EXTREME PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
- Eléonore Ducamp
- May 18, 2016
- 1 min read
Check out this series of breathtaking photos featuring athletes who performed in extreme conditions!
The first photo depicts the surfer Aaron Gold riding a massive wave at Peahi, or "Jaws," off Maui, Hawaii. You will discover a wide range of different sports including climbing, paddling, skiing, and mountain biking.
The series is a selection of several photographers work. We are in admiration and would like to highlight their talent in this post!
A unique group of photographers who are passionate and dedicated to adventures. They are able to shoot performers close to the action and often in measurable conditions!
"Conditions can change at any moment and you have to be prepared and act quickly.”
1. Skiing Iceland's Troll Peninsula
From Fred Pompermayer
2. Skiing Iceland's Troll Peninsula
From Fred Pompermayer
3. Ice Climbing in Chamonix, France
From Alexandre Buisse
4. Mountain Biking Near Crested Butte, Colorado
From Joey Schusler
5. Highlining in the Grotte des Demoiselles, France
From Sam Bié
6. Backcountry Skiing, Alta, Utah
From Jeremiah Watt
7. Surfing Tasmania, Australia
From Stuart Gibson
8. Skiing the Pemberton Ice Cap, British Columbia
From Grant Gunderson
9. Climbing an Ice Cave in Iceland
From Tim Kemple
10. Paddling an Icy Lagoon in Patagonia, Chile
From Will Copestake
11. Skiing Jumbo Pass, Purcell Mountains, British Columbia
From Garrett Grove
12. Skiing in the Dolomites
From Martin Lugger
13. Climbing the Bachar-Yerian Route, Yosemite National Park
From Cody Tuttle
Original Article by The National Geographic
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