Phil Casabon Hip Shoot: The Lost Tapes
"One Hot Minute" Episode 1- Phil Casabon Hip Shoot: The Lost Tapes In the series premiere of Armada's "One Hot Minute", we uncover some buried footage in the archives from a late spring hip shoot at June Mtn, which the park staff at June Mountain claims to be the "biggest hip ever built". Watch as Casabon tees off on the hip, along with Devin Logan who arguably sends one of the biggest women airs ever on a hip.
Philip Casabon
Philip Casabon, born in 1989 in Shawinigan, Quebec, is regarded as one of the most creative and influential street and park skiers of his generation. He rose to fame through Level 1 films and numerous videos with Armada, winning the X Games Real Ski twice and being named Skier of the Year in 2018. Loyal to Armada for nearly two decades, he helped design his own pro model, the BDog. Active in street, park, and backcountry, Phil stands out for his smooth style, boundless creativity, and exemplary work ethic.
June Mountain
June Mountain is a ski resort located in California’s Eastern Sierra, just above the town of June Lake. Set within the Inyo National Forest, it features about 1,500 acres of skiable terrain, with 41 runs served by 7 lifts. The resort spans elevations from 7,545 to 10,090 feet, offering a vertical drop of around 2,545 feet. June Mountain is known for its laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere. It receives over 250 inches of snowfall annually, with peak conditions typically in early March. The resort is popular for its long, scenic runs, glades, and uncrowded powder terrain, ideal for skiers seeking a quieter experience. Opened in 1961, it was acquired by neighboring Mammoth Mountain in 1986. After a brief closure in 2012, it reopened in 2013 with local community support. Today, it is part of Alterra Mountain Company. Especially welcoming to families, June Mountain offers free lift tickets for children aged 12 and under.
Armada
Armada was born in 2002 from a vision shared by a small group of professional skiers and friends, including Tanner Hall, JP Auclair, Julien Regnier, and photographer Chris O’Connell. Frustrated by big traditional brands that didn’t understand the booming needs of freestyle and freeride skiing, they decided to build their own company, dedicated to this new generation of skiers. Their goal was simple: design skis by riders themselves to push limits in parks, powder, and big mountain terrain. Based in Costa Mesa, California, Armada quickly earned a reputation for its innovative, independent spirit. It developed iconic models like the ARV for freestyle and the JJ for backcountry. Thanks to the direct involvement of its founders in design and marketing, the brand cultivated an authentic, rebellious image closely tied to freeski culture. Even today, Armada remains true to the legacy left by its founders, keeping passion and creativity at the heart of its identity.
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