Monday, January 4, 2010


Photo: Will Parham
What does Arcata, California and British Columbia in November have in common?
Torrential coastal downpours, huge trees and chilling northern winds.
Oh, and great surf in the winter. We felt right at home.
After 9 months of shoulder pain and surgery, I am back in my kayak and its time to throw down with some homies. The journey started at 3:45 AM, the goal was to drive for 15 hours and catch the 7:30 PM ferry to the Sunshine Coast in BC.

Photo: Will Parham
Colorado affiliates, Leif and Natalie, drove for more than 20 some hours to make the ferry with us. After a long day of driving we all met up at the ferry terminal and headed for Skook.

Photo: Leif Anderson
Upon arriving in Eggmont we all promptly passed out, only to be woken up 5 hours later at 4:20 AM with big air on our minds.
As you approach the narrows in the black of the night all you can hear is the promising sound of Skookumchuck rapids below in the darkness.

 Photo: Leif Anderson
It was cold, but my drysuit made it toasty. With so much rain over our 4 days of paddling, pictures and video opportunities were limited but we managed.


Lovin' the Skook, Photo: Leif Anderson


Leif clean blunting at sunrise, Photo: Will Parham


Til' the break of dawn, Photo: Will Parham

Photo: Leif Anderson



2 comments:

  1. Hey Will, The photo of you with your camera was actually taken by Leif's better half, me.

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  2. Will, that photo of you fooling with your camera was TOTALLY taken by me. Nice post, by the way. I like the shot of you where you're all upsidedown and crazy.

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