Marcus Paladino Photography Blog

Revelstoked (part 2)

Marcus Paladino — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:45:19 +0000

Here are some extra photos from our recent trip to Revelstoke.

Rachel Beecham

Tommy “T-Bar” Reynolds

Burfield Bonfire

Marcus Paladino — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:38:24 +0000

Back to the Burfield Booter, this time we brought pallets…

Stalefish

Justin Turner (above/below)

Melon

BS 180 indy

Beau Emanuel (above/below)

Shifty

Method

Jacob Ortiz (above/below)

FS 180 method

Tom Leckie – 360

Burfield Booter

Marcus Paladino — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:55:50 +0000

Across the street from staff accom on Burfield road is a virtually empty parking lot, where Turner has a dream of building our own terrain park. So far we’ve got a 20 foot ditch gap, which they stayed out till 3am working on one night. (Snow can do crazy things to people.)

The other night we set out to hit it with the intention of building a bonfire (and jumping it). Hard to make fire to last with just cardboard and twigs though. Also the fact that it was probably -25 outside, needless to say my flash triggers froze within 5 minutes. No stress, got a couple bangers out of it anyway. We’ll be back, but next time we’ll bring gasoline and pallets.

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Our “Bonfire”

Tom popped his shoulder out on this one, BOLTS!

Jacob

Revelstoked

Marcus Paladino — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:46:22 +0000

1st road trip of the season, REVELSTOKE.
I had never been to Revelstoke Mountain before, but I can easily say it is the most beautiful place I’ve ever been. Epic mountains, amazing terrain, it wasn’t even a pow day but the riding was still wicked. Not to mention a rad crew of Aussies (and Meg) to shred with. Focused all my attention on riding the first day, second day I brought out the camera (just a 50mm lens). As we rode up the gondola it was a photographers nightmare, a grey day. Just when I thought I had lost my chance to shoot some amazing scenery, BAM!!! I’ll let my photos tell that story.
All and all a good trip, don’t worry Revy I’ll be back soon. Next up: Whitewater?

Cahilty Rail

Marcus Paladino — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:03:27 +0000

The other night the LSL boys set up a gap/wall ride at the sports center… Until they set off the alarm. Shit don’t phase, I met up with them near the Cahilty Bar&Grill where beheld a gnarly large down rail. We were out till about 1am that night, great things take time. Just remind me to bring thicker gloves next time.

Hey, guess what!… It’s snowing right now.

Stobist (below):
Vivitar 285HV, 1/2 power, camera right
Canon 580EX II, 1/4 power, camera left with bounce card

Ed Gallant – Nose Blunt (above)

Kieran Nikula – Rail Slide (above)

Kieran Nikula – Gap & Grab over rail/stairs (above)

Stobist (below):
Vivitar 285HV, 1/2 power, across camera

Ed Gallant – Nose Blunt (above)

The Loneliest Place On Earth

Marcus Paladino — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:43:49 +0000

The other day at work I got switched over to the top of the West Bowl T-Bar, which can also be known as one of the loneliest place on earth. No phone, no electricity, no cell service. Just a small square box hut with a heater that barely functions. The walls in this place are completely covered in writing from past and present lifty’s. The earliest graffiti I was able to find was from 1997, some popular topics: sex, life, snow, movie/music quotes, and how much they hate & love this job.
Luckily I kept myself entertained, I brought my camera.

Frosty Fingers

Entertainment

Will Madness The Madness Never End?

Hell’s Frozen Over

View From The Top

La Famiglia

Marcus Paladino — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 03:50:10 +0000

For the first post of 2012, here’s a photo I made for my father.

Stobist:
Vivitar 285HV, 1/6 power, behind/under subject
Canon 580EX II, 1/16 power, above subject (diffused & bounce card)

Backcountry

Marcus Paladino — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 02:17:51 +0000

Today’s shred sesh was unreal. Even though I was completely pooched from yesterday, as soon as you strap in you feel like a million bucks. Funny how adrenaline works eh?

Here are the rest of the photos from my backcountry exploration with LSL yesterday.

Blade Cleaver (above/below)

Kieran Nikula (above)

Emma Whitman (above)

Geremy Guido (above)

Kieran’s Cliff Drop

Marcus Paladino — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:00:10 +0000

Powder, so mysterious and awesome. I was starting to give up hope, until old man winter drop his load. Not an extreme amount, but enough to help us stay stoked here at Sun Peaks.

Today the LSL guys brought me out for a back country shoot past Gils and into a place called Elevator. I would tell you more, but I’m swore to secrecy. I got a lot of fresh turns, and even more photos. But since I’m in desperate need for food and a quick nap, I’ll only be posting this cliff drop by Kieran Nikula for now. Don’t worry, you’ll be seeing rest of the photos tomorrow.
STAY TUNED!

Drop In

FS 360

Sequential Evidence

Elbow

Marcus Paladino — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:05:07 +0000

When you work hard for something it will usually pay off, No new snow on the hill – time for a hike (not in the park). Turner and I hiked up Gils to get some fresh tracks, and on our way down we traversed then hiked to locally know spot called “Elbow”.
First hit in site was a natural jump/hip from an old tree stump. Thanks nature! How about a pow day for tomorrow please?

Justin Turner – Shifty