I present the 10 biggest days of the season measured in vertical feet:
1) March 24, Roger's Pass, Troy, Ricky, Marty 10,250
2) March 5, Roger's Pass, Shane 7,500
3) February 11, Hakuba Japan, Eric 7,020
4) April 26, Waterton, Adam, Blair P., Troy 6,480
5) March 29, Waterton, Troy 6,420
6) April 2,Waterton, Dave H., Troy 5,620
7) March 15, Revelstoke, Shane, Rob, Sean 5,520
8) December 14, Rogers Pass Solo 5,260
9) April 1, Waterton, Dave H. 5,230
10) March 7, Roger's Pass, Shane, Matt, Rob 5,040
Total: 64,340, Average: 6,434
A good mix of different locations, people, and months. What a winter.
On a related note, here's what I think are the top 10 photos from this season. I split them out into the top 5 of me, and the top 5 by me. Some might be a bit biased as I know the story or trip associated with them, but hey, it's my list, I'll include whatever ones I want!
Top 5 by me
Shane silhouetted on the seven steps of Paradise. Blue skies and powder.
I sniped this pic of Blair shy of baldy rocks. I like the sparkle of the hoar and his look of determination.
Enroute to summit knob. You know how good the snow is just by looking. I like it even better knowing it was my uptrack before it snowed and it's still mine after.
There's a tree in the way, but I still like this shot. It's deep, light and paid for.
Galloway Bowl in Glacier National Park. I wanted this so bad the first time I saw it, but would I have been as driven if I didn't have this photo? Almost perfect lighting makes this photo. It's conquest is day #4 up top.
Top 5 of me
I went to Japan to ride Powder in Japanese trees. I came home with this amazing picture. Blue skies, big rooster. Wow! I'm not the only one who likes it - look for it in an upcoming issue of Snow Action. Photo by Chris Hocking. Location Hakuba Japan.
I love the pop of the colours, the feel of the snow with both hands, the blue sky and the white trees. Photo by Blair P. Location Kootenay Pass, BC
This one got taken with me knowing, which often results in better shots. Perfect sky, beautiful sunset light across the valley and so much left to explore. Photo by Shane. Location Waterton, AB
I like the sense of speed. Riding powder feels like you're flying, I think this captures that. Photo by Gary. Location Kootenay Pass, BC
The light could be better, but the snow couldn't be. A huge contrail tells you it's blower and I'm moving. This is Galloway Bowl (pic #5 above) and is a memorable first descent. Photo by Troy. Location Glacier National Park, MT
