“Cutting Room Floor” part 4, Powder Awards Nominated “Line Of The Year” 2010.

“Cutting Room Floor” part 3

“Cutting Room Floor” part 2

Haines, AK another filming line first thing in the morning early April.

“Cutting Room Floor” part 1

This was from Haines, AK while filming “Re: Session”. 5 years ago I was caught in an avalanche on this same line, second turn in and rode the avalanche all the way to the bottom out into the flats, glad to get in under my belt this way!

“On The Couch” with TGR part 2

“On The Couch” with TGR part 1

Win Free Skis for Life From K2

“FREE SKIS FOR LIFE” Promo from Mike Thomas on Vimeo.

Skiing Loveland In October 2009.

This has been a long time coming. Loveland opened October 7th, earliest in 40 years. Of Course its man made with a few light storms to add to the cause.

Winter seems to be trying its hand much earlier this year. Thus far we are a over a week ahead of schedule with more storms in the forecast. Hard to tell what’s going on with the weather. Its been a day to day look at weather to know what to wear for layers. One day its Indian Summer the next its back to Winter.

Currently 1 chair services 2 manmade runs, snow making is a daily occurrence working on the next zone.  Looking like monday or at least the upcoming week for another chair’s opening.  Crowds have been limited and of course the weekdays are ski on the lift type of skiing.  See you out there!

09/10 Product

Here are some pics of product I use.  Most of which is Pro Model and designed by me and the companies designers.  Click on image to find out more!

New Design for 09/10 Oakley Seth Morrison Signature Series Crowbar

Oakley Alps Jacket from the “Pro Rider’s Series”

Oakley Alps Pant from the “Pro Rider’s Series”

K2 ObSethed 189cm

New Design Full Tilt Seth Morrison Pro Model

New Design for 09/10 Seth Morrison Pro Model Glove

New Design for 09/10 Hestra Seth Morrison Pro Model 3 Finger Glove

Black Diamond Bandit w/ Avalung Pack in Seth Plaid

K2 V12 Ski Poles

Salomon STH 16 Binding

PURL Wax

Ups and downs of Las Lenas.

The trip to Las Lenas has come to a close.  Lots happened on the voyage, party people some puking on the plane, getting a bag stolen off them in a lobby while passed out,  2 sketch landings on the domestic flight.  That was just the first day.  We arrived to a crazy sunset and the look of deep powder on the side of the road.  This trip was with Oakley testing and Catalog shooting.  Many were there for the party, I was there for the skiing.

Ended up being very windy for most of the trip and the Marte was closed for all of it till the last day we were there.  So we hiked.  Luckily most brought skins and a touring binding set up.  Everyday we did a boot hike or a skin.  Thats all you could do to get to the best skiing.  Maybe the snow was not the best after day in and day out of wind, but it was fun.  Every hike was new for me as well as the group, since most had not been below the equator before.  Doing this ended up being a one run day due to all the walking to get there because some lifts would be open one day and then not the next, or the ski patrol and piesteros would not let you access terrain.  Besides that and the wind you just rolled on and went some where that people weren’t.

Skiing in the summer is pretty much a dream come true.  Coming down into the best part of the season is the way to do it, no waiting around for conditions to build up.  Everyone in the Northern Hemisphere is getting excited, ski movies are premiering, magazines are on their second issues already.  Its on its way, but its along ways off till its good.  Many people on our trip got sick, puking on flights home or getting sick the last days there, swine flu perhaps.  Something you don’t really think about till its to late.  Thanks to Oakley, Stein, Mark, Jose and all the motivated people I skied with.  Check out more picks in photo’s.  Till next time.

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