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Throwback Quebec Style: Q&A with Paul Bride

  • January 20, 2021
  • Ned Morgan
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We go behind the photo with Paul Bride. Words :: Sarah Bulford.

Nous entendons souvent l’expression « une image vaut mille mots », mais elle ne rend pas toujours les émotions ou les sensations qu’une image peut nous faire vivre. Quelque chose qui sert à rappeler des jours plus simples.

Dans notre dernier numéro de Vie en montagne, nous avons publié une image fascinante du photographe Paul Bride. Deux mordus du ski rétro, Triple G (Kyle Graveley) et M. Cat (Francois LaFrance), revenant d’une escapade sur les sommets d’Edelweiss, au Québec. Nous aimons cette image parce qu’elle capture la véritable essence du ski. Oublions l’équipement dernier cri et les exploits les plus fous. Le ski est avant tout une histoire de bons temps entre amis.

Nous avons rencontré Paul pour en savoir plus sur l’histoire derrière cette image et sur l’engouement qu’a suscité sa publication.

Parlez-nous un peu de cette photo?

Pour ce qui est de la photo, je l’ai prise alors que les gars retournaient chez eux à pied après une matinée passée sur la montagne. Il n’y a pas d’attente aux remontées ni de foules dans ces contrées. Ai-je mentionné qu’ils sont cousins?

Qu’est-ce qui vous a inspiré à les photographier?

Honnêtement, c’est comme avoir l’occasion de photographier des personnages vivants de bandes dessinées. Ils sont tellement authentiques qu’on ne peut pas les imiter.

Il paraît qu’ils signaient des autographes à la montagne? Qu’en est-il?

Les deux personnages sont très connus dans toute la vallée de l’Edelweiss, alors quand la nouvelle de la publication de leur photo dans Vie en montagne s’est répandue, c’était une grosse affaire; un grand moment qui a donné lieu à une suite.

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Kyle Graveley (L) and Francois LaFrance signing autographs at Edelweiss. Photo: Paul Bride

Nous aimons cet hommage aux vrais mordus du ski ou skieurs dans l’âme. Quel genre de commentaires avez-vous reçus sur ce cliché?

Les réactions sont très positives. L’image est amusante et les personnages colorés ont suscité la curiosité.

Qu’est-ce que vous aimez dans le ski et la culture à Edelweiss et qu’est-ce qui vous ramène dans cette région?

C’est ce que je me suis souvent demandé lors des longs vols de retour vers Vancouver. La montagne est minuscule, il fait froid et c’est glacé, il ne s’y passe pas vraiment grand-chose. J’ai demandé aux gars de m’aider à répondre à votre question de façon appropriée. M. Cat a répondu : « Hum, laisse-moi penser… la SQDC? Blague à part, c’est un petit coin de paradis des plus singuliers et décalés du monde ».
Et ça, c’est dur à battre.

Cette photo illustre le plaisir de skier dans sa plus simple expression, sans le flafla de l’équipement dernier cri et d’exploits démesurés. Qu’est-ce que vous aimez dans la culture du ski rétro?

J’aime, qu’elle soit toujours vivante.

* * *

We often hear the phrase “a picture says a thousand words” but we don’t always mention the feelings or vibes a single image can give us. Something that serves as a portal back to simpler times.

In our latest issue of Vie en montagne, we feature a captivating image by photographer, Paul Bride. Two old-school ski bums, Triple G (Kyle Graveley) and Mr. Cat (Francois LaFrance) enjoying an afternoon stroll after tearing up their backyard in Edelweiss, Quebec. We love this image because it captures the true essence of skiing. Fancy gear and cool tricks aside, skiing is all about good times with your homies.

Paul-Bride-Q-and-A-skiers-walking-Quebec Triple G (L) and Mr. Cat enjoying an afternoon stroll after ripping up their backyard in Edelweiss, Québec. Photo: Paul Bride

We caught up with Paul to get some insight on the story behind this image and the hype that followed after it was published.

Tell us a bit about this shot.

As for the image itself I took it walking back to one of their homes after a morning on the hill. No lift lines or crowds in these parts. Did I mention they’re cousins?

What inspired you to capture these two?

Honestly, it’s like getting the opportunity to photograph real-life cartoon characters. It’s so authentic, you can’t make this stuff up.

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Kyle Graveley (L) and Francois LaFrance signing autographs at Edelweiss. Photo: Paul Bride

We heard they were signing autographs at the hill—tell us about this.

The two of them are known quite well throughout the Edelweiss valley so when word spread about their image being published in Vie en montagne it was kind of a big deal. It made for an awesome moment and follow-up image.

We love that this pays homage to the ski bum life/dirtbag lifestyle. What kind of feedback have you received about this shot?

The feedback has been great. It’s a fun shot with colorful characters that people have been curious about.

What do you love about skiing and the culture at Edelweiss and what brings you back to that area?

I have asked myself that many times on a long flight back to Vancouver. The hill is tiny, it’s cold and icy, there really isn’t much going on, I asked the boys to help me with an appropriate reply to answer your question. Mr. Cat replied: “Hahahahahahahah fuck dude it’s the Triple F [French Felony Forest]. It’s the strangest, most offbeat little piece of paradise on earth.” Pretty tough to compete with that.

This image really simplifies the joy of skiing without all the bells and whistles of fancy gear and cool tricks. What is one thing you love about old school ski culture?

I love how animated it is.

Check more of Paul Bride’s shots here.

Distinguer l’innovation de la fiction / Innovation vs. Imagination

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