“Bright clothing shoots better. Glen Plake knew it, Mike Hattrup knew it, and anyone shooting in the days of Blizzard of Ahhhh’s knows the deal. To any young, aspiring comp or film skiers, wearing contrasting colors might set you apart. Here, Tom warms up another gap to down rail on a frozen evening in Minneapolis, MN.” Photo: Josh Bishop Tom Wallisch setting up a gap to roof to down rail while Dale Talkington keeps the ladder sturdy. Despite his acclaim, Wallisch still often travels with a small tight-knit group of skiers throughout the season. Somewhere in Wyoming. Photo: AJ Dakoulas