Bubis Blog
On the way to Whittier…
Montag, den 16. April 2012 um 02:22 Uhr von Sebastian BubmannNeuste Information zu Sebastian Bubmanns Ataraxia Projekt 2012!
Two great weeks at Thompson Pass come to an end! We had great weather, and only three days of flat light. Fresh powder came in at the right time and it was continuously cold, so the snow stayed in a great shape for a long time! The Thompson Pass Snow Kite Festival and Tailgate Alaska brought the craziest people together for the sickest action.
We went on a couple of trips, mostly with snowmachines or skins, took many pictures and a lot of video! The area is amazing, the scenery wonderful – even at night, when northern lights hover above the campground.
Eric, Craig, Forrest, Travis and Morgan explored a new path to the Cleave Glacier with snowmachines – we joined them another day, and rode a great line off an unknown mountain.
Now the crew will head back to Wasilla for final preparations of the biggest part of our project, the ascent of Mt. Marcus Baker with kite support.
Stay tuned for more pictures and news on our page!
The Ataraxia Crew
Valdez – Thompson Pass
Samstag, den 7. April 2012 um 05:19 Uhr von Sebastian BubmannNeuste Information zu Sebastian Bubmanns Ataraxia Projekt 2012!
After a long drive of 330 miles through the outback of Alaska, we arrived at Thompson Pass, a couple of miles away from Valdez. So far we had some wonderful bluebird days, and now for the first time two “whiteout” days.
Snow kiting at the pass is amazing, perfect wind conditions, and we pretty much impressed the ski-touring people with the speed we can climb mountains with a kite. After two days of wind, we had a wonderful day of speedflying “Odysee”. Shortly after sunset, we took a last ride up the mountain, to do a long exposure shot with a LED Lenser headlamp, which turned out great:
We drove down to Valdez, and had a look around. Valdez is one of the biggest oil ports of Alaska – the trans-alaska-oil-pipeline ends here. The harbor is beautiful and there are no traces anymore of the Exxon Valdez tanker fatality long time ago. Although, the harbor worker Kyle said, that if you dig a little bit at the shores of Prince William Sound, you will still find oil drips.
On the second down day, we had a great party with a lot of friends of the pass, as everyone came down. The weather forecast said that it will clear up tomorrow! Ready for some more action!
Rolling out to Thompson Pass …
Samstag, den 31. März 2012 um 21:46 Uhr von Sebastian BubmannNeuste Information zu Sebastian Bubmanns Ataraxia Projekt 2012!
After endless preparations the crew is rolling out to Thompson Pass now. Thx a lot to Great Alaskan Holidays for the hook-up!!
Stay tuned for more updates from T Pass,
The Ataraxia Crew
First success, even without wind
Freitag, den 30. März 2012 um 19:48 Uhr von Sebastian BubmannNeuste Information zu Sebastian Bubmanns Ataraxia Projekt 2012!
The Eklutna traverse presented the ideal opportunity for the Ataraxia crew to warm up for upcoming challenges, further weld together the team, get amazing footage and have a great experience of 7 days in the Alaskan outback.
Everything went well, from the helicopter dropoff with Alpine Air Alaska to the crossing itself and the last big hurdle, belaying the crew and their sleds down the icefall at the tow of the Eklutna glacier. Only the wind did not cooperate. On top of the Whiteout glacier the crew just had enough wind to pull up one of the SPEED3 12m they brought along, but not to kite. The consequence was as easy as demanding … walking more than 50 kilometers as a roapteam. Many cereal bars and melted snow helped them to estimate the scale of the mountains and icefields in Alaska better. Everything looks like a walk in the park, until you’re there…
Apart of the wind the crew was very lucky with the Alaskan weather. Only the Whiteout glacier fully lived up to its name and forced the crew to stay at Huns’ Hut for another day. The last hurdle of the traverse was by far the most challenging. Belaying 3 heavy sleds and the crew members down the icefall of the Eklutna glacier. Crampons and ice axes helped them to get down a 10 meter wall of blue ice to a safe spot between crevasses, where the sleds could be secured and the rope set up for the last bit of glacier travel until the very end of the glacier.
