New posts coming tonight!

I have been so busy getting my job done that I have not had time to post. You can check out what I have been working on instead of updating this blog!


http://wasnowboardteam.blogspot.com/

The snowboard team I coach and direct. Right now we are doing dryland training. High Schoolers are not fans of dryland training!

Broken Back

For all of you who read my blog or reviews see I talk about having a fused back. Well tomorrow 10-08-08 marks the 3rd anniversary from shattering my back. tomorrow exactly 3 years ago I went off the gap jump that almost destroyed my life. But through a miracle and friends and my families support I am able to live life to the fullest! YEAH!



This is a video I made for an aleve contest with a cash purse of 20,000 dollars. I did not win. bummer. It would have helped pay off my medical debt from breaking my back.

Necky Eliza Kayak

This boat kicks butt!! I took it down to lake Powell and toured all over and in canyons and everything. This has amazing handling and it has a better size cockpit for a women's shape. using the rudder on it this thing could turn on a dime. It has good bungees on it, I collected 45 pieces of trash in Powell and put them under the bungees as i found them. the dry storage is really good. I did not have a problem with any water coming into it at all. I had dry sacks but i do not know if i really needed them! This is a really quick boat also. My friends were in their perception Carolinas and I was cruising past them and would turn around and come back to them and then turn around and wizz past them. in choppy waters this performed awesome as well. It just flew through those white caps and waves. I never once felt unstable even with waves coming from the side hitting me.

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Lake Powell Trip Photos

Black Diamond Momentum AL Climbing Harness

This is a great harness. Very comfortable to wear and hang from. I use this harness for rock climbing and Kiteboarding. I have a fused lower back, right where harnesses sit and this one offers great comfort and support for my lower back. I wear about a size 10 pant and got his in a medium and it fits great. I can adjust it small enough for me and large enough for all my snowboard gear on. I have been really pleased with this harness and its performance. Not the lightest weight harness out there but it is not bad really at all. I feel the comfort it gives me is better than a molded nylon harness with no padding.
Three words for this harness: Durable, comfortable, reliable.

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Kiteboarding at Skyline, Utah

Climbing in Maple Canyon, Utah

Climbing in Big Cottonwood Canyon

Women's Special Blend Pom Pom Beanie

I LOVE this beanie! I have worn it out many times now...and it is still hitting 100 degrees here in utah. I have gotten so many compliments on it...even before people ask me why I am wearing a beanie when it is so hot. It has a great knit that does let air flow in and out, so your head won't roast. The puff ball is huge! I love it! it can be seen from a mile away. You can sag it a little if you want or wear it normal. Both ways look great. I have enjoyed this beanie so much. The fit on this is great. Typical to a women's one size fits all hat, a little on the bigger side, but that could be from me wearing it and stretching it out. It does get fur balls and fly aways and I took a fuzz muncher and that fixed the issue. The pom pom is HUGE and awesome! everyone needs one of these!

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First snow fall at alta

Me and Martha shredding up the canyons

Hiking mt hood in august 2007

THE YEAH FOR BEANIES DANCE!

Coal Waffle Beanie

If you are thinking this beanie being too big, you are thinking of the men's or unisex version of this exact same hat. This one is smaller than the other version. Men's beanies are ALWAYS too big for me, but this WOMEN'S version fits me very well! There are holes in the hat from the crochet stitch, but spring time or casual this beanie rocks! I really like the color offerings, they are very rich and are true to the colors shown on the web page. Soft material, feels great! If you fit women's one size fits all items, this is your hat. If you are a guy...get the guy version. If you are a guy with a small head...get the women's version. There are colors in both that would suit both genders. Great beanie. I have loved it a lot, everyone should atleast have one of these, or many. there are lots of rad colors, more yet to come for the new fall season as well.

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Women's Volcom Taz Mania Reversible Hat

this hat is freaking RAD! I love it is reversible and it fits super well. It has a great shape to it and the pink color is super rad!! I have gotten tons of compliments on it. 2 hats in one...what a steal!
I love to put my hair in low pig tails and then put my the hat on. Looks so cute with pigtails. You don't get too warm in this hat and it is not stiff at all, but keeps it's shape well. Fits well with sunglasses on underneath. I have been a big fan of this hat!

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Roxy Yuki Top - Women's

I LOVE THIS SHIRT! I was kinda skeptical about how this was going to look, until I saw a co-worker with it on and then i was SOLD! This is my new favorite shirt. I wore it at the beach and it was so nice and easy to slip on after surfing. looks amazing with some Bermuda shorts. Great length, great everything about it. Fits true to size. The thing I love so much also about it, you can have one of those Chubby feeling days and throw this on and look so cute and no one thinks you look chubby!

SIZING: I wear medium in all shirts, jackets and tops from skate, surf brands and this medium fit me perfect. My co-worker said it was a little shorter than she thought it would be, but I did not have that problem. be weary if you have this problem often.

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Crazy Creek Original Chair

I have a lower fused back and have the hardest time being comfortable while camping. this has saved me!! Everyone is always so jealous I have it with me anywhere I go where there is not an awesome chair. You just adjust it up, lean back and be comfortable! It reminds me of sitting at home in my banana chair. Works great on uncomfortable sports bleachers also. Great to sit on while rock climbing. You can lay it out flat and a buddy can sit on the other side and it pads your bum. Everyone needs one, don't leave home with out it.

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Edelweiss Axis Climbing Rope - 10.3mm

I have really been enjoying this rope. It is very durable and takes a lot of abuse so far. It is heavy when you are at the top of a route and you are going to repel down and you have to pull the rope up to get it back in your belay device, but that is typical for a 10.3 rope. I have no complaints on this rope. Does me well and I am still alive to write about it! The thing I love a lot about it too is it is a beautiful magenta color....which won't be that for much longer with dirt and grim building up on it.
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look at that great color...so pretty!
I can even withstand boogers. You can see it figer 8 knotted into his belay loop

Can you see the rope in the quick draws?

prAna Bliss Nylon Capri

These are Nylon and spandex mixed. So it has got a lot of great stretch to them. They wick moisture really well and do not stay wet long at all. Very breathable and awesome.
I use these for rock climbing, hiking, summer snowboarding, kayaking and casual wear.
They start out a little snug, but after you have had them on for a few minutes they stretch out a little to fit perfect. The drawstring cord is great for then the loosen up with wear to lighten up the waist. I love that they give your legs good coverage but they have good breathablity and venting.

Sizing - I wear about a 9-10 in most pants and I got these in a medium and they are PERFECT!
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