Max methods, age 13It's funny how there was a time in my life when I got psyched to jump off a 2 foot jump backed up by a cooler. Now it's my kids turn.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
It's a Start
Not a cure for the addiction, just a dose of methadone to hold me over.
It was good to get the kids out and get them a refresher on how things feel.
I actually love riding with the family. Some of my best days have been with them. 
The road got nasty on the way down. The storm is really starting to pound. I wouldn't be surprised to wake up to a foot of new.
This dude ran off the road right behind me. People forget how to drive in the snow.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Pacific Northwest is going off!
Living in Utah I usually don't get too jealous of other areas snow conditions. Last year there was no where else I would have rather been but right here at home in the Cottonwoods. But I have to admit I am damn jealous of the PNW right now. Utah is pretty dry at the moment. Solitude and Brighton are open but only with a manmade strip of snow. This is not helping my powder addiction one bit. I am starting to go through some serious withdrawals. It's that time of year where its been the longest period of time without having ridden powder. I need to start to get on the summer South American snowboarding trips to help the problem. I think Baker is opening up with more snow than Crested Butte got the entire season I lived there.
Ripped from the Mt. Baker ski report:
IT'S OPENING DAY! Mt. Baker has received a huge amount of snow in the past week to make one of the deepest bases we've ever had this time of year. And the forecast looks great through Saturday, with freezing levels expected to drop to around 1500 ft and the possibly a foot of new snow to fall on Friday. It could be one of the best opening days in years.
We will be in full operation out of both base areas today and Friday from 9:00-3:30 with all charilifts running, but wills till have midweek rates in effect ($39.50 adult ticket, includes tax). Due to the huge amount of snow we've received in the last few days, there will most likely be a delayed opening on Pan Dome this morning to allow significant avalanche control work to be done.
DEEP SNOW WARNING:
Mt. Baker has received over 80 inches of snow in 7 days, so we are issuing a deep snow and tree well alert. RIDE WITH A PARTNER and be aware that the snow is very soft and very deep off the groomed runs. For more information on deep snow and tree well safety, to to www.treewelldeepsnowsafety.com
If anyone is shredding the PNW, drop a comment on how good it is. Road trip anyone?
Ripped from the Mt. Baker ski report:
IT'S OPENING DAY! Mt. Baker has received a huge amount of snow in the past week to make one of the deepest bases we've ever had this time of year. And the forecast looks great through Saturday, with freezing levels expected to drop to around 1500 ft and the possibly a foot of new snow to fall on Friday. It could be one of the best opening days in years.
We will be in full operation out of both base areas today and Friday from 9:00-3:30 with all charilifts running, but wills till have midweek rates in effect ($39.50 adult ticket, includes tax). Due to the huge amount of snow we've received in the last few days, there will most likely be a delayed opening on Pan Dome this morning to allow significant avalanche control work to be done.
DEEP SNOW WARNING:
Mt. Baker has received over 80 inches of snow in 7 days, so we are issuing a deep snow and tree well alert. RIDE WITH A PARTNER and be aware that the snow is very soft and very deep off the groomed runs. For more information on deep snow and tree well safety, to to www.treewelldeepsnowsafety.com
If anyone is shredding the PNW, drop a comment on how good it is. Road trip anyone?
Sunday, November 08, 2009
2002 Winter Olympics
With the hype for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics starting to come to a buzz I thought it would be a good time to revisit the 2002 Salt Lake Olympics.
Whistler is such a party town, its going to be one wild Olympics. Wish I could kinda go. I can't believe its already been 8 years. This year's pipe contest is going to be crazy, especially with the double corks and new training methods such as private halfpipes and foam pits.
Boosting!
Snowboard Stadium
More boosting!
I have never seen such a perfect pipe.
Olympic Halfpipe finals. It was pretty incredible. Me, Ian and KB bought some tickets that morning from a scalper and had a blast!! We even made GO USA! and Free Alta posters to wave from the stands. The place was so loud. I lost my voice for a few days afterwards.
The USA swept the medals with Ross Powers (gold), Danny Kass (silver) and J.J. Thomas (bronze). Ross Powers probably did one of the highest airs in the pipe up to that point in history during his medal run. Danny Kass was and still is so smooth. During the warm ups he would be doing straight frontside airs and giving the crowd the horns to show his love for the home crowd. Danny is still one of my favorite riders of all time. Very few ooze style like Kass does. Kass also went on to win a silver medal at the 2006 Olympic Games. I was stoked on JJ Thomas and his performance. I still have a place in my heart for Colorado riders.
