STEVE HEMP

Sierra x SPT x NXTZ…
Along with my watch project over christmas, a limited edition Skullcandy headphone for Sierra and these neck tubes I’m really enjoying collaborating with others. It’s fun to “spearhead” these projects and see so many creative minds come together to create a unique one of a kind product… Take for example these limited edition NXTZ neck tubes (don’t know what a “neck tube” is… click HERE). Start to finish it was an awesome collaboration.
Thanks a ton to Will Hayes for his “artistic” vision, Doug M for the idea and SPT and NXTZ for making it happen. I’m stoked to have played a roll in such a fun project. Grab one (only 300 made) at Sierra Mt. Sports before they are gone.

Along with my watch project over christmas, a limited edition Skullcandy headphone for Sierra and these neck tubes I’m really enjoying collaborating with others. It’s fun to “spearhead” these projects and see so many creative minds come together to create a unique one of a kind product… Take for example these limited edition NXTZ neck tubes (don’t know what a “neck tube” is… click HERE). Start to finish it was an awesome collaboration.

Thanks a ton to Will Hayes for his “artistic” vision, Doug M for the idea and SPT and NXTZ for making it happen. I’m stoked to have played a roll in such a fun project. Grab one (only 300 made) at Sierra Mt. Sports before they are gone.

Running in the Clouds…

Yup, another scenic shot (sorry about all the landscape shots lately… really enjoying my surroundings I guess). Took this the other day while I was running near the house. Not to shabby.

I Love My Job…

Winter finally decided to show up and after a long morning behind the desk I was able to escape for a few minutes to make a quick edit on a unopened run (a nice perk of working in marketing) at Sierra. It’s days like today that make me realize why I work in the ski industry… Can’t wait for more days like this. Let it snow!

Simplicity…

I’ve watched this video three times now and each time it gets better. This is pure gold. I hope this “culture” doesn’t get lost.

Sunday FUNday…

At the moment we are trying to do everything we can in order to generate content. It’s mid-January, we’re rocking a 18” base, have four runs open and two proper lifts… A struggle to say the least. However, we are making the best of it and having fun while doing so.

I put this edit together in under two hours (filming, editing, etc) and am extremely stoked on it. Put together six laps through the park, 30-45 minutes of editing, and a radical song and the result is awesome. Enjoy and pray for snow.

One year…

This post is a little overdue but January 1, 2012 marked a year that I’ve been in Tahoe. It’s been a crazy journey thus far but I look forward to another year/season here. Tahoe is one of the most beautiful places ever. Snapped this photo on the way home from work yesterday… Blessed.

A day off?…

I think I forgot what a day off is truly supposed to feel like. So, today I made it my goal to get “off the grid” and really enjoy my time off… Thanks to a friends recommendation I took a nice hike in Woodfords, CA. The hike was stunning. No cell service, fresh air, 9.5 miles and the best part… the destination. There is WAY more to the destination than the picture above but what fun is it if you don’t go out and explore for yourself. Enjoy your own adventure and have a great week.

Happy New Year…

Spent last night at day 3 of SnowGlobe and am getting ready to ski today! So thankful. Hope everyone had a fun and safe new year.

p. Nate Vetter skier. Robby Franco

Wow… That one word pretty much sums up my year.

moved to South Lake
skied over 40+ powder days in spring of 2011 (yes… be jealous. skied 106 days overall)
went to Nicaragua for some surf and adventure for a month
fell in love with San Francisco
experienced my first Tahoe summer… Paddle boarding, boating, biking and more.
Snow or no snow stoked for 2012.

Cheers to 2012.

Christmas Recap…

My first Tahoe Christmas was a major success. I owe my parents a huge thanks… They came all the way out from Colorado for just a few days to hang out and give me a lil taste of home around the holidays. They also bought me the best gift ever (see previous post). On Christmas day the folks departed and went back home while I spent the day ~~working~~ skiing and enjoying the sunshine and what snow we do have. That evening I went to Rodeo’s house where eighteen others gathered for a Christmas feast, some sodas, games, and white elephant exchange where I got the greatest gift ever (see above). Overall, it was a fantastic Christmas. Hope you had a wonderful holiday as well.