Sammy Carlson: HEAVY style at Absolut Park

Tigard, Oregon, USA | Active: 2004-present | Known for: X Games slopestyle gold, switch triple rodeo 1260, backcountry freestyle films | Current: veteran film-driven freeskier working with Armada and Quiksilver, with recent projects in Alaska and British Columbia July light, a weather hold, and a trick nobody had stamped. The jump sat there after the contest plans fell apart, a 110-foot feature built for the Sammy Carlson Invitational and left behind by bad timing. Sammy Carlson used the empty runway the way he has always used extra space: not to cruise, but to test the ceiling.... Read more on the Athlete page

Overview and significance Absolut Park is Austria’s flagship freestyle venue, set on the Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl–Kleinarl ski area in Salzburger Land and part of the broader Ski amadé network. Over more than two decades it has evolved into one of Europe’s most influential snowparks, known for meticulous shaping, progressive course design and a steady pipeline of events that draw international teams and film crews. 5 kilometers and, at full build, offers around 100 features across multiple dedicated zones—facts the resort highlights openly on its official channels.... Read more on the Location page

Brand overview and significance GoPro is the reference name in action cameras and a cornerstone of modern ski media. Founded in 2002 by Nick Woodman, the company turned rugged, mount-anywhere cameras into a creative toolkit that reshaped how freeskiing is filmed—POV from the helmet or chesty on storm laps, pole-cam follow lines in the trees, and stabilized, edit-ready clips from lift to backcountry. For skiers, GoPro’s value isn’t just the camera; it’s an ecosystem of mounts, lens options, accessories, and the Quik app with cloud backup and automatic highlight videos.... Read more on the Sponsor page