This Footage Collected For the 10-Year Anniversary of Chris Benchetler’s Signature Ski Is Fantastic

Chris Benchetler just had a baby. So last spring, when little Koa came along, he was under no obligation to do much of anything but be a dad. But he wanted to celebrate the release of his tenth signature ski with Atomic, which is a big deal in the world of freeride athletes. The season was rough last year near his home in Mammoth, California so he collected most of the footage late in the season when the snow actually started to fly. “I really put the pressure on myself,” he told The Inertia. Well, the pressure cooker certainly made the food good. Have a look at some of these clips featuring Benchetler’s distinctive style–and some fun-looking sticks, too.