Salomon Freeski TV Presents Episode #19: Kaj Zackrisson Profile

Kaj Zackrisson, “The Flying Squirrel”

He’s a champion, legend, and master of the Big Mountain scene, but Kaj Zackrisson is best known as the happiest skier in the world.  In this episode, Kaj fills us in on his past, what scares him, and a future full of skiing.

Check out the full Salomon Freeski Episode #19 “Kaj Zackrisson …

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Henrik Windstedt Continues His Dominance on the Freeride World Tour

From Red Bull Skiing:

There’s not a whole lot to say about Red Bull skier Henrik Windstedt’s win at the Nissan Freeride World Tour event at Squaw Valley today except…HOLY $H!T. The video below pretty much speaks for itself, be we’ll throw in these tidbits as well: The event was on the rocks (no …

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CR Johnson, October 8th, 1983 - February 24th, 2010

MSP was deeply saddened to receive the news of CR Johnson’s accident on February 24th, 2010.  We have lost another legend and innovator in our industry.  CR’s presence will be greatly missed, but his spirit will continue to live on as a guide for us all.

The following is a story from 2007’s “Seven Sunny Days” titled Comeback, …

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MSP Crew Hits Japan Just In Time For Massive Powder Session

Jacob Wester, Sean Pettit and Henrik Windstedt have been in Japan for the past week.  They were warmly welcomed by snow storms that just wouldn’t quit.  Jacob has been diligently updating his blog and has some great commentary to go along with some epic photos from their trip. 

Accompanied by MSP cinematographers Guillaume Tessier and Fred Arne …

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Marker to Auction Custom-Built Marker Flying V to Benefit Shane McConkey’s Family

Marker has partnered with Gibson Guitar Corporation to produce a unique custom electric guitar. The guitar will be produced in Gibson’s Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Marker guitar is a Flying V model in Gold Bullion featuring Marker’s “Rule the Mountain” logo. The aggressive design of the Flying V fits well with Marker’s popularity in the youth …

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Salomon Freeski TV Episode 13 - Italy

Kaj Zackrisson, Mark Abma, and Mike Douglas go to Monterosa, Italy in the middle of the snowiest winter in 25 years. While the locals were kept busy trying to keep their roofs from collapsing, the crew shredded uncrowded and untracked powder for 2 weeks straight.

A huge thanks to the folks over at Salomon Freeski …

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MSP Honored for Best Film!

MSP Films received a great trophy in the mail today - the Best Film Award for the International Free Ride Film Festival from St. Lary Soulan France.  A huge Thank You goes out to Bruno Delaye Productions for the Award.

Also honored at the Festival was MSP Athlete Sean Pettit who was given the Best Rider Award for …

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FREE MSP/Discrete Branded Beanies available now!

MSP has been hard at work this fall gearing up for the coming winter season.  We wrapped the Tour and are now dealing with scheduling our trips for the winter.  We wanted to make a couple Holiday 2009 gestures to our devoted fans out there also.  We have already put up our 2009 Holiday Special combo …

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There’s Something About McConkey Re-Released!

Due to popular demand, “There’s Something About McConkey” has been re-released!  We’ve received a ton of feedback over the course of the last eight months from everyone, and as a result, we brought the cult classic back.  Thanks for all the positive encouragement - we’re stoked to have it back in the rotation!

Be sure to look for …

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Eagle’s Nest renamed “McConkey’s”

In honor of fallen legend Shane McConkey, Squaw Valley renamed the infamous run on top of KT-22, “McConkey’s.” The dedication ceremony took place on Saturday October 3, 2009. On a chilly fall day, a group of around 100 friends and family including; Shane’s father Jim, his mother Glenn and wife and daughter Sherry and Ayla McConkey made the hike from …

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