The Spirit of the Thing | PHIL CASABON & SAMMY CARLSON
Style titans Phil Casabon and Sammy Carlson stomp foot on Mt. Hood’s volcanic ground to capture, with the hand of Hotlaps and his wizard staff, 'The Spirit of the Thing'. Find out more at https://www.MonsterEnergy.com Follow us: http://www.instagram.com/MonsterEnergy http://www.facebook.com/MonsterEnergy http://www.twitter.com/MonsterEnergy https://www.tiktok.com/@monsterenergy http://www.youtube.com/MonsterEnergy #Ski #Skiing #MonsterEnergy
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.
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.
Mt. Hood
Mount Hood is an iconic volcano in Oregon, rising to 3,429 meters, making it the state’s highest peak. Its history is closely tied to exploration and mountaineering since the 19th century, before becoming a major skiing destination. Today, Mount Hood is famous for resorts like Timberline and Mount Hood Meadows, offering nearly year-round skiing thanks to its glaciers, especially the Palmer Snowfield. It’s also a key spot for summer freestyle camps, drawing riders from around the world to hone their tricks. Events like the Sammy C Invitational have further boosted its reputation. Thus, Mount Hood is known as a hub for skiing, blending alpine culture, summer training, and creative competitions.
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.
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