competitors and thanks for a great show. Read on for full competition results.
Sled Skiing Tahoe Style – Tahoe BackCountry from UnofficialSquaw on Vimeo. As Squaw reported 2-4 inches in the resort, a few of us decided to see what the backcountry had … Read More
Check out Blaster John Lange's self helmet cam edit from the comp season. Great stuff Lange!
This week's contest is super simple and easy. All you have to do is follow our UnofficialSquaw Twitter and be the first person to retweet 20 UnofficialSquaw Twitter messages. If … Read More
Checking out the 2nd zone we skied As Squaw received 2-4 inches the other day, a few buddies an I decided to see what the backcountry would have to offer. … Read More
