Damn, I can't believe it's almost been two months since my latest blog entry. I guess life has wrapped it's arms around me and tightened it's embrace to the point where I couldn't break free. Now that I have some noteable blogging to do, it's time I got back to putting the word out on the happenings here at the mission camp.
First off: The Northwest Report
Last month the Northwest got pounded with rain and snow. I am sure you all heard about the massive flooding by now. For like 16 days straight, the Northwest of Washington State experienced record rainfall and consequently record snowfall as well. Reports are coming in from Whistler, Blackcomb and Mt. Baker with jawdropping statistics-Whistler is claiming 14 foot snowpacks and Mt. Baker recieved a whopping 12 feet of snow during one wintery blast at the end of November. For all the latest, check out their websites...Whistler and Mt.Baker
Secondly: Utah Report
Utah is tagging along in the ranks with a fresh wintery start of a 40" base. Although it is dwarfed in comparison to the Northwest storm totals, we are enjoying the early start non the less.
Thirdly: Florida Report
This past weekend the Seacow Surf Series made it's first stop of the year at Sebastian Inlet State Park in the wonderful state of Florida. For the last couple of years this event has been growing and this year was by far the biggest Seacow event ever! Volcom set up the beach and got underway with 186 competitors fighting for invites to the $100,000.00 Dollar VQS Champs in May of 2007...More>>>
Our man with the plan, Rodrigo Miranda knocked out some serious talent and claimed 5th in the finals. With 2 more comps coming up in the months ahead, we feel Roder has a shot at the prize at the final in Cali...
Results:
Pro-Am
1. Eric Taylor $500.00
2. CT Taylor
3. David Bagley
4. Eddie Guilbeau
5. Rodrigo Miranda
6. Nick Guilarte
More to come...Stay tuned...
Max
