MT. Hood, My First TR

[Buzzworthy]

Well, Buster puts it better as always, but here is my rendition:

Day 1: July 2, 2004

Friday 8:40 AM the Mrs. and I roll into GT40’s place in historical Brigham City, UT. The Mobile Traveler II was sitting right there, grinning, and ready to start yet another epic adventure. I proceed to pull out all the gear, while loading up PowHo and phUnk rollup and follow suit. BobMc rolls in a few minutes later and we get all our crap into the MH and the trailer. Needless to say, we were in store for a grand ole time!!!

Pull out a bit after nine and it is on!! We are officially heading to Hood, a place neither the Mrs. nor I have seen or skied/rode. A few hours into the trip, phUnk simply can not keep his eyes open. Game time. We stayed away from the sharpies, although Meats did bring out a pen briefly. Stacking various items on phUnk kept us entertained for quite a few hours. GT40 was just cruising west, like it was destiny and we were to follow. Many hours and fun/boredom/strange smells periodically, lots of laughter and some zzzzzzzzzzz’s, we see a mountain up ahead. STRINKINGT DISTANCE!!! The heart started to beat a bit faster. The head started swimming with anticipation. I could not sit still.

We roll into Still Creek camp, #26 and GT40 expertly backed the Maggot Traveler II into the camp as we spill out the door.

10 PM of so, we proceed to grab beers quick, get the fire started and start to see who is in the other spots. What a contingent!! I can’t even name all I met and some I saw yet again. At least not quite yet. Splat showed shortly there after with his Newborns: What a proud Papa!! We touched, admired, flexed, kissed, and hugged these new sticks for quite a bit. FKNA!

A grinning crowd was in full effect.

Sharing stories, we drank and conversed like we were on big happy family. Light went out at some point, as the mountain was calling us in the AM.

Day 2: July 3, 2004

It is now the AM, and we pull ourselves together for what looks to be a very grey day on the mountain, as it was misting on the ferns and moss that were abundantly growing around us. We hang for a bit and then head up.

Instead on grins this time, it was full huge smiles, as we broke thru the clouds and see the sun on the mountain. Excellent. Parking lot bound, as to make the ever so popular “maggot circle of vehicles”, the Maggot Traveler II comes to a full and complete stop.
“Lady and gentlemen, it is time to play”. Well, that worked out well for all others, as they were magnetized to heading up to the ticket office to start the festivities. Erica on the other hand was feeling quite sick so I hung with her in the parking lot for an hour or so, hoping she would feel better so she could get on the mountain. Well, being pregnant, it did not materialize. I got the word to head up with out her, as she was heading into the luxurious lodge to try to get some decent food down and chill. I was bummed that she was not coming with me but we had another day and I hoped all would go well then. So we parted our ways (radio in tow just in case, gotta look out for Momma Buzz ) and bought my first Timberline wicket and printed paper that immediately was attached to the pant and off I go. , 12 o’clock. Got 1.5 hours. I high tail it to the top, seeing a few maggots here and there getting there grove on. I get to the top, no maggots in site so I jet off to the lip quick, strap in and I’m riding the corn mush and loving life. A few fast laps and I meet up with Crinkle and Meats. We pop up and over the lips of the lanes pulling 180’s and just enjoying the sun, clouds, wind, corn snow and camaraderie. After a few more laps, we head to the park to watch DM, phUnk, PowHo, Meats and Divegirl get there grove on. Now keep in mind, Divegirl has skied ONE YEAR and is killing it of the jumps. Kick ass Girl, keep it up!! DG is a natural and her turns speak for themselves. Later her air was speaking as well.

Lots of spinny flippy shit was going up and coming down and it was a great show. Multiple photogs were getting this history from many angles and these guys put on a great show for us. The clouds stated rolling in pretty hard at the tail end of the day and vis went to crap. I head down to check on the wife as the show started to fizzle and I think, not totally sure, but I do think a beer was calling my name.

