Post by: Natalie Gough

Closing weekend at Squaw definitely surpassed both mine and Bre's expectations. The park setup was beyond fun, with jumps of varying sizes, boxes and rails to satisfy anyone's needs. For being the last resort open in Tahoe, they definitely killed it. Bre and I met up with Tahoe locals Brendon Drury and Silver Serino, who were nice enough to take some park laps with us Canadian tourists.  

Getting a solid day in the park, and hit runs down the mountain, it was time to check out the annual pond skim. Make no mistake, this was a rather large pond surrounded by mass amounts of people, all gathered to party and watch the debauchery unfold on the freezing cold waters. After a farewell cerveza with the boys, it was time to say our goodbyes and meet up with the Whistler homies to begin our journey back home.

Squaw Valley closing weekend.

Bre with Tahoe shred locals Brendon Drury and Silver Serino.

Silver Serino, Back 5 sender.

Nat Gough, Front 5 sender.

Bre's obviously a pill-hittin' junkie.

Off-road style -- good thing for deck hook-ups!

Classic spring carve.

Nothing like end-of-the-season spring parties. That pond is massive!

Bre, Nat and Tahoe homies. Thanks for showing these two Canucks a great time!

At Jesmond's request to take his virgin ocean swim, and Chuntz's wish to go through the Redwood National Park, we decided to drive back up along the coast. Driving in darkness like a rally car -- windy road, along with teary moments watching Grey's Anatomy on our laptop, the night portion of the trip was more than entertaining. Crashing at yet another Motel 6, we were back enroute bright and early, our target set at Clam Beach. A successful ocean swim, some more kite flying, a couple family photos and Chuntz submarining his truck -- we were quite satisfied with our beach experience. On to the Redwood National Park!

Our decision to take the scenic route home up the coast was probably the best idea we'd had and I would definitely recommend it to anyone driving from Cali to BC. Many thanks to all those who helped us along our journey, making this last minute trip not only possible but certainly memorable! 

 
Best sandwiches ever! Beach Hut Deli, South Lake Tahoe.

Quintessential California sunset.

Clam Beach.

Jesmond Dubeau's first-ever ocean dip!

Family portrait.

Adam Chuntz putting his truck to the test.

In the redwoods.

For any Star Wars nerds, this is where they filmed the forest scene of Return of the Jedi.

Huge wood!

Playing footsies with Paul Bunyan.

Q: How badass is this car? A: Very.