What is early winter like for a professional coach and amateur pool player?
Read on to find out!
SO, YOU MOVED TO COLORADO THIS SEASON AFTER LIVING AND TRAVELING OUT OF VERMONT FOR YEARS.
WHAT HAS IT BEEN LIKE GETTING USED TO BEING A LOCAL IN SUMMIT COUNTY?
WHERE ARE YOU LIVING AND SNOWBOARDING?
I did live in Vermont for years, thirty years actually, born and raised!
The hardest part about being here is the quality of riding.
I grew up snowboarding every day come hell or high water.
with taking today off.
It’s awesome not having room mates any more.
I’ve met 2 actual locals here.
IS THERE A PRETTY SOLID VERMONTER-IN-COLORADO CREW THIS WINTER?
I think more of the Vermont clan is chilling in California.
While the winters here are sunnier, they aren’t much warmer.
I think the term “a lot of snow” is relevant.
However, this time last year I had all ready ridden waist deep pow here.
THIS TIME OF YEAR A LOT OF SNOWBOARDERS FLOCK TO CO FOR TRAINING AND CONTESTS.
CAN YOU DESCRIBE THE SCENE OUT THERE FOR US?
The scene out here right now is really out of hand.
It can make the attitude in the lift lines a little edgy from time to time.
YOU’RE JUST STARTING THE CONTEST SEASON RIGHT NOW.
CAN YOU DESCRIBE YOUR DAILY ROUTINE ON AN AVERAGE DAY?
Well for just about everyone else, yes the contest season has started.
I don’t think that these December contests are good for the majority of riders.
Then spend most of the day lapping the jumps and rails.
I usually end up falling asleep on my couch and then make my way to bed later.
That’s a typical day.
That’s how coaches compete for total domination.
The riders get it done in the parks and pipes, we get it done on the pool table.
OK, BRECKENRIDGE HAS SOME OF THE MOST DELICIOUS RESTAURANTS.
WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO PLACE FOR GRUB THERE?
Lunch, there’s only one spot in my mind Dougans Deli.
Dinner, things get tricky, again Gourmet Cabby delivers, so often I order in.
For the more budget conscious rider, I recommend Giampettro’s and Empire Burger.
Empire has awesome burgers, a great philly and an assortment of condiments that never gets tiring.
Giam’s has pizza by the slice and the best pasta dishes in town.
WHAT IS CURRENTLY STOKING YOU OUT ABOUT EARLY WINTER?
That has me really pumped.
BESIDES SNOWBOARDING, WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO IN YOUR FREE TIME?
People always ask me what I do when I’m not shredding.
December marks my 25 consecutive month snowboarding.
Take the shred out of the equation and I’m lost.
I have, however, finished my certification process for my USSA Level 300 certification.
Other than that I do my laundry, skateboard and shoot pool.
I also completed a FIS judges clinic.
ANY GOOD RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AWESOME YOUTUBE OR VIMEO VIDEOS WE NEED TO CHECK OUT?
VImeo/Youtube videos… I love Facebook for this stuff.
The Xavier part though is hands down the heaviest snowboarding I’ve ever seen.
I literally had anxiety watching that.
If you fall, you die.
That’s as gnarly as it gets.
Danger Dave is no stranger to driving cross country.
LASTLY, WHAT ELSE HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO SINCE SUMMER THAT HAS BEEN AWESOME?
I got to check out their video in Collin’s home town.
Both awesome, both super fun.
Then it was off to Breck where I couch surfed and skated until I found my current man cave.
I also caught a Spitjack show due to my flight being canceled.
They’re a punk band from Vermont.
They have the worst lead singer ever and if you see them spit your refreshments at him.
ugh…
Windells - BMX.
