Big Wave Surfer Jamie Sterling Scores on Lake Superior

Lake Superior love!

Spring Kite Session

The crew sessions the icy waters of West Michigan! 

XCD = X-Country Downhill

Last weekend Marcus and I did a backcountry ski tour Michigan style.  I had the chance to check out the Karhu Guides and the Rossignol BC 125 in the woods of Harbor Springs.  I rented a nice light weight tele boot set-up from the Outfitter in Harbor Springs called the Garmont Excursions.  I have been thinking about these skis and boots as an option for our local dunes and woods here in Grand Haven.  I was amazed at how well they kicked and glided through the rolling terrain, and how easily the skis were to turn in the trees downhill.  I predict a full obsession coming next winter when I get my new gear.  Thanks again to Marcus for taking me out, and having the full SAMA stoke for all the outdoor options we have here in Michigan!

The Real Ski Bums

Each year there are a bevy of new school skiing and snowboarding flicks that blow us away.  This one however, can truly change your life.  People always think ski bumming is for when your young and free of responsibilities, but you know the old saying, "once a man, twice a child."
  The real ski bums!

The Changing of the Season

The first weekend in March is over.  Many Michigainians are anxiously awaiting springs warm up.  Some, I'll dare say less than the aforementioned are a bit sad to see the frozen landscape go.  This weekend I surfed some really fun, albeit very cold waves, and played my last Sunday pond hockey game of the season.  I can't really imagine a better changing of the seasons weekend.  While I was super stoked to get back in the water, hop to my feet and fly down a beautiful Lake Michigan right hander, I was equally saddened when I walked off our local rink this afternoon, after another gorgeous sunny afternoon hockey game.  The sun was almost blinding, and the ice was soft.  The birds were singing their song signaling the end of winter and the rebirth of spring.  Even though it was a weekend of mixed emotions, I knew that is exactly why I love living here so much.  Every season is special for me.  With the end of each one, there's a tear in one eye saddened to see it go, while the grin is slowly creasing my face knowing epic times of another type of adventure season are near.  See you out there!

Snowkiting Muskegon Lake

Here's the boys getting a nice session in on Muskegon Lake.  Looks like it was a fun day!

Whitewater Michigan Style

Just another reason to love Michigan!

Marquette Backcountry Skis

So, I heard about these skis on a recent snowboarding trip to Mt. Bohemia.  I was immediately intrigued, due to the fact, that we are always looking for a cool way to explore our local dunes in Grand Haven and the rest of Michigan's short and steep terrain with the benefits of exercise, and no lift ticket costs.  I have thought about many different options; however, I think these Marquette Backcountry Skis might just be the ticket.

Nick Baumgartner Wins Winter X-Games Gold Medal in Boardercross

Nick Baumgarter hails from the Upper Pennisula and Michigan, and shows the world that we Michiganders rule in snowboarding!  Watch the video of him taking the Gold Medal in Boardercross at this years Winter X Games. 

sama: Mt Bohemia 2009

sama: Mt Bohemia 2009

It's official! Heading back to the promised land next week. Stoked for Bohemia 2011!