2019 Season Highlight Reel
Greater Than Sum Series
Athlete, Producer
"Greater Than Sum” Official Trailer
Greater Than Sum is a 3-part video series following a group of 5 big mountain skiers from Jackson Hole, WY for the 2019 season. Each athlete comes from a unique background with a diverse skillset. The series shows the value of skiing with friends, and that together we are Greater Than The Sum Of Our Parts!! Follow along as the episodes explore Jackson, Japan, and Southwest Utah. Coming October 2019...
Starring: Sophia Schwartz, Veronica Paulsen, Laura Gaylord, Max Martin, Tami Razinger
Filmed and edited by: Susie Theis and Stephen Shelesky
Produced by: Sophia Schwartz
Greater Than Sum Episode #2: Japan
JaPow tops the list of every skiers dream and that was no exception for the Greater Than Sum team. “Let’s do it and let’s do it big” they said as they committed to explore the country for 3 weeks in January. From Mount Yotei to avalanche barriers, the crew dove head first into all that Japan offered. Traveling with a group of 7 people was an adventure, and they had plenty of mishaps along the way. They learned that epic is not synonymous with easy, that getting stuck in snow banks is the fastest way to make new friends, and that rice balls are in fact the best chairlift pocket snack.
The crew started out in Niseko where high dry pressure days forced them to change up the deep powder plans and opt for some big mountaineering missions. They chased snow to Furano and discovered what hype was all about. Lastly, they traveled to Hakuba and teamed up with local skier Yuki to charge around his stomping grounds.
They returned home exhausted with plenty pizza buns in their stomach and stories to tell.
Locations: Niseko, Furano, Hakuba
Skiers: Laura Gaylord, Tami Razinger, Veronica Paulsen, Max Martin, Sophia Schwartz, and Yuki Shibata
Filmed and Edited by: Stephen Shelesky and Susie Theis
Season Edit 2018
Highlights from my rookie big mountain season. Venturing into the big mountain realm has alway been a goal of mine. My decision to leaving behind mogul skiing was a tough call; however, Jackson's cliffs, steep lines, and powder have stolen my heart.
Greater Than Sum Ep 1:
The Greater Than Sum series is about redefining skiing from an individual endeavor to show that mountain stories are more epic when shared with friends. Laura, Veronica, Tami, Max and Sophia came together for the 2019 season to push their limits. Episode 1 focuses on each athlete’s diverse strengths and show them ripping up their hometown of Jackson Hole before hitting the road.
Athletes: Laura Gaylord, Max Martin, Veronica Paulsen, Tami Razinger, and Sophia Schwartz
Filmed and edited by: Susie Theis and Stephen Shelesky
Greater Than Sum Episode #3: Southwest Utah
A perfect combination of giant red rocks and snow lured the Greater Than Sum crew to Southwest Utah for their final adventure of the season. While the Japan trip was calculated and planned, the desert trip materialized in less than a week. Enough snow- Check. Amazing scenery- check. Let’s do it.
The team piled into cars and hit the road. Despite another sticky snowbank, they arrived at the amphitheater ready to charge through the big cliffs and corn snow. The breathtaking views inspired an adventure the crew won’t soon forget!
Skiers: Sophia Schwartz, Max Martin, Veronica Paulsen, Tami Razinger
Filmed and Edited by: Susie Theis and Stephen Shelesky