The Dyna…

Been wrenching on the Dyna the past few weeks and now it is finally back on the road. Couldn’t be happier with how this death machine came out. The cage is gonna be permanently parked for the summer.

A Quick Education…

I hate to jump on the bandwagon, but I am stoked that Stacy Peralta decided to follow-up Dogtown with this much needed documentary, The Bones Brigade. Educate yourself.

Alta: Last Storm

The last storm cycle here in Utah came in just right and delivered a cycle of snow that plastered Alta Ski Resort with the stereotyped “Utah Champagne Powder” that we have all been lacking this whole season.  I was able to meet up with a handful of photographers to capture some images documenting the epic snow once the skies went blue right after the storm.

Follow the link below to the photos Liam Doran of “On the Snow” took of Kyle Sul, Dex Mills, and myself. Enjoy.

“On The Snow” Alta Gallery

FWT 2012 Wraps Up

Its hard to believe that the winter and the 2012 Subaru Freeskiing World Tour has come to a close.  As fast as it started, it is now over.  So many amazing times in a few months on the road.  One can only imagine what 2013 will bring.  I cannot wait till the South American stops this summer to kick off the 2013 season.

Until then, check out these two amazing edits done showing the history of the FWT at Snowbird and the influence Shane McConkey had on the Freeskiing World Tour with the establishment of the IFSA.

 

 

 

Jim Jack

Just when I think our sport couldn’t experience anymore loss, we were struck with a tragic avalanche accident at Steven’s Pass, Washington, which claimed the live of my dear friend, and freeskiing icon, Jim Jack.

The loss continues to have my heart broken, but I know he would want us to carry the torch and spread the love of freeskiing to the world.  Shred in peace JJ!

Press Release from the IFSA

On Sunday, February 19, 2012, the world lost a visionary, iconic leader, whose kind-hearted, free-spirited demeanor helped guide the sport of freeskiing to where it’s recognized today.

Jim Norman Jack, the former International Freeskiers Association (IFSA) President, and current head judge for the IFSA, Freeskiing World Tour (FWT), and Junior Freeskiing World Tour (JFT), was tragically killed in an avalanche in the backcountry just outside the Washington ski resort of Stevens Pass. Victim’s lives that were also claimed by this accident were the Marketing Director of Stevens Pass, Chris Rudolph, and Johnny Brenan, a local to the ski resort.

This accident has sent shockwaves throughout the freeskiing community and mainstream media, and has skiing publications like Powder Magazine claiming, “Tragedy Hits Ski World Again.” In the past few years, the freeskiing industry has suffered great loss, from XGames gold medalists, to Big Mountain champions. Now the loss of groundbreaking individuals whose involvement in the sport has guided freeskiing to an international platform, has left an enormous scar in the industry.

After competing for many years in freeskiing events, Jack turned to judging the sport has was so passionate of, and also was nominated to be President of the International Freeskiers Association (IFSA); a governing body for the sport of freeskiing established by freeskiing pioneer, the late Shane McConkey. In recent years Jack was hugely involved in the development of the Junior Freeskiing Tour (JFT) and helped guide, safely develop criteria and standards, and mentor the junior athletes in the sport.

“It was hard to hear especially as someone as inspirational as Jim Jack who basically started what we’re doing today.” stated JFT competitor Riley Rose in an interview with Salt Lake City, Utah’s ABC Channel 4. “The reason why I wake up and go skiing is because of Jim Jack. He was the epitome of big mountain skiing. He is what we are today.” continued his brother Casey Rose.

According to reports, twelve individuals, properly prepared with equipment, traveled into the backcountry and were directly involved in the avalanche. Of those twelve involved, was professional freeskier, and former Freeride World Tour Champion, Elyse Saugstad, that stated her survival was due to the usage of an avalanche airbag system, which after deployment kept her upper body above the slide. The remaining skiers caught in the avalanche were located through the usage of an avalanche beacon search and attempts were made to resuscitate the victims.

In the 24 hours leading up to the avalanche, snow reports stated 26 inches had fallen. The Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center reported the avalanche danger to be “considerable to high.”

Jim Norman Jack, was 46 years old and lived in Leavenworth, Washington with his life partner Tiffany Abraham. He is survived by his loving parents, Barbara and Norman Jack, his brother and sister in law Jay Jack (Nan), sister and brother in law Jodi Simmons (Chris), niece Ciera, and nephews Sean and Travis.

Memorial funds have been established to aid in relief in this tragedy. To donate please visit the following link:

Jim Norm Jack Give Forward

www.GiveForward.com/JimNormJack

Or you can donate through an account established at Wells Fargo:

JIM JACK MEMORIAL DONATION ACCOUNT

Bank: Wells Fargo
Account #: 9247189252
Routing #: 125008547

 

Restless Run II Books

Get them while they are hot!

My good homey Mike finished two new photo zine/books documenting our travels on Restless Run II.

Restless Run II / 5.5” x 8” / 172 pages / Black and White
Everybody Knows This is Nowhere III / 5.5” x 8” / 84 pages / Black and White
Hit him up if you want one. They are killer!

BEACHM at GMAIL dot COM

 

 

 

Three Years

 

Of course work duties call and I have to be in Lake Tahoe, California the weekend of this, but I promise to be there in spirit.  If you are in the PHX area, this is a must.

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