Monthly Archives: March 2011

My Backyard….

By Mikey | Published: March 16, 2011
This past week Pip Hunt and the Futuristic Films crew (in association w/ Marmot) came into town to shoot a segment of their upcoming production, Backyards.  Pip, a fellow Marmot athlete, has been a good friend for several years now.  We first met on the Freeskiing World Tour years ago while travel from stop to [...]
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My friend Ryan……

By Mikey | Published: March 3, 2011
The 2011 Powder Week started out on a devastating note with the passing of a great friend.  Earlier this week Ryan Hawks succumbed to injuries sustained in a fall during the Freeskiing World Tour stop in Kirkwood, CA.  Hearing that Ryan took a hard fall, but not aware of the severity, I was on our [...]
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  • About Teton FreeRide

    Teton FreeRide is a content based blog founded and operated by Mike "Mikey" Leake. Mikey has lived in the Teton Valley region of southeastern Idaho and western Wyoming most of my life. He has also had the opportunity to live and play in the Lake Tahoe area, and now, Alaska too!

    After competing on the Freeskiing World Tour on-and-off for 10 years Mikey has transitioned to judging various events and become an advisory board member with the International Freeskiers & Snowboarders Association (IFSA). Over the past 13 years he has worked in the ski industry through skiing as an athlete, coach, guide, ski patrol, event coordinator, event judge, marketing consultant, team manager, videographer, and as an associate producer. Mikey has a true passion for the outdoor industry and tries to be involved in every aspect possible.