Yesterday was a bit more about Kate, so today we’re gonna throw down on some freeride for Hamish.

He seems to be excited by the Powers Creek zone.

Kate is a pretty decent amateur photographer (she’s even managed to sell a few shots), so she’s pretty happy to tag along and take shots. 

Kate Jackson Photo

Which is nice for me, as I don’t get too many pics of myself.  There’s a nice one of my bum, and here’s a great one of Hamish railing the wallride on Powers.

Kate Jackson Photo

And another sick one of Shenanigans.  He hit this up a couple of times.  With another couple of days, I think I would have taken him over to Postill for a session on the big stuff.  He really likes this kind of thing.

Another shot for scale…”We’re not worthy!”

Of course, no Powers Creek sesh is complete without a few runs on Crazy Train.

We also did a fast run on Builders Only.

Kate Jackson Photo

Hey!  I know that dude…

Kate Jackson Photo

Loads of bangers on this run, but I think Kate may be getting bored soon.

Kate Jackson Photo

Hamish got his Builders Only ticket stamped by carrying this load of lumber up to a new stunt for Diddler. 

Another good bum shot from Kate.  Do I look fat in those pants?

Kate Jackson Photo

Kate Jackson Photo

OK, enough of this freeride stuff, lets get Kate out for some trail riding.

Kate Jackson Photo

Say “Hi” to a few locals (California Bighorn Sheep, and they are wild if you’re wondering).

McDougall Rim on a sunny afternoon.  So romantic…

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Lets throw rocks.

Unfortunately, McDougall has been pretty much wrecked at this point by quads.  it’s still fun, but it’s disappointing to see it change from singletrack to dirt road in a couple of seasons.  Pretty selfish of the 2 or 3 quadders who have decided to destroy it for everyone else, but that’s how quadders are I guess.  Here’s one of the few sections that hasn’t been totally hacked on yet, but by the time you read this it should be full on double-tracked out.