It has been almost 2 years since I broke my collarbone (clavical) at Ae forest, and I havn’t been back there that much since. A play day was in order, so we got up early on sunday, set off at 9am and went up to Ae, we sessioned the last section of the Omega Man… Read more »
Well, I told you I was going to keep you updated on the van stuff… first bit of money spent…£15 for a set of new Aero wipers off the T4forum…the difference they make…incredible…and they look a bit nicer too!
Well, after last years success (which I did not attend) Kirstie decided to organise another weekend of fun in the Lake District! We went kayaking in Derwent Water near Keswick, took a trip over to the other side, jumped off a pier, visited 2 islands, got cold and then paddled forever to get back to… Read more »
Been in the office a week now, and I think I am going to love it! The view over Carlisle is amazing, especially at sunset!
Well, I have mentioned it a couple of times now but it is finally time to unveil our latest addition to the family. As we wave goodbye to the trusty Ibiza and welcome in the new vehicle. The wife and I were on the hunt for an estate car because squeezing everything into the hot… Read more »
Well, last night was interesting…single speed (36/16 for those who know) on semi-slicks riding the Whinlatter south side ascent, then continuing up to the top of Grizedale Pike. A long climb but the view at the top is so worth it. My chain snapped at the start so even after fixing it I still didn’t… Read more »
This is the reason I love living in Carlisle. We finished moving some stuff from house to house and then decided to take the kayaks down into the lake district, 45 minutes later and we were unloading the boats from the van, not many cities in the country where you can do that. One of… Read more »
Well it has been a while since on my trusty steel trail monster, but after a couple of rides I am still loving it, which is good to know! Must admit it is still taking a bit of adjusting to the traveling forwards and not standing sideways but I suppose that comes with the winter… Read more »
Well, after 5 months we are finally back in the UK. Having met some inspirational people along the way, we have come back with a lot of new friends and a rake load of stories to tell. Just want to say a massive thank you to all the other seasonaires we met whilst out in… Read more »
Well today we took the Jackrabbitt holiday makers to the skies! here are a couple of photos with many many more to follow!
Just finished the edit of this weeks Just Snowboarding Camp, the Freestyle edition. We had an amazing week with these guys and getting taught by Mint Snowboarding. Breaking everything down into the basics, pipe, park and flat land tricks, making it easier to get to grips with what our bodies should be doing. It was… Read more »
Well, I have done a few runs the pipe now and must admit, watching people I thought I could get some air time out of the top, but when I tried myself I was too much of a chicken! I decided to add it to my list of things to do whilst over here, and… Read more »
Well, I managed to get Ems to do the lesson in the pipe…almost had to drag her kicking and screaming…but it worked! She progressed from being scared of entering the pipe, all the way to getting onto the walls and getting some speed up! Now she is at the same level as me as I… Read more »
Went out for a few runs today, only to find that almost everywhere was slush. Normally good fun but after a heavy slam on wednesday my body is suffering. I came over the red kicker hoping to do a grab, but I ended up rotating 90 degrees backside instantly catching my heels on the transition.… Read more »
My friend Joycey has decided to step up his game, and he thought the best way to do that was to challenge me to a wee competition within the realms of snowboard freestyle! I have posted my first video to Youtube and I am now awaiting his response, to try and beat it or at… Read more »
With the wee Wifey feeling a little under the weather today I headed out by myself to go meet up with Mel. I have found that I am a lot less forgiving when I am by myself, making comments to ignorant skiers on rental skis chipping away at my edges. When I am with someone… Read more »
Not the wednesday just gone but the one before we decided to take a road trip to Switzerland to see one of Mel’s friends band play in Lausanne, they are called Doll and the Kicks. Not really knowing what to expect we went to the gig, saw the opening act and I must admit I… Read more »
Mitch said it, but I didn’t believe him….and I was wrong. It is snowing…or was at least, it has calmed down now but check this photo out…this is from our window in the Prodain valley The snow is still quite wet down here but my hopes are that it is light and fluffy up yonder…… Read more »
Frozen lake montriond where they do all the water sports in summer, a beatiful sight even if you have to walk in a constant stream of puddles…
Well, after being here for 107 days, and only 44 days to go, we all decided it was time to step it up a gear. Ems, Carol and Mel are hitting the blue kickers, barrel jump, boxes and also starting to get grabs. Dom, Stu and me have started hitting the reds on a frequent… Read more »
