I hit this jump a few years ago when the base was twice as deep. I thought it would be a small little drop that would be great for switch landings; however, when we rolled up to it it was anything but little. The landing wasn’t ideal but the sun was shining and photographer Erik Seo convinced us to hit it enough times to kill any chance of finding another feature. Luckily the powder was deep in other places so snowmobiling was a great way to pass the remaining hours of daylight.
First hit
A few days ago I posted a blog about the Wasatch tour that Wiley Miller, Peter O’Brien, Erik Seo and myself went on from Alta to Brighton. Below are some photos from photographer Erik Seo of that particular day. It’s really cool to see what Seo captured through his lens. He was down hill from me on both features with a better perspective but thats why he’s pro, right? I was stoked Erik sent over acouple photos to put on the blog, his shots are so superior in the crisp quality and the framing is perfect. Thanks Seo!
Look at the fracture line in the above picture just a sign of how dangerous the BC was after that last storm cycle.
Wiley hiking for another.
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Switch 5 pop.
The day started around 7:50am when Wiley called and asked if I wanted to head up to Alta with him, Pete O’Brien (TGR), Freedle Coty (L1P) and Erik Seo (Boss) to document the two jump zones that he had lined up from the day before. Two jumps, one day, i’m in! We started at Alta and ended at Brighton, a tour that I had yet to complete but a standard to Wasatch locals. Below are some photos from the day.
Freedle Coty and Pete O’Brien looking very Everest like on the hike up. POB’s pack weighed as much as a young adult, one of the prices you pay for movie shots, it ain’t easy.
Wiley Miller showing a perfect example of team work with carrying two pairs of skis.
The first feature of the day was a heavy step down that only took a quick dust off and it was ready. Here the boys scope angles and landing zone.
Pre-sender, Wiley and his new CRJ’s.
Wiley goes 7 Japan off the step down.
The 2nd feature of the day, “the wedge”, construction in progress. Everyone helps build don’t be fooled by the picture break.
Wiley hiking for first hit, with him being the only athlete there was no worry about bombed out landings, game on. 2 filmers 2 photogs 1 athlete, super pro?
Here’s my angle for the day, look at that booter, surfs up! Wiley hiking up the hill for seconds, if your wondering where the first jump shot is, well I blew it.
In between hits there is some down time especially when the weather variable, so why not take heady landscape photos.
Wiley goes switch 5 Japan.
Level 1 productions own Freedle Coty getting the shot.
Brighton Bus stop. End Day.
Been in Utah for the past bit getting after some stuff with Eric Seo, Freedle Coty, and Pete Obrien… Guardsman has been the go to place to shoot in utah for teh past years and it’s always a challenge to think creatively up there… non the less we were able to get some shots!
I was browsing through some Japan Magazines, not because I can read Japanese, but because the pictures are awesome.
Erik Seo gets alot of photos published there, maybe because he is one of them?
He got this shot of Wiley, and My photo is by Brent Benson. Props to them for spreading the sickest photos all across the world.
I also thought it was funny how they spelled my last name, they are not the first to mess it up, and will not be the last.
Tim Darchi!
I don’t know what it says, but the shot speaks for itself
Wiley getting cracked on the dome
