‘Bout time we published some stoke? Get ready for next weekend. Click most photos to enlarge.
Central Colorado this weekend, secret location. Snow is in midwinter or late winter phase meaning all but northerly surfaces crust fairly soon after storms. With that in mind, the goods are easy to find. This is Chandler doing what kids tend to do when they see a windrow. Can you spot the other photographer? Please click image for massive enlargement. |
My friend Boone’s camera, LCD with favorite photo he took of his son Jamie tasting his turn. We had the new Ski Journal Photobook along for photographic inspiration, I figured this shot would have looked just as good on the cover as what the Bellingham boys picked, so here you go. Click image to enlarge Jamie. |
Another shot of Jamie. Looking at Ski Journal got me inspired to try something other than just shooting up the hill at the skier. Problem is you usually have to give up a few turns to get a good position for a cross shot — and when you’re doing it human powered it’s not like you get another chance anytime soon. Heroic sacrifice, huh Jamie? Click image to enlarge. |
My favorite shot of the day. Boone skiing with his friend the shadow. Click image to enlarge. |
WildSnow.com publisher emeritus and founder Lou (Louis Dawson) has a 50+ years career in climbing, backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering. He was the first person in history to ski down all 54 Colorado 14,000-foot peaks, has authored numerous books about about backcountry skiing, and has skied from the summit of Denali in Alaska, North America’s highest mountain.