Denver Big Air

Told you the posts would be more frequent now that I can walk.
Last night in Civic Center Park in Downtown Denver was the Denver Big Air. This was an event put on my multiple sponsors and the City of Denver to showcase freestyle skiing to the city. The 106 ft tall drop in ramp at 44 degrees sent the riders over a scaffolding jump covered by snow. I was requested by Sickstickz Ski Poles and my buddy Lucas Evans to cover the event so they could use my photos for promotion. Although Sickstickz did not have a team, many of their riders were on other teams in the event. The competition was team style, so 15 different ski brands rider's battled it out for the top spot. A couple weeks before the event I requested a media pass, but the organization putting it on would not grant me one because I do not have a registered business, nor do I work for one. I then elected that I would get decent photographs from the freestanding section of the viewing area. Boy was I wrong. With multiple tall fences, large trees, and tents blocking the view, I almost wish I would have kjelled out $25 for a friends pass (haha kjelled out..get it..ok not funny). But anyways I got stuck in one little place where I could get decent shots of the skiers. I hope you enjoy the shots of some friends and fellow athletes. Next Wednesday I will be shooting photos at Breckenridge so a new blog post will be coming soon! Thanks
Kj

A computer rendered preview

4frnt's Will Berman mid double flip

13 yr old Mitch Gilman whipping a kangaroo flip

Colorado All Star's Kolby Ward mid switch double 1080

Nordica's John Spriggs double cork 1260

Rookie Rev Tour's Cody Cirillo

Head's Lucas Evans in the starting gate.

Head's Lucas Evans mid double frontflip
(the loudest cheers come from that trick)

Nordica's Evan Shwartz grabbing some tail

Rookie Rev Tour's Tanner Coulter crossing his nose grab