Way Better than Expected
“Sammy Carlson’s style is timeless. Here he paints his way down an Alaskan spine while filming in the Chugach Range, AK, for the Quiksilver film, Scored. To witness Sammy creatively interpret the complex and powerful terrain of AK is truly mind-boggling.” Photo: Chad Chomlack
“Dave Amirault (left) and Lexi Dowdall (right) ride up the Wildcat Chair for the 2024 New Year’s Eve torchlight parade and fireworks at Alta, UT. In 2023, the mountain traded out the traditional fire torches for personal headlamps. I was admittedly bummed, but was quickly converted when I saw skiers of all ages decked out in LED light suits, skiing with light-up capes and wings, and wrapped in holiday string lights.” Photo: Re Wikstrom
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