It was about pushing the limits of the sport, like any extreme sport aims to do.
The slideshow wove together nine minutes of photos from the past 15 years of Di Lullos career.
I cannot even understand right now, he added.
Ive been looking at this contest forever.
I thought I would never be able to even get invited.
For some lucky alignment of planets I got invited in, and I even won it.
Di Lullo was the only photographer solely focussed on mountain biking.
TheJP MemorialQuarter Pipe Shred Session on Blackcomb Mountain got the party started early on Blackcomb.
Word from the hill was: good vibes, great people, even a dusting of fresh spring snow.
As the day rolled on, skiers and riders descended into Whistler Village.
The contest launches Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. from Whistler Village and LIVE at 4:30 p.m. on WSSF.com.
Also on deck for tomorrow, a jam-packed schedule, shuffled to appease Mother Natures fickle seasonal temperament.
The event takes place at 12 p.m. beside the helipad behind the Roundhouse Lodge.
If thats enough, the night wraps with the SOLD OUTSwatch 72hr Filmmaker Showdownat the Whistler Conference Centre.