Newschoolers Brand Battle 2026 | Line Skis

Canadian Rockies resort in Banff National Park | Known for: 3358 acres, 8954 foot top elevation, Continental Divide terrain, Delirium Dive, Wild West, five terrain parks, dry snow, and one of Canada’s longest non-glacial seasons | Season: early November to May in normal years | Best for: freeride-minded skiers, park progression, spring laps, and Banff road trips Continental Divide Snow Above Banff Banff Sunshine Village sits high on the Continental Divide inside Banff National Park, about 15 minutes from the town of Banff. The resort’s main ski identity is built from altitude, snow preservation, and terrain spread rather than a classic base-village layout. SkiBig3 lists 3358 acres, a top elevation of 8954 feet, a base elevation of 5440 feet, 12 lifts, and 130 runs.... Read more on the Location page

American freeski manufacturer | Founded in 1995 by Jason Levinthal and built around the early twin-tip revolution | Known for: Bacon, Chronic, Tom Wallisch Pro, Blend, Honey Badger, Optic, Vision, Pandora, Sakana, Pescado, Blade and the Traveling Circus culture | Focus: playful, creative skis for park, street, freeride, powder, touring and skiers who want the mountain to feel less serious and more possible. 1995 garage roots and the birth of a freeski attitude LINE Skis is one of the defining brands in modern freeskiing. The company was founded in 1995 by Jason Levinthal, at a time when skiing was still heavily shaped by racing, straight skis, traditional technique and a narrow idea of what the sport should look like.... Read more on the Sponsor page

International freeski media and community platform | Founded in 1999 to bring skiers from around the world together | Known for: forums, edits, gear guide, buy/sell, news, event coverage, interviews, gear talk, regional communities and the online voice of freeski culture | Focus: giving skiers a digital home for park, street, freeride, gear, videos, opinions, jokes, arguments and the everyday culture that keeps freeskiing alive between laps. 1999 and the digital home of freeskiing Newschoolers is not a ski manufacturer, boot brand, binding company or traditional film studio. It is one of the most important online communities in freeskiing.... Read more on the Sponsor page