The Japanese kids were going so huge and flipping so high that they would only get 6 hits out of their entire run down the pipe. The rest of the guys would get 12 hits a run! Heikki Sorsa was killing it too, but a fall on the last hit of his medal run put him out of contention. Heikki was a crowd favorite behind the Americans for sporting a huge mohawk for the event and absolutely killing it. I am not sure what the Americans knew what to think of Giacomo Kratter's ponytail.
Closing Ceremonies
Whistler is such a party town, its going to be one wild Olympics. Wish I could kinda go. I can't believe its already been 8 years. This year's pipe contest is going to be crazy, especially with the double corks and new training methods such as private halfpipes and foam pits.
Click on photos to enlarge.
Boosting!
Snowboard Stadium
More boosting!
I have never seen such a perfect pipe.The USA swept the medals with Ross Powers (gold), Danny Kass (silver) and J.J. Thomas (bronze). Ross Powers probably did one of the highest airs in the pipe up to that point in history during his medal run. Danny Kass was and still is so smooth. During the warm ups he would be doing straight frontside airs and giving the crowd the horns to show his love for the home crowd. Danny is still one of my favorite riders of all time. Very few ooze style like Kass does. Kass also went on to win a silver medal at the 2006 Olympic Games. I was stoked on JJ Thomas and his performance. I still have a place in my heart for Colorado riders.
The Japanese kids were going so huge and flipping so high that they would only get 6 hits out of their entire run down the pipe. The rest of the guys would get 12 hits a run! Heikki Sorsa was killing it too, but a fall on the last hit of his medal run put him out of contention. Heikki was a crowd favorite behind the Americans for sporting a huge mohawk for the event and absolutely killing it. I am not sure what the Americans knew what to think of Giacomo Kratter's ponytail.
Closing Ceremonies Saturday, November 07, 2009
Monday, November 02, 2009
Vail Days
All the talk about the snowstorm in CO last week made me reminisce back to my time spent there. I think I need to go back this winter and reconnect.
East Vail fluff 1996.
Measuring the nights snowfall on our patio. This was from the best storm cycle I ever had in CO. 48 inches in 48hrs when it was all said and done. Needless to say that stat has been matched numerous times since I have been in Utah. But for CO, thats a good storm cycle.
Yours truly kicking a method on the Seldom kicker in the back bowls. (1995)
Me and Jason hiking up to Ptarmigan Cornice or on our way to Minturn Mile. Minturn Mile was a mellow backcountry run that took you to the town of Minturn where you would end up at the local Mexican restaurant. Hours later you would be bumming a ride back to town stuffed and a bit tipsy.
Chuck Riggs, my old roommate, hucking the Whaler. This thing was so intimidating back then. You could hit it on either side of the pine tree. Not sure why he chose the side with the rock. Maybe that side had more tranny.
East Vail fluff 1996.
Measuring the nights snowfall on our patio. This was from the best storm cycle I ever had in CO. 48 inches in 48hrs when it was all said and done. Needless to say that stat has been matched numerous times since I have been in Utah. But for CO, thats a good storm cycle.
Yours truly kicking a method on the Seldom kicker in the back bowls. (1995)
Me and Jason hiking up to Ptarmigan Cornice or on our way to Minturn Mile. Minturn Mile was a mellow backcountry run that took you to the town of Minturn where you would end up at the local Mexican restaurant. Hours later you would be bumming a ride back to town stuffed and a bit tipsy.
Chuck Riggs, my old roommate, hucking the Whaler. This thing was so intimidating back then. You could hit it on either side of the pine tree. Not sure why he chose the side with the rock. Maybe that side had more tranny.
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Utah Cyclocross, Wheeler Farm
Double Cross Weekend at Wheeler Farm. Record turnout for a Utah Cyclocross race! We are not Portland yet, but not bad for this neck of the woods. Over 400 racers on Saturday.
Melanie lined up both days and survived a bad crash to finish.
Halloween outfits were out. I wonder if the helmet is UCI approved?
It got warm, snow is melting in the mountains. When is the next storm?