Apparently I was not the only one hearing voices from the vast variety of beers in the parking lot, as I show up and a few are already at it. A quick outdoor change of clothes and I settle into the camp chair with some suds. Rusty had the back of the van open with all sorts of sandwich fixins, many coolers to be seen and emptied and tired Maggots filtered into the “circle” for stories to be told and lots of paperwork to fill out about the PM GEAR Skis. Lovely skis. I did not end up riding them for a few reasons, mostly time, but they got great reviews so I was hearing. There did seem to be a love/hate relationship between the “noodles” and the “stiffer than Ron Jeremy” skis, but all seemed very positive. The afternoon hits and the park monkeys finally show, and in relatively good shape, besides Ty. I did something similar to my shoulder just a few months ago and I could tell he was hurtin. However he was much more in the air that I was and I knew something was not right when he explained his symptoms. I do hope I was able to help you a bit Ty. And I hope you heal fast.

As the parking lot seen started to lose maggots, it was time for the campsite and more partying. How many spots did we have? At least 5-6 spots and we darted around from each one, having our way with some hops and barley, reminiscing about the awesome day.

Day 3: July 4th, 2004

We get up a bit earlier today, as the sun was up in the campground and we knew today was going to be THE day. We scampered to get our stuff, as we would head to the killer party that would consume many that night.

Apparently we all had the same idea as the Maggot Circle formed quickly and you could hear the sound of ski pants being pulled on and smell the sunscreen being applied (though 50 spf didn’t even help PowHo). I ask the wife how she is feeling and she says, “Gimme a minute to get my ski pants on” WHOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!! The wife and our unborn are getting to it!! I grab her skis, my board and off we got, heading slowly as we did not want to get her heart rate up too much. Gotta be careful. We load on and she was all smiles. The first run was a bit weird for her, the snow rather slushy, but she got her form back by the end of the run and away we go. We ride together, as we encounter our clan on the hill everywhere. Compliments were said by many to the Mrs. for getting out, as she really was not feeling great most of the trip. Thanks to you all for your support, she dug hanging with all ya’ll.

Come about 1PM or so, we head to the park to watch more flippy spinning stuff. Holy shit, these boys were throwing down today!!! Props to you guys for getting after it, and again, Divegirl hitting the same big booter that was sending these guys into space (queue phUnkstar and a bit of skin left on the landing). Mrs. Buzz had a killer time watching you guys do what you do best. “PowHo is whimsical as he throws those Lincolns. Latedateda, is what she kept saying as you skied down and then I hear, wheeeee, and around he goes.” She loved the show. As did I of course. Many others were hittin it hard, Crinkle was cruising, so many others. I was grounded.

And back to the parking lot as Rusty’s grill came out and dogs and burger were grilled to everyone’s delight. Oh, I have a feeling that more beer was drunk. Just a hunch. Another great few hours of great people. And then off to Natty’s. Oh boy!!

We show up to one of the coolest pads I have seen overlooking the river. Absolutely beautiful. We are met by several maggots that had already been there and some dude names Natty Dread . What a person, I can’t say enough thanks to such a gracious and easy going host. He had gourmet food waiting for the party goers, 2 kegs, one of which is my favorite beer, Mirror Pond Pale Ale. I am in heaven. Got some tasty suds and grub to go with two awesome day son the mountain with great friends. We later were lucky enough to see what I think is the longest and best fireworks extravaganza I have ever seen. The fireworks just kept going and going, kinda like that Energizer bunny we all know and love so much. After the show, the DJ kicked in and the wild reared its head. Dancing was to be found to the music of the 80’s and 90’s. The guy had skills.

The beer was flowing like a waterfall in May. Mr. PowHo and I somehow decided that we were going to consume more beer until the wee hours of like 4 am. Mission accomplished; whose dumbass idea was that?

Huge thanks to GT40 for taking us out there in the Maggot Traveler II, Natty Dread for a rocking good time and great conversation, Timberline for being there , PM Gear USA for providing 2 pair of skis to test and rock out on (and the give away in the AM; I now have a pair of poles so I am one step closer to going to two planks, thanks guys) and all the maggots and friends who made this trip so damn much fun.

