Last Call – 1

Posted on October 2, 2013October 10, 2013 by Smoke

After that last crew, I had a couple of chillout days (and I mean chilly…) to rest and regroup. While it rained that whole time, it was tough to tell what was happening at higher elevation.

Until it cleared up. It sure didn’t rain off. More like it accumulated. That’s OK, this crew is used to it. Some of the usual Thursday night gang from Freedom made it out for the final trip of the year.

We got the ball rolling with a few Kessel Runs and some Choices laps. Here’s Kinrade getting some entirely inappropriate Rampage training in.

Also Footie…

Terry…

And Kurt (on the 2014 glory no less).

Nice to be out killin’ it with the usual crew today. Lots of vert in some seriously greasy conditions.

Almost forgot, Voegli showed up too. Not that he’s a Thursday night regular, but he seems to be around at least once a season.

Well, tomorrow is Thursday (and also my birthday, but don’t get excited. It was actually a week ago. I’m just behind on the updates). I’m sure we’ll get up to no good.

In the meantime, Nageln.

Last of the Trousers

Posted on September 29, 2013October 10, 2013 by Smoke

That went well, I thought. Another great evening with the boys. All sorts of multi sport activities went on, even fireworks. The only thing we were missing was a trip to a brothel.

…and there we have it.

Not looking like it’s been open for biz in a while though. Final laps of the trip, and we’re hitting Idaho Peak for some runs on Choices. Paul keeps getting awesome shots like this:

Meanwhile Brett is asking, “Do these wheels make my ass look fa(s)t?”

Yes Brett…yes they do.

Love the facial expressions.

One more of Matt, and we’re out.

That was a serious throwdown. Style, speed, amplitude, and panache; this is a record setting trip by which all others shall be judged. Thanks for setting the bar boys, and I look forward to the next one.

Well, looks like there’s time for one more trip before the lodge shuts down to prepare for winter ops. Should be another banger.

Retallack – Bonus

Posted on September 9, 2013September 16, 2013 by Smoke

Ha ha! The tables have turned…

Thanks for the lift, Lorraine. I needed to get a few more laps in, and so did Christine. Mac was just along for colour.

I now dare you to NOT look at his yellow package (ask Mac about Operation Canary Freedom next time you see him).

So gangsta…

Gotta give the guy credit. For only his 3rd real ride, he seems to have something of the sport figured out.

In the afternoon I went and hung out with Solos Productions and checked out some action with Buehler and Cheek. Here’s a sneak peak of Garett’s new line.