Rad Smith

Cartographer. Painter. Illustrator. Skier. Topographic Dreamer.

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Here it is in all its final, painted glory: @Deer_Valley

#DeerValley #SkiDeerValley #DeerValleyDifference #SkiUtah

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This is a sketch from earlier in my ski map painting career. This study for Beech Mountain dates back to 2018 and I’ve learned a great deal about mapping and cartography since then.

#BeechMtn #SkiNC

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Here’s what the final version of a terrain map entails: labels, runs, liftlines, logos and all the tiny details and information that skiers and snowboarders will hopefully find helpful. This Big White map was completed back in 2021.

#SkiBigWhite #ExploreBC #SkiCanada

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Here’s the terrain map I finished back in 2021 for Big White near the town of Kelowna in Canada. This family-friendly resort is independently owned and recognized for deep, dry "Okanagan Champagne Powder.”

#SkiBigWhite

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Throwing it back to this sketch I created back in 2021 for Big White in British Columbia, Canada. My mentor @JamesNiehues long wanted to create a map for this ski resort and I’m honored to have finally had the chance to provide them with a hand-painted map.

#SkiBigWhite

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Compiling this @MontageMtnPA montage is a career highlight for sure! 🩵

This year-round ski area located near Scranton, PA claims the 2nd steepest ski run in the Eastern US: White Lightning! It was an honor to create a new trail map for this beloved fixture of the ski community.

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Here is a peep at my studio setup for my latest project. I’m working on a new summer village and parking map for the folks at Big Sky, here in my home state of Montana.

@bigskyresort #BigSkyResort #BigSkyMontana #Montana

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It’s a parking lot party and all my ski and snowboard friends are invited to come enjoy summer adventure at Big Sky. The snow is melting and summer fun is fast approaching.

@bigskyresort #BigSkyResort #BigSkyMontana #Montana

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Moving into summer mode here in Montana. I’m currently working on something a little closer to home…

@bigskyresort #BigSkyResort #BigSkyMontana #Montana

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It’s not been much of a winter up here in Montana so here’s a little Big Sky summer map to inspire excitement for mountain biking and hiking season!

@bigskyresort #BigSkyResort #BigSkyMontana #Montana

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It’s all in the details…which encompass thousands and thousands of trees and layer upon layer of forest.

#Skiing #MontageMtn #SKITHEEAST

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We’ve finally got a parking lot painted so skiers and snowboarders can enjoy turns on Montage Mountain! I’m using more vivid colors in the foreground to contrast with the slightly less saturated hues I used to paint the mountaintop.

#Skiing #MontageMtn #SKITHEEAST

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I’ve made decent progress on finishing the upper ski trails for Montage Mountain’s new trail map.

#Skiing #MontageMtn #SKITHEEAST

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The contrast between light/dark values will give a realistic texture to the trees which frame and define the ski runs of Montage Mountain. Can you spy the pencil marks I left as a guide to help me accurately depict the terrain and slopes of the ski area?

#MontageMtn #SKITHEEAST

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This vivid cerulean sky depicts a perfect day at Montage Mountain. I’ve used an airbrush to define the shadows of the trees lining each ski run. Next I’ll work from top to bottom to add more details and—you guessed it—countless trees!

#Skiing #MontageMtn #SKITHEEAST

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A new map will be dropping soon for Montage Mountain which is located just 8 miles from downtown Scranton, PA. Montage offers 27 ski trails including White Lightning, the second-steepest trail in the Eastern United States.⚡️

#Skiing #MontageMtn #SKITHEEAST

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And we’re on to the next ski terrain map project. Can anyone identify this hometown hill?

#Skiing #Snowboarding #SKITHEEAST

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Mount Jamison in Ontario, Canada is the proud new owner of a hand-painted terrain map. It’s been a pleasure painting your mountain and I hope this has been a season to remember.

#TimminsWinter #MountJamison #Skiing #Snowboarding

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Here’s the finished painting for Onterio’s Mount Jamison. Stay tuned to see what it looks like once all the graphics, trails and chairlifts are added!

#TimminsWinter #MountJamison #Skiing #Snowboarding

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Mount Jamison in Canada has an impressive variety of terrain and serves as an important community hub for outdoor fun. Tubing anyone?

#TimminsWinter #MountJamison #Skiing #Snowboarding

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In addition to a new trail map for @loonmtn, adventurous guests can also use the updated Uphill Map to earn their turns off Loon Peak or South Peak.
#VisitNH #SkiNewHampshire #LoonMtn #EarnYourTurns #SkiUphill