SLVSH || Mac Forehand vs. Hunter Henderson at Mammoth Red Bull Camp

Profile and significance Hunter Henderson is an American freeski slopestyle and big air specialist whose name has become synonymous with technical progression and thoughtful preparation. Born in Durham, New Hampshire, and raised on the icy laps of the Eastern United States, he has turned early-season park laps and long days in training facilities into world-level results. A bronze medal at the Winter Youth Olympic Games in slopestyle, a fourth place in big air at the same event in Leysin, and multiple top-ten finishes on the FIS World Cup circuit mark him out as far more than a promising rookie.... Read more on the Athlete page

Profile and significance Mac Forehand is a leading American freeski athlete whose results, trick progression, and film parts place him at the sharp end of modern slopestyle and big air. He first hit global headlines in 2019 by winning the FIS Slopestyle Crystal Globe at just 17 years old, then proved his staying power with a string of major results across World Cups and X Games. In January 2023 at Aspen he landed the world’s first forward double cork 2160 in competition to clinch Men’s Ski Big Air gold, a watershed moment that showcased his ability to pair innovation with contest composure.... Read more on the Athlete page

Overview and significance Mammoth Mountain is the Eastern Sierra’s flagship and one of North America’s most influential freestyle venues, pairing a vast high-alpine footprint with a park-and-pipe program that has set industry standards for more than two decades. The resort’s official figures list 3,500+ acres, 25 lifts and a 3,100 ft vertical rise to an 11,053 ft summit, which helps extend the season into late spring in most years. S.... Read more on the Location page

Brand overview and significance SLVSH (pronounced “slash”) is a ski-culture brand and media outlet founded around a simple but powerful idea: bring the playground game of “HORSE” into the park and freeski scene by matching tricks between rivals and letting the video tell the story. The brand was co-founded by notable freeskiers Matt Walker and Joss Christensen as a way to inject creative freedom and fun into a culture increasingly dominated by judged contests. SLVSH has grown into an internationally recognized format and community hub, with apparel, video series, and global event tie-ins.... Read more on the Sponsor page