Words, photos & video by Nick Martini

The past month has proved to be an interesting one. I was planning on flying to Sweden to help judge JOSS, but my plan failed when a volcano in Iceland shut down all trans-Atlantic air travel. I was stuck in NYC for one night, where I made some new friends, and then I flew back to Colorado.

Nick at the top of one of Boulder’s finest peaks

Shortly after my sweet trip to the east coast, I headed down to Mammoth for the Salomon Jib Academy finals. I spent a week in the sun with Salomon team, and got to take my first runs since I was hurt!

Nick with some Salomon crew

jacked + tan = mammoth

With about a month left until my recovery is complete, I took it easy and made some cruiser laps. I also got to do a lot of filming in the woods with B-Paul, Walker, Charlie Owens and Clayton Vila for the new Stept movie, Network. Epic…

Tree jibbing in the woods at mam

GTS

I am now chilling in boulder finishing up some school, and getting ready to shred this summer. Hope to see everyone out at Mt. Hood; I’m stoked to be coaching at Windells in July. Enjoy the show...

Martini Recovery 5