“Markus Eder in Sagrada Familia, a zone in Haines, AK, that Victor de Le Rue and Markus explored while filming for Circle of Madness [2024]. Massive cornices hung all over the place, and the zone was so hostile that at first we considered it inaccessible. When we found a way to establish a four-tent camp in the middle of the face, on a shoulder protected from avalanches, the boys started to dream big. Sagrada Familia is long and sustained for thousands of feet, its name inspired by the famous Barcelona cathedral—the pillow stacks are like the flutes of a giant pipe organ. And you better pray before dropping in.” Photo: Christoph Thoresen/Circle of Madness

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Sagrada Familia and Extended Stopping

“Nick McNutt making lemonade in British Columbia’s Esplanade Range with Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing. A heat wave in March made skiing big mountain lines difficult. Luckily, McNutt can do it all. He found a cold pocket to go upside down.”
Photo: Robin O’Neill

“Nick McNutt making lemonade in British Columbia’s Esplanade Range with Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing. A heat wave in March made skiing big mountain lines difficult. Luckily, McNutt can do it all. He found a cold pocket to go upside down.” Photo: Robin O’Neill

“Level 1 park shoots are iconic. They act as the fulcrum between past and present, connecting athletes to a forgotten era of flawless features, golden light and private laps. Here, Jonah Williams enjoys a classic sunset over the minarets in Mammoth Mountain, CA.”
Photo: Josh Bishop

“Level 1 park shoots are iconic. They act as the fulcrum between past and present, connecting athletes to a forgotten era of flawless features, golden light and private laps. Here, Jonah Williams enjoys a classic sunset over the minarets in Mammoth Mountain, CA.” Photo: Josh Bishop

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