While other athletes take mellow warm up laps, Torin drops in and boosts consistent 10 – 20ft airs on his first practice lap. Maybe it’s the home court advantage, or the fact that he has been riding this particular pipe since age 8, but whatever it is, there’s no denying Torin’s unparalleled comfort in practice and competition. On Saturday, Torin put down an incredible run and won the bronze medal in skiing superpipe, locking down his third X-Games medal and continuing his domination as the youngest competitor in Winter X history.

Photo: Josh Bishop
Location: Retallack, BC/ January 2012

Warmly regarded as a tangible Shangri-La; Retallack, BC is a true utopia with some of the best terrain, snow, and scenery in North America. Located a short drive from Nelson, BC, this place is truly magical and will turn the most dedicated of park skiers into backcountry fiends after a few runs. Regardless of your preferred terrain, we strongly recommend you get up to Retallack and experience one of the best places on earth.

This week marks our annual pilgrimage to Retallack Lodge, BC to shoot imagery for SIA, test new products, and collaborate with a few athletes on new product ideas. More so than other cat skiing operations, Retallack generates season after season of quality snow, astounding images, and an incredible platform to get lost in the BC wilderness, unplug, and enjoy the mountains. Despite being a relatively mild season, Retallack and other parts of BC have great snow in the high country and we cannot wait to see what this year has to offer.

Above, Tanner enjoys a classic hit over a stump from winter 08.

While attending the annual Armada Team Meeting at our offices in Costa Mesa, CA, Torin Yater-Wallace sessioned the mini ramp for hours in-between product meetings, shooting photos, and providing feedback on new products. Aside from being some of the best skiers in the world, the majority of our crew can hold their own a skate deck. As rumor has it, Torin here won a skate contest this summer and might be the next Winter/ Summer athlete to blow up on the scene.

Edited by Ben Moxham, filmed by Josh Finbow. Footage courtesy of Inspired Media Concepts.
Thumbnail Photo: Chris O’Connell

Music:
Mighty Mystic- Riding on the Clouds
Bob Marley- Long Long Winter

Tanner Hall
Photo: Chris O’Connell
Location: Snowpark NZ
Date:  August 2007

In August 2007, this photo was taken of Tanner in Snowpark, NZ during the annual Armada team shoot. Today, after battling a two year long injury that nearly ended his career, Tanner is back shredding pipe in Park City, UT.

Check out the edit made by our very own Ian Provo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDOPktdk8jU

Mad Santa on the other hand, can’t buy a break.

Created and Edited by:
Corey Stanton
Mike Hornbeck
Brady Perron

Filmed by:
Corey Stanton

Music:
RZA- Money Don’t Own Me
Black Uhuru- Natural Reggae Beat

Thank you
Meisha Lawson – PCMR
Jared Winkler – Brighton

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ARMADA SKIS!!!!!!