The soundtrack from the best wakeboarding movie in 2007, Push Process.
Not included above:
Hold Your Spin - Now It's Overhead - Now It's Overhead
Family Rap - Breakestra - Hit the Floor
A New Day - The Notations - Bank Robber Music Compilation Volume 9
I often think of my sister-in-law as a culinary ninja, she's an amazing cook. Her chocolate chip cookies are simply delicious. Rice Krispies and oatmeal make 'em extra special. She's also the kindest person in the world. So, I'm sure she won't mind sharing the recipe. Enjoy, and a special thanks to Emily's Kitchen.
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Like ski movies, I often look to wakeboarding videos for new music. The Truth is by far the best wakeboarding movie released in the past couple years. The video editing is amazing. The soundtrack isn't bad either. Here's a link to the soundtrack on iTunes (it's not the complete soundtrack, some songs aren't available at iTunes or it isn't worth buying).
Movie - The Truth
Producer - Liquid Force Productions
Soundtrack Rating - 4 Stars
Also see ski movie soundtracks at:
What is it about musicians from your home town? If they're good, that simple relation makes 'em GREAT. I saw Mason Jennings here in San Francisco last night, and wanted to know more about his Minnesota roots. Here's what I found:
Mason Jennings is what you call the complete performer. He is a committed and honest performer and musician. This quality has made him one of the most popular artists on the acoustic music scene. He has cult following. Amazingly he has sold 30,000 copies of his first two albums and has performed at sold out shows around the country and all that without any major label backing.
Mason Jennings was born in 1975 in Pittsburgh, PA. His father moved to Minneapolis, MN, when Jennings was very young. Mason Jennings was already interested in music and his father occasionally gave him tapes of bands that were prominent in the Twin City music scene. He developed the love for the guitar when he was 13 years old. He also stared writing songs at this young age. Eventually his love for music convinced him that this was what he wanted to pursue.
Mason Jennings dropped out of school and moved to Minneapolis. Here he started to work on his music full-time. By the time he turned 19, he was already catching the fancy of recording labels. But for Jennings his artistic and creative freedom were very important and therefore he stayed away from the labels. Jennings worked on his first album and featured only him and his guitar. He also produced his first album. The album was a hot and got a lot of airplay on the local radio stations. He also played at Minneapolis' 400 Bar, and this help him build his fan base.
Jennings formed his band soon after, it consisted of bassist Robert Skoro and drummer Chris Stock. He started work on his second album, but Jennings contracted mononucleosis and was forced to take six months off from performing and recording. After he recovered he released his new album, "Birds Flying Away." Jennings continued touring and released his next album "Century Spring" in 2002. It as eagerly anticipated and was very well received.
Yep, we're going to be a family. It's a BOY!! The official due date is April 8th, but Dr. Fang said he's, "In position and could come anytime, most likely within the next week." We're both very excited and can't wait to meet the little fella. Stay tuned...
Thanks to everyone for joining us in the celebration at the baby show, and a special thanks to the hostess. Pictures from the baby shower.
If you’re looking for a nice surf get-away to Mexico, consider the Sayulita, Punta de Mita area. With regular flights into Puarto Villarta, you'll be surfing within an hour of touchdown.
Where to Stay?
The two most popular towns are Sayulita and Punta de Mita. If you’re looking for action and don’t mind a crowded break or driving 30-40 minutes for some solitude, Sayulita is your place. The road between Sayulita and Punta Mita is now paved, and takes about 25 minutes, see route. Without any “real” hotels or condos, renting a casa is the call. See www.sayulita.com for listings. On the other side of the peninsula is Punta de Mita (see route from PV airport), a chill fishing village experiencing rapid condo growth. Enjoy the pool and privacy of your condo. Eating options are a bit limited. Another option, several clicks down the road, is Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa, an all inclusive resort. The resort is a good size, priced well, with fair quality. With Burros at your front door, a couple morning sessions make everything right.
There are a few more breaks in the area, but here's the short list.
San Pancho
Location: Town of San Panco, a.k.a. San Francisco, next exit (road) north of Sayulita.
More: Fast short break that doesn’t always go.
Sayulita
Location: Town of Sayulita (GPS 20.87036, -105.44152)
Type: Longboard, shortboard. Mostly rights
Quality: decent wave that goes without much swell. Facing more north west, it picks up swells.
Tide: works on most any tide
Vibe: Crowded with locals and tourists
More: The chill little surf town has become crowed and too busy for my liking.
The Cove
Location: Punta de Mita Point, southern most bay
Quality: Ponga drivers and guides say it’s the best break around. But, they’re after your pesos.
Access: Ponga from Sayulita or Punta de Mita, or 40 minute walk from the town of Punta Mita (rocky walk that can rip your favorite old flops)
Tide: High, gets shallow on low tide
Vibe: Tourists competing for the ride of their trip. Go early.
More: Exposed and not protected from wind, gets junky.
El Anclote
Location: Town of Punta de Mita (GPS 20.177172, -105.51925)
Type: Longboard, right
Quality: Good beginner break. Mellow pitch, slow, and long.
Tide: Most, inside gets shallow. Be sure to find best path out.
Vibe: Mellow
More: Usually 1-3 ft, right
La Lancha
Location: South or east of Punta de Mita (GPS 20.76375, -105.49411)
Type: Lonboard, most rights, few lefts
Quality: Good longboard wave
Access: Ponga or 40 minute beach walk from Punta de Mita, see route.
Tide: Best on incoming tide, then outgoing tide. Shallow on low tide
Vibe: Mellow
More: Goes when everything else is flat, small but better than nothing. Watch out for Coral heads, especially near the take off. More photos.
Punta Burros
Location: Palladium Vallarta Resort and Spa (GPS 20.75163, -105.45307)
Type: Longboard, shortboard
Quality: Great, favorite break in the area
Access: Stay at resort or park outside the resort gate on the left, near the taxis. Find path along the fence line to the left. See route.
Tide: High is best, but works on most anything
Vibe: Decent, can get busy on weekends with locals and resorters
More: Left is steeper and throws a bit. Right is longer with a mellower pitch. Because Burros has easy access, ponga drivers and guides push The Cove and La Lanca. But don’t let them steer you away, don’t miss this wave. More photos.
Check out some tunes from this years ski movies with links to their soundtracks on iTunes.
(iMix's only include songs available at iTunes, about 80%)
Also see 2005-06 ski movie soundtracks.
Movie - Anomaly
Producer - Teton Gravity Research
Soundtrack Rating - 4 Stars
Movie - Push
Producer - Matchstick Productions
Soundtrack Rating - 4 Stars
Movie - Ski Porn
Producer - Poor BoyzProductions
Soundtrack Rating - 3 Stars
Movie - Skimatic
Producer - Plehouse Films
Soundtrack Rating - 2 Stars
Movie - Off the Grid
Producer - Warren Miller
Soundtrack Rating - 2 Stars
Downieville is mountain biking heaven. You shuttle to the top then descend, what seems like, endless single track. For whatever reason, we took a different approach. We shuttled as high as the vans would go, then climbed for a couple hours under pedal power. All in all, it was a great adventure, a well documented one too.
More helmet cam footage:
Divides (crash) - I'm still unsure what happened?
Big Boulder
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My blog is slowly becoming a bunch of video clips....oh well, it must be a phase.
He's another clip from the cabin in Minnesota.
