NYSEF takes to the NEW Whiteface bag jump.

Whiteface owns a bag jump!!! It was set up for use for the first time this past Saturday (12/29). Many of the NYSEF freestyle athletes are "so stoked!" Below are a few of the videos from some of the first jumps that NYSEF athletes took.

Avery practicing a flat 3


Emma doin' a daffy


Alex tryin' out a switch take off. The wonderful thing is that a landing like this does not hurt on the bag jump!


Brian learning a switch misty for the very first time

Killington Klassic results

Hello All,

A quick update on the Mogul side of NYSEF! Six athletes descended on Killington Mtn on Sunday, the 23rd of December, and quickly made their presence felt. Brian Gardiner was the top male finisher with a 3rd place finish overall and 3rd in his age group. Kaylen Reiley was 27th overall and Camden was 30th and the two of them were 5th and 6th in their age group, respectively. Jack Deweese rounded out the mens side finishing 34th overall, and 17th in the largest age group. Jack won the launch pad award with a huge three that turned into a 410 and came back with a solid 2nd run and a big smile!

On the female side Brett Deweese laid down two solid runs and had a top ten, finishing 8th overall, and 2nd in her age group. Last but not least Brooke Deweese competed in her first ever mogul event and had top to bottom runs finishing 34th overall, and 17th in her age group. Her smile was ear to ear on the ride home so says dad! Our next event we hope to travel to Sugarbush for the Sugarslide.

Happy New Year to all of you!
- Coach Mike

Twas the Sunday before Christmas, and on every slope....

Twas the Sunday before Christmas, and on every slope, 

all NYSEFers were shredding, and that is no joke.

The coaches inspired progression while catching some air,

in hopes that NYSEFers accomplish every goal that they dare.

Photo taken on (12/23/12) and includes members of the Lake Placid, 

Saranac Lake Ski Clubs that decided to try out the NYSEF program for the day.

Happy Holidays Everyone!!!

12/20/12 Video

Below are a few shots from today. Gavin set a goal to do a cork 720, and Alex set a goal to do a rodeo 540. Both athletes accomplished their goals!

Gavin's first cork 720   


Alex's 2nd Rodeo 540 of the day

Gavin's Edit

So far our season has been way better then last year! The Whiteface park crew has come up with a few of their most creative features, they have built one amazing jump so far, they are manufacturing new rails, and they are putting in new features daily. The NYSEF Freestyle team has been loving every minute of it.

Below is an edit from Gavin Fritz; he is a member of the NYSEF team that currently attends NSA in Lake Placid.

Another Season Begins!

Well, it's finally here!  The 2012-13 season kicks off with the NYSEF Freeride program's first day of training this Sunday Dec 2nd.  The snowguns have been pounding the hill all week and even Mother Nature has been adding in a constant stream of flurries the last few days.  Big change from last year at this time!

We will be starting out the morning in our traditional way with a short informational meeting (8:30am) for both parents and athletes before heading out on snow.  Athletes should attend the meeting geared up and ready to go on snow and any equipment issues should be addressed before the meeting.  We'll then go over program details, rules, season goals and expectations and introduce staff.  I promise to keep the athlete portion short so the kids can get on snow and then be available to answer any questions parents might have. 

Note: Saturday, the upstairs portion of the lodge will be closed starting at 9am for staff orientation/training day.  Athletes can pick up passes beforehand though and freeski/freeride on their own for the day.  Please use the downstairs locker room to store gear, backpacks, etc for the day.

If you have any questions feel free to get in touch with me via my e-mail, mikek@nysef.org .

See you Sunday!

Mike Kirchner
Freeride Program Director

Whiteface is Open!!!

Winter is here again!!! Well technically its still fall, but that almost makes the fact that Whiteface and many other eastern ski mountains are already open even sweeter!

Whiteface opening day.
Source: facebook.com/WhitefacePark

Even though the NYSEF Freeride program will not officially start until December 2^nd, almost everyday so far, freeride team members have been congregating together here on the slopes of Whiteface to shred! They make their presence known with their bright clothing and their wolf pack like riding tactics. In the early season terrain park they also gather to hike and session the features, all the time, pushing each other to progress. Let the fun begin!!!

Early Season Killington Trip

Earlier in November, 6 members of the NYSEF Freeride team ventured to Killington Mountain for two days of early season skiing. Everyone was extremely pleased to be back on snow again after a long summer and fall. The conditions were great, and then it was icing on the cake when we found out that they had a park trail with ten rail features. It was hard to notice at all that everyone had not really skied in six months. Everyone got right back to where they had left off at the end of last season. Some athletes even started to learn new tricks and progress their skills.

Put together by Jason Castle, here is an edit from the weekend:

And here is another, put together by Alex Higgins-Lopez: