La Freq and Freq Week 07 report

March 18-29th La freq Week and Freq Week 07: Building upon last year's unequivocal success, frequency TSJ and Baldface opted to add a ladies-only event (La Freq Week), as well as doing a two-session co-ed Freq Week.

With ladies exiting the helicopter in yoga-bliss smiles and refreshed auras, after several days of powder, massage, wine tastings, yoga, and perfect tree runs with Barrett Christy, Megan Pischke, Jessie Lu and Baldface's expert guides including the legendary John Bufferies, it was clear La Freq Week was good for all. Guests ranged from early 20's to early 50's with all women focused on supporting each other in learning to ride better and relax. Liz Randall from Spy, Katie from frequency TSJ, ladies subscriber winner Kahe Richardson, Susan Waite (pro rider Alexi Waite's mother) and others enjoyed a first-ever all ladies cat at Baldface.

The contrast with the standard Freq Week festivities was clear within in minutes upon touchdown at the heli-in Baldface Lodge, when the "blue fish" beers began flying. With the first several days blessed by classic spring pow, the infamous Boston Boys, along with a strong Mt. Baker contingent consisting of Baker icon Jason Bas, longtime photog Tony Welch, big winner Chad Perrin, as well as the frequency TSJ crew with Laing, Maxx, Wibby, JG, Jessie Lu and the Burton posse Liam, Dave Downing, Kier, Elena Height, Chris Owen, and assorted radsters including Superbig's Kevin Walsh, subscriber Jason Burke, Marcel, Sean Genovese and his dad Don, and returning Freq Week patron Patrick Davis, all got down the business of some serious powder surfing. Kier, having flown in a heli and ridden a cat for the first time all at once, took a day to get used to the decidedly non-groomed conditions, but had it dialed quickly and a smile which led all to believe this won't be his last cat trip. Although spring rains hit on the last night of this first session, many took to the surrounding areas with shovels and determination, crafting a solid quarterpipe, and jib course in front of the lodge. The sun came out, the snow softened, and a classic spring session was had. Highlights included MC Airwolf's performance of "Crazy Train", ending with a bart-top performance.

Freq Week's second session, shuttled in a new crew of guests including famed surfer and notable subscriber Gerry Lopez along with his son Alex and friends from Bend, OR. Snoqualmie Summit head and cool cat Krush Kulesza made it along with the second session's subscriber-winner Tim Cooper from Vancouver, BC. and another round of shred vacationers including the much loved and admired Bob and Barb Rodger from Mission, BC, the Capozzis, Ryan and Rebecca, and many others. With corn conditions ruling the Koot' Range, drivers Jamie, Kord, and even the man Jeff Pensiero himself, all jumped to along with visiting HCSC summer camp groomer James Jackson to create Superfreq 07, a stunning mini-park featuring a step-down, table-top and QP at the bottom, all meandering between our private chalets at 2,000+ meters. With a cat-in barbeque in the bowl above for the freeriders, and amazing session below featuring two generations of Lopez's boosting the park, Freq Week was declared another complete and total victory. Highlights included MC MIT belting out his own "Crazy Train". Something about Ozzy makes people jump up on the bar.

A big, big thanks to all the amazing staff at Baldface including Mish, Tess, Lanny, Navine, Yuska, Heath, Dem, and especially to Jeff and Paula P. for helping make this happen again. Viva Elmer.

Watch for details here soon and at www.baldface.net for info on next year's event. Subscribers are automatically entered to win a trip for Freq Week 08 and also get first crack at reserving spots, so join the frequency TSJ family today.

Special thanks to Liam and Burton

Check out some pictures from the week.

Above Photos: Tony Welch
L. Airwolf R. Elana Height