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.

Monday, February 23, 2009

Snowkite Mission Muskegon Lake




Sorry it was too windy to get any good action photos.  These double shakas will let you know how much fun it was. This sessions was full of speed!  Great time, and my first real nuking snowkite session.  Hooked....

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Surfing Alaska



Samainians,

I just pulled a few shots about surfing in AK. Yup, everything is bigger in Alaska.

http://www.scottdickerson.com/photos/surfing-alaska/source/scottd_070220_1046b.html

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Head High Barrel and GH City Beach






Well Kind of, it was a beautiful Saturday evening out at the beach this weekend. Nothing like a mid winter thaw and sunny skies to put a smile on your face.
(check out that dude's farmer john wetsuit!!)

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Mt. Bohemia 2009






My first trip to Mt. Bohemia was unreal! The lines were sick, the snow was awesome, and a great time was had by all. Anna did get a bit sick of the smell, but hung in there like a trooper. I was really taken with the place by the time we left, and it reaffirmed my thinking that once again the Upper Peninsula of Michigan is truly one of coolest places I have been. Great times everyone, and I hope Johnson gets that video up soon, so you can all see what you missed.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

The Origins of Snowboarding



Hey everyone, check this out! Maybe Snowboarding has been around much longer than we thought!

Jeremy Jones went to Turkey in search of big lines—what he found was much more impressive: a small village where they have been riding for hundreds of years. He discusses the roots of the sport with snowboarding’s elder statesmen: a man in his 70s named Celime.

Check out for the full article.
http://www.frqncy.com/index.php?issue=27&feature=70

Who's up for a mission. Not far from Austria.