Whistler 4/13/08

We headed up to Whistler to ride for the day. It was a late start and luckily a Starbucks stop was on the way before hitting up the Whistler gondola in the base. We took one run all together.

Mike showing off the top of Whistler goods

Kendra
Mike, Kendra and Joe on the chairlift behind us with the view of Creekside

Some of the group went inside for lunch and recovered from the night before by taking it easy on riding.

I went with Mark and Karmel so we could enjoy the demo’s for the day. Since it was a late start we weren’t able to demo too many boards. But the companies at the demos were Endeavor, Capita, Ride, Salomon, Never Summer, Prior, and Signal. It was a good chance to get on more 08-09 snowboards.

Looking at the demo tents

Mark took out a prior for his 1st choice

Myself with the Prior Majestic
Mark talking to Signal

I ended up sticking with two new companies to ride that I wouldn’t normally get the chance to. I was tempted to take out the fix again but another time I will. Today I rode the Prior Majestic and the Endeavor Roots. 

Mark took out a Prior and Signal snowboard and Karmel took out a Salomon Radiant and Never Summer Infinity.

Karmel learning her tail press on the Infinity

Last run down took a while with safety people making sure you went slow and the slush the entire way down the bottom of Whistler.

With live music in the base, we camped out at Black’s Pub on the patio to enjoy the last rays of sunshine and live music. Of course enjoying many pitchers of beer and ending the day with friends.

One of Mike’s many funny faces as Karmel frowns upon it

My Oakley’s (paint job still amazing btw) showing off our table
Yum Beer
Myself and Karmel up close with reflective goggles
Joe making sure everyone has beers