Shut down. Hosed. Denied.

[meatdrink9]

Today I awoke yet again without the alarm. I looked out the window and saw the flakes falling. I grabbed my gear and got on the road as fast as I could. I pulled into the lot at bird around 7:15. The night pervious frozen pointed out that one of my scorecards didn't add up so I cruised into the meeting room to try and get the situation sorted out. Fortunately everybody was really cool and changed my score immediately and even apologized for the mistake.

I got in line for 8 am tram. The snow and wind were howling. When we got to the top patrol informed us that the control work on High Baldy wasn't quite complete and directed us to the warming hut. According to the start sheet I would be starting 9th today for the men. Given all the new snow I was really pleased with my start position.

Once patrol gave us the go-ahead we all started our way out to baldy for our inspection. I quickly remembered that hiking, full-face helmets and goggles aren't a good combination. I was fogged for my entire inspection. It was so foggy that we couldn't see the judges tent from the top and they in turn, couldn't see us. I found a nice line that cruised through a little chute then jumped a 10 footer after which I would sweep right over to a 25 into another chute. The bottom of the run had numerous small rocks/cliffs that were perfect for tricking. Just above those rocks was a 50 foot cliff that looked REALLY good. I skied below it and poled the landing. I sunk at least half my pole and decided I would hit it rather than the 25 into the chute. I skied through the little rock hits and they felt good. I tossed a 3 on the last one and it was smooth.

When I got to the tent they said the event had been postponed due to weather. The delay allowed for me to get 2 more runs through the area. Each time through I poled the landing of the big cliff and each time it got deeper. On my last inspection run I threw a front off one of the smaller rocks. I landed a little backseat, but new I could get it the next time. I then tossed another 3 at the end. The bored MCs sitting in the tent cheered my run.

At 11 the comp had been delayed yet again. About 15 minutes later they started to pull down the tents. About 20 minutes after that the sun came out and visibility was great the rest of the day. I was really frustrated knowing I had a great line and that my current score probably wasn't going to get me anywhere. The rest of the day I was pretty bummed. I went and skied park with meats and GT for awhile.

I decided to head back to the Tram base to see if I could get any news or info about what was going to happen. They weren't going to waste their weather day on the Nationals so I knew I was screwed. Raddam and Jane had heard through the grapevine that Silverfox would be the next days venue so we slipped on one last tram to look at the area before the day was over. I think I found something that might work, but I'll really need tomorrow's inspection run to solidify a line. Before I knew I was in the weather cut I thought about poaching my planned line for today across the hill during tomorrow's event (in clear view of the competition).

I skied to the bottom thinking I would be going home. When I went into the meeting room they had the cuts listed for Worlds. The lowest qualifying score in the weather cut was 26.8 (my score previous to adjustment). I moved up 3 spots due to frozens mathematical prowess. I was ecstatic. I now had to pay another $150, but I really wanted to ski again. This new snow is really going to change what goes down.

After the meeting they threw a huge party for all the athletes. I stuck around for the free food, but ended up having a few Redbulls and Vodka, only a few. I planned to bail after eating, but they began loading up the trams with sound and light systems. There was a DJ spinning in the middle. The plan was to have a rager at 9,500 with both trams side by side directly above the previous days venue. It was sick. I couldn't pass-up a chance to party in the tram. The DJ had a great mix and people were going crazy. If I had to hand-out scores for the judges dance moves I don't think they'd be pleased. About half way up the tram it became a giant hotbox. I don't how many people were burning, but it was out of control. The Snowbird official on-board made everybodfy open the windows and promise not to smoke anything on the ride down. If the tram arrived at the base smelling of reefer he would've been in serious trouble.

While the two trams were parked next to eachother people got crazy. I'm pretty sure I saw Ingrid Backstom and Jamie Burge's asses. Mooning was a popular pasttime. The people I was surrounded by were a "who's who" of freeskiing.

So I'm hanging around for one more day. Tomorrow I have a clean slate and really hope the weather cooperates. I still have the same rowdy attitude as last night. I hope I can find a line that will accomodate tomorrow morning.

