Jordan Manley Wins Deep Summer

WHISTLER, BC August 11, 2010 – Last night Jordan Manley won the Saint Deep Summer Photo Challenge, making him the king of slidehow photography contests as he goes seven for seven undisputed slideshow wins in various competitions.  Over 1,100 people poured into the Fairmont Chateau Whistler to experience slideshows created by six world class photographers over three days in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park and surrounding valley trails. 

The photography was outstanding and a panel of five expert judges had the unenviable job of assigning first, second and third to a field of six world class mountain bike photographers.  After the deliberations Nicolas Teichrob of Robert’s Creek emerged in second with $2,000 and legendary Whistler photographer Paul Morrison took home $1,000 for third place.  Morrison also managed to snag $1,000 for Best Photo with a golden wall ride shot that took some serious commitment from two of his riders.  Sven Martin and Saint Wildcard photographers Steve Lloyd and Adrian Marcoux were also contenders at this year’s Deep Summer. 

Manley’s team was made up of pro riders, and “super-talented humans,” Darcy Turenne, Mike Hopkins and Thomas Vanderham but the real stars of his show were the Whistler Mountain Bike Park Trail Crew.  The imagery captured of this motley crew allowed a rare glimpse into the effort, comraderie and dedication infused into the dirt and wood on every trail in the park.  One of the most memorable images was of four pairs of hands, absolutely riddled with callouses, facing palms-up to the camera.

Manley is well known for his slideshow prowess and his contribution to the Saint Deep Summer Photo Challenge was flawless from the storyline and his attention to detail, to the unique perspectives and mastery of light and fog to create an emotional and visually arresting slideshow.

I think this event is super important to the progression of mountain biking,” says Darcy Turenne, Deep Summer emcee and pro rider on Manley’s team. “Events like this allow people to see what is going on deep in the woods and it is such a beautiful visual showcase to expose the soul of the sport.  As an athlete I felt honoured to be a part of this competition.  It is prestigious to work with such talented photographers.  The time contraints make it a huge team effort and we really bonded.  Definitely some of the most fun shooting I have ever done.”

The nightlife is just getting warmed up at Kokanee Crankworx.  The Deraylor Music Festival heads into night No. 2 of a three night musical extravaganza featuring over 40 artists in six venues. Admission to all shows is through a $40 Festival wristband only, and are subject to age (19+) and capacity restrictions.  Visit www.deraylor.com for all ticket and event information. 

Take advantage of great room rates to experience all of the action in person at the brand new Aava Whistler Hotel, the official hotel of Kokanee Crankworx, with great room rates starting at $99 midweek and $119 on weekends through www.whistler.com and 1-800-WHISTLER.

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