Last year saw an explosion of web series into the ski community.
With this sudden influx of content came a new challenge for the athletes and creatives involved.
It is no longer enough to throw some skiing together every week.
To stand out requires a creative, unique vision expressed consistently throughout the series.
Episode 2 dropped this morning and features footage from everyone’s favorite deep pow destination, Japan.
The project is trying to bridge the gap between the general public and our tight knit skiing community.
How does Ward’s World tie into that?
There is a shift and I think that Tom (Wallisch) paved the way.
Tom is proof that you could reach the top by making edits, along with his other amazing accomplishments.
Although, this is not why I created Ward’s World.
I simply wanted to try something new and reach a different audience.
You’re working with a lot of Telluridians (spelling?
(laughs) I think you got it right.
Telluride is an awesome little town that my dad happened to stumble upon in the early 70’s.
I feel very fortunate to have grown up with the ski area in my back yard.
All four of those guys share the same love for the mountains that we grew up with in Telluride.
Kolby Popping Pow in Japan
Credit:Andrew Strain
Any highlights from filming for the series so far?
Japan was definitely a highlight.
I had never been there before and traveling there with childhood friends made it even better.
tie into your plans as a skier and for this web series?
I’m excited to finally be done.
Any personal/project goals for this season?
Continue having as much fun as possible.
Any shoutouts, thank you’s and other general gratitude?
Topher Plimpton with Scott Sports has also been awesome by supporting me on this new adventure.
Also, without Tucker’s enthusiasm and creative mindset this project would not be the same.
I want to say thank you to all of them.
