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Old 07-06-2008, 10:28 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Thumbs up Jake's First BB Chairlift Ride
Well, Jake and I went down to The Path this morning with the intentions on trying to recruit some guy's to head to Rim Nordic for some XCing, with some Super D runs thrown in.

It didn't quite go as planned..........

At the shop the word was "big mountain riding", but the word's "CHAIR LIFT" got thrown into the mix too.

All Jake had to say was, "I've never ridden the chair lift yet".

Change of plans!

We hit Snow Summit with Tani, Chivo, and Cliff, and ran into Marshall & CB while we were there.

Jake had a BLAST!!

We got 5 runs in, he had one slow speed crash, and gained a crapload of confidence by the time we left.

He's planning on racing Super D at Rim Nordic on the 26th, and I know he's gonna do well, and more importantly, have a GREAT time!

All trails ridden were "legit" and well traveled.

We were having so much fun, that I only got four pics taken.

So, here ya go........

Jake log rollin'


He said, "man, my bike look's cool up there."
So, I took a picture of it for him.


And since the camera was out, I got one of him too.


On the third time down CB, he had way more confidence, and looked really good.


Well, another Father & Son ride in the book's, with lot's more to come!
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Old 07-06-2008, 10:32 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Nice pictures!

Way to go Jake!
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Old 07-07-2008, 03:17 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Sweet! I'll be there next Saturday.
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Old 07-07-2008, 04:24 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Sweet pics! Looks like he had a blast!!!!!!!!!

Look forward to riding with you and Jake sometime soon!
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Old 07-07-2008, 06:54 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Nice Job, Daren and way to go "Earthquake" Jake. He's definitely got your aggressive gene so keep him padded-up with a FF on during all rides!
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Old 07-07-2008, 07:19 AM   #6 (permalink)
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It was great running into you guys there! Sounds like Jake did an awesome job, as usual! And his dad too, of course.

The weather was perfect at Big Bear this weekend! Wish I'd gotten some pics - I brought the camera but forgot the battery.
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Old 07-07-2008, 07:20 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Sounds like a great way to spend the afternoon! Great way to be a wonderful dad!!!!!!
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Old 07-07-2008, 07:28 AM   #8 (permalink)
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What a wonderful weekend. Congrats to Jake on his first chair lift ride!
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Old 07-07-2008, 08:24 AM   #9 (permalink)
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man what cool experiences you guys have together
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Old 07-07-2008, 09:25 AM   #10 (permalink)
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I love it when things don't go as planned....You have no expectations and usually have the best time!!!

Nice job Jake!!! Way to go Daren! I'm hoping to get my son on the newbie ride up there next weekend.
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Old 07-07-2008, 11:39 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Thats awesome, what day were you guys up there?
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Old 07-07-2008, 11:43 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Looks like you had yet ANOTHER fantastic day with your son! Nice Job! He's such a great kid and willing to do most anything dad does- but then do all your kids, your doing something right~

Hey what time were you there? Neil was the 1st guy up the chair Sunday trying out his new bike - he must have missed you
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Old 07-07-2008, 12:31 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Thats awesome, what day were you guys up there?
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Looks like you had yet ANOTHER fantastic day with your son! Nice Job! He's such a great kid and willing to do most anything dad does- but then do all your kids, your doing something right~

Hey what time were you there? Neil was the 1st guy up the chair Sunday trying out his new bike - he must have missed you
Thanks guy's. Yeah, I've got some pretty killer kid's!

We got there around 11:30'ish on Sunday. We left right around 4pm.
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Old 07-07-2008, 09:03 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Man, isn't it fun to just decide to head up to big bear on a whim? Good times. Perhaps I'll see you guys up there next time I'm there.

BTW, i think that log in the first picture is WAY more fun if you launch it
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Thanks guy's. Yeah, I've got some pretty killer kid's!
they seem to have a pretty killer Dad!
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Old 07-07-2008, 09:22 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Man, isn't it fun to just decide to head up to big bear on a whim? Good times. Perhaps I'll see you guys up there next time I'm there.

BTW, i think that log in the first picture is WAY more fun if you launch it


You mean so you land with fully compressed suspension like this???
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Old 07-07-2008, 09:23 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Congrats on the 1st lift ride Jake. I still remember my first ride up a lift in Mammoth in the early 90's. I kept thinking my bike would fall off.
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Old 07-07-2008, 09:27 PM   #18 (permalink)
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I was looking for your car when we finished rim nordic sunday. I'm sure Jake loved going up hill on a lift sounds like it was a epic day.
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