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Top Instagram Accounts to Get You Amped this Winter
21/06/2016 10:23am

It only takes a dusting of snow, or a glimpse of our snow gear stashed away in storage to get excited for winter. Instagram has come a long way in providing a platform for the worlds best skiers, snowboarders and photographers to show their worlds via social media. 

 

Here's a round up of our favorite Instagram accounts that frequently leave us pining for more. From New Zealand to France, South America to Japan, this lot of winter chasers see more than most of us could dream of.

 

Frode Sandbech

@frodesandbech

Instagram Frode

Brother of olympic medal winning snowboarder Stale, Photographer Frode is equally as well known and respected amongst the snow sports community... they must be some proud parents! Hounding from Norway, Frode has an eye for capturing sensational shots from epic backcountry powder lines to beautiful shots of the northern Aurora borealis. 

 

 Backcountry.com

@backcountrycom

instagram backcountry

 

OK, so not a strictly winter account but trust us, a good one. To put simply, in their own words, Backcountry.com "Get people who get outside". This online retailer has grown hugely on Instagram through endless inspiring images for adventure junkies around the world. With roots in Park City, Utah, Backcountry.com live for the outdoors, be it skiing, snowboarding, mountaineering or hiking; you name it, they capture it. These guys will have you stoked year round, no matter the season. 

 

Chris Benchetler

@chrisbenchetler

 Instagram chris benchetler 

 Known for his pure passion and love of big mountain skiing, californian Chris Benchetler is arguably one of the worlds greatest free skiers. His Instagram is jam packed with fun, creative and beautifully composed images from some of the worlds best action sport photographers... If this doesn't leave you dreaming of heli trips, nothing will. 

 

 Cody Townsend

@codytownsend

instagram cody

 

Cody Townsend will be known forever in the skiing community for straight-lining an insane chute in the Tordrillos back in 2014, check it out here if you haven't already...get ready to feel nervous. Since then Cody hasn't exactly taken things easy, his Instagram features some epic POV images mostly shot across Alaska's vast backcountry heli-accessed terrain. 

 

Mark Clinton

@markclinton

instagram mark

 

Mark, a young Sydney photographer, is no stranger to Wanaka and Queenstown and we think he is a huge talent to watch. Mark has an incredible eye for using natural light and contrast to produce some breathtaking photography. We can't wait to see what he has in store this winter! 

 

Jimmy Chin

@jimmy_chin

instagram jimmy chin

Skier, photographer, director, film-maker, climber and all round incredible human, Jimmy Chin deserves every one of his 1.3 million Instagram fans. This guy has a huge passion for the mountains, summiting some of the worlds tallest peaks and skiing down many of them...Everest included, whilst capturing it all on film. Jimmy's photography is inspiring and beautiful, one of the best accounts for mountain lovers hands down!

 

Mons Royale

@monsroyale

 

Mons Royale

Local legends Mons Royale are best known for producing some quality garments to rock year round, from the sub zero temperatures through to the dry heat of Central Otago summers. However, these guys and their team riders are a talented bunch and their Instagram is full of epic pow shots and the latest team adventure.

 

Powder Magazine

@powdermagazine

powdermag

With almost 44 years in business, powder magazine are the go-to guys for skiers around the world. Quite simply this lot love steep and deep powder and will find it year round. With some incredible shots from photographic talent around the globe, this Instagram account will leave you planning your next trip and packing your bags.