A few waves were ridden but due to the south wind and the constant bump built in from the storm it was pretty intimidating day. None-the-less it was a quick strike session and worth getting we for. Here'a couple of the shots:
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It was a short lived day as the wind and fog clamped down on the session just as the tide and was dropping and the swell was picking up. None-the-less a few bombs came through and conditions couldn't have been better while they lasted.
If you'd like any of the shots please let me know tpatton@triplepointexpeditions.com - Tucker Kicking off with a bang the 2016/17 winter is finally upon us and it certainly brought a few magic moments. The past week of swell showcased multiple XXL size swells to the west coast of California and Mavericks awoke from its summer slumber. We are excited to share the pictures from the last few days. Here's a couple articles these shots have run in:
-- Tucker Manny Resano Sequence Photo: Tucker Patton Matt Lopez Sequence Photo: Tucker Patton Colin Dwyer Sequence. Photo: Tucker Patton
Alaska is a land of contrasts where towering peaks form high mountain summits that flow through cracking glaciers, meandering river valleys and expansive deltas eventually colliding with the sea. The connection point between jaw dropping landscapes, transitional light, pure beauty, raw nature and a skiers desire to interact with ones environment creates a photographers dream. Here are a couple shots from our 2016 Alaska helicopter ski season. Click on the images below to enlarge:
The annual pilgrimage to Alaska is underway and we made it to Haines last week. We arrived via Juneau to sunny skies and amazing vistas flying up the Lynn Canal as we approached Haines airport. Glaciers, mountains and seascapes fill the windows of the small plane as the natural beauty of Alaska surrounds you.
The first two weeks of the season our focus is on running the safety and logistics of the Freeride World Tour. Right off the bat we did a couple recon flights for possible venues. First we flew with Drake an amazing fixed wing pilot who has been flying skiers and climbers for years and shared some amazing stories and insights into the history and future of the area. The following day with specific destinations in mind we flew in the helicopter straight for the site we used for last years event: The Venue. Conditions looked perfect and we skied the side shot of the main face inspecting potential areas for athletes, judges and media. The last few days have been focused on the set up of the event and gathering all the information that we need to get started. Weather forecasts need to be analyzed, snow stability needs to be assessed as well as all of the logistics for staging, tents, judges, athletes, etc the list goes on. Our first 5 days in town presented us with blue skies, stable conditions and epic helicopter skiing. We were even treated to amazing northern lights snow. Last night the bib draw and welcome party for the Tour happened and as of today we are officially ready to go. The Freeride World Tour is within the waiting period for the event so keep checking back and hang on. It should happen the next couple days. - Tucker Patton As an ambassador for the online travel magazine Matador Network (matadornetwork.com) they asked me to take over their Instagram account for the day with a few of my photos from over the years. It was an honor and privilege to share some of our company's moments with their audience. Check out our Instagram feed here for more updates and Travel Stoke! Triple Point Expeditions Instagram and Tucker Patton's Instagram . -Tucker Patton "Wanaka is like a second home for me. I’ve traveled to NZ a dozen times and often considered moving there permanently. It is an outdoor adventure seekers mecca and taking photos here is so much fun. This is above town on Mt. Iron looking out towards the west and the awesome terrain of the South Island. I often travel solo and sometimes this makes it hard to shoot photos. In this case I made myself the subject." Credit: @tuckerpatton via @triplepointexpeditions "Surfing and skiing have lead me all over the world. It truly is about the journey and its the moments, people and experiences that change you. Surfing or skiing becomes secondary." Credit: @tuckerpatton via @triplepointexpeditions "I just happened to click this one off after a surf session and love the feeling I get when I see this image." Credit:@tuckerpatton via @triplepointexpeditions "Ocean beach doesn't look like this all that often. Maybe a couple times a year max. It was about 7 am and there was a window of perfect light from dawn for about 20 minutes and then it was gone for the day. I remember driving across the city in the dark thinking ah man it's cloudy and rain was pelting my windshield. I knew the surf was gonna be pumping and I've always wanted to get the elusive OB avenue shot. It was a long interval swell and not quite big enough for Mavericks to break so the beach became the epicenter for an all star crew as well as the local boys teeing off. Sometimes waking up early pays off and this day it did for sure." Credit:@tuckerpatton via @triplepointexpeditions "Full on commitment by @nicvaughan1 at Mavericks in Half Moon Bay, Ca.." Credit: @tuckerpatton via @triplepointexpeditions "There is nothing better than a big bonfire with friends after a great day of skiing." Credit: @tuckerpatton via @triplepointexpeditions "Perks of the job." Credit: @tuckerpatton via @triplepointexpeditions "Traveling as much as I do for snow and water safety it’s next to impossible to pack light. The Alaska heli ski season is no different. I often travel with skis, crevasse & avalanche rescue kits, kite-surfing, surfing and fly-fishing equipment. The credit card certainly racks up some baggage fees and I’ve become a pro at packing!"
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