More from Forum Staff Photographer, Ian Ruhter from his travels with John Jackson and Jake Welch…

John Jackson has received a lot of awards this year: Rider of the Year in both Snowboarder Magazine and Transworld SNOWboarding, along with Jumper of the Year in Snowboarder, and Video Part of the Year in Transworld. Where some might take that as reason to put their riding on cruise control, John J is still looking to progress far beyond what he’s done in the best year of his career. Don’t believe it? Take a look at this post from Ian Ruhter on the 120 foot gap that John is lining up in the Tahoe Backcountry.

Not enough? How about this time lapse video from Tim Peare?

Forum Staff Photographer, Ian Ruhter recently stepped into the backcountry for the first time this season. On a short mission with Jake Welch and John Jackson, he decided to share some pictures and blog on the experience. Enjoy the collage below and check his site for all the details.

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Here is some recent media coverage from the April 2009 issue of Transworld Snowboarding. Highlights include the cover shot with John Jackson, Backcountry Basics with Jake Blauvelt, and a sneak peek at an artist-collaboration for the 2010 Forum Line.

Lake Tahoe has been the site of some serious dumps lately. The Forum Crew has set up camp, and is working diligently on the filming of this year’s video release. Everyone loves the glory of huge lines and powder booters, but few realize the imminent dangers that exist while riding and filming in the backcountry. This photoset comes from Ian Ruhter and showcases the unstable snow conditions all throughout the Tahoe area.

Snowmobiling and Snowboarding go hand in hand. You wouldn’t see most backcountry shots without them, and although it’s fun, snowmobiling is also a huge pain. From digging out stuck sleds, to constant repair work, the time and money put into these machines is endless. Below are some shots Ian Ruhter snapped that capture the not-so-fun side of winter transportation.

Forum Staff Photographer, Ian Ruhter, yeah, he loves everything about his job…

Forum recently attended the SIA show in Las Vegas, where snowsport manufactures, retailers and lurkers came together to check out the latest and greatest in snowsport equipment. Amidst all the skis, sleds, snowboards, boots and bindings, there were scantily clad individuals, copious amounts of booze and numerous other “did you see that” happenings. The Forum booth held down space G72 (whatever that means), and among the lurkers were the likes of some highly influential pro riders. For those of you that missed out on SIA’s last year in Vegas, have a look.

Some behind the scenes photos courtesy of Forum Staff Photographer, Ian Ruhter. Ian’s been so busy traveling with the team and getting Grade A photos that it’s been hard to catch up and get an update. When the emails aren’t coming from him, it’s safe to say we can find out what his deal is right here.

They say a picture is worth a 1000 words, right? Well, if the Forum Ads you’ve seen strewn about your favorite mags didn’t carry enough info for you, consider some serious knowledge dropped, as you’ll find an entire gallery to look at below. We’re sure this is one essay you’ll enjoy reading all the way through.

Recent editorial coverage from Transworld Snowboarding’s 2009 Photo Annual. Highlights include an array of Forum Team Rider pics from Staff Photographer Ian Ruhter, along with a “Timeless” writeup on the man behind the lens. If there’s not enough Ruht in this post for you, head over to his blog for more

Pat Moore is someone you can all ways count on. I spent the whole season shooting with Pat. In that time I got to see a side of him that many people don’t get to see. Pat is all ways willing to lend a hand or help anyone out at any time. He’s actually one of the nicest guys in snowboarding. He gives 100 % every waking moment. Let’s just say he is a very passionate person. Check him out in the Forum movie “Forum or Against ‘Em” and you will see what I mean.
Oh yeah, he is really good at snowboarding too.
-Ian Ruhter

South Lake Tahoe had the distinct pleasure in showcasing the work of Forum Staff Photographer Ian Ruhter, along with Chris Wellhausen, and Cinematographer Kyle Schwartz at Lake Tahoe Community College. The night began with an Artist reception with Fine Art prints on display, and concluded with a visual presentation by each artist on a 20 x 30 foot screen in the Duke Theater. Ian broke down to the audience his philosophies of Art and how he maintains that integrity principle when managing large advertising campaigns.

words/photos: Tim Peare

Forum Staff Photographer, Ian Ruhter, posted a photo gallery on Transworld Snowboarding’s website featuring a plethora of pics (and informative captions) taken during the filming of Forum or Against’em.

“The things that really bother me about my job are also the things I love. I believe that I made the decision to do this with my life subconsciously. The things that I have seen and been a part of have changed my life forever. The snowboard community is the most dysfunctional group of people in the world. We’re anything but normal. That is why we’re all working together. Where else can you be free to express yourself in any way and be accepted? If you don’t fit in to society and you’re not considered a normal person, then come join us. We will welcome anyone who doesn’t want to be put into a cookie-cutter mold. Normal will never measure up to being extraordinary. That is what we are.”
- Ian Ruhter

“2” is a traveling photography exhibit featuring the works of Forum Staff Photographers, Ian Ruhter and Cole Barash. The exhibit is being put on by Snowboard Magazine, so to get the full update and see some some of great photos from the industries finest, follow this link to their website.