Scott Gaffney - Matchstick Productions Editor, Producer, Filmer, the G in Shane McConkey's G.N.A.R., Lake Tahoe Surfer, & Badass Freeskier

Episode #24

Brought to you by Tamarack Resort & Alta Ski Area

"You should not be doing things with the objective of making a social media post about it. Go do things for the experience, not because you get to make a post." - Scott Gaffney

My guest today is Scott Gaffney. Scott is the filmer, director, and editor of the famous Matchstick Productions who makes some of the strongest ski movies in existence. Scott is literally the G in Shane McConkey's game of GNAR (Gaffney's Numerical Assessment of Radness) that we all love so well. He even edited and produced the movie GNAR. Scott has been all over the world and witnessed some of the most face-melting ski sessions that have ever done down. His love for Squaw Valley Palisades Tahoe shines through all he does and his stories of spending time with and watching the progression of his best friend Shane McConkey are absolutely golden. Scott's affinity for surfing in freezing cold Lake Tahoe during the winter is weird and fascinating. Scott is a world-class skier in his own right and is still crushing it at 52-years-old. Scott is truly an inspiration and what he's seen go down in the ski world is intensely unique.

Please enjoy!

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This episode is also brought to you by Tamarack Resort :

Nestled in the west-central mountains of Idaho Tamarack boasts 1,100-acres of terrain, 2,800-vertical-feet, and an independent spirit and community vibe unmatched in the westYou might come to Tamarack Resort for the views that unfold across the valley, or the unspoiled terrain and vast open bowls. Maybe you'll come to uncover a place that's a little different, that's down to earth and at home on the path less traveled. But we know you'll come back because there's a community of people at Tamarack who make you feel like you're in the right place, at the right time.

For the free-spirits that hear the call of the undiscovered and believe the future truly is boundless, Tamarack Resort is the place for you. And we can’t wait to welcome you with arms wide open. Find it. Together. At TamarackIdaho.com

This episode is also brought to you by Alta Ski Area:

Alta is an independent ski area where the soul of skiing continues to live on for 84 winters. Alta is a skier’s only mountain, celebrated for its frequent powder days, averaging 540” of snowfall each winter.

With an 84-year history, Alta is a place that is steeped in history and tradition. We’re not talking about your grandfathers or grandmothers mothbally ski sweater tradition. We’re talking about the birthplace of avalanche research in North America kind of tradition. Alta is a place where the five independent lodges still offer the tradition of family-style dinners and ski bars that generations of skiers have frequented.

Alta’s opening day is set for November 20th, conditions permitting. We will see you out there. And as Alta likes to say. Come for the skiing. Stay for the skiing.

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