By the way, Trainnvain won the third annual 'BobMc falling from chair award. You will see.

Hopefully lots of pics to follow and more great stories.

My first TR.
Buzz

[Yossarian]

Originally posted by Buzzworthy
By the way, Trainnvain won the third annual 'BobMc falling from chair award.

YES!!!!

Oh, and puuuleease tell me someone played a little Hot Coal? Dang I wish I could have come to this one...

[Buster Highmen]

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Originally posted by Buzzworthy
By the way, Trainnvain won the third annual 'BobMc falling from chair award.
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It was a sudden gust of gravity, honest.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

cool write up Buzz....and thanks for the ummm, pharmacy services Definitely helped me sleep a little easier that night.

heh....the "falling from the chair" award..love it!

[acostiga]

yinz all = awesome

hope more pics find their way here.... fkna indeed.

[Buzzworthy]

Ty, no problem. Usually a I get hurt doing something on these sort of things so I had a some left over from when I hurt my shoulder. Glad they helped out cause you looked like your shoulder was stiffening up quick.

Let us know how you are doing and definitely get that looked at. PT worked for me.

[Viva]

Originally posted by Tyrone Shoelaces
heh....the "falling from the chair" award..love it!

Agreed! There ought to be an official FFTC award, something like an inflatable Tony Basil doll.

[Buzzworthy]

BTW, BobMc is sorting tru about 700+ pics trying t figure out which ones. ANyone want to help put em ALL up? I am going to do my share from the 100 I took and more of Bobs when I get the CDs.

Plus GT may nee some space if anyone has it for video and he has a ton of pics too. That helmet cam is cool.

Pics to come!

[PeachesN'Cream]

nice TR dood

so much happend that it's hard to keep track of what on which day. or maybe its so much BEER happend i forgot which day to keep track of? errr i dunno.

eager to see some pics!

[Squirrel99]

Originally posted by BC-FLOW
nice TR dood

so much happend that it's hard to keep track of what on which day. or maybe its so much BEER happend i forgot which day to keep track of? errr i dunno.

eager to see some pics!

Ummm... PBR champion comes to mind

[BobMc]

Here are a few pictures, I took over 700 of them. Most of y'all saw them Sunday night, if you want any of the full size versions pm me.

Splat and the Bro model

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood24.jpg


Group shot

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood25.jpg


Legoskier

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood26.jpg


Divegirl

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood27.jpg


Ducktherope

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood29.jpg


PhUnk

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood28.jpg


BC-Flow

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood30.jpg


BobMc

[BobMc]

More Pics...


Crinkle

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood31.jpg


Powho

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood9.jpg


Group shot

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood10.jpg


Mrs. Buzz

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood11.jpg


Meats

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood12.jpg


Meatdrink9

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood13.jpg


Rusty, Yoda and Josh

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood14.jpg


BobMc

[divegirl]

Buzz, that's an epic TR. Thanks for taking the time!! And I'm glad the Mrs. had a good time despite her not feeling well. She always had a smile on her face! This was indeed a good weekend. I can't say enough how I enjoyed meeting everyone, especially the famous Buster H (whose random comments I've enjoyed over the past several months - nice TR by the way). Also, not surprising, I'm impressed with D_M's jibbing abilities. Yo, nice front flippies, but I told you that already Same goes for that crazy funkdafied phUnk character and the powho dude. What else - Rusty and his dog (what kind of dog is that again?), JoshBu is cool too, that Jetter is a character, and who's that beer-swiggin' fool with the cut on his forehead??? Pics to follow, I'm sure! It was also fun to see SnowDog again, and good to meet FieldysNuts and hear about his line of "work" Same goes for Lynx. Anyway, I really look forward to the next time a maggotfest goes down. Hopefully it will be a little more of a maggettefest, next time, that would be cool. A good time was had by all. Bring on the titties!!

