Cobbler John UpSki Designs
John Stanford, upski co-inventor, designer and sewing geek extraodinaire, has been cooking up some new equipment to meet the needs of the Colorado Back Country crowd. He will be in town next week for on snow testing. As you can see from these photo’s the sport of UpSki and it’s equipment continue to evolve. And Yes Greg, that is your cargo canopy that is getting refitted. The focus will be on a smaller canopy with a new anti-inversion grid and lightweight control center. Skiing down should be more fun as well. John Stanford is a well known designer and builder of custom Photography equipment, check out his website.
Speaking of fun, John and Phil hooked up (via websites and email) with an old friend from Virginia Sky Diving days, Rocky Walker who now goes by the stage name of Maximillion Cletus Booteah, exceutive pilot and song writer. His website is www.thatsongsux.com
Also fun was the discovery that the musical video clip created by John’s buddy Pete was posted to YouTube by www.upski-jp.com (upski Japan). Much of The footage was shot by Brian (Stinky) Stephenson on Independence Pass, Loveland Pass and Lake Dillon. It features Jon Harrington (in lime green pants), Tim Moran, Betsy Cuthbertson and Phil Huff. If you know your skis and boots you might guess the era.