Winter arrived early in Silvaplana and the locals kicked it off with a proper party. The center of town was turned into a fun little park, full of boxes, tubes and a wall ride. What a great way to bring riders of all ages together to start off the season. Congrats to the winners and […]
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The first World Cup of the season went down in Chur and it was a wet and muddy affair. The qualifications got bumped up a day and wound up standing as the final results since it was too stormy on Saturday to hold a safe competition. Lots of people still showed up for the festival […]
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Let’s face it — Unless you’re collecting ice from from your local hockey rink, you’re probably not hitting any legit street spots in October. So without a doubt, the setup that Freestyle Roots brought to Thun was a breath of fresh air. The locals came out in force and put on a hell of a […]
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Robin Gillon’s long awaited second movie just dropped and you should absolutely watch it. We took the occasion to do a little interview so after watching it be sure to keep scrolling to find out more about “What It’s Like” to walk a mile in Bino’s shoes… Hey Bino, can you introduce yourself to any […]
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The session is over and we’re celebrating with a beer. The weather is warm, the snow is melting and the vibes are high. We’re having a rather typical conversation about how big the spot was when something atypical happens. Christian starts digging around in the back of his car and pulls out a measuring stick. […]
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As the days get longer and warmer, we’ve been looking back on another great season and reflecting on all of the good times. Here at TWIN, we love a good story and we love to hear from you! Email us with your favorite memory from Winter 2022 for your chance to win some new skis from […]
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Spring is here and the only place in Switzerland where you can still ride a great park is Crans Montana. We recently spent a few days in the freestyle capital of Valais, where we had the chance to catch up with two of contemporary skiing’s best. What can you say about Kelly Sildaru and Tess […]
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From the outside, I think that most people saw The Nines last year in the same light as years past. A futuristic design, an all-star cast and an insane level of riding. Switzerland has had some of the easiest Covid policies and Crans Montana is one of the few resorts fully invested in freestyle, so […]
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The societal challenges of the 21st century are so numerous: climate change, social justice, migration and so on. Riders for Refugees (RFR) came up with a solution for two problems: saving unsold clothes from outdoor brands and offering them to the most needy. In this way, we avoid waste and we show solidarity — a […]
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Our friends at Salomon just announced their partnership with Nicolas Hojac, an alpinist best known for his hardcore adventures and speed records. We took the opportunity to ask him some questions and found his perspective quite interesting. He’s definitely the first skier we’ve ever interviewed who clearly enjoys the ascent more than the decent. Read […]
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