2010 Nissan Freeride World Tour at Squaw Valley

Growing up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania gave me this idea of California. It was this idea full of beaches, sun, surfing, and fun. Living in California for the past four years has given me a different, and very satisfying, experience then what I imagined though. Specifically, I am speaking of the mountains and the snow.

Last weekend Sean and I shot the Nissan Freeride World Tour at Squaw Valley. The world's best skiiers and snowboarders, including many talented Tahoe locals, gathered at the famous, normally forbidden terrain of the Tram Face. While waiting for the clearance to start the event snow started to slide from the top of the face and caused an avalanche that many said, was the biggest, naturally occuring avalanche they have ever seen. The event was postponed and took place on Silverado the next day.

Here's a gallery of my favorite shots. All images were shot with the Canon 5D Mark II and the Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM AF lens.

You can also see a gallery of the photos on ESPN's website:
http://espn.go.com/action/freeskiing/gallery?id=4960036