The Athlete Edits: Sammy Carlson
Even though he's made a name for himself in the park, Sammy Carlson really comes alive when he's soaring over pillows and slashing through powder. Watch the skier doing what he does best in an unforgettable winter in Revelstoke, BC.
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.
Revelstoke BC
Revelstoke Mountain Resort, located on Mount Mackenzie in British Columbia, is famous for its impressive 1,713-meter vertical drop—the longest in North America—and its 3,100 hectares of skiable terrain. The resort averages over 10 meters of powder snow each winter, making it a top destination for off-piste and freeride skiing. Its varied terrain features groomed runs for intermediate and expert skiers, gladed areas, vast alpine bowls, and cat-skiing or heliskiing services in the surrounding valleys. With just a handful of well-placed lifts and a welcoming small-town atmosphere, Revelstoke appeals to those seeking both technical challenges and an authentic mountain experience.
Teton Gravity Research
Teton Gravity Research, often called TGR, is a production company founded in 1996 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, by brothers Steve and Todd Jones. Specializing in ski, snowboard, and action sports films, TGR has become a global benchmark thanks to spectacular footage shot in the world’s most remote mountains. Their productions feature top freeriders and mountaineers, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on snow. Beyond films, TGR organizes screening tours and publishes digital content that inspires a vast outdoor community. Today, the brand embodies the spirit of adventure, adrenaline, and the pursuit of ever bolder lines.
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