A new image in Germany’s Skiing magazine. The shot is of Candide Thovex, taken while skiing around the Rendl side of St. Anton in Austria. The rest of the mountain was a complete whiteout and even down below the tree line the light was very flat, but such good snow. This is a secret little location tucked away in amongst a few trees. When the visibility is poor you need to head to the trees for some definition and contrast.
A shot of Candide Thovex for Skiing Magazine, Germany
Ultimate Ski Advertisement
Ultimate ski, a British website concerning numerous ski resorts around the world, have picked up one of my photos with Danish skier Peter Isaksson for use as an advertisement in the Warren Miller ski show.
I have been shooting some chalets here in St. Anton for the English chalet companies. The photos are destined for the websites of the respective companies and for use on Ultimate-ski.com. I have only done a few hotels and chalets before so I still find them a challenge to shoot. Not my usual type of photography but I do enjoy it. 🙂
I also have a selection of prints going into some of the chalets where they will also be available for purchase.
Matthieu Perez photographed for Canadian ski clothing company Arson
Canadian clothing company Arson is using one of my shots of Matthieu Perez for a poster. It is also being used by them for a lightbox to go in one of their local shops out in Canada. This was one of those wonderful days snow wise, deep powder. It was shot at Rendl as you descend from Schimmelegg into Hinter Rendl, one of my favourite runs. To do this run conditions need to be just right and stable. Too many people push it each year and almost without fail trigger an avalanche. The danger lies not only for them but also any one traversing the valley underneath.
Alpine Evolution a chalet company based in St. Anton Am Arlberg has used a selection of my photos for their advertising in their catalogue and their ads in various magazines. Its a lovely chalet independently run by a wonderful couple. (alright, yes we are friends but if you don’t believe me go check it out for yourself.) 
Jacob Slot on Schindler, St. Anton am Arlberg
Ski-mountaineer Jacob Slot’s exploits have taken him to some extraordinary places from the minefields of Afghanistan to the high peaks of the Patagonian ice-cap. He has achieved numerous first descents around the world and shows no sign of letting up.
Date of Birth:
01/09/74
Website:
www.piltriquitron.com
Jacob Slot throwing the Austrian powdernear Langen am Arlberg
Nationality:
I’m a Danish passport holder but I class myself as a world citizen.
Home Mountain:
St.Anton am Arlberg and entire Patagonian Andes.
Sponsors:
Arc’teryx, Crispi, Black Diamond.
Favourite set of skis:
Black Diamond Zealots.
Jacob Slot playing in the Austrian powder, St. Anton am Arlberg
Favourite spot:
Hielo continentales Patagonico (Patagonian ice-caps)
How did you get involved in skiing?
I’m over 30 and I don’t really remember anymore how it all started for me.
Plans for the future:
Explore more unskied terrain and do more fly fishing.
Favourite Country:
Patagonian Chile and Patagonian Argentina. Why do I like Patagonia so much? ……….no se
Jacob Slot playing in the Austrian powder, St. Anton am Arlberg
Influences:
History and my girlfriend. By history I mean what people have explored before, where they went and what they did. All this influences my projects and ideas.
Motivation:
My motivation is my passion and obsession.
Best Moment:
When you feel ‘flow’.
Worst Moment:
A few which belong to the sport; one big storm in Patagonia, one avalanche in Chamonix and when my ACL broke.
Click here for Jacob’s photographic gallery
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