The Shred Still Remains
Michigan
LEFT TO RIGHT
We opted to session on college grounds between the hours of midnight and 2 a.m.—equipped with lights and warm layers—to avoid campus security. Jake had no problems with this frontside 180 over a bump-to-bar.
A slow morning in Houghton, MI, was the perfect time to explore for new spots. Jake Antisdel noticed the word gremlins on a water tower just outside of town, and it caught his attention. Fortunately, the surrounding infrastructure set the stage for a quick front blunt on this perfect tin roof.
Words, Photos and Captions Trevor Slattery
It was a mild Thursday in mid-February when Jake Antisdel, Gavin Matson and I drove six hours northeast from Minneapolis to Michigan. Our goal: to find some damn snow and hopefully stack footage for the upcoming Meliora flick Nowthen, before riding in the annual Jibba Jabba Rail Jam. Luckily for us, it started nuking when we crossed into the Upper Peninsula Snowbelt. As the only truck on the road braving the conditions, we cranked up “Phantom 309” by Red Sovine and pushed onward.
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