Unwork: well worn by action sports photographer Tyler Ravelle

More durable than our traditional Everywhere pants, the Unwork pant is designed to to blur the lines of work and play. Since the beginning we have defied tradition, creating products to perform in harsh, diverse environments. Worn by freethinking, dynamic humans – like action sports photographer Tyler Ravelle. When we launched our Unwork category the goal was to put the 686 spin on traditional workwear and give it comfort and breathability to match the durability. Tyler was a prime candidate for heavy testing.

Relocating to Whistler, BC when he was just 18 to pursue the dream of professional snowboarding – which included years being sponsored by 686 – Tyler is now flexing his creative mind and muscles on the other side of the camera. And not just in snowboarding, but dirt biking, skateboarding, mtb, and many other action sports or adventures that involve long, hard, and very rewarding days in the outdoors with friends. Photography gives him the creative outlet he was looking for and still keeps him out in the mountains adventuring with friends.

“Finding that balance between work and play is quite literally a balancing act,” Tyler says. “And for me I need 50% play and 50% work. And that comes with photography too. I think being creative and shooting with my friends just for fun and going to places that spark a curiosity in me and a light and a certain activity or sport, that’s what really drives my passion. And I think through that passion, that’s actually how I do find jobs.”

Originally it was trying to capture the excitement on his personal camera of his time exploring new backcountry zones around the world that led to his current career path. Now, days spent pointing the lens at talented athletes in unforgiving environments is no less work than being the subject. In many ways it’s much harder. The best days are the ones that start well before the sun rises, are full of good times with friends pushing the limits, and end trying to remember where you parked the trucks as the sun has long since set.