ABOUT US.
THE ORIGINAL WOOD SKI MAP ARTISTS.
Torched Peaks creates premium, wooden ski resort maps designed for skiers and snowboarders that love the mountains they ride.
Torched Peaks embodies the fire, passion, and love affair that skiers and snowboarders have with their favorite mountains. It’s that feeling when you first 'click-in' to your skis, the rush of a sun-drenched powder day, the adrenaline of tackling a steep line, and the deep connection to nature. For skiers who live for the mountains, Torched Peaks maps provide a daily escape.
Located in picturesque Lake Tahoe, we are committed to creating premium mountain art that's 100% designed and crafted in the United States. Fusing time-honored woodworking techniques with our signature three-dimensional craftsmanship, our maps are intricate, unique, and refined.
We’ve had the pleasure of supplying art to prominent ski areas, pro athletes, ski and snowboard manufacturers, and die-hard ski bums alike. In a day and age where art often takes a backseat to mass-produced imported products, Torched Peaks has arrived with a fresh approach to the age-old ski trail map.
WHO WE ARE.
SKI MAP ARTISTS.
Our wood ski maps are influenced and designed by a team of skiers and snowboarders with nearly a decade of experience crafting premium trail maps.
MISSION.
To create mindful and timeless skiing art that celebrates the essence and beauty of the mountains themselves.
INSPIRATION.
Located in Lake Tahoe, we're surrounded by some of the most iconic ski resorts on the planet - our basecamp fuels our inspiration.
Shawn Orecchio
FOUNDER | MAP ARTIST
Shawn's passion for mountains began in 1984 when he was first introduced to the sport of snowboarding. After a stint riding professionally and traveling to resorts from coast-to-coast, Shawn landed in the ski industry and was responsible for designing ski trails, terrain parks, bike parks, and later launched mountain inspired brands and special events. His career path and passion for the mountain lifestyle was a natural progression and a perfect catalyst... the concept for 3D Ski Trail maps and Torched Peaks was born.
ABOUT THE ART // A Labor of love.
CARTOGRAPHY.
Each ski map is digitally rendered by our artists by analyzing topographic maps, satellite imagery, and aerial photography.
SKI MAP DESIGN.
Ski trails, chairlifts, statistics, and other artistic elements are digitally rendered then precision engraved into multiple wooden layers.
3D Mountain Art.
Mountain peaks, contours, elevations, and ski trails are visually enhanced by layering 6-10 levels of natural wood.
HANDCRAFTED.
Each map is carefully hand-assembled, glued, and placed into a sturdy, natural wood frame.