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Kate and Hamish – Day 2

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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.

Shock Monkey Tour – Last Day

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We may have broken the rain curse, but it’s still lurking out there.  As we were getting ready for our last day together, Haish and Kate were driving in for their turn (starting tomorrow), and this is how it looked on the drive up.

On the other hand, we had dry conditions and were hungry for another stab at the trails we did the first day on Powers Creek.

Simon, finally got shot of the day.  That’s what I call the high line.  Nice work.

Sorry Jay, nice try.  Maybe next run.

A local showed up to send Shenanigans for us.  Unfortunately, this shot didn’t work out, but I’m throwing it in anyway. 

Uhhhh…is that your girlfriend with the Giant box?  Wow, she’s flexible.

Another random local, shredding Builders Only.  It was super busy today with folks getting tuned up for the opening day at Silverstar on Thursday.

OK, Jay.  Nice try, but you only get runner up for this one.  Good form, though.

A frosty cold one for Dave for all the work he’s putting in on the trail. 

Excellent tour with the Shock Monkeys.  I had a great time, and hope to see these kids again someday.

Shock Monkey Okanagan – Day 1

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Hope that drive didn’t tire you out.  We’ve got some scary stuff on tap for today.

Clearly the “Sunny” Okanagan is gong to be a lot like the “Sunshine” Coast.

Well, we really do need the rain, and it does make the trails pretty sweet, but I could really do with some hot and sunny days.

Maybe Simon is a Rain God or something.

Anyway, we had a nice inspection run on Builders to get the Monkeys up to speed.  As usual, Karen was dominating, but quietly.

For example, look at these next 3 shots.  Which one is Karen?

Yeah, sending it on the high side.  That’s our girl. 

And here’s Gen, our other girl, on the big rolldown.

Classic shot of the boys sleeping while the girls are rarin’ for another round.

The wood luckily dried up for the afternoon laps on 2.5, so we could charge the wooden berms.

Well, I think I managed to scare them a little bit, but we’ll see how they do when we come back to these trails in a week.