The TatsVan Chronicles: Cataract Canyon 2010
I always knew I'd make it to this point in my life, where my college loan-paying needs and ski bum desires begin to equal out.  Yet, while some things have drastically changed, many of my habits have grown quite well formed.  Years ago, when I began rafting, my only income throughout the calendar year was comprised of meager paychecks and saved tip money from the summer's commercial raft trips...
Friends of the TatsVan: Drew Tabke wins 2nd Backcountry.com Sickbird Buckle!
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Snowmass, again.
My friend Ed took this shot on my DROID.  Epic night in Snowmass Village.
Video: LINO’, an Animated Surf Flick
Check this video out...I've watched it ten times already. The music is super mellow, vibing well with the impressive stop-motion animation that makes those little Playmobil figurines look like they're just shredding some epic waves. Lino', made by Karim Rejeb of KarimRejeb-SurfArt.com, is a masterpiece fit for anyone who has played with plastic toys.  His vision of the world of surfing, a...
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The madness has begun…

Posted By: Tats on April 4, 2008 in Updates - Comments: No Comments »

Well, we’re about two days into our Alaska trip and the internet up here is about as scarce as white-sand beaches with bikinis. But, thanks to my experience poaching wi-fi across the lower 48, we’ve been mildly successful in snagging some broadband. We’ve currently parked Tracy, as the RV is now named, with a smashing view of the fjord just off the Seward, AK coastline. With the sound of an oil-rig pumping black gold through an IV right to the heart of the Alaska pipeline in the background, the four of us wandering souls are sitting tight waiting for the low-lying clouds to lift so we can get out and ski-tour some of the surrounding slopes. The splish-splashs pitter-patter of rain last night on the roof of the RV makes us think that there’s fresh pow to be had back on Turnagain Pass, but we’re a little leery of the avalanche conditions that may greet us. Until then, we will be paying homage to the God of the Internet while we fret away the time ensconced in viral video and fart jokes.

My attachment to my cellphone has been waning due to its inability to upload photos to my Facebook account; I know, it’s about time to cut the cord on this digital relationship, but it looks like Verizon’s terrible service up here has fast-forwarded the timeframe and I’ve been left wanting. So, for now, check out the photos my buddy Mike has uploaded to his Myspace page here.

We also have the cameras rolling almost all the time, and we’re looking forward to putting up some teaser footage soon. We’ll also be doing a video-blog on SnowmassFreeride.com from April 7th-12th. So make sure to get out your iPhones or whatever you use to log in and tune out, and follow us on this wild adventure in Alaska. Be excited because we definitely are.

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  1. Erin says:

    I see you boys are enjoying my homeland. I’m in girdwood tonight. Hope to connect with you soon!

  2. McKenna says:

    You better find some internet and start blogging more often because I will be checking up on you boys every day… to make sure you are still alive and have all of your limbs. I miss you all and am sending you my love. Be good!!!!

  3. Dustin Robertson says:

    Tat, I will be in Gridwood Saturday let’s hook up.

  4. Jane Somerville says:

    Hi boys. I’m thinking of you. I love you all. Johnny and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. xo

  5. Leigh Carp says:

    Hi guys

    i hope you are all well i am just thinking of you and having a great time.. sending love from South Africa xxxx

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