Behind the scenes: Trail 429 Launch
An hour-long ferry ride would take us through the San Juan Archipelago, a group of hundreds of islands between Vancouver Island and the continental mainland. Our destination, Orcas Island, is the largest of the San Juan Islands and bears a distinct horseshoe shape. We were there on assignment to create a launch video for the newly designed Pivot Trail 429 mountain bike and we had three days to make it happen.
Backcountry Touring on a high-risk avalanche day: Should it even be done?
Last week was pretty intense. We headed out to a 10th Mountain Division Hut right as we were getting a huge storm in Colorado. What was already an unstable snowpack became extremely dangerous as another foot of snow fell. It was beautiful and we all wanted to get outside and explore, but we were also cautious and nervous of just how likely an avalanche could be triggered.
Ghost Town: Geneva Basin Report
After flipping through Bronski’s guide every night for weeks, and obsessively building maps on Caltopo, I dialed in a location and easily convinced some friends to join. Deep into Pike National Forest, about 13 miles south of Georgetown, CO, lies a long abandoned ski resort: Geneva Basin. A gentleman’s agreement between locals and the Forest Service has allowed for the old ski patrol hut to remain intact, the only true remaining structure left.
Getting the Shot: Highlining the Linville Gorge
On the last day of the event, just as the sun was setting I was finally able to capture "the shot" I had been seeking all week. After taking some pretty huge falls, slackliner and all around badass Dave Humphrey was able to stand up and take a short walk just as the sun disappeared behind the cliffs.
Welcome to Drew Bennett Productions
Since graduating from Appalachian State, I’ve worked with brands and publications all across the country. I’ve been fortunate enough to work alongside and learn from some incredibly talented humans. Every job and project I work on, I strive to work collaboratively…