In rural Vermont, every February, you’ll find one of the hardest races on earth. Lasting over 60 hours, there’s no finish line. The organiser decides when it ends and the gruelling race comprises many soul-sapping ice and snow-based challenges. Photographer R. Perry Flowers went and documented the 2023 race and has just released his own publication of what went on.
AM I RIGHT THAT THE CALL OF SHOOTING THE GREAT OUTDOORS PULLED YOU AWAY FROM LIVING AND WORKING IN THE BRIGHT LIGHTS OF NEW YORK?
I grew up in New York and when I started working in photo, I began by assisting a lot of other photographers, who were primarily shooting fashion and beauty. Those subjects weren’t necessarily my style, but I learned to appreciate the technical aspects and fast pace of large productions. I always knew that I didn’t want to stay in New York, and didn’t want to shoot fashion forever. My passion was for the outdoors and any sport that allowed me to do that. My wife has family ties to Maine, so when we had the opportunity to move here, it was really about access to the outdoors. Ultimately, it was a natural progression to combine