Posted June 27, 2005

Name: Francois Marseille

From: Thetford Mines QC

Currently calling home: Miller's place its in the north yards of Squampton

Fondue or Photos: photos

Mars girls or french fries: French girls with gravy

First camera:
Canon FTB

So you seem to run with some the sea to sky's infamous french connection, what can you tell us about your gang?

Well I am fortunate to have friends who rip as good as any pro... but the thing is they do it for the love of the sport.. they don't care about the fame because for the most part they are just a bunch of old farts and are professionals in their own world.

Who's your favorite athlete to work with?

Mike Laidman he is the smoothest most talented skier I've ever met. Everything just look easy with him. Les Manley is also a good call as well as Miller and Dominik Balik.

How long have you called this part of the world home?

I moved to Nelson in 1997...then hitchhike to the sea to sky area one day and never went back.

We've heard rumors of incredible 3 course fondue feasts that you prepare... is cooking an equal passion to photography?

Well like Miller would say "I make honey out of shit" when I cook apparently... So to me photography is like a big recipe you have to mix up all the available ingredients and come up with something that wont make your guests piuke!

What's latest in trend in ski photography that readers should be getting ready for?

I don't spend much time reading ski magazines. To me its all about finding a different point of view... special camera mounts (pole,helmet or even boot mount) film manipulation such as cross processing is very interesting.

Front Country or Back Country?

Front country?...where the fuck is that?....let's go for a walk!

Did the crummy season in Whistler this year lead to any cool trips elsewhere? Or did you make do with what you found?

Well I was on a bender much of the winter but managed to make it up to Gari a few times... especially on new years eve. Skiing was awesome but the hike up at night was epic!!!

Now that summer is here, and global warming is kicking our butts, any tropical water plans?

This summer I'm working hard so next winter I can swim in warm waters no matter what! My next skiing destination will be Quebec... home sweet home.

Any thanks?

Dave Heath, the north yards mobile home association, The Code Blue, Le Jaune and my family, and Miller estie.

Mike Laidman going big in Rogers Pass