![Spokane Random]()
Another day off in the ‘Koots, and I got a random driving gig for a father and son team from Spokane. I didn’t ride, just drove, but did manage to snap one shot of the old man dropping in on Upper Sitkum.
![Powerslave Pre-Ride]()
A little conditions check was in order for Powerslave if we were going to be taking a ladies group down it later in the week, so we hooked up with Galena from Cat Sass to get her take on the ride. Of course, this led to many more joining in, so it was much more[...]
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Hey! We’re back with our old pals from the Ride Guide. On deck is a story about backcountry lodges, and as luck would have it I’m doing some work guiding for Retallack Lodge. I’m not the host this time. Our pal from NSMB.com and Rocky Mountain team mate Eamonn got the duties on this round.[...]
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For the geek in all of us, some fun map stuff to play with. Here’s some profiles of a few trails we rode. And here’s some Google Earth goodness for you to play with. Either online or download the original file. View Larger Map
Last day at Rilor. What a pack of rogues, eh? No wonder I can’t tell them apart. I wonder if Tilo ever gets them confused? He’s busy riding this rock line anyway. Kelli (and jr), loving it. One thing about being preggers…it gets sorta busy in there. Gotta go again, eh Kelli? We were heading[...]
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Ahhh yes, the helicopter. I just can’t get enough of these things. Plus it’s a nice day for it. Well…it’s actually snowing at the top, so I’ll just let everyone else go first. No point in hanging around in the alpine if it’s cold, eh? Bye Kelly! We’ll miss you! And there go the bikes…[...]
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Ok, it’s time for our first full day, and we get to start out with me driving the truck while everyone else gets to warm up on Idaho Peak. Ah well, it’s not really my favourite anyway. I’d rather ride someplace with a bit of a view, like this nice washroom up near Meadow Creek. [...]
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A bonus trip starts today. I’ve been asked to come up to help Riley McIntosh with a group at his new operation, Rilor Wilderness (the site doesn’t always work, but check back when you can). It’s a very high end and exclusive way to experience the Kootenays. Not for the usual dogs… OK, that’s just[...]
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OK, this is the reason why I ride bikes. Epics…..I love epics. Especially when they start with the largest water bomber in the world overflying the ferry you gotta take to get to the trails…. OK, so maybe Ian looks…non-plussed. Holt, Wade and Nicole seem up for it. It was an epic drive just to[...]
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Today we hooke dup with another old friend, Heath Lockhurst. Heath has been building a trail near Blewitt for the last couple of years. It’s already about 3000′ vertical, and another 1500 should be added by next year. Still, even though “Tasters Choice” isn’t all that ridden, it’s still steep and loose enough to toss[...]
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Ahh yes, time for “Cooking with the Stars.” What’s on for breakfast, Holmes? It had better be good. We’re up Goldmember today. Another huge lap to line up. Mike looks concerned about the steeps… Ahh, those trees are soft. Just run into ‘em if you gotta. Or just boost over ‘em. Whatever works for you….[...]
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What the? Only 5 pics today? Well, I’ll make up for it later……. It some in town stuff today. We were all sort of punched by yesterday, and I don’t want to work the crew too hard. We rode up Mtn. Station, which is really similar to Fromme in North Van. Skinnies and ramps and[...]
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Settled in to our mansion? Check. Fueled up with a massive breakfast? Check. Hooked up with the local cat skiing lodge for a 6500 vertical foot singletrack adventure with one of the owners? Oh yeah, check it…. Baldface Snowcat Lodge is getting in on the summer action, and we got to be the very first[...]
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Oh…it’s a travel day. Gotta get to the Kootenays, ya know. There’s always something to look at on these drives. For instance, this was a nice view. Too bad we missed the sideboob shot… We got to Nelson in plenty of time to crack off a little ride on Bedframe. Total crap views. The forest[...]
Read More Wade Simmons Freeride Experience – Day 2…
Ah yes, time to get your Experience on again. This year, it’s Nelson and the Kootenays. Although to start, we’re hitting up the old fathful, Powers Creek. Wade of course, is late. But George is along for this trip and he’s keen on making an impression. Here he is impressing on the wall ride on[...]
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