Telus WSSF 2011

The Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival came back to Whistler with a huge bang this year. Epic ski conditions and lots of people in town seemed to bring up the energy levels overall. Plus with new events like “Intersection” and the regular sold out events such as the “72 hour film fest” and the “Pro Photographer Showdown” the festival has turned into a massive creative venue allowing hundreds of people to showcase their art, film, photos, and music. This year I participated in the Photo Showdown and was lucky enough to take first place alongside Bryn Hughes, Russell Dalby, Mike Yoshida, Re Wikstrom, and Steve Lloyd. This win came ten years after my first in 2001. Click on the show below.
In the Gallery we had an exhibit put on by Red Bull and Oakley featuring the best photos of the year from Powder and Snowboarder magazines. Thanks to all the photographers who put in their amazing work. Big thanks to Ashley Otte and David Reddick from Powder Magazine, Snowboarder magazine, Greg Strokes and Matty Swanson from Oakley USA, Gabe Authier from Red Bull Canada, The FireRock Lounge, and the Westin Hotel for helping us put this on and be a great success.
Showdown photos by Mike Taylor.