SAMMY CARLSON || GROWN
The wait is over – GROWN is here. This project has been a labor of love. I’m excited to share GROWN with you. Featuring an epic two-part Alaska segment filmed entirely at Black Ops Valdez, GROWN showcases some of my most unforgettable lines and years of Growth in the mountains. I hope this film gets you fired up for the season ahead and reminds you why we do what we do. Thanks for watching, and for being part of the journey. Hit play, sit back, and enjoy the ride. Have a good winter! -Sammy https://www.instagram.com/sammycarlson1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supported By QUIKSILVER https://www.quiksilver.com MONSTER ENERGY https://www.monsterenergy.com ARMADA https://www.armadaskis.com OAKLEY https://www.oakley.com BLACK OPS VALDEZ https://blackopsvaldez.com Film Credits Produced by https://www.instagram.com/23north.mov Principal Cinematography by https://www.instagram.com/brodyjonescinema FPV by https://www.instagram.com/kaddyfpv Edited by https://www.instagram.com/_chod3y https://www.instagram.com/rollinghillspost Colored by https://www.instagram.com/rollinghillspost Titles & Animations by https://www.instagram.com/keegancallahan Music by Metallica - https://www.metallica.com Follow Us https://www.instagram.com/quiksilver https://www.instagram.com/monsterenergy https://www.instagram.com/armadaskis https://www.instagram.com/oakleyskiing https://www.instagram.com/blackopsvaldez Most Popular Videos https://youtu.be/xaIy7MoGP2o?si=NT-NyABuogMIBWDy https://youtu.be/OFOQlcnfj48?si=MUvMc1bfirhQ3npD https://youtu.be/D_gd-O-SlAQ?si=7DrMYSeDYfpDkIOJ
Sammy Carlson
Sammy Carlson (born January 11, 1989 in Portland, Oregon) is an acclaimed American freeskier known for his prowess in slopestyle competitions. He shocked the skiing world in July 2010 by landing the first-ever switch triple rodeo 1260 at Mount Hood. Carlson captured X Games gold in slopestyle in 2011 and added a silver at the World Championships in Park City the same year. After a knee injury, he shifted focus in 2013 from freestyle contests to backcountry film projects, earning multiple “Real Ski Backcountry” titles at the X Games. He’s starred in influential ski films, including The Sammy C Project, Over Time, and Grown. Based in Revelstoke, BC, and sponsored by Armada Skis, Oakley, Monster, and others, he continues to push the sport in big-mountain terrain. Today, Carlson is renowned not only for his competitive achievements but also for his creativity, mountain maturity, and contributions to ski filmmaking.
Alaska
Alaska, the last state to join the United States in 1959, has a history shaped by the gold rush and the exploration of its wild territories. Early on, its immense mountains and harsh climate drew adventurers and pioneers seeking new challenges. In the ski world, Alaska became a legendary playground for freeriders from across the globe. Skiers like Doug Coombs helped build the myth of daring descents on its remote slopes. Today, iconic spots like Haines, Valdez, and the Chugach Range are famous for heliskiing, offering spectacular lines and endless powder fields. Alaska also hosts extreme competitions like the Freeride World Tour in Haines. A true paradise for off-piste skiing, Alaska remains a symbol of pure adventure and freedom in the high mountains.
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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Monster Energy
Monster Energy, founded in 2002 in the United States, is best known for its energy drinks with the iconic green claw logo. Early on, the brand heavily invested in extreme sports to build its bold, rebellious image. In skiing, Monster sponsors some of the world’s top freeriders and freestylers like Sammy Carlson, Henrik Harlaut, and Tom Wallisch, supporting both their competitions and film projects. Through these partnerships, Monster Energy has become a major force at the X Games and in top ski productions, helping push the sport’s boundaries. Beyond sponsorships, the brand also organizes and funds dedicated events that showcase skiers’ creativity and style. Today, Monster stands as a symbol of performance and freedom in the freestyle and freeride ski world.
Oakley
Founded in 1975 in California, Oakley first specialized in sports eyewear before becoming a global leader in technical gear. In skiing, the brand is famous for its high-performance goggles, offering cutting-edge optics and extreme durability. Oakley outfits and sponsors many top skiers like Henrik Harlaut, Eileen Gu, and Sammy Carlson, strengthening its reputation among freeriders and freestylers. It also invests in events and films that highlight creativity on snow. Thanks to its constant innovation, Oakley is now a symbol of style and technology on the slopes.
Quiksilver
Founded in 1969 in Australia, Quiksilver first made its name with innovative surf boardshorts before growing into a global action sports giant. The brand later expanded into snowboarding and skiing, sponsoring iconic riders and creating technical apparel for the mountains. Today, Quiksilver remains a benchmark for surf and snow lifestyle, embodying a youthful, free, and adventurous spirit.
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