Melanie lined up both days and survived a bad crash to finish.
Halloween outfits were out. I wonder if the helmet is UCI approved?
It got warm, snow is melting in the mountains. When is the next storm?
Friday, October 30, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Winter Storm Warning
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...
THIS WARNING IS FOR THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF I-80...THE
WESTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS...THE WASATCH PLATEAU AND BOOK CLIFFS...
AND THE CENTRAL MOUNTAINS OF UTAH.
ONE TO TWO FEET OF SNOW IS EXPECTED IN THESE AREAS BY WEDNESDAY
EVENING...WITH GREATER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE IN AREAS FAVORED BY
NORTHERLY FLOW.
A SHARP COLD FRONT WILL CROSS THESE AREAS FROM NORTHWEST TO
SOUTHEAST TODAY...BRINGING SNOW AND MUCH COLDER TEMPERATURES. A
BREAK IN THE SNOW IS POSSIBLE FOR A TIME THIS AFTERNOON AND
EVENING. SNOW SHOULD THEN REDEVELOP TONIGHT...HEAVY AT TIMES...AND
PERSIST THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING.
STRONG NORTH WINDS WILL ACCOMPANY THE FRONT AND WILL CONTINUE
THROUGH WEDNESDAY CREATING AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS A MIXTURE OF HEAVY SNOW AND STRONG
WIND IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. DRIVING CONDITIONS MAY BE
HAZARDOUS. USE CAUTION. BE PREPARED FOR SUDDEN RESTRICTIONS IN
VISIBILITY DUE TO BLOWING SNOW. KEEP A WINTER STORM SURVIVAL KIT
IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.
FOR WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS FROM THE UTAH DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION VISIT...HTTP://WWW.COMMUTERLINK.UTAH.GOV OR DIAL
511.
About time!
TO 11 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...
THIS WARNING IS FOR THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF I-80...THE
WESTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS...THE WASATCH PLATEAU AND BOOK CLIFFS...
AND THE CENTRAL MOUNTAINS OF UTAH.
ONE TO TWO FEET OF SNOW IS EXPECTED IN THESE AREAS BY WEDNESDAY
EVENING...WITH GREATER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE IN AREAS FAVORED BY
NORTHERLY FLOW.
A SHARP COLD FRONT WILL CROSS THESE AREAS FROM NORTHWEST TO
SOUTHEAST TODAY...BRINGING SNOW AND MUCH COLDER TEMPERATURES. A
BREAK IN THE SNOW IS POSSIBLE FOR A TIME THIS AFTERNOON AND
EVENING. SNOW SHOULD THEN REDEVELOP TONIGHT...HEAVY AT TIMES...AND
PERSIST THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING.
STRONG NORTH WINDS WILL ACCOMPANY THE FRONT AND WILL CONTINUE
THROUGH WEDNESDAY CREATING AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS A MIXTURE OF HEAVY SNOW AND STRONG
WIND IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. DRIVING CONDITIONS MAY BE
HAZARDOUS. USE CAUTION. BE PREPARED FOR SUDDEN RESTRICTIONS IN
VISIBILITY DUE TO BLOWING SNOW. KEEP A WINTER STORM SURVIVAL KIT
IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.
FOR WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS FROM THE UTAH DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION VISIT...HTTP://WWW.COMMUTERLINK.UTAH.GOV OR DIAL
511.
About time!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Utah Cyclocross
Since the snow is not flying might as well race cyclocross. As you can tell I didn't take it too seriously in the single speed class. I got crushed out there!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Utah Cyclocross
Mel did her first cyclocross race of the season.
I got to cheer for friends.
I watched the elites go fast.
Then I went home and dreamed of snowboarding.
Sunday, October 04, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Winter Storm Warning
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until Noon Thursday for the Wasatch Mountains and western Uinta Mountains above 8000 feet. Travelers going over roads such as Guardsman Pass, Mirror Lake Highway and Monte Cristo should prepare for snow-packed roads and low visibilities.
Snowfall will range from 6 to 12 inches in the Wasatch Mountains, with locally as much as 10 to 20 inches in the Cottonwood Canyons above 8,000 feet.
Snowfall will range from 6 to 12 inches in the Wasatch Mountains, with locally as much as 10 to 20 inches in the Cottonwood Canyons above 8,000 feet.
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