Sammy Carlson: HEAVY style at Absolut Park
Lap the park with #GoProAthlete Sammy Carlson, as he showcases his bag of tricks + immense style. These days, Sammy is all about big mountain freestyle skiing, traveling the world to capture mind-melting video segments. But his roots lie in competitive Slopestyle + Big Air, where he earned the title of Skier of the Year six times + racked up four X Games gold medals. Let’s just say, Sammy's still got it like that in the @absolutpark. Subscribe to @GoProSnow now to get the best action, events, tips + tricks for all thing snow in the GoPro universe. -------------------------------------------------------- Gear Used: GoPro MAX: https://www.GoPro.com/MAX GoPro HERO13 Black: https://www.GoPro.com/HERO13 64GB SD Card: https://GoPro.com/64SD Enduro Battery for MAX: https://www.GoPro.com/MAXEnduro -------------------------------------------------------- Shot 100% on GoPro: https://www.GoPro.com Get stoked and subscribe: http://goo.gl/HgVXpQ Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ For more from GoPro, follow us: Facebook: / gopro Twitter: / gopro Instagram: / goprosnow TikTok: / gopro The Current: https://gopro.com/news GoPro: https://gopro.com/channel/ #GoPro #GoProSnow #parkskiing #austria
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.
Absolut Park
Absolut Park, located in Flachauwinkl in Austria’s Ski amadé region, is the country’s largest snowpark and one of the most renowned in Europe. It stretches over about 1.5 km and offers seven distinct zones with nearly 100 features like kickers, rails, and half-pipes, all meticulously maintained daily by a dedicated crew. From beginner lines to pro-level terrain, the park has varied areas including the famous "Kicker Line" for spectacular jumps and "The Stash," a creative course integrated into the natural landscape. It also boasts an Olympic-sized superpipe designed for competitions and a chill area with a skate mini-ramp accessible year-round. A true freestyle paradise, Absolut Park regularly draws professional riders and hosts events like the Spring Battle.
GoPro
GoPro is an American brand founded in 2002 by Nick Woodman, best known for its small, rugged, ultra-versatile cameras. Widely adopted by skiers, snowboarders, and outdoor athletes, it revolutionized how action sports are filmed, enabling immersive first-person footage. GoPro sponsors many riders and events, strengthening its close ties to the ski and freeride world. Today, it stands as a symbol of creativity and adventure, on the slopes and beyond.
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