I purchased my first digital SLR two years ago to this date. It was raining in Oregon, and nobody had a thing to do. I figured it was a great time to learn a new hobby and get some awesome snowboarding shots. Ever since then, I’ve gotten more and more into photography, and I’m loving every moment. The following photos are from the last two years of snowboarding. It was good times all around, and I hope we can get some even better shots in the years to come. I’ve got my eyes set on the new park at Cardrona combined with the classic New Zealand inversion layer.
Oh, before I forget. Here’s a quick shout out to all of my friends who tolerated the epically long setup times it took for me to get the tripod and everything perfect for the shot. You never gave me up, let me down, ran around, or deserted me. I just wanted to tell you how I’m feeling.
Rodeo 7 Near Berthoud Pass
February 2010, Berthoud Pass Colorado. We hiked up to the top of Berthoud Pass, strapped to the nines with avy gear and photo equipment. After a good hour and a half jump building session, we got to hit the money booter into two feet of pow. Double flips were learned, and it went off. Many thanks to Jordan Zdanek for capturing this one.
Cab Cork 5 On Freeway
April 2010, Breckenridge Colorado. Just another spring day up in Breckenridge. Brian Locke snapped this one while we were taking laps.
Summertime At MHSSC
June 2009, Mt. Hood Oregon. I love doing this. After a long day of work at Timberline Lodge, we changed out of our server’s clothes and went out for an evening photo shoot up at Mount Hood Summer Ski Camp. The hike up to the top is a pain, but the photos, beers, and all around good times are more than worth it. Photo credit, again, goes to Brian Locke.
August In Oregon
August 2008, Mt. Hood Oregon. Just before taking this one, I almost got destroyed by another snowboarder hitting this rail. The only way to get this photo was to get up close and personal with a telephoto lens, right on the landing of the rail. A guy did a 50-50, landed it perfectly, and I barely missed him as I dove out of the way. In any case, my friends snapped this one, and it’s still one of my favorites.
Keystone Bike Park Awesomeness
January 2009, Keystone Colorado. This was pretty rad. Keystone has a bike park that they keep stashed away in the trees for the summertime. Last year, they decided to keep it open during the snowboarding season and allow us all to go through it. We took a lot of photos on that day and had a lot of nasty falls. Just as I should have expected, the best photos were the ones that required the least risk. Thanks to Curtiss Feltner for getting this shot.