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Matt Bansak

Have you been wanting to go heli-skiing? Join us in Alaska!

Heli-skiing needs no introduction. Weโ€™re heading up in March/April, and if youโ€™ve been waiting for the nudge to book your trip, here it is. A discounted all-inclusive week of heli-skiing in the Alaskan Chugach Mountains with Points North Heli-Adventures, including your own personal photographer.

Matt Bansak | January 30, 2015
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Tahoe Scenes, November & December 2014: Photography From Around the Lake

These photos are all from November and December 2014 around Lake Tahoe, closing out the end of the year and highlighting some of the awesome days weโ€™ve had recently. From great backcountry conditions to epic surf days on the lake, these have been an exciting couple of months.

Matt Bansak | December 28, 2014
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Tahoe Scenes, October 2014: Photography From Around the Lake

These photos are all from October around Tahoe, hopefully capturing some of the beautiful days weโ€™ve had this month. Prints of these photos are available for purchase at mattbansak.com with various mounting and framing options. Use coupon code SB15 to get 15% off your entire order until October 15th [โ€ฆ]

Matt Bansak | November 3, 2014
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Tahoe Scenes, September 2014: Photography From Around the Lake

These photos are all from September around Tahoe. Prints of these photos and a many more are available for purchase at mattbansak.com with various mounting and framing options. Use coupon code SNOWBRAINS15 to get 15% off your entire order until Sunday the 28th! [โ€ฆ]

Matt Bansak | September 24, 2014
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Waterskiing Behind a Hobie Cat on Lake Tahoe: Photos and Video

The first thing youโ€™ll notice when you get on a catamaran is โ€œdang, this thing is fast.โ€ The next logical progression is to tow a skier! Waterskiing behind a Hobie Cat has been a long-standing objective of mine ever since I learned how to sail 20 years ago. Iโ€™ve tried to accomplish this several times in the past with no success, but each time highlighted what works and what doesnโ€™t. Yesterday, with the help of some good friends, [โ€ฆ]

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Matt Bansak | September 18, 2014
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Tahoe Scenes, August 2014: Photography From Around the Lake

These photos are all from August around Tahoe. While not quite as stormy as July, there were still some days of really amazing clouds. Prints of these photos and a many more are available for purchase at mattbansak.com with various mounting and framing options. To kick off my new website, you can use coupon code SNOWBRAINS to get 20% off your entire order, until August 30th! [โ€ฆ]

Matt Bansak | August 25, 2014
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Full-On Patch Skiing in Lake Tahoe | August 2nd Photo Tour:

This post is for everyone who is wondering if thereโ€™s still snow in Tahoe, and the answer is yes. Before we started the hike, we placed bets on how many people would ask us โ€œyouโ€™re not actually skiing are you?โ€ The final tally was 25. Katy Hover-Smoot and I headed to Round Top today in hopes of finding some decent patch skiing. Itโ€™s my go-to summer ski destination for its easy approach and awesome scenery, but the patches are certainly looking [โ€ฆ]

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Matt Bansak | August 2, 2014
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Tahoe Scenes : Recent Photography From Around The Lake (July)

This July will be remembered as the time that moisture happened in Tahoeโ€ฆ at least as far as the last few summers are concerned. The recent storms are a welcomed shift from the months of dry weather for many obvious reasons, but they also have the fun side effects of some really neat lightning shows and great sunsets. These photos are all from [โ€ฆ]

Matt Bansak | July 21, 2014
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