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Amazing. I had the opportunity this weekend to get with Aaron Case who earlier that day was able to meet up with Dan Gardiner and get a copy of the semi finalized version of the new snowmobile video Boondockers aliVe. What an opportunity.

Getting to know one of the greatest riders has been an experience out of a dream. Then to be able to work with him on the so many different levels other than just riding has been even better. Dan Gardiner Films has always been some of my favorite sled videos to watch but the experience I had Friday evening topped everything.

Dan has a philosophy that a great snowmobile video is hours of footage, but an intense 45 mins of extreme powder riding with some sick drops and even better gaps. Dan has done an excellent job of take the best footage he has and seamlessly assemble it into a video that wishes you were there for every moment. Boondockers aliVe has some unique features that will make your stomach climb up your throat, your jaw drop, and leave you wanting more, so you hit play again.

My Props go out to Dan Gardiner in his efforts to produce what I have seen as the best Snowmobile Video yet. Equally is those riders that have taken the risks, became some of the best and continue to impress us every year. Whether it is new terrain, larger drops, wider gaps, or deeper powder (if you have seen any of the other Boondockers videos you might ask how they can get deeper, well get this video and you will see just how deep it can get), Team Boondockers always puts on a show.

I’ve been informed that since I have been able to watch aliVe, Dan has gone back changed some section, increased the intensity and made it even better. It is now off and being duplicated and is supposed to hit the truck for shipping August 8th. If you are trying to decide which video to get this year you might have a hard decision and there are many out there, but if you love powder and want to get a video you will want to watch over and over again I recommend getting Boondockers aliVe, oh and if that isn’t enough you will receive the first Boondockers Magazine included with every copy of the DVD. A 60 page insert telling you all about Boondockers, learn more about the riders, find out where some of the footage is filmed and the real stories behind the film.

So tonight was one of those nights where all I could do is think, and think about snow. I tried going to bed, but with no luck. It was as if it was the middle of the season and I’m getting ready to go on a huge trip. Kind of like an 8 year old waiting for christmas morning. I close my eyes and all I see is snow and sleds and mountains. I picture myself climbing hills, dropping cliffs and jumping gaps.

That is all I’ve been able to think about the past two or three days. I have pictures all over reminding me how great last season was. Then I jump on here and watch some of the videos, doesn’t matter if they are snowmobile ones, ski videos or snowboard vids. They all get me excited for the snow to come. To bad it won’t be here for another three or 4 months.

I will be one of the first to say that having the winter stay around for as long as it did was much needed. It was getting depressing only having a riding season that lasted from late December to early March the past two or three years. This year we were able to start having great rides during Thanksgiving again and then keep the fun rolling into late May early June pushing some of us.

Now it is summer, the snow is for the most part off the peaks around hear and its all about getting work done so we can enjoy a great riding season all over again. Hopefully it starts in the next three months. I’ve have the opportunity to have access to my fathers boat this year, which unless fuel prices change quick won’t get much use, but some.

The 4th of July weekend was the first weekend we have been able to get out on the water. I was a great day, sun shining, low 90’s and the water looked appetizing. I was the first to hit the water and that was just to launch the boat. I wasn’t in the water long, but I think I have been in warmer water in March. Of course not wanting to ruin the fun or looks on other as they jumped in I held my cool as I slowly lost feeling in my feet. The best part was when my 6 year old nephew jumped in, he turned into one of those lizards that run on water. It was great.

I will say as much as I enjoyed the snow staying around it is putting a little damper on some of the summer activities. Hopefully it warms up enough that we can get two or three good days on the water and then I’m ready for it to freeze again. Bring on the Snow!