Congratulations to Cartel team rider McRae Williams who took an incredible 4th place finish at yesterday’s Copper Mountain Grand Prix finals. After a short Christmas break the battle to win a spot on the US Team for Sochi resumes in earnest.
The road to Sochi for Cartel rider McRae Williams isn't without it's bumps. Last week at the Dew Tour McRae pulled-off a solid 9th place finish after dislocating his shoulder in qualifying. After qualifying for the finals of the Copper Mountain Grand Prix finals on Thursday, McRae is about to face the toughest field of riders to date.
In the latest WYPY Crew edit Rodo sadles-up with his fellow Jackson cowboys for a day of blasting the runs off Big Red. The WYPY edits are building a cult following for capturing big time pros like Travis Rice, Brian Iguchi and Mark Carter as they lark around with the rest of their buddies.
James Brown had the funk and there's no denying that back in the day Curtis Mayfield could get damn funky. Until now Funk hasn't made its way into too many edits. Cartel National team rider Tanner Boudreau is bringing back the funk with his latest Park City edit... get ready for a revival!
The Nike Street Style contest took place in Breckenridge, Colorado last Friday. Cartel team rider Dash Kamp was there with his urban assualt weapon, the Amplid Pocketknife, to cut-up some urban features. Wtach the edits here.
While snowfall might be a little slow to arrive in the European Alps, at Mt. Bachelor in Oregon State, J-Norm and the Bachy crew are already enjoying full blown powder days. Here's a little early season edit PeteAlport put together featuring some J-Norm shredding.
On Friday Cartel team rider McRae Williams battled through a tough Semi Final to qualify for today's final. Despite crashing-out during his second run, McRae's 1st run score of 81.4 was enough to place him in the top 16. The live finals start today at noon Eastern Time (6pm CET).
It seems that these days the top freeskiing talent goes to the highest bidder. At Amplid we've always been about finding and nurturing talent, giving young and motivated skiers and snowboarders the opportunity to shine. That's why we've created a new team level... the Cartel Nationals.
If you're in Breckenridge this evening, get yourself down to Washington Street to catch the Nike Street Style event. Last year Amplid Cartel rider Dash Kamp took home 4th spot with his smooth as butter style impressing the judges. Tonight Dash will be there again.
Tune-in to the Dew Tour on NBC Sports or the online Live Stream today to watch Amplid Cartel rider McRae Williams compete in the semi-finals of the Ski Slopestyle contest. In the run-up to the Olympics you can guarantee it will be a stacked line-up.
In four days the Dew Tour kicks off in Breckenridge, Colorado. For many of the riders competing in the contests the annual pilgrimage has begun. One such rider is Amplid Cartel rider McRae Williams whose car is speeding towards the Centennial State as you read this.
McRae has been showing promise as a slopestyle competitor for years. Last season McRae realised his dreams by taking gold at the European X-Games, Bronze at the Austrian Open and Gold at the Grandvallia Total Fight all within a month. ESPN recently caught-up with McRae.
Over the next couple of weeks ski resorts in the Northern Hemisphere will open in their hundreds. As they do our Team riders gradually stir into action with updates. New team signing Kevin Salonius shared a snap from opening day at his local hill.
Last week the ARC blog revealed Instagram shots of team rider John Rodosky getting some early season couloir practice in Utah's Wasatch Mountains. Well you'll be pleased to read that you can now watch some POV footage of this rock riding adventure.
Early season snowfalls in the Wasatch have created total hysteria in the ski and snowboard community of Salt Lake City. Consumed by his addiction, recovering Couloir addict John Rodosky has been getting his fix of gnarly chutes.
Last night, while the rest of Europe was enjoying an extra hour of sleep, Amplid's team riders were out filming for a new Amplid commercial which will go live on Youtube in November.
Boarding the magnificent Caucasus Mountains, the same mountain range where the Sochi Winter Olympics will be held, lies Georgia, a country rich in culture and incredible snowboarding terrain. ARC rider Anderl Zissler journeyed there last winter to check it out.
Go Out is a short, arty snowboard flick put together by Jan Paehrisch and Ambush rider Simon Guenther. The 4 minute edit shows-off Swiss powder at its best.
Last Year the North Face Masters and Freeride World Tour merged pitting North America's best riders against Europe's. Caught in the maelstrom was the Cartel's very-own John Rodosky. It was sink or swim for John in his Rookie season, the ARC caught up with John to find out his strategy for winter 13/14 on the tour.
The Amplid Research Cartel is extremely happy to announce that team rider McRae Williams has extended his contract with Amplid. Amplid is stoked to be supporting McRae through a very important year in his career.
Amplid co-founder Peter Bauer has recently gained total control of the company with the acquisition of 100% of the business. Amplid is a rider owned brand, and their proximity to the mountains allows for excellent R&D facilities.
15 minutes from Amplid HQ is the stunning lake of Tegernsee. Ambush rider Fex Althammer and photographer Rasmus Kaessmann teamed up in spring to make the most of the perfect view...
Benny Deeg on his beloved LoBro. Well, it is not Transworld, but the monthly publication of some german medical care insurance.
Amplid is proud to announce that Peter Bauer, an original co-founder of the brand, now owns 100% of the business. Founded in 2005 by friends Peter Bauer and Anian Thrainer...
