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Whoa heeeey time flies! Getting Stoked has been MIA for two and a half months! You know the saying.. Time flies, and all that.
So, as my epic voyage comes to a close, it's time for a quick recap of all that's happened since the last post.
Click read more for it.
It hasn't snowed in a while at Revelstoke, the hill is crap, moguly and hardpacked and it's about time we do something about it.
In times of crisis, there's only one person to turn to... God.
Or, more specifically, Ullr, the Nordic snow-god.
Description, courtesy of Breckenridge's website - which has a week-long festival dedicated to Ullr:
'In Norse mythology Ullr (pronounced Oool-er) was the winter god. He was the son of Sif and the stepson of Thor, the "God of Thunder." Ullr loved the cold, and delighted in traveling over the country on his skis or skates. He also delighted in the chase, and pursued his game through the Northern Forests.'
Let us pray:
* Crap video, sweet prayer
** Snow is coming tomorrow night so something must be working!
To everyone at home and travelling around the world, Happy Australia Day/Hottest 100 Day!
I spent the night listening to the Hottest 100 couped up in a hostel in Toronto with a bunch of Australians, praying the Internet connection would last long enough that we could hear who won. Props to Mumford & Sons for the win, but massive props to Bluejuice for squeezing in the top five and the Hoods for coming in third! Rad!
Yes that is an Aussie flag tattoo and a Sauv Cellars stubby holder
I may be in Montreal, but it's hard to not want to be back in Revelstoke, pulling out radical bird impersonations:
Stu, cleverly disguised as a snowboarding Santa, hits the big time with a cover shot on Revelstoke's main page!
Check it out here, wait for the pics to scroll through to the snowboarding Santa shot, or just look below. Printscreen does wonders for lazy people:
Revelstoke, like any country town, is full of larger than life characters that make the place special.
Whether it's the unreasonably enthusiastic burger guy, the kickass bakery or the sensationally cheap fast food, the place is full of must-sees for anyone passing through.
With this in mind, click read more to check out Getting Stoked's Top Five of Revelstoke.
Revelstoke recently went through a dry spell on the hill, with no new snow for a week and temps hitting -35, pretty much turning the hill into icy crap.
This unfortunate turn of events inspired Getting Stoked's latest fad/craze (think marbles or yo yos in primary school), Things To Do When The Snow Doesn't Come.
Click read more, hopefully it'll make sense.
Well, here at the Getting Stoked house something amazing has happened.
About a week ago, Ron Burgundy, the famed newsreader from Anchorman, joined the crew and he tells us he is excited to spend a full season hanging out, drinking milk and eating wheels of cheese with Baxter.
And hey, if there's ever a full on gang fight with any rival blogs, we know Ron will have our back.
For the full wrap, click read more, it'll change your life.
Paz wasn't too happy about making the Freak of the Week, but hey, some things are just meant to be.
Shot taken by Jesse in L.A... as for an explanation, well, no words could really do it justice.
L.A - the city of celebrities, of fatties, of cars, of cheap junk food, of ridiculously extravagant displays of wealth, of smog, of sun, of everything.
Everyone knows the crazy stereotypes from TV - the weird thing is, when you get there, the stereotypes are actually true.
Click read more to see some snaps of the city, and shake your head in wonder...
What better way to start a new thing on the blog than a dude in leopard skin pants.
Kinda sums up what L.A is all about...
* Masterfully captured on film by Jesse.
Getting Stoked is proud to introduce the Revelstoke A-Team for the next four months, the cream of the crop of the southern hemisphere, making the journey north to make Canada a better place.
Paz and Stu are representing Australia and Croz and Jesse are bringing some New Zealand to the party, and, like our Power Ranger forefathers, when the A-Team combines, awesome, destructive monsters happen.
Click read more to meet the crew.
