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SkateVert - SurfColdWater

SurfColdWater I was raised in the United States deep in the suburban ghettos of Worcester, MA (1972-1990). I lived in the high country of Colorado for a year and moved to Boulder, CO where I lived under the Flatirons for nine more years (1990-2000). After a trip to Jamaica in 1995, I realized the grounded nature of the Rastafarian culture and took up it's influences. I moved to Santa Cruz, CA and worked with an internationally recognized reggae group "We are One". I am currently performing and living in the Seacoast area of NH. My travels have taken me throughout the Lower Forty Eight States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Jamaica, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Peru.
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A large winter storm has just hit the coastal area of New England. The plow drivers are working double overtime and the regional school system has shut its doors. When most people are thinking of ski country and hot chocolate the local surf population resounds with excitement for the inevitable swell. The winds of a typical Nor’easter provide the New England coast with large swells. After the storm passes, the skies are usually clear with an offshore (West or Northwest) wind. These conditions are perfect for surfing. It is not uncommon to surf in water that is just above freezing [View Full Entry]

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Published: April 20th 2009 | 238 Views | [diary=392287]

Breaking Wave
Overhead Wave
In the Wave

My wife and I took a trip to the Virgin Islands for the Winter Holidays in 2008. It was filled with a paradise of mixed drinks, perfect sunshine, blissful activities and rest. Our observations of a confused clash of cultural forces gave us an unexpected perspective of the various lifestyles on the islands. Our flight landed in St. Thomas on Christmas Day. The Cyril E. King Airport (STT) is a classic tropical airport with hard to find bathrooms and an open-walled baggage claim. We arrived to the Budget car rental kiosk to pick up the jeep we reserved thru Orbitz [View Full Entry]

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Published: January 30th 2009 | 435 Views | [diary=368699]

Ruins
Stairs at Holiday Inn
Beer Truck

My wife and I traveled to Puerto Rico for five days in January of 2006. Our visit was during the "Three Kings Holiday", so the epic proportions of traffic that San Juan is famous for was unapparent. We rented a car from an off-terminal rental agency in a slightly unsafe area of San Juan. My backpack had been unintentionally soaked in fish juice during our flight, which I stored in the trunk of the rental car for the entire trip, that way we could share the pleasantry of Omega-3 odors with every person who rented or owned our car for the [View Full Entry]

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Published: December 7th 2008 | 386 Views | [diary=351930]

The Rainforest
Fountain in Old San Juan
Jamming with Three Kings Decoration

After visiting the Hawaiian Islands in 1997, I realized a deep connection with the culture and it’s people along with the landscapes and the surrounding ocean. My ex-girlfriends parents sponsored my trip in 1997, so I stayed at the finest resorts and dined many of the most reputable restaurants on the islands. Next, I traveled to Oahu in 2000 to attend the wedding of good friend of mine. I returned to Oahu in 2004 to take advantage of the surfing that I had ignored on all my other trips. In 2006, I traveled to the Big Island (Hawaii) where I proposed [View Full Entry]

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Published: October 28th 2008 | 1006 Views | [diary=339163]

Little Beach - Maui
Na Pali Coast - Kauai
Shipwreck Beach Cliff Jump - Kauai

What is an adventure? We sometimes convince ourselves that we must travel thousands of miles over foreign airspace illegally stowed on a cargo plane filled with illicit narcotics destined for a nation run by a brutal dictatorship that doesn’t hesitate to execute offending foreigners. Our only escape is to parachute, where we find ourselves floating amongst the shark infested waters of the South Pacific. As dehydration induced hallucinations kick in, we wash up on shore only to find an island of provocative women (or men depending on your preference) who have their way with our in [View Full Entry]

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Published: October 12th 2008 | 633 Views | [diary=333429]

On the Way to the Top
The Top of the Gulf of Slides
Wendy on the Descent

My wife and I recently hiked the Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu without a guide. The Peruvian government has now made it a requirement to pay an entrance fee to hike the Salkantay trail. We managed to avoid the fee. Here are some tips on how to hike the trail without a guide, and how to avoid the fee. A Few Things to Keep in Mind 1. Hiking in the high altitude (15,000ft) with 30+ pounds of weight on your back is VERY difficult. You will feel like you're going to die, but you probably won't..... so it's all good. 2. [View Full Entry]

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Published: October 9th 2008 | 1521 Views | [diary=332446]

Road to Soray
Top of the Pass
High Country Village

Our honeymoon trip to Alberta Canada was planned less because of a lifelong spiritual desire to experience the majestic Canadian Rockies, but because round trip airline tickets from Boston to Calgary were available for less than $400. Our arrival to the Calgary airport brought me back to a time (the late 1980’s) when industrial flooring covered the ground at airports instead of carpeting and the bathrooms didn’t have toilets that automatically flushed. We reserved the cheapest smallest car available but the rental agency mistakenly gave us a Hearse, which was a bit morbid, but it [View Full Entry]

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Published: June 3rd 2009 | 99 Views | [diary=404893]

Elk - Bow River Parkway
Spot the Horse
Beware

In February of 1999, I took my Ford Econline E150 across the United States on my way to Santa Cruz, CA. The trip was filled with misadventures and mishaps, but the one destination that was far worth my while was my trip to the Supai Indian Reservation. An old college bud had spoken highly of his acid laced experiences in the area, and I had always taken interest in his exaggerations. No road leads directly to Supai, so the only way to access the canyon town is by helicopter or by trail on foot or horseback. Because of it's remote location, [View Full Entry]

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Published: October 7th 2008 | 98 Views | [diary=331698]

The General Store in Supai
Town of Supai
The Supai Falls