The ups and the downs

The waiting game between fly time can be testing. Haines isn't exactly the most exciting place in the world so we have been trying our best to keep somewhat entertained with some pathetic basketball, handball, amateur photography and some mean coffee slurping. The hammer museum was a highlight, not because of the hammers because who really cares anyway but because of the legend running the joint. Not short of a story.


Jake showing his versatility.


Damon with a sky hook.


Who said Victorians cant jump.


Not a bad view from the 33 mile diner.

But when its on its on...


The east face of Deflowered. Photo:: Chris Boadle


The friendly face of Caffeine. Didn't get to ride this but the snow looked sensational.


The legit spines of Caffeine. Pick your line. Photo:: Chris Boadle


From the top of Caffeine about to drop. I had pretty much every emotion invented by humans in the space of 3 minutes. New best run of my life. Photo:: Chris Boadle

Tea Bag | Haines, Alaska

After some fresh snow with a variable snowpack our guide Beanzy took us out to a bowl by the name of Tea Bag. We started off testing the stability of the snow on a bit of a mini golf line before heading up for the real deal. Our pilot 'Al', a Vietnam vet gave us what they call a toe in landing. A 'toe in' is when there is no safe zone to land so the pilot hovers with one skid touching the snow(not the side we got out of). This is when you get out... Are you kidding me!!! Hands down the best run of my life. Best thing is this is just the beginning. Photo:: Chris Boadle


No need for words. Photo:: Chris Boadle


Indy 5000. Hopefully we get a piece of this. Photo:: Chris Boadle


The one and only Jake Mcbride hard at it between drops. Photo:: Chris Boadle


The accommodations for our stay here in Haines, the Thunderbird is no super 8 but it will do. A room with a view I guess.


The contents of the riding pack.


Built for the movie 'White Fang', Dalton City lives on within sleepy old Haines. The majority of Dalton is closed or the winter however The Haines Brewing Company is open in one of the bigger spaces which would fit about 8 people or maybe 4 American sized folk. Cool place to check out and have a brew for sure.