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Profile and significance Dean Bercovitch is a Canadian freeski original who parlayed contest experience into a distinctive career as a trick technician, coach, and film-friendly jumper. Born in 1992 and raised in Québec—cutting his first turns at the small Laurentian hill of Belle Neige—he migrated west to British Columbia to chase park mileage at Whistler Blackcomb. After seasons on the FIS pathway, Bercovitch shifted his focus to big-air style, trampoline-driven training, and on-camera progression pieces that made his skiing legible to a wide audience.... Read more on the Athlete page

Overview and significance Whistler Blackcomb is Canada’s flagship resort and a global reference point for freeskiing, pairing massive scale with a lift system that keeps days flowing. The resort’s official mountain brief lists 8,171 acres of skiable terrain, more than 200 marked runs, 36 lifts, and three terrain parks spanning intermediate to expert, with highest lift access at 2,284 m and base elevation around 675 m—good for roughly 1,609 m (5,280 ft) of vertical in a single push. Average snowfall is given at about 432 inches (1,091 cm) and the operating calendar regularly stretches among the longest in North America, which is why film crews, national teams, and everyday park riders treat Whistler Blackcomb as a season-long training ground.... Read more on the Location page

Brand overview and significance Ski Addiction is a rider-owned training brand based in Whistler, British Columbia. Launched in 2012 with a simple goal—help skiers progress faster and safer—the company blends step-by-step tutorial series with purpose-built off-snow gear. In late 2017, Ski Addiction introduced trampoline-specific “Tramp Skis” and training bindings, a combo that turned backyard setups, gyms and tramp parks into year-round freeski labs.... Read more on the Sponsor page