[random]

rock on! good luck!

[Dantheman]

Kill it J, kill it.

[funkendrenchman]

Go get em tiger!

[seldon]

serious props to ya!

on a seperate note, you SUCK cause you dont have pics. give pics to butthead.

[Telenater]

Very nice. Go make us proud.

Take a line from SP's phrase book..."Hey, check me out. I'm going to rip the shit out of this!"

[phUnk]

I Heart MD9, for it is he, who should be president.

[gonzo]

git sum! bap bap bap...git
sum!...bap bap bap...git sum!

git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum! git sum!

[13]

Now I know why your eyes were glazed and you almost freaked when I slugged you on the shoulder and said hi.

[shirk]

Good luck, rip it up out there.

[lax]

skiing +

Originally posted by meatdrink9
The plan was to have a rager at 9,500 with both trams side by side directly above the previous days venue. It was sick. I couldn't pass-up a chance to party in the tram. The DJ had a great mix and people were going crazy. If I had to hand-out scores for the judges dance moves I don't think they'd be pleased. About half way up the tram it became a giant hotbox. I don't how many people were burning, but it was out of control. The Snowbird official on-board made everybodfy open the windows and promise not to smoke anything on the ride down. If the tram arrived at the base smelling of reefer he would've been in serious trouble.

doesnt get much better,

seriously, hotboxign a tram?? fuck, that has become one of my life goals

[Xover]

Congrats J!! Good luck dude!!

Not that I have any experience with this, but have watched enought to know:

go big
throw trix
ski fast and smooth

and HAVE FUN!!!

P.S. Can't wait for tomorrow's report

[truth]

Originally posted by phUnk
I Heart MD9, for it is he, who should be president.

I second the nomination...but am bummed that 50 footer did not get dropped today. I bet Blurred would call it 80. Sort of bittersweet huh J? You get weathered out of the shot at a line that could have won you nationals but the same weather lands you in the worlds. Make the most of it...carpe skiem!

[Z]

Good luck....keep killin it out there...

oh yeah, and do i smell a lawn dart off the 50 footer??

just kidding..............or am I?

[altachic]

Best of luck J...pretty sure ali and I will be there to watch.
rip the chit outta that, yeah!!! that's what i want to see!!!

[iskibc]

Awesome report MD! All of us Colloraggots are cheering for you back here. Keep the bonfire burning inside of you and go after it tomorrow.

[powderpyg]

Go get em Dart Boy! Say yo to Mosses Patterson fer me.

[Pinner]

git sum

[TJ.Brk]

Originally posted by meatdrink9
Today I awoke yet again without the alarm. I looked out the window and saw the flakes falling. I grabbed my gear and got on the road as fast as I could. I pulled into the lot at bird around 7:15. The night pervious frozen pointed out that one of my scorecards didn't add up so I cruised into the meeting room to try and get the situation sorted out. Fortunately everybody was really cool and changed my score immediately and even apologized for the mistake.

I got in line for 8 am tram. The snow and wind were howling. When we got to the top patrol informed us that the control work on High Baldy wasn't quite complete and directed us to the warming hut. According to the start sheet I would be starting 9th today for the men. Given all the new snow I was really pleased with my start position.

Once patrol gave us the go-ahead we all started our way out to baldy for our inspection. I quickly remembered that hiking, full-face helmets and goggles aren't a good combination. I was fogged for my entire inspection. It was so foggy that we couldn't see the judges tent from the top and they in turn, couldn't see us. I found a nice line that cruised through a little chute then jumped a 10 footer after which I would sweep right over to a 25 into another chute. The bottom of the run had numerous small rocks/cliffs that were perfect for tricking. Just above those rocks was a 50 foot cliff that looked REALLY good. I skied below it and poled the landing. I sunk at least half my pole and decided I would hit it rather than the 25 into the chute. I skied through the little rock hits and they felt good. I tossed a 3 on the last one and it was smooth.

