Andy Hetzel, Donner Lake, 1995
More to follow, but you can watch the real time video here on the U-tube.
Month: January 2009
World’s Greatest Athlete – Shaun Palmer
Shaun Palmer, Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe, 1989 Photo
Shaun Palmer was one of the first athletes I photographed and learned to respect. His drive, passion, and desire to win is matched by no one. Since this photo was taken at Lake Tahoe, Shaun has won nine gold medals at Winter X and championships in snowboarding, skiing, motocross, mountain biking and has even successfully competed in car racing and skateboarding. He was named the World’s Greatest Athlete by USA Today in 1998 and won the ESPN ESPY in action sports in 2001. In 1995, Shaun founded Palmer Snowboards (and Skis), who remain an innovative leader in snowsports to this day. Just turning 40 years old last November, Shaun still actively competes in several sports against other youth half his age.
Legendary Banked Slalom, Old Snowboard Photos
Terry Kidwell, Bob Klein and Tom Sims at the First Legendary Banked Slalom at Mt. Baker, WA in 1985. This month marks the 24th anniversary of the event.
Toms Sims, 1st
Terry Kidwell, 2nd
Ken Achenbach, 3rd
And Bob Klein was 5th
Attack of the Killer Robots
Got Gas?
Kings Beach, CA
Tom Sims – Sims Snowboards
Toms Sims, 1985, Soda Springs Halfpipe (Lake Tahoe), Sims World Championships
Tom Sims invented his own brand of snowboarding and was the original competitor in the early days of riding. His “layback, look back” is one of my favorite images.
Tim Windell – Windell’s Snowboard Camp
Tim Windell, 1988, Chris Karol Snowboard Camp Halfpipe, Mt. Hood Timberline
Tim Windell owns a snowboard camp at Mt. Hood and he was an original pro. Pictured here he rips the Chris Karol Snowboard Camp pipe in 1988.