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Behind closed doors, professional skier Drew Petersen has been living a much different reality than ski films, magazine covers, and Instagram likes have shown. Following a near-death accident in the mountains, Petersen went into a dark tailspin of mental health struggles. In the following years, he has privately navigated an arduous journey of PTSD, bipolar disorder, brain injury rehabilitation, and suicidal thoughts. Told through the lens of ski touring, “Ups and Downs” is an introspective look at the mountains and valleys along his path, and how his mental health journey is ultimately lifelong—both from well before Petersen’s accident and for the rest of his life moving forward. His story is truly one of finding the light, healing both in the mountains and in therapy, and how giving voice to his struggles ultimately saved him.

We gave our athletes a blank slate when designing the new QST Blank – asking for their individual feedback on what the perfect freeride ski would look like. To test the final product, we sent teams into the backcountry to find a “blank” canvas to ski. Each athlete has his or her individual style, creativity, and therefore line choices, which are amplified by the new, versatile QST Blank. So how did they do? Watch Josh Daiek, Trevor Semmens, Mali Noyes, Drew Petersen tear up an untracked face in the Tahoe backcountry.

What is the perfect turn? Pro freeskiers, Stan Rey, Mike Douglas, Drew Petersen and Emma Patterson put the new Salomon all-mountain Stance ski to the test in their own personal quest for the perfect turn. Featuring Stan Rey, Mike Douglas, Drew Petersen, Emma Patterson Featured product: Salomon Stance Filmed at Alta, Utah & Whistler Blackcomb Produced by Switchback Entertainment Sound design & Mix by Jeff Yellen https://ridgelinesound.com/ Original music by HIMANESS https://www.himaness.com/

As snow sport enthusiasts, we live and die by the forecast. This season BLANK Collective Films relinquishes control: to the forecast. FOLLOW THE FORECAST chronicles THE BLANK COLLECTIVES winter adventures - from their deepest days to date, to first time mountaineering experiences, to rolling the dice on new locations, each objective is documented with classic brother and sister banter.

We took five top freeskiers and a World Champion drone pilot to Mustang Powder Cat Skiing in BC for one week. Their instructions: charge as hard as you can. Featuring Stan Rey, Leah Evans, Alexi Godbout, Josh Daiek and Drew Petersen. Music: Fatback by Mr Wiggles. Courtesy of Secret Stash Records

Skiing is a magical sport with the power to help you lose yourself in the moment like nothing else. We've got a series of new short films coming this Fall to help ignite your dreams for the winter ahead. Enjoy!