Tag: Snowboard
John Cardiel – Skate and Snow
by bfawcett on Feb.10, 2009, under Skateboard, Snowboard
John Cardiel, FS Rock-N-Roll, Original Burnside Bowl, Portland, Oregon, 1991
One of the easiest riders I ever had the luck to work with was John Cardiel. I’m glad to hear that John is recovering from being hit by a very large truck many years ago. Our roadtrip was the first story that I had ever been assigned to write and photograph. It was for Snowboarder Magazine in 1991 and featured John going to summer camp, namely High Cascade Snowboard Camp. Halfway through the week John treated us with a skate session at the original Burnside Bowl.
John Cardiel with Chew, High Cascade Snowboard Camp, Mt Hood, Oregon, 1991
John Cardiel, Timberline at Mt. Hood, Way Above Palmer Snowfield, 1991
The weather was pretty uncooperative during the week until we hiked up Mt. Hood above cloud level and John spun off a crystal ridge line several times. In the days before digital, I was glad to see all the Kodachromes had turned out nice and sharp.
Share on FacebookCraig Kelly – Legend
by bfawcett on Feb.10, 2009, under Snowboard
Craig Kelly Backside, Soda Springs, Sims World Championships, 1985
At the third world championships, Craig ruled the pipe along with Kidwell, Kimmel, and Palmer. Craig had just picked up his sponsorship from Tom Sims a month before, and he’s sporting Raybans, Moto Gloves and Levis. In this photo it’s funny to see people sitting on the walls which is generally prohibited at today’s events. The World Championships moved to Breckenridge the following year.
Craig Kelly, Mt. Baker, 1991
Six years later, Craig had switched his sponsor to Burton and we had another miraculous sunny photoshoot at Mt. Baker during New Years vacation. Craig bounced off the tree top which was unexpected. The posse that day was pretty large and included Mike Ranquet (who was sharing a house with Craig), Shawn Farmer who was wearing all black, Jeff Fulton, Carter Turk, and Eric Jenko. Anyone else?
Share on FacebookShaun Palmer in Outside Magazine – Feb 2009
by bfawcett on Feb.05, 2009, under Shaun Palmer, Snowboard
Shaun “Minishred” Palmer, 1985 World Championships, Soda Springs, Lake Tahoe
Shaun Palmer was recently interviewed in Outside Magazine on his goals for the Winter Olympics in 2010. Shaun has it in him to do really well at his last attempt and this story has great insight at where he is now. At 40 years old he competes with “other kids” half his age and it seems like so long ago that he was minishred in the photo above (24 years). Snowboarders, skiers, and mountain bikers everywhere owe Shaun a huge deal of gratitude for what he has brought to those sports in both equipment development and compensation for its athletes. So I’d say they should all be rooting for him in 2010.
Share on FacebookChuck Barfoot – Lake Tahoe
by bfawcett on Feb.04, 2009, under Snowboard
Jamie Johnston, Chuck Barfoot, and Brian Judge at Carson Pass, Lake Tahoe, 1984
My first day of snowboarding was quite a challenge not even considering the camera equipment in a fanny pack on my ass. Chuck, Jamie, Brian and I hiked the flats at Carson Pass to reach a small ridgeline where the snow was fresh. Many failed
attempts that day at turning which made me want to try even harder on another.
Jamie Johnston, Carson Pass, Lake Tahoe, 1984
Jamie had some good turns going. See the non-highback bindings and rubber surf leash … He inspired me to try again!
Share on FacebookPhoto of Ian Ruhter – Lake Tahoe
by bfawcett on Feb.02, 2009, under Snowboard
One of world’s most influential and respected snowboard photographers,Ian Ruhter could boost big air with the best of the snowboarding pros. Photographed here in Carson Pass, Lake Tahoe in 1994.
Train Jump by Andy Hetzel (and Temple Cummins)
by bfawcett on Jan.23, 2009, under Features, Snowboard
Andy Hetzel, Donner Lake, 1995
More to follow, but you can watch the real time video here on the U-tube.
Share on FacebookWorld’s Greatest Athlete – Shaun Palmer
by bfawcett on Jan.21, 2009, under Features, Shaun Palmer, Snowboard
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.
Snowboarder Magazine Story (2008)
Share on FacebookTim Windell – Windell’s Snowboard Camp
by bfawcett on Jan.09, 2009, under Snowboard
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.
Share on FacebookTerry Kidwell – father of freestyle
by bfawcett on Dec.15, 2008, under Snowboard
Terry Kidwell, 1986, Donner Quarterpipe, Lake Tahoe
Terry Kidwell is the father of freestyle. He’s not old enough to be called the grandfather of freestyle, although some of today’s riders never knew his credentials! ‘Donner Ski Ranch’ was one of the first Tahoe resorts to allow snowboarding and remains very popular especially the east face which hides some cool stashes like the original ‘Donner Quarterpipe’ where Kidwell, Joel Gomez, Scott Clum, Damien Sanders, Keith Kimmel perfected freestyle before the big resorts joined in.
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