Staying out there in a never ending white landscape you realize how much you depend on professional gear and equipment. Once again the Ataraxia crew would like to thank all of their sponsors for supporting the project and the amazing equipment.
Today the RV will be picked up at Great Alaskan Holidays and loaded up to the top with gear and groceries so the team can head out to Thompson Pass tomorrow. Acro paraglider Marvin Ogger will join the crew for this section of the adventure and already got in his first tumbles over the wing yesterday.
Throughout this trip the crew will have better internet access, so stay tuned for updates!
The Ataraxia Crew
First project, the Eklutna traverse!
Dienstag, den 20. März 2012 um 11:22 Uhr von Sebastian BubmannNeuste Information zu Sebastian Bubmanns Ataraxia Projekt 2012!
In less than 7 hours the Ataraxia crew consisting of Obadiah Jenkins, Sebastian Bubmann, Philip Kuchelmeister and Nicolas Chibac will be picked up by the helicopter and dropped off on top of the Eagle Glacier to begin their 38 mile crossing of the Eklutna traverse.
The last couple of days have been a mix of mostly organizing things, prepping gear and enjoying some snow kiting, paragliding or ski touring in between. Many great things have been accomplished and new partners were acquired to support the project: Partners section.
On the third day of the journey Sebastian and Nicolas flew out to lake Illiamna to be one of the first people to ever snow kite there. It was super cold and super windy, but a great experience. Even though the major Bingo battle of the natives was a bit of a surprise … one would not really expect to run into this after an hour flight towards the end of the world.
Mammut Peak Project – Trailer
Montag, den 12. März 2012 um 23:26 Uhr von Sebastian BubmannNeuste Information zu Sebastian Bubmanns Ataraxia Projekt 2012!
Less than one week to go! Watch the Mammut Trailer and get an impression on what will come up!
New Sponsor: CamOne
Montag, den 12. März 2012 um 23:13 Uhr von Sebastian BubmannNeuste Information zu Sebastian Bubmanns Ataraxia Projekt 2012!
Hey everyone!
Many different angles, highest quality, and shots from everywhere: CamOne is on board with a lot of amazing cameras and recording possibilities. Stay tuned for the first shots and sneak-peaks!
New sponsor – Garmont!
Sonntag, den 4. März 2012 um 19:40 Uhr von Sebastian BubmannNeuste Information zu Sebastian Bubmanns Ataraxia Projekt 2012!
Hey everybody,
we are stoked to announce that Garmont will be suporting us with their amazing Radium boot. With it’s endless comfort combined with a great feeling and performance for skiing this will be the right boot for us to conquer the challenging conditions as we earn every line with the kite or by foot if it’s not windy.
Thanks a lot for the support guys!
New Sponsor: Elan Skis
Sonntag, den 4. März 2012 um 19:36 Uhr von Sebastian BubmannNeuste Information zu Sebastian Bubmanns Ataraxia Projekt 2012!
We are happy to welcome Elan as our sponsor for skis on board! We will be touring with the Alaska and the Olympus Mons! The Alaska is one of the best touring ski in their product line, and the Olympus Mons is our choice for the big powder days! Have a look at the skis below:
New Sponsor: Mammut – Peak Project
Freitag, den 2. März 2012 um 00:20 Uhr von Sebastian BubmannNeuste Information zu Sebastian Bubmanns Ataraxia Projekt 2012!
THE BIGGEST PEAK PROJECT IN HISTORY – The Ataraxia Project is part of it!
We are happy to welcome Mammut on board of The Ataraxia Project, and are proud to be chosen to paticipate in the 150 Peaks Project of Mammut! Together we will celebrate a great anniversary – 150 years Mammut! The idea is to conquer 150 summits within one year! Mount Marcus Baker will be one!
More info is to come soon on the Mammut Peaks Project page!
