As a prize for our 25th Annual Snowboard Cup back in April – Ride Snowboards gave away a trip to their factory in Seattle for the draw prize winner and a guest. Myself and our Ride sales rep. – Tom – were also invited ot tag along.
It was an awesome trip – and I really want to than Thank – Ride Snowboard and Tom for an awseome prize.
Here is a photo essay of the trip.
Then it was a quick lunch and back to the airport.
Thanks again to Ride and Tom for such a kick butt prize!
I was once again lucky enough to be invited by Quiksilver out to Tofino for a few days of Stand Up Paddle Surfing.
I was also asked to be the guy that brought out enough boards for everyone to paddle (might be the reason I keep getting invited).
So I loaded up the Sprinter Van and headed out on what would end up being a 3185 km round trip.
First stop was Kalamalka Lake just outside Vernon, BC for the Kal Klassic race put on by Kalavida Surf Shop.
I managed to get in a few good paddles on Friday evening and early Sunday morning – and then the rain came.
I helped out at the event – and although the weather was not the nicest – the event went well.
After offering up my van for shuttle service for the distance race on Sunday, I made the trek out to Tofino.
There is something cool about taking the Ferry – especially when you get a “front row” spot.
After the Ferry ride it was back to driving. I arrived in time on Sunday night for the Quiksilver movie night on a giant inflatable screen in the Live to Surf parking lot.
The next few days were a nice pattern – get up – eat – go surf – eat – surf – hot tub – adult beverages – eat – sleep . . . and repeat.
Then came the drive home – After an early morning surf session and another ferry ride – I decided to take a short cut and headed up through Whistler / Pemberton / Lillooet / Kamloops – and then home. It was much shorter / less traffic / and more scenic.
Made it to Blue River before pulling over to sleep – which was done on an air mattress, on top of a Starboard inflatable sup, on top of 12 other sup boards. The Sprinter van really does rule.
Made it home without any incidents (thanks to 4 deer whistles) – took a shower and headed to work.
Thanks again to Quisilver for a great time . . . they really do understand why we all do this . . . to have FUN!
Some photos from the trip:
Stand Up Paddling is one of the most fun / beautiful / scenic / peaceful / exciting sports around.
To show how much fun it is – Easy Rider is going putting on a Sthan Up Paddling Photo Contest.
The contest will run from July 1, 2012 until August 1, 2012.
All images will be shown at the Film Festival night during the 5th Annual Easy Rider SUP Cup – August 11, 2012.
There will be some cool gear for the winners.
Categories are as follows:
– Flat Water
– Surf
– Self Portrait (shot with GoPro’s – etc)
– Group
– Scenic (does not have to have a person paddling)
– Humor / Funny location
ALL images must have something to do with SUP (I don’t need to see pictures of your cat – unless it’s on your board and in the water).
LEGAL STUFF:
– YOU must OWN the legal rights to all photos submitted (no taking photos off the web of someone else)
– ALL Photos become property of The Easy Rider Inc. once submitted.
– email photos to: info@theeasyrider.com
Get Shooting!
Examples below:
