Archive for March, 2009

Island Lake Lodge/Powder Cowboy, British Columbia

I shot two episodes of Ride Guide TV while in Canada. Locations included Island Lake cat skiing, and Powder Cowboy Cat skiing. My ski sponsor, ATOMIC, set this up. Athletes were Tim Durtschi and I. Thanks Atomic.!










photo: Mike McPhee











RO Sham Bo - I won after 5 draws

Close Call



A little Karaoke on the way out never hurt anybody. Singing Steely Dan - PEG.

Good times in BC with my new pals, cameramen, Kevin and Fransje. Mind the neckbeard.

My Backcountry.com goat sticker took a beating in BC. I think he’ll be fine, resilient little fella he is.

Mustache contest - MARCH 31st


Bring your finest mustache and the bar has prizes for best mustache. I’m bringing harsh judgement, so fluff, shape, twist, your mustaches up and lets get our party on.!

Cool trees in Canada

Cool tree to look at:

Cool dead tree to burn:

Our last afternoon at Island Lake Lodge the snow got a little warm and heavy. Not the best skiing. So our guide, Rick, said, “well we do need to burn off the dead bristleconed trees so we don’t fuel the fire season, want to burn some dead trees?”. Island Lake is privately owned land, the trees are spaced, and it is legal to burn these trees. Please don’t go burning dead trees after seeing this, most times it is illegal and a bad idea.

Spyder Chute Pant 40% off at Backcountry.com



Spyder Chute Pant at Backcountry.com. Zippers are glove-friendly. Pockets are fleece lined. Ventilation are in groin/thigh area - perfect. Boot zippers at bottom of pant for appropriate fit. Adjustable/comfortable waist fit with belt loops. Available in 6 colors.

First Day Back in Utah

First day back Utah I found 18″ of new snow at Alta. Me and Rachael Burks shot with Photographer Steve Lloyd this morning - it was deeep:


Uintah TUNA yurt - iphone photo essay









Smith I/O goggles 30% off at backcountry.com


Smith I/O Goggles are a great goggle. Last season, the first year the goggle was introduced, there was a slight problem with air coming up through the nose. That’s all fixed and I love this goggle. I suggest it for anyone. Lenses are super easy to swap, peripheral is great, functional, and good looking.

30 Hours At Alta

Reaping the rewards (photos by MONGOOSE):




Photos: Mongoose


Buckhorns’s own Jesse. We dubbed him the Ambassador of Alta.


Truck has a little snow on it.


Dylan Hood and Parker Cook. Ready.

A cat ride is always a nice treat.

The playground.

Squaw Valley - an iphone photo essay













Extra Credit ‘real’ photos by Court Leve:

Mike Wilson


Cody Barnhill


Yours Truly


Cody

I Did It. Neckbeard.


Photo/Video by: Jonny Atencio


Thanks Cody Barnhill! Thanks FREESKIER.com

A day shooting with photographer Adam Barker

Adam Barker is a great photog and it’s nice seeing him up there everyday. We finally got a day in, here are a couple previews: