Filed under: Action Photography, Alaska, Behind the Scenes, Matchstick Productions, Mountain Hardwear, Skiing, Sports Photography | Tags: Alaska Heliskiing, Dan Campbell-Lloyd, Haines, James Heim, Jay Quinlan, Michelle Parker, Mountain Hardwear, MSP, Murray Wais, Richard Permin, Sam Anthamatten
I just returned from an amazing trip to Haines, Alaska with Matchstick Productions and the Mountain Hardwear team – James Heim, Sam Anthamatten, and Michelle Parker. French skier Richard Permin also joined the crew. We arrived in Haines on Feb 19, excited to get out in the mountains after hearing stories all winter about the epic snowfall in Alaska this season. After a couple of days the weather broke and we flew out for our first runs of the trip on a clear, cold day with our pilot Jay Quinlan, the former snowmobiler who was featured in many past MSP movies pushing the limits on his sled.
I love Alaska. It’s the best skiing in the world and an incredible place to photograph. I’ve taken many trips to ski and shoot in these amazing mountains, and every trip is just as exciting as the first one. February is early for skiing in Alaska. The days are short and the sun is low, but the light is amazing and there are very few skiers around. We flew 4 out of the 12 days we were there and, except for one other crew, we had the entire range to ourselves. We found great snow, impressive lines, and the skiers stepped it up for some great shots.
It was a fun, memorable and productive trip, and I want to thank Mountain Hardwear and Matchstick Productions for making it happen.
I’ve created a full gallery of some of the behind the scenes taken up at Haines.. see below.
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Feel free to leave some comments and let me know which ones you LIKE. You can also visit the full album, “Haines, AK – Behind the Scenes“, on my Facebook page.
– Scott
Filed under: Action Photography, Adventure, Alaska, Behind the Scenes, Events, Outdoor Photography, Photo Workshop, Skiing | Tags: Alyeska Resort, Ancourage Int'l Airport, Chugach Powder Guides, EpicQuest, Girdwood, heli-ski, High action sports, Hotel Alyeska, Mammut PULSE Barryvox, SMP
Come and join me and Chugach Powder Guides for my second annual Alaska Heli Ski Photography Workshop Mar. 24 – Apr 1, 2012. I’m really excited to be back in Alaska to show participants the best skiing, snowboarding and photographic opportunities in the world, with hands on experience shooting in these incredible mountains while taking the best runs of their life.
The Scott Markewitz Workshop package includes:
7 Days of world class photo instruction from Scott Markewitz
Premier lodging at the Hotel Alyeska
Guaranteed 80,000 – 100,000 vertical feet of helicopter skiing and boarding
Round-trip transportation on a scheduled shuttle from the Anchorage International Airport
Snowcat back-up for no-fly days
Use of a Mammut PULSE Barryvox avalanche transceiver
Lunch on fly days
Use of a variety of professional cameras and lenses
Workshop Package Dates & Prices:
7 Day, 8 Night: Sat., Mar. 24 – Sun., Apr. 1, 2012.
Single Occupancy – $10,025
Double Occupancy – $8,900
“This one of a kind experience will focus on teaching you about ski and snowboard photography through access to the worlds best professionals while experiencing the best skiing or snowboarding you’ve ever done in your life. The Chugach Range has been the subject of photographic passion for good reason. Not only does the Chugach provide some of the greatest photographic opportunities in the world, it provides fantastic skiing for the shooter.
This experience groups participants together an unmatched ski / snowboard and photgraphy experience. This will allow the group ultimate flexibility to travel the range in search of the best photographic setups and opportunities. Participants will not only shoot in this amazing playground, but will also serve as subjects, so you will be sure to finish the week with some great photos of yourself in this amazing terrain” ref.1
Click HERE to learn more.
See you there!
Thanks to EPICQUEST for contributing to this post.
