"TEMPO" A B-Dog Bone
https://www.instagram.com/casablunt/ https://philcasabon.com B-Dog's, aka Phil Casabon, 2017 ski season Filmed by - Emil Granoo and Brady Perron Directed and Edited by - B-Dog Original Music by - Cloud Collision https://www.instagram.com/jesseepepin/ https://www.instagram.com/marco_elno/ Additional footage by - Guillaume Gosselin Émile Bergeron
Emile Bergeron
Émile Bergeron is a versatile freerider from Quebec, known both for his competition achievements and his striking urban ski segments. He gained attention in ski films with a style influenced by top riders like Phil Casabon and Henrik Harlaut. Active in both park and backcountry, he frequently features in high-profile projects such as Come Around and The Grand Classik. Bergeron embodies the creative and bold spirit of modern skiing, showcasing refined technique and a strong individual presence.
Henrik Harlaut
Henrik Harlaut, born in 1991 in Stockholm and raised in Åre, Sweden, is one of the most iconic and creative freestyle skiers in the history of freeskiing. From an early age, he fell in love with park and street skiing, developing a signature style instantly recognizable by his baggy pants, dreadlocks, and hip-hop-influenced mannerisms. He changed the game in Big Air by landing the first nose butter triple cork 1620 and has racked up over thirteen X Games medals, including eight golds, mainly in slopestyle and Big Air. He also represented Sweden at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, PyeongChang, and Beijing, notably earning a bronze medal in Big Air in 2022. Beyond podiums, Henrik is celebrated for his approach to skiing focused on creativity and style, often choosing to film segments or ride events like Kimbo Sessions over strict competition. Through films, standout video parts, and his own series with Level 1, Armada, and Harlaut Apparel, he has played a huge role in reshaping freeski culture. His positive energy, laid-back philosophy, and authenticity continue to inspire the entire freestyle ski community.
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.
Åre
Åre is Sweden’s largest ski resort and one of the biggest ski areas in Scandinavia. Located in Jämtland, in northwestern Sweden, it stretches from around 390 m up to 1,420 m, offering a vertical drop of about 1,030 m. The resort features over 100 km of slopes across roughly a hundred runs, served by around 30 lifts, including gondolas and a historic funicular that climbs to the top of Åreskutan. Åre is renowned for hosting World Cup races and Alpine World Championships, thanks to its technical and varied terrain that suits beginners and experts alike. Beyond alpine skiing, it offers snowparks, off-piste areas, cross-country trails, and a lively village scene with restaurants, bars, and shops. With its cosmopolitan vibe and stunning mountain landscapes, Åre is often called Sweden’s “ski capital.”
Cypress Mountain
Cypress Mountain is a ski resort located in West Vancouver, about 30 minutes from downtown, within Cypress Provincial Park. It reaches a summit of 1,440 meters with a base at 826 meters, offering a vertical drop of approximately 614 meters. The ski area includes 53 alpine runs spread across two peaks, Mount Strachan and Black Mountain, along with a vast 19-kilometer cross-country skiing network. Receiving over 6 meters of snow each winter on average, Cypress enjoys a long and steady season. Six chairlifts, including two high-speed, along with several beginner lifts, serve a diverse terrain suited for all skill levels. The resort also hosted freestyle skiing and snowboarding events during the 2010 Winter Olympics, solidifying its international reputation.
Kläppen Snowpark
Kläppen Snowpark, located in Sälen, Sweden, is the country’s largest snowpark, covering an area equivalent to 14 football fields. It features three zones: a junior park, an intermediate Blue Line, and a professional-grade National Arena, all meticulously maintained. The park boasts a wide array of features including kickers, rails, boxes, and a superpipe, and is regularly used by the Swedish national freeski and snowboard teams. Centrally positioned within the resort, it offers easy access via gondola and a dedicated lift. Kläppen Snowpark stands out for its freestyle-focused atmosphere, providing a fun yet high-performance playground for riders of all levels.
Riksgränsen
Riksgränsen is the northernmost ski resort in Sweden, located about 200 kilometers above the Arctic Circle, right by the Norwegian border. It ranges from 520 to 909 meters in elevation, offering around 400 meters of vertical drop and nearly 21 kilometers of runs served by six lifts. Known for its exceptional natural snowfall, the resort relies entirely on nature without artificial snow and enjoys a long season stretching from late February into June, allowing skiing under the midnight sun in spring. Riksgränsen provides a mix of beginner, intermediate, and expert terrain, with a highly regarded freeride area perfect for off-piste and heliskiing. With its small village, authentic Arctic atmosphere, and chances to see the northern lights, it’s a truly unique destination for a remarkable Nordic experience.
Snoqualmie
Snoqualmie, fully known as The Summit at Snoqualmie, is the closest ski resort to Seattle, located at Snoqualmie Pass about an hour’s drive away. It covers nearly 800 hectares, with a maximum vertical drop of 695 meters at Alpental and verticals ranging from around 230 to 330 meters in the Central, West, and East areas. The resort offers 62 diverse runs for all ability levels, two terrain parks, Nordic trails, and a tubing park. It is equipped with 20 chairlifts and several surface lifts, and provides night skiing on over 220 hectares. Receiving more than 10 meters of snow on average each season, Snoqualmie enjoys a generous snowfall that allows skiing typically from mid-December to mid-April. The resort is divided into four main zones: Alpental for experts, Summit Central for families, West for beginners, and East for intermediates, offering a wide variety of terrain and atmospheres.
Vallée du parc
Vallée du Parc is a family-friendly alpine ski resort in Shawinigan, Mauricie, founded in 1972. It features 33 runs (including 4 green, 8 blue, and 20 black slopes) served by 6 lifts (2 quad chairlifts, 2 T-bars, and 1 conveyor), with a vertical drop of 160–168 meters. The area spans about 8 km of trails and includes a terrain park, a ski school, and a 2.5 km alpine luge run that can be used day or night. The resort also offers winter activities like snowshoeing, fat biking, and tubing. With its warm atmosphere and location just 30 minutes from Trois‑Rivières, Vallée du Parc is an accessible and welcoming destination for families and beginners.
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