Photographer Justin Olsen Auctions Photo Print for Paul Basagoitia

Nov 4, 2015 at 9:54
by SCOTT Sports  
Salt Lake City, Utah, November 2, 2015 – Photographer Justin Olsen is auctioning a limited edition photo print of Scott athlete Paul Basagoitia riding in the Utah desert. Proceeds from the auction will benefit Paul’s recovery fund. Paul suffered a severe spinal injury during the Red Bull Rampage in late October and has been in recovery since then.


Paul Bas photo by Justin Olsen


“Paul is part of the Scott family and we’re pleased to help Justin with this auction,” said Zack Vestal, Bike Marketing Manager. “Justin came to us with the concept and we had no hesitation in covering his production costs.” Vestal continued, “We will be supporting Paul in this way and in a number of ways not always visible to the public. He’s important to us of course as a rider and also as a representative of our brand and what we stand for.”

This image originally appeared in BIKE Magazine, and it was Paul's first two-page photo spread. The photo was captured by photographer Justin Olsen during production of the mountain bike film "Where the Trail Ends" by Freeride Entertainment / Red Bull Media House. The image appearing in the magazine was a milestone in Paul's career, and as such it has sentimental value to him.


Paul Bas photo by Justin Olsen


This print is offered as a stretched canvas gallery wrap and is ready to hang on the wall as-is. No frame is required. Only two prints have been made of this image. The auction winner will hold one, and the other one will be delivered directly to Paul Basagoitia upon the completion of the auction.

All proceeds will be donated directly to Paul Basagoitia's Road to Recovery Fund. The auction is hosted here on eBay: http://goo.gl/xW0n8g. And for more from Justin Olsen, see his website here: http://justinolsen.com/


About SCOTT Sports
Since 1958 SCOTT Sports has pushed the limits of innovation, technology and design. From the first aluminum ski pole, to the introduction of aero bars and the original plastic motocross boot, we have led the way in the sports industry. Combining endless determination to improve with the methodical intricacy put into each bike-, wintersports-, moto- and running product, SCOTT prepares athletes to reach their highest potential. Learn more at www.scott-sports.com.

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21 Comments
  • 25 0
 After the initial lynch-mob against Red Bull I was hoping to see a follow-up given the facts of the events. Haven't seen anything on Pinkbike, so for whatever it's worth: a href="http://www.vitalmtb.com/features/After-the-Crash-Red-Bull-Steps-Up-Basagoitia-on-the-Mend-Positive-Changes-for-Rampage-and-the-Bike-I,937">Red Bull Steps Up, Changes Coming to Rampage/a>
  • 7 0
 Cool, thx man. I know lots of people were wondering how his condition was. It's great to see him slowly gain strength.
  • 1 0
 Thanks for the link to that article, that's a good read. It'll be interesting to see what actually happens for next Rampage. Hard to watch someone struggle to walk after watching him in videos for years doing such physical things, but also very inspiring.
  • 7 1
 awesome photo!!!!! thanks Justin and Scott for getting this auction together, wishing Paul a speedy recovery
  • 6 0
 great idea! epic photographer, epic pic, great cause!
  • 4 0
 So nice to see everybody's help coming together for Paul ! !
  • 3 0
 This community of people never ceases to amaze me..in a good way
  • 5 1
 Class act
  • 1 0
 @Justinolsen- any chance of prints for a certain price with proceeds going to Paul's rehab (as opposed to one auction print)?
  • 3 0
 good one, great pic too
  • 1 0
 My cousin just got this photo for me legit
  • 1 0
 This is awesome, great job to all involved. What an amazing photo!
  • 1 0
 Awesome stuff. Thinking of you Paul!
  • 1 1
 Everyone knows Sorge three'd that rock.
  • 2 0
 chyu- Sorge three'd it, and it was sick! Paul B also downside whipped off it, but this is the image that BIKE mag ran, hence the reason for auctioning this one. Hope that info makes your day a little better!
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