EZ Panda | Core Shots

Profile and significance Isaac “EZ Panda” Simhon is a film-first freeski original whose style-forward approach has earned attention from Europe to North America. Born in 2000 in Cape Verde and raised in Geneva, he grew up lapping French and Swiss resorts before shifting his focus to street and park projects. A breakout came when Henrik Harlaut invited him to join the two-year movie “Salute,” which put Simhon’s relaxed precision and unmistakable flow in front of a global audience.... Read more on the Athlete page

Overview and significance Snowpark Zermatt is one of Europe’s highest and most reliable freestyle venues, set on the Theodul Glacier above the car-free village of Zermatt with the Matterhorn as a permanent backdrop. The resort operates a dedicated winter park on the lower Theodul Glacier by the Furggsattel lift at around 3,250 m, typically from October into mid-May, and runs a summer park high on Plateau Rosa when glacier conditions permit—giving riders access to jumps and rails for well over 300 days most years. Official channels position the park as a flagship offering of the Matterhorn Ski Paradise and a staple for freestylers who want near year-round laps at altitude; regional tourism also highlights its long operating window and visibility among the Alps’ top parks (Zermatt Tourism).... Read more on the Location page

Brand overview and significance Downdays is a European freeski media house that has grown into one of the key reference points for modern ski culture. Founded in 2008 by four friends in Innsbruck, Austria, its original goal was simple and ambitious at the same time: unite the European freeski community and give it its own voice. Under the banner “The Home of Freeski Culture,” Downdays has evolved from a regional web-magazine into a multi-platform brand with a busy website, social feeds, print yearbooks and on-the-ground event presence.... Read more on the Sponsor page

Brand overview and significance El Tony Mate is a Swiss-developed cold-brew yerba mate drink that has become a familiar sight in lift lines, snowparks and contest edits across the Alps. Created by intelligentfood Schweiz AG, the brand takes the traditional “drink of the gods” from South America and repackages it as a modern, ready-to-drink energy booster for riders, creatives and night owls. Instead of the syrupy feel of classic energy drinks, El Tony Mate leans on freshly brewed mate tea, natural caffeine and a short ingredient list to give skiers and snowboarders a clean, sparkling pick-me-up that fits easily into a park backpack or roadside cooler.... Read more on the Sponsor page