When I got to the tent they said the event had been postponed due to weather. The delay allowed for me to get 2 more runs through the area. Each time through I poled the landing of the big cliff and each time it got deeper. On my last inspection run I threw a front off one of the smaller rocks. I landed a little backseat, but new I could get it the next time. I then tossed another 3 at the end. The bored MCs sitting in the tent cheered my run.

At 11 the comp had been delayed yet again. About 15 minutes later they started to pull down the tents. About 20 minutes after that the sun came out and visibility was great the rest of the day. I was really frustrated knowing I had a great line and that my current score probably wasn't going to get me anywhere. The rest of the day I was pretty bummed. I went and skied park with meats and GT for awhile.

I decided to head back to the Tram base to see if I could get any news or info about what was going to happen. They weren't going to waste their weather day on the Nationals so I knew I was screwed. Raddam and Jane had heard through the grapevine that Silverfox would be the next days venue so we slipped on one last tram to look at the area before the day was over. I think I found something that might work, but I'll really need tomorrow's inspection run to solidify a line. Before I knew I was in the weather cut I thought about poaching my planned line for today across the hill during tomorrow's event (in clear view of the competition).

I skied to the bottom thinking I would be going home. When I went into the meeting room they had the cuts listed for Worlds. The lowest qualifying score in the weather cut was 26.8 (my score previous to adjustment). I moved up 3 spots due to frozens mathematical prowess. I was ecstatic. I now had to pay another $150, but I really wanted to ski again. This new snow is really going to change what goes down.

After the meeting they threw a huge party for all the athletes. I stuck around for the free food, but ended up having a few Redbulls and Vodka, only a few. I planned to bail after eating, but they began loading up the trams with sound and light systems. There was a DJ spinning in the middle. The plan was to have a rager at 9,500 with both trams side by side directly above the previous days venue. It was sick. I couldn't pass-up a chance to party in the tram. The DJ had a great mix and people were going crazy. If I had to hand-out scores for the judges dance moves I don't think they'd be pleased. About half way up the tram it became a giant hotbox. I don't how many people were burning, but it was out of control. The Snowbird official on-board made everybodfy open the windows and promise not to smoke anything on the ride down. If the tram arrived at the base smelling of reefer he would've been in serious trouble.

While the two trams were parked next to eachother people got crazy. I'm pretty sure I saw Ingrid Backstom and Jamie Burge's asses. Mooning was a popular pasttime. The people I was surrounded by were a "who's who" of freeskiing.

So I'm hanging around for one more day. Tomorrow I have a clean slate and really hope the weather cooperates. I still have the same rowdy attitude as last night. I hope I can find a line that will accomodate tomorrow morning.

Fuck. Man Fuck. Copy this to an email and send it to me. Seriously (I've had a few tonight, so I might forget). Do us all a favor and nail it tomorrow. Just let it all go and nail it.


TJ goes to his GrandFathers old Northland skis above his fireplaces and ask's his Grandfather this: "Gramps give MD9 the courage for an aggressive, inspired, safe, and in the zone CHAMPIONSHIP run in tomorrows comp

[FreakofSnow]

RIP THE SHIT OUT OF IT!

[UTdave]

go big man! Seriously kick some ass

[snorkeldeep]

we're all pulling for you dude... its been fun living vicariously through your great reports. i know i wish i could be there, just went a different way in life. every winter i question my decision. I love what im doing now, but am not skiing as much as i wish i could. its always a trade off i guess.. can't have everything. rip it up for all of us tomorrow!

[zion zig zag]

damn, i wish i could've come down today just to see what the terrain is like in those areas. good luck, go big, stay safe, see you in a couple of days.

[Lumpy]

Will you sign my pocket rockets? Go get em J, doing the collective proud!!!!!

[Arty50]

Originally posted by Telenater
Very nice. Go make us proud.

Take a line from SP's phrase book..."Hey, check me out. I'm going to rip the shit out of this!"

Or turn to the nearest competitor and say, "I'm better than you."

Kill it tomorrow!!!