BELOW • In 2001, most ski areas did not want anything to do with the crazy freeskiing scene, so instead we gravitated toward the freedom of the backcountry. Shannon Schad uncorks across the street from Wolf Creek, CO. (MSP) RIGHT • When working with Seth Morrison, real-life stunts always exceeded on-video expectations. Seth taught me a lot and I paid attention, never asking questions. The only time I would offer advice was when he asked. If one misses the shot with Seth, one does not deserve to be out there. Seth sends the crux in Haines, AK in 2008. (TGR) 090 The Ski Journal