Shafted Ski Poles Joins CWS

We are pleased to announce that Shafted Ski Poles has jumped on board as the newest sponsor for Chicks with Stix. Shafted was born in the mountains the Southern Hemisphere but is set to conquer the freeskiing world!... Just like us :)

We will be holding a series of online competitions to give away a few pairs of these awesome shred sticks, so check back in the next week to enter.

Take a peek at the Shafted range on their website at http://www.shaftedskipoles.com. As of now, the only place you can buy Shafted poles in Australia is via their facebook page. To grab a pair before the season starts go to http://www.facebook.com/shaftedskipoles?sk=info and click the 'shop now' button under their profile pic.

Buller Opening weekend

Charis Mckittrick, Nat Segal, Katya Crema and me- shredding Buller on the best opening weekend I can remember.

Join us for the first CWS session on June 25th! To register, email us at chickswithstix.skiing@gmail.com

Moving Mountains

Neu Productions and Pro Skier Jen Hudak Announce Fall Release of “Moving Mountains”

Breckenridge-based production company releases trailer for a fall 2011 web-based ski film series featuring professional skier, X Games Gold Medalist and Olympic hopeful, Jen Hudak

BRECKENRIDGE, COLORADO- April 27, 2011 – Neu Productions, a Breckenridge based production company, proudly announces a new short film series featuring two-time X-games gold medalist and women’s freeskiing advocate, Jen Hudak. “Moving Mountains” is a four-part film series that follows Jen through her 2010-2011 season as she travels the globe, pushing the limits and pursuing her dreams.

As a 2014 Olympic hopeful, Jen hopes this series will motivate others to commit to what they are passionate about, as she has done with her skiing. Jen explains, “This is not just about the skiing- it is about everything that goes into it and everything you get in return. It is about the hard work and dedication, the triumph, and the failure.”

The first film in the inspirational four-part series is scheduled to be released in September, 2011, and a full-length TV show will be available on The Ski Channel in late fall. In Jen’s words, “The series takes a really honest look into one of the toughest seasons of my career. I was given obstacles to overcome, and in doing so I grew as a human being. There are always lessons to be learned from these situations. You always gain insight into another piece of yourself.”

John says, “It is amazing to work with Jen, her ability to perform at the highest level, articulate her struggles and triumphs, and smile along the way is inspiring. Simply, I can’t wait for people to see this project, we focused a great deal on story and hope to reach an audience not just within the core ski community but on the mainstream level as well.”

Similarly, Jen states, “John Roderick’s cinematography and editing is amazing. From the second I saw his work, I knew I wanted Neu Productions to produce my project, I couldn’t be happier with our decision to collaborate.”

Channel 7 Sunrise at Buller

Last night I drove up to Buller, all alone :( and arrived at an empty, freezing cold apartment. After wrapping myself in three doonas and setting up two heaters by my bed, I could still feel the chill creeping in. But I was happy. This is a good sign for the aussie ski season. The ground is covered with snow and the trees encrusted with white stuff. I can't remember the last time I saw Buller looking so good in June.

This morning I woke up at the crack of dawn to meet the channel 7 crew over at the Chalet Hotel. No coffee was offered to me, so I stole Harro's. He was drinking a Red Bull, so I figured he didn't need any more caffeine.

My stint on TV was short and sweet. I skied a few turns, jumped to switch, almost caught an edge, then met Grant at the bottom for a quick chat.

Harro and Gill helping out

Ahh! So many cameras on me. Even though it was only a few questions, I was pretty nervous.

I arrived back home to this beautiful view out my window. Iphone pics never do the landscape justice. But you get the idea.

- Anna

Lululemon Athletica Ski Fit Series

This Tuesday night, Chicks with Stix, in collaboration with Lululemon Athletica, held a free Ski Fit Session at their Chapel street store in Melbourne. Former Olympic snowboarder, turned personal trainer, led the class and absolutely killed it. We had such a good turn out that there almost wasn't enough room to fit us all in the store. Joh, took this challenge by the horns and succeeded in having us all with burning quads and red cheeks by the end of the class.

We were joined by Katya Crema (Olympic Ski-Xer), Belinda Price (VIS aerial team director) Nat Segal (Chicks with Stix Coach) plus a whole lot of other enthusiastic faces.

This was just an introduction to Lululemon's Ski Fit Series, which will officially start on the first Tuesday in July and continue through the month, each Tuesday night from 6.30-7.30pm. The classes are free and you don't need to be a skier or snowboarder to attend. Anyone looking for motivation to get off the couch should come along.

Hope to see you there in July

x

Anna

The face of Mt Buller 2011

CwS coach, photographer and air-traffic controller: Nicole Lewis

The girl who taught me a lot about skiing, dancing and enjoying life, ripping hard at Mt Buller. Thanks Nicole. Nat

happy dayz !

What more could you ask for on a Friday ? The Friday before the official season opening weekend and with snow on the way? We know you've been waiting for dates and here is a sneak preview of our almost-finalised-schedule for the Chicks with Stix skills workshops for 2011.

There are 3 skills workshops at Buller and one each at the other resorts (with a special bonus for Hotham but more on THAT treat later).

The end-of-season throwdown will also be at Buller, on our home turf (and TBR base) Chamois ski area.

Will we be seeing you this year? Email us with your good intentions at the email address below and get yourself in the running for a CwS prize pack !

chickswithstix.skiing@gmail.com 


- June 25th Buller
- July 9th Buller
- July 16th Hotham
- July 23rd Buller
- Aug 13rd Thredbo (TBC)
- Aug 21st Perisher
- Baw Baw (TBC)


- Sept 3rd Buller (Throwdown) TBC


oh and you know it's FREE right?! okay just checking.... :)

longboarding in spain

check out these spanish chicks, carving up in the mountains near Madrid


Carving the Mountains from Juan Rayos on Vimeo.