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Is blogging still a thing?

So there I was, drinking beer and looking at the internet. What ever happened to my blog..... I don't think people even realize that I race mountain bikes for a living. I think people know me as that guy who posts weekly POV videos on YouTube about riding on the edge of some scary cliff in the desert. I am a Vlogger now, do I really need a blog? Well, after a two-year hiatus, I just turned it back on because it made me smile. Let me know what you guys think. Times were simpler then. More projects, more problems. Wouldn't trade it for anything. ​

Smurfs for breakfast

9/7/2018

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Smurfy day for a ride in the wet. #followcamfriday on Gargamel in Whistler with Braedyn Kozman. There are certain trails that people generally don't ride in the wet. This is one of them. On a side note, I always had a crush on Smurfette. So there's that. 
Continuing the theme from last week, black dirt and green foliage are the norm now in Whistler. Fall has arrived. Pretty good time to be up here if you ask me. Last week was park, this week is pedal. Fortunately, Whis delivers the best of both. Enough to make Nate a tired boy at the all- you- can- eat trail buffet. 
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Temperature regulation is a constant battle in these conditions. Camouflage climbing cape engage. This is a popular technique in the area. The cape is faster in every situation. Every. 
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Gargamel has existed for many years and is what I would consider a "Whistler classic". Rocks slabs, chutes and roots. The perfect recipe for disaster in the wet. Perfect time to give this one a rip. The first time I rode this was about ten years ago. We ended the ride in the dark after getting lost for a bit. It can only be better than that time, right?
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Always nose-pick when the slabs are wet. It's the only way to spice up the already habanero-level descent. You see, making things easier isn't always the best protocol. Lets make things harder. I like challenge in cycling and in life. I fell down more than once on this one. Character building. Don't bitch, get better. It's that simple. 
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If I was pretending to be a  photographer, and not busy chasing someone around with my video recorder, this is the spot I would choose to take a still photo. Nose-pickable moss covered rock, lake views, green things. All the elements. Now, where did I put that camera....
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Sometimes in the wet, the climbs present as much trouble as the descents. Bob and weave, bob and weave, repeat. What ever gets you to the next section of rad. Full commitment on display here. Braedyn is a ninja. 
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Looks pretty grippy right? Get this bit wrong and you are basically falling into a hole with logs in it. I prefer aligators, but logs will have to do. Always add more spice to your food. Your food is bland. 
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Keep it locked right here for more black and green from Whistler. This place never ceases to challenge and amaze. Hopefully I remain in one piece for the duration. If not, at least I gave er' skido!
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