Targhee Downhill Series

Mountain biking is seriously the big thing around here in the summer. People treat it like skiing sometimes. I used to own a mountain bike, but was constantly afraid of the fact that if I fell, it was onto sticks and stones and not snow -- resulting in a lot more injuries. Nevertheless, I am now contributing to Influence Magazine and I will be open to shooting any type of adventure sport. Except for maybe ice climbing. I really don't ever see myself doing that...

This weekend David, Robin and I headed over the pass to Grand Targhee resort where the Wydaho mountain bike festival was going on. Sunday culminated in a downhill mountain biking race - the first of three in a series.

Here are some epic shots from the race:

Nicholas Deak - 2nd Place Sport 19-29

Eric Brecheen - Expert 18 & under category

Scott Fitzgerald - 2nd place Expert 30-39

Tim Meyer - third place in men's 19-29 expert category.

Tim Meyer racing to the finish.

Check out more photos from the weekend on Influence Magazine.

Wyoming Whitewater Championships - Boatercross

As you may recall, I'm working with my friend Robin Pitt for his new project Influence. He asked me if I could make it out to the Greys River today to shoot the final day of the Wyoming Whitewater Championships with proceeds going to the Jackson Hole Kayak Club. The competition included a kayak and raft race on the Hoback River on Friday, a freestyle kayak rodeo on the Snake River on Saturday, and a downriver boatercross on the Greys River today. The Greys River has a rapid called "Snaggletooth," which is where I was taking photos. The name itself should say something about these difficult Class IV rapids. Enjoy the shots!

I also grabbed a couple of scenic shots on the Snake on my way down...

Snake River

Heading down to check out the Kahuna Rapids.

Kahuna

Check out more photos from the event on Influence...and don't forget to subscribe for free!