The Reality of Learning How to Box Slide on Skis

Profile and significance Under the name “Stomp It Tutorials,” ski coach and educator Jens Nyström has built one of the most influential modern platforms for learning freeski technique. A fully certified BASI Level 4 (ISTD) instructor, he appears on camera to demonstrate fundamentals and advanced drills that help skiers progress from parallel turns to carving, bumps, park basics, and creative freeski movement. What sets this project apart is its blend of clear coaching, video analysis, and athlete interviews that connect the dots between piste technique and the demands of slopestyle, big air, and even urban/street skiing.... 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