[homerjay]

Is that a screamin' seamen from BC flow? sweet!

[BobMc]

More pics...


Splat and group

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood15.jpg


PhUnk's carnage

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood16.jpg


Partying at Natty's place

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood17.jpg


Journey through the abandoned house

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood18.jpg


More journeying

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood19.jpg


More journeying

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood20.jpg


More journeying

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood21.jpg


BobMc

[BobMc]

A few more pics.


The journey house

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood22.jpg


The award winner the next morning

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood23.jpg

OUCH!


BobMc

[phUnk]

BWA!

[The AD]

Originally posted by BobMc
More journeying

http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/hood21.jpg

How come whenever DM is around holes start appearing in sheet rock? The man is drawn like a magnet to demolition.

Nice deck on Natty's house, too, BTW!

[sandytheskier]

Lovin the pics! Hating that I was working while you guys were eating snow.
Nice tr buzz.

[Fieldys Nuts]

Hard to put into words what a great time Mrs. Nuts and myself had down at Hood. Camping and partying was great. I have not partied that hard for years, nor have I felt as hung over as I did on Saturday. Meeting a ton of halfway strangers and seeing again those who made the trip last year, you Mags and Maggettes are great people. Hey and the skiing was sweet too. My partner in crime Lori, AKA Mrs. Nuts, or known to BC-Flow as Glow Stick, had a great time meeting everybody and can't stop talking about it. I'm so stoked for her, this trip gives her about 13 days of skiing total and she's hooked. Thanks Natty for once again being a most gracious host. For those who have not met Natty or seen his pad in Hood River, you are missing out.
On the subject Of Natty's, at about 1:30 I heard MD9 say something that at the time was about the funniest thing I had heard. It was funny enough that I had to write it down, in itself a difficult task. Several of us were out on the deck when suddenly appears a very euphoric looking (kind of like a kid in candy store) MD9 and he says to us "This is less about the music and more about whats glowing over there" refering to the DJ station on the corner of the deck. Yes we were having a VERY good time at Natty's. Good enough the Lori slept the entire trip home. Thanks for the great weekend and the great photos and TRs, keep them coming. Mrs. Nuts and had a great time with a truly great group of people, hey we should do this more often.
F.N.

[PeachesN'Cream]

this is less about the music and more about whats glowing over there

the best damn quote of the trip!

[Mrs. Nuts]

Just wanted to thank all the two plankers out there for the best weekend I've had in looooong time. "Hecka wicked" awesome!
You guys are a great bunch and I hope to get to know you all better in the future. Dive girl, thanks for the mallows-way to plan ahead, Splat and Bobmc, thanks for all the secret squirrel runs at Natty's. Natty thanks for the bitchin' party and also for turning your beautiful new lawn into a campsite for the night. You know, I got home, took a shower and got into bed and actually missed the campfire smell that had wrapped aroulnd every strand of hair I have and I really missed sleeping in a tent with bugs on the hard ground. Amost brought a tear to my eye. And thanks to everyone else for the nonstop entertainment. Big big big thanks to my patient boyfriend for teaching me how to give up my knuckle dragging ways and to finally see the light. Light's still dim, but getting brighter every time I make a run and learn something new on my skis. Hopefully by next year I'll be really really shiny.Thanks again guys! Good times!
Bring more dogs next year!!
And if anyone has a pigmy goat bring that too!

Mrs. Nuts

[splat]

Mrs. Nuts - You are Totally The Shit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Talk about falling into the fold without a wrinkle, it's as if you were born to this throng of whacko guerilla campfire tripsters.

A few more women like you and the Bro Model could be followed by the Sis Skis.

[skiguide]

Originally posted by splat

A few more women like you and the Bro Model could be followed by the Sis Skis.

hey now! i love that idea

[PeachesN'Cream]

umm c'mon splat you know you would call it the...

HOE MODEL!

waiting for verbal bitch slaps - flow