Whistler Backcountry Ski Photographs & Photography Tips

Whistler Backcountry Skiing Photos & Photography Tips

It was quite difficult for me to stand by and watch as the gun went off during this past springs Spearhead Passage Backcountry Ski Race at the Whistler Backcountry Freeride Jam. I’m typically not the one to watch such epic events. Fortunately, some last minute networking with the media folks found me arriving atop Whistler Mountain with the racers not for the race but instead as a photographer. My goal for the day: snap some ski photographs. Easy enough right?!?!?

First, the reason I wasn’t racing was because I felt like shit (and rightly so, because I was sick for the next two months!) Secondly, I wasn’t necessarily prepared for the frigid temps found atop Symphony Bowl, Flute and further points east (on the race course.) So I did all I could do to snap some inspiring backcountry ski photographs before my batteries died and my hands froze solid. Well, apparently some of those photos were good enough to show to the public, because a couple are on display at the home page of the Freeride Jam website HERE (or click on the images below for a short slideshow)

So my advice to all those photographers out there: NEVER be afraid to ask the media if they need a photographer for an event! Don’t expect to get paid initially, but I can (almost) guarantee that if you offer your services in exchange for something that doesn’t necessarily cost them money, you will find your services are very welcome. If they aren’t paying you, ask for a link on their website or at least credit wherever your images get posted.

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