Angelfire low-down

Angelfire this year definitely left a mark on my wall of all-time "top races/trips". We packed both the F-250 and the SCION to their capacities and charged the 20+ hour drive like it was nothing. Me and Wes took care of the beast while the Aussies, Garrick and Griz drove the scone. Almost a full week of practice meant that come race day we would be pretty much spent, and that seemed to be the case for most racers including myself. I blame my fatigue on the fact that I was riding REAL downhill trails which meant that I was so stoked that I ignored the cramps in my hands and legs. Luckily our condo was large enough to handle our group, which was interesting to say the least. Griz kept things patriotic for most of the trip and drilled the Aussies; Yarl and Jason, whenever he had the chance. Griz also spoke to me in Jibber-jabber most of the time and whenever I would try to communicate with him he would simply reply: "What is he saying". Also with us were the brothers Anderson. Garrick and Ryan kept things quiet for the most part, that is till the time came for riding. Ryan had some super-ninja lines that most pros did not see, damn kid. Jake was or lone MTX specialist, he got pushed in the first heat and that is all she wrote. No worries though, Jake was pumped on the riding and spectating that was abundant up at the 'fire. Bradical was in the house and he made it clear that he has more energy and stoke than all of us combined. From the minute he arrived at my pad on Tuesday he was full-bore, and it did not let off. Maybe that was a good thing because he smoked the Junior-X class and is well on his way to Fort William to rep. the USA at Worlds. Oh yeah, Wes was with us too....

What a week, it seems like I just got home from that crazy trip and I depart of another in less than a week. My next endeavour will arguably be one of the biggest events of my life. If you would have asked me 3 years ago if I ever thought I would be racing a World Cup I would have laughed and shook my head. Back then it was just an unreal dream, but today I can say that I will be racing at the World Cup in Mont Saint Anne Quebec, unreal. So to St. Anne I go, stopping first at the NMBS @ Deer Valley Utah. I will be traveling with my brother, which is pretty awesome. Joining us on this East-coast op. is NorCal resident Mikey Haderer and New Zealand pinner Kieran Bennett. I'l be racing at the World Cup for DECLINE magazine, which should fetch some free exposure. Random pics from Angelfire below: