RideWithChrisBrown- Feb 3-5th Clinic photos

[SledMamma]

The question has been asked: what does a person learn at Chris's clinic (ie; why would I pay money for that?!?!)... Recently, I had the chance to go and photograph and participate in a clinic that came to Valemount/McBride and thought I would post some photos of the RideWithChrisBrown experience. Overall, it was a really mixed bag of items to learn: First and foremost, Chris emphasizes safety: Avalanche safety, having the correct gear for the elements, riding within your skill set in terrain you are qualified to be in!! Our first day started with learning to maneuver the sled in a slow and controlled fashion down slopes and around obstacles:

1. Chris tells us what he wants., and how.
2. The day dawned clear and beautiful-- convoy headed out to the mountains of McBride
3. Slow and controlled is the key when navigating obstacles on angled terrain.
4. Slow and controlled BOTH ways!!
5. Chris' teaching gets UP CLOSE and personal
6. Chris offers constructive criticism as each person tries it.
7. Justin has got the Nytro under control.
8. John and Tyler practice in the sunshine with a beautiful backdrop of blue skies and mountains.
9. Brian has GOT this!!
10. With every success comes failure!! Danny-boy takes a tumble. These guys paid their respects to the old adage: "It doesn't matter if you fall down seven times, as long as you get up EIGHT" over the course of the weekend.

 

[SledMamma]

1. John gets as close to the tree as he can.
2. Once you've got the more open meadows mastered, into the tighter trees you go, for a Chris Brown demonstration like no other!
3. Jeremy (aka Jer-Bear!!) gives it a go
4 & 5. Tyler finds some big air, but hits a second unexpected jump with his tunnel and delights the crowd with an impromptu, but thorough headlight inspection.
6. Chris watches his prodigees. You have to wonder what he is thinking sometimes!!
7. Golden sun to play in: does it get any better?
8. Some of the group wanted to learn the "big boy" tricks, so Chris obliged with a wicked demo and found some safe terrain to practice on
9&10: John and Kyle to their best "Chris Brown" impressions!!

I must say that I was really impressed with our group- they worked well together and seemed to feed of each other's energy. It was nice to share the laughs and smiles and spills and triumphs and watch each of them come away better and safer riders

 

[snopro]

Holy! How did the guy on the Freeride make out?

 

[GYMBRAT]

looked like an awesome experience, thanks for sharing the awesome pix!!

 

[SledMamma]

1. Chris gave hands on tips when the landings were less-than-stellar.
2. Danny busts a move in the last golden sun of Day 1
3. Request for "drop"= Chris demos a drop
4. Which leads to Danny (and others) executing drops!!
5, 6, 7, & 8. Day 2 featured some avy training: digging a pit, checking compression and noticing the layers. We also learned to recognize signs of weak layers in the surrounding terrain and how to travel safely (one by one) through such hazards.
9. Picture of our fabulous group!!
10. The world through Chris' eyes

 

[SledMamma]

Holy! How did the guy on the Freeride make out?

He did well on that landing actually. The next one he tried to hold onto and twisted his ankle. He did ride the next day tho

 

[MOMMA]

Awesome Pics Richelle!! Thank you for sharing!

 

[snoqueen]

You are one very talented photographer, Richelle! Awesome, awesome photos. Thanks for sharing your experience with us......

 

[Mare]

AMAZING PICTURES !!! Thanks for sharing them.

 

[SledMamma]

You are one very talented photographer, Richelle! Awesome, awesome photos. Thanks for sharing your experience with us......

Thanks!! Get me bluebird and powder and you are next on my shot list: you can show us why you are queen of the snow

 

[tmix]

cool pics!

 

[Ride Whistler]

Thanks for posting your amazing pics Richelle!

The next riding clinic is in McBride March 3-4. There are 4 spots available. Please email me for details. ridewithchris@gmail.com

Richelle might be shooting pics there as well!


www.ridewithchrisbrown.com

 

[Himark]

awesome pics!!! very talented!

 

[M1000CAT]

What riding area were all pics taken?

 

[SledMamma]

What riding area were all pics taken?

Our group stayed just outside the beautiful town of Valemount, but for some last minute and unforseen reasons, we rode McBride both days. The first day was at Belle Mtn and the second day we went waaaaay back in the Renshaw. We got the best of both worlds: awesome accommodations and food (and comfy beds!) at Summit River Lodge and beautiful scenery and blue skies in the quaint town of McBride

 

[GYMBRAT]

time to take it to the next level with your photography Richelle, WOW!!! (if of course ya havent already)

 

[SledMamma]

time to take it to the next level with your photography Richelle, WOW!!! (if of course ya havent already)

Thanks BRAT! I have a career as a Respiratory Therapist, and the photography is for pure enjoyment. It has brought me all over the world and opened up awesome opportunities. It's soooo cool to be able to capture things like this and combine it with my passion for the mountains and sledding. I truly feel
like I am the lucky one

 

[thunder44]

Thanks for sharing Richelle. Amazing pictures. We still need to hook up for a ride this year.

 

[SledMamma]

Thanks for sharing Richelle. Amazing pictures. We still need to hook up for a ride this year.

Or two... Or three... Or twelve ;p

 

[AprilO]

Awesome shots!!


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