Jacob Wester

Nothing like coming back home to a beautiful Stockholm spring and be greeted by a good swell! Heading down to Torö to get a wave or two today, it’s been a while since I wore a winter suit. Stay tuned for pics!

It feels amazing to finally be back home again, a little sad that the season is over but at the same time it’s nice to sleep in your own bed for once. I spent 7 nights in mine and Sofia’s apartment since january 2nd, pretty crazy… Now awaits 3 weeks of organizing for this summer’s surf journey, it’s going to be an epic one!

Jacob

Well, that was it. We had two beautiful sunny days, and we to to session the MSP jump up at Whistler Blackcomb under some amazing sunsets. Russ Henshaw, PK Hunder, Aidan Sheehan and Richard Permin all killed it and I’m pretty sure I got a few bangers in the bag. Today I packed my bags for my trip home on thursday, I don’t think I can properly put into words how much I look forward to some time in my apartment, with Sofia, with my skateboard, and on my surfboard. Skiing since october has been awesome but  I could definitely need a break!

doing a cork 7 tail with russ jumping next to me with a 70.000 dollar camera. no pressure.

This season has been such an amazing one, not only because of the trips I’ve been on and the people I’ve spent it with, but because I have really found my place in skiing and where I want to take it. I’ve gotten more comfortable in bigger terrain, my confidence level is up and I’ve simply skied more powder than I have ever dreamed of. I have gotten the best footage of myself I’ve ever had and really look forward to what comes out in MSP’s 20 year anniversary movie. I can’t wait for another season of steep lines and big cliffs, mixed with some amazing park skiing.

This is the life, and I’m right in the middle of it, taking it all in.

See you again in Stockholm, hopefully blogging from a new laptop since my trusty MBP decided to crash the other day…

Jacob

Hey y’all, haven’t been too busy updating my blog this week due to a very unfortunate hard drive failure. I guess my Macbook pro decided to finally give in after almost 4 years of duty.

Anyways, it’s been a slow week in Whistler waiting for the elements to come together for our beautifully constructed jump up at Blackcomb, where  I will be filming with MSP and the other riders; PK Hunder, Russ Henshaw and Aidan Sheehan. While waiting I have been working out, doing some climbing and even played golf. Yesterday I actually went up on my AKJJs and found some pockets of surprisingly good snow, first time I ski powder in may! Not a bad week.

heading up to Blackcomb this afternoon to give this beauty a try. PK posing on the lip.

Stay tuned

Jacob

Hey everyone, so I’m back in Whistler for the 4th time this season. Waiting for some good weather to hit a big jump MSP has built together with the Whistler/Blackcomb guys. Seen some pics of it and it looks pretty fun!

Got this shot from Corey Stanton at Armada today, just a fun little afternoon slush pipe run from Mammoth, my pipe skills are rusty but I had so much fun just playing with it. Enjoy!

Jacob

Just got out of the water here in Newport Beach, CA. Feels soo good to finally get some surfing in, it’s been way too long since january 2nd (my last session). Paddle arms were a bit rusty but I definitely had a good time with JP and Chris. Bishop came to shoot some photos:

JP and I

paddling out for a second session. it looks choppy but earlier it was glassy and perfect waist to shoulder high little peaks.

getting sooooo pitted, braahhh

exhausted after 2 hours in the water. I’m so out of shape its crazy, gonna have to spend some serious gym time these next 4 weeks before the summer trip.

Alright, that’s it for now, might get a quick session in tonight before I have to catch a flight early tomorrow am, going back to Whistler! Looks like it’s getting colder again up there, maybe some may powder? Let’s hold our thumbs.

Jacob

Hey everyone, down day here in Mammoth so I figured I’d post some photos from the last few days. Photo courtesy Josh Bishop.

classic spring time hiking shot

sw 9 on the middle jump

getting blunted in the pipe with Blake Kimmel getting the shot

hanging with JP

Total storm outside right now so we are just waiting. Tomorrow looks all time, can’t wait to shoot some pipe!

Jacob

Just woke up in Mammoth Mountain, california, getting some breakfast before getting on the hill with Tanner, JP, Phil and Henrik. It’s going to be an awesome week of spring skiing!

Jacob

wide awake at 6:50am, still sore from landing right on my side from 20 ft in last night’s WSI big air contest. ended up in 10th, two spots out of finals…

Another day, another airport. I’m fortunate to be able to travel but at the end of the winter it’s definitely getting old. Just another few weeks then summer, it’s going to be a well-needed break.

Sitting in the international terminal at Vancouver airport waiting for a flight to LA, from where I will be roadtripping up to Mammoth Mountain with Armada team manager Josh Bishop. 5 days of team shooting with the boys, B&E, Tanner and JP!

Jacob

Whew, what a day! Just got home from Big Air practice in the village here in Whistler, and I must say that they absolutely nailed it with the jump this year. Huge hangtime and some serious pop, tomorrow night is going to be wild!

Earlier today I got up early to sample some of the 20 centimers of fresh, cold snow that accumulated overnight. Pretty sweet to finally be back on the pow planks!

Josh Bishop hiking up Chimney

Jersey Cream cliffs looking good

the WSI big air jump.

the bumpiest outrun in the biz.

Time to sleep, theyre calling for blue skies tomorrow so I’m getting in the heli at 7am with MSP to try to get one more day of filming out there. Can’t wait!

Jacob