Wave Daze (Virginia Beach, VA)

The first time I took my Jet Ski out on the water, someone spotted me in the parking lot and clued me into Wave Daze - a freeride event in VA Beach held each Spring & Summer.



Although I've been wrenching more than riding this "new to me" ski, I decided to trailer the shitbox there in order to get a feel for riding in the surf - even if I am still a SUPER NOVICE on the standup!



The week prior, I yanked the engine with hopes of boring the block and rebuilding the top end. I wisely decided, though, to toss it back in so I could ride "as is" and complete the rebuild after dunking the ski in the salt water.



I'm still having issues with the ski filling itself with water. Unfortunately, the bilge pump ALSO decided to stop working, so I only got a few minutes in the water before having to bring it back in.

I'm hopeful, though, that I'll work out the rest of these issues over the winter and have a fully-functional, semi-reliable boat by next season!



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Silver Creek Trails (Snowshoe, WV)

Rebecca and I decided to try the XC trails in the Silver Creek area during our trip to Snowshoe. Our expectations were exceeded, with an abundance of beautiful moss-covered ground and rocky, rooty technical singletrack.



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Ruff & Tumble Trail (Snowshoe, WV)

One of our favorite rides at Snowshoe Mountain has always been Ruff & Tumble. This is primarily because of its unique challenge as it's continually off-camber. The entire ride down is a balancing act, further complicated when conditions are wet.

This most recent visit to the park featured dry conditions, so we were able to let loose more than we have been accustomed to.



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6,000 Steps Trail (Snowshoe, WV)

Every great day at Snowshoe Mountain should start with a ride to the fire tower! There, I said it!



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Blackwater Falls State Park (West VA)

For our final ride in the Canaan Valley, Rebecca and I decided to explore Blackwater Falls State Park. I was able to find a figure-eight loop on mtbProject which totalled about 6 miles. It was the perfect length for a quick ride on our way out of town.



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Thomas (West Virginia)

After our first trip to the Canaan Valley area of West Virginia, Rebecca and I vowed to return to stay in Thomas. Since its inception as a mining town, the city has transformed into a progressive art hub within the mountains of West Virginia.

We decided to explore the local city trails on our first morning there, choosing the short three-mile loop as a fitting circuit to let the dogs roam before continuing to the main attraction - the Moon Hoodoo Rocks trail in nearby Davis, WV.





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North Bank & Buttermilk Trails (Richmond, VA)

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