Going Big

Today was one of the best days of the summer. All the new snow is still around so we were able to get some powder early on. A solid session on a jump proceeded to follow.

Waiting for Light

Another jump session went down today. The sun was out, but some clouds were still around so every now and then we would have to wait on good light to hit the jump.

Very Deep Landings

With all the new snow we still aren't able to get high up on the mountain. However the landings in the lower mountain are filled with snow. We were able to hit a jump spot that we have been eying for long time but have never had enough snow.

Snow

Snow was falling all night, and continued to do so all day. There was so much snow they weren't even able to open the mountain. However when it does finally stop snowing and the mountain opens there will definitively be some epic turns to be had.

Dropping to Flat

With some new snow we decided it was time to get out and hit some urban. Cam Fitzpatrick building up a little land so as not to land totally flat.

BMX Lines

Winds were super strong up high, so instead we stayed low. There is a dirt bmx rhythm at the base of the mountain that we covered with snow and sessioned all day. The sun was out and there were good friends all around which led to an extremely fun session.

Pleasant Surprise

We showed up to the mountain today and it seemed like it would be an icy day. However we headed up to Laguna and were in for a surprise. The wind blew throughout the night and reset all of Laguna with fresh snow. It turned into a day enjoyed by all full of cliff drops and pow slashes.

Rock Riding

The snow wasn't to great today due to some warm weather we had yesterday, so the plan was to set something up and have a session. Our minds immediately went to a giant boulder that we hit a few years ago in La Laguna. We originally planned to air off the top, but upon getting there we decided it would be more fun and creative to hit it as a wallride/tap feature.

Enjoying the Mountains

Building with a View

The sun was shining today and everyone was enjoying the new snow from yesterday. The crew I was with headed out to build a jump. We were able to relax in the sun while we built with a phenomenal view overlooking the lake and the mountains.

New Snow

Three feet of fresh snow fell on the mountain last night. Snow was everywhere and getting to any high zones in the mountain were not an option. We spent the entire day in the trees, which of course were tons of fun.

Wall Stall

Gray day in the Park

The day started off sunny, but immediately got cloudy as soon as we headed up the mountain. The light was flat, but this didn't stop anyone from lapping the park. Landings were hard to see, but tricks were thrown down all day.

Skateboard Sessions

After the mountain yesterday a crew of us headed to the centro to go skate. We went to a little indoor skatepark and cruised around on the ramps for a while. Super mellow session, but all in all a lot of fun.

Props from the Lift

Today a bunch of riders competed in a slopestyle competition. The light was flat and hard to see during practice, but as soon as the event started the clouds cleared and the sun poked out. Everyone threw down and stomped a bunch of different tricks. Cam catching a lift rider's attention.

Getting the Shot

Over the night I came down with some sickness and am not able to head to the hill today, let alone get out and shoot. However the jump session yesterday was so sick I feel it deserves more then just one shot. Andrew Burns gets the shot with photographer Sean Sullivan.

Doubles for everyone

The best jump session since being down in Argentina happened today. The crew built a jump overlooking the lake yesterday. We rolled up early and got right to hitting it. Condors were circling around above as everyone sent it. Five different people, campers and coaches, spun doubles. Some stomping them, others not. Cam Fitzpatrick being the first camper in SASS history to stomp a double at camp spinning a double back rodeo!

Fresh Canvas

A few crews headed out to the zebra chutes behind the mountain today. Some good turns were had and gnarly chutes were done. Miles Clark choosing his line and leaving his mark.

Above the Clouds

Hiking for Turns

Everyone has been crushing it super hard, and as a result are getting worn down. Most of the camp took the day off today. However there were still some people who headed up and made the most of the day. The light was flat, and the wind was strong, but we were still able to hike for a few good turns.

Blue Bird Slashes

Beautiful day, perfect snow...that is all there is to say.

Sending it Through the Woods

The day started off mellow. I didn't really have a plan of were to go, or what to do. However towards the end of the day I connected with Brendon's group and we got some deep snow in the woods. This was a total surprise and nobody expected there to be that much snow going in.

The Mystic Woods

The mountain was socked in today, and with very limited visibility we immediately made the decision to head to the woods. The woods had a mystic feel with the fog settling in, the moss, and the snow throughout the branches. We set up a hit and everyone started sending it through the fog, ending in a fun day had by all.

About to Drop

The wind was whipping all day yesterday, and today. I rolled around with a small group of skiers in search of wind loaded pockets of snow. We were able to get a few fresh turns up in Laguna before calling it a day.

Tage

Our hangout spot up on the mountain is this little place right at the base called Tage. We stop there everyday both before and after the day on the mountain to buy snacks or anything else you might want to eat for the day. Personally I pick up a chocolate bar almost everyday. The people who work there love us as well and are always happy to see us at the end of the day.

Doubles

This morning we immediately headed to a jump that had been built yesterday by a crew. Everything was all set up and they got to jumping right away. It was the biggest jump we have hit so far so doubles were being thrown by both coaches and campers. Craig Beaulieu cab double cork 1080.

Big Lines

There was not a cloud in the sky all day. A crew went off the back of the Nubes ridge and headed to a line in the adjacent valley. I was able to shoot from the top of La Laguna across the valley. I feel that this photo speaks for itself in the shear size of the rocks they were skiing among.