People always ask what SAMA means. It started as kind of a joke. It was a sleeting, snowy day in early December. My friend and I were surfing a swell in Grand Haven. I looked over at him knowing we were supposed to both be at pre-Christmas family functions soon, and said "We are like Self Absorbed Michigan Adventurers." That kind of stuck, and like many of our friends we have a common passion for outdoor sports in Michigan, and we go out in any weather to get our sessions. He replied "Ya, SAMA!"

So it was born, the SAMA logo was fashioned by another like minded surfer friend from Grand Haven. SAMA is for all of you year round Michiganders and vacationers who know, love, and respect all the outdoor activities there are to do in Michigan. No matter the weather you will find us us out enjoying all the benefits of our unique freshwater paradise.

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Mt. Bohemia reminder




Hey bros! Just a reminder – the Mt. Bohemia mission (yes, I said mission) is just 3 weeks away. I don’t know if we need a formal get-together / gear check before we leave as we are not prepping to camp out this year. However, if anyone would like to set up a “stoke-session” (to make travel plans, talk shit, BS, tell lies, etc.), please feel free to hook it up!

Here’s a quote from some stoked Bohemian:

Pat solar (Livonia Mi .U.S.A., 26 Nov, 2005): This place is not for beginners. It is, however, for advanced and experts who don't like commercial resorts but enjoy natural settings, awesome bumps, thick glades, off piste runs, (ungroomed ),plentiful powder(yes they have real powder),and steeps. It's a place like no other. People are sleeping in cars, waiting for first tracks and returning to party after last run. This is real skiing/boarding. It is back country skiing/boarding at its finest. I’ve been to the right and left side of this country and the only difference is the length of the runs. The people boarding and skiing are very talented and nice. It’s worth the long scenic drive. While standing on top of the mountain, looking over Loc la Bell and Lake Superior, hearing coyotes sing, inhaling cedar scented purified air, the only thing that stands between you and heaven is a mile and a half of pure powder. If you are looking for an adventure you won’t forget, check it out and rip it up. You won’t be disappointed.

Alright bruddahs – see you soon,

Johnson

2 comments:

Mulder said...

Don't have to remind me. I'm super stoked about riding some pow with you guys. I've got to get my board waxed here soon!!!

Ben said...

You guys are going to have a blast!