A moment of eternity

Yesterday I sat atop a ridgeline in Mount Rainiers shadow. It was Silver Basin, or the beach as we call it. A large open bowl whose nickname is fitting given the endless waves you could ride. We were there to celebrate the life of a lost brother. We burned a blazing fire for a man who passed away doing what he loved last year -- skiing. I was with two of my best friends here and it was naturally a time for some reflection. 'Man we