Rad Smith

Here it is in all its final, painted glory: @Deer_Valley #DeerValley #SkiDeerValley #DeerValleyDifference #SkiUtah

Hey! I know that map 🤠

It’s back to the drawing board for this highly requested slice of terrain. Can you guess what I’m working on? #Skiing #WinterIsComing #SkiUtah

More detail work. It’s a zen experience getting into the conifers and evergreens. A never-ending task and necessary component for nearly all my terrain maps. 
#Skiing #WinterIsComing #HappyLittleTrees

I am stunned by the craftsmanship that resulted from the WPA. What a dynamic time for artists, engineers and craftspeople to execute their vision for the benefit of the public. I’m grateful to the USFS for maintaining and preserving this special place. #TimberlineLodge

Here’s the journey from conception to reality. This @bigskyresort Mountain Village map was quite an undertaking! It was an honor—and a challenge—to capture this for Big Sky. #LonePeak #BigSkyResort #BigSkyCountry

As always, it’s really wild to see my maps in use, printed large within the landscape they illustrate. It’s a weird disconnect for me - such a leap from the hours and hours in my studio to a large, printed map. Can’t wait to work on the next project with @bigskyresort—stay tuned!

I finally got the chance to ride @bigskyresort’s new Lone Peak Tram—it’s an engineering and architectural wonder! The Kircliff glass observatory, perched thousands of feet up, is a unique experience that feels like defying gravity.

#LonePeak #BigSkyResort #BigSkyCountry

It was a riot speaking to Katie Bamber last year for her new Ski & Art book. It’s wild to see the finished book in person and admire all the other artists included in this awesome collection of inspiring winter lovers. It’s an honor to be included!

I’m perfecting my process for creating deep shadows and gradations of shadow on the snowy boughs. These trees are a little bigger than what I typically work with for a terrain map and this has been an interesting piece of this particular map puzzle. #EndlessWinter #Skiing

Anyone else noticing cooler nights? Summer feels like it may be winding down. #EndlessWinter #Skiing #Snowboarding

Toiling away at the details on this private commission. I’m already excited for cooler months ahead. #EndlessWinter #Skiing #Snowboarding

The hot dry summer here in Montana has provided little relief. I, for one, am already daydreaming about winter. This private commission is helping me keep my cool. #EndlessWinter #Skiing #Snowboarding

The miles just keep coming! #MontanaLife #Bikepackiing #BigSkyCountry

It's been the summer of gravel miles and probably just as many miles on my paintbrush...

Been spending some hours in the saddle between stints in the studio 🚲 #MontanaLife #Bikepacking #BigSkyCountry

I never shared my efforts last summer to capture @jhski's dynamic Via Ferrata. The resort offers 20 unique routes and the most comprehensive Via Ferrata in the nation! jacksonhole.com/summer-activ… #JHDreaming #JacksonHoleSummer #JacksonHole

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

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