I Drew This The Other Day

and I think it's pretty cool. It's my final project for Drawing 1. It says "Insert Persona Here" in white in the middle and it looks much better in person. Just thought I'd put it up though.

It Needs To Snow Now....

...the following are reasons why. So my phone works again and I'm finally able to take you all on a virtual tour explaining why Hartwick winter should be dope. Heeeeere we go.

Spot One: The Cliffs Of Calamitous Intent

Location: Right behind my dorm

Pros: -Just look at them, straight up dope.

-I can wake up and session these all day without having to walk ten minutes back to my dorm afterwards.

-I don't do enough cliff dropping and these look perfect.

Cons: -May not get enough coverage to save my sled from getting all busted up.

-Shale isn't the most stable cliff making material.

-Have to choose lines very carefully, some drops don't look that nice.

The Verdict: So what if it's not 100% child friendly, sack up and hit those shits. Chicks dig people who drop cliffs. Not acid though, I imagine trip sitting isn't the most romantic activity.

Spot Two: The Stairway To Nowhere

Location: By the Art Building

Pros: -Its a rail with no sidewalk that's situated on hill, honestly, do I need to spell it out for you?

Cons: -That handrail is a little sketch, kind of rusty and wobbly you know?

-Stairs might suck to land on if they aren't covered up enough.

The Verdict: I found out today that the reason that these stairs are here is because they have perfect acoustics with this amphitheatre down by the building. Fuck that, they were put there for kids like me looking to go jibbing (grinding for those who aren't down with ski lingo). Throw a coat of paint on it and some wax and these look downright awesome.

Spot Three: The Gap Of Incomprehensible Dankness (Working title)

Location: Outside the Commons

Pros: -Do you have eyes? Just look at it, aaaaaaaaaawesome.

-There are hills on both sides, enough for another little kicker after the initial gap. Could allow for some pretty awesome lines.

-Impress maaaaad bitches

Cons: -I'm doubtful that I'll have enough speed to gap it if the right conditions aren't present.

-Might have to keep in on the DL, I'm not sure campus security would approve. That goes with The Rail To Nowhere as well.

The Verdict: I have been looking forward to this spot since I first got here. I will probably cry if it doesn't work the way I think it will. I've dreamed about gaps like this. Not really, but just look at that gap. Take a second and absorb its majesty. Get back to me about that.

That's it for this tour, there are more spots around campus and loads more in the woods. Therefore, if the weather cooperates, I will spend January sculpting, sledding, and hanging out. I couldn't think of anything more perfect. Wait, actually, I can. A beard trimming would be nice too.

Disaster Strikes!

Unfortunately the forces of perspective have once again conspired against my cause. I revisited a prospective sledding spot during my adventures through the woods today only to find it was not as steep as I thought. I had big plans for a kicker at the bottom of this hill, but alas, I'll have to find someplace else for it now. Once my phone starts working again I'll be sure to post poor quality pictures of the spots that still look good. That's all I've got. Kind of lame. Current snow amount: less than 1". Really Lame.

Not so update

It's been snowing off and on all day today. Not enough to sled in mind you, but it's a start. Just goes to show that the squeaky wheel gets the grease...

Update!

No snow. This is bullshit.

You Are About To Embark On The Most Amazing Experience Of Your Short Lives

This is the inagural post of The Sled Baron's Incredible Electric Journal. This web log (the word "blog" is awful scene) will be mostly devoted to sledding. How on Earth could someone fill an entire blog just with things about sledding you may ask. Well, to be honest, I probably won't. I'll try to get photos of my sledding expeditions and post them up here, but I either won't have access to a camera or I'll forget.