The 10 Best 'Trick of the Winter' Ski Clips So Far

Nate Pruzz, Air Jordan, Trick of the Winter Submission (0:19)

2. Who Needs Powder?

Skier: @walker.hutchison

In the description of this video, the uploader, Walker Hutchison, specified that before he threw his double, it had snowed seven centimeters overnight. For the Americans reading this, that’s about three inches. For the skiers reading this, that isn’t nearly enough snow to attempt a double backflip off a cliff the size of a two-story building, unless you have the utmost confidence you won’t land on your head. It's a good thing Hutchison knows what he's doing.

Walker Hutchinson, Comp Huck, Trick of the Winter Submission (0:06)

3. New Trick Unlocked

Skier: @marcusg360

It’s fun running a ski contest because you never know who might submit an entry. In this case, it was reigning Freeride World Tour champion Marcus Goguen who, instead of sending in a video of himself dropping a massive cliff, opted instead for some park-inspired trickery. If you weren’t already aware, Goguen’s got range beyond his Freeride World Tour chops.

Goguen calls this trick a 180 to Switch Misty 900. We call it sick.

Marcus Goguen, Trick of the Winter Submission (0:18)

4. No Speed Checks

Skier: @hc_arson

Should we be celebrating massive spills? Honestly, we’re not sure. But this crash was too outrageous to ignore. It’s also an important reminder that speed checks, sometimes, aren’t optional. Stay safe out there, folks—the gucci plateau can and will get you.

Carson Hawes,backflopp, Trick of the Winter Submission (0:14)

5. Pure Aerials

Skier: @_felix_mccall_

Another entrant from the blooper reel genre, this quad backflip attempt is a jaw-dropper. We hope our friend here had some Dramamine on hand to recover from the flip-induced dizziness. An ice pack would probably help, too.

Felix McCall, Quad Backflip, Trick of the Winter Submission (0:12)

6. Simplicity Is Key

Skier: @_dylanbills

A well-executed 360 is like a good steak. They’re both simple, satisfying, and evidence that the best things in life—or skiing—don’t need to be overwrought.

Dylan Bills 'Big Ass 3', Trick of the Winter Submission (0:08)

7. Falling With Grace

Skier: @sawyerthomas_

If we ever hold a “best recovery” competition, this video would probably take top marks. Not only does it include an insane save, but the skier’s rotation, which landed somewhere between a Lincoln loop and a cork 360, was just right. The accidental punch front afterwards only adds bonus points, in our opinion.

Sawyer Thomas, Front Punch, Trick of the Winter Submission (0:09)

8. Free Base Grind

Skier: @skid_wilder

Classic and terrifying, S&S Couloir is the other famous in-bounds couloir at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming that offers prospective skiers considerable bragging rights. It’s also a great place to score a free base grind or designate a new pair of rock skis.

Skidwilder, S&S Couloir, Trick of the Winter Submission (0:12)

9. Put Me In, Coach

Skier: @isaac_a_kaufman

And then there’s Corbet’s Couloir. One day after the Kings and Queens of Corbet’s, Isaac Kaufman rocked up and made a compelling petition for his inclusion in the competition next winter. His evidence? The platonic ideal of a big mountain backflip.

Isaac Kaufman, Corbet's Couloir Backflip, Trick of the Winter Submission (0:14)

10. Mind the Gap

Skier: @official.grant.gibson
Possible world’s firsts are exciting, particularly when they involve backflipping over a metal handrail. Grant Gibson, who submitted this clip, suspected he might've been the first skier to flip this feature. While his wasn’t the largest backflip submission we received, it might’ve been the most creative.

Grant Gibson, Wolf Creek Stair Gap Backflip, Trick of the Winter Submission (0:14)

Submissions for POWDER's Trick of the Winter contest are due by May 14, 2025. If you've got a clip, submit it! You never know, you could end up walking away with a cool $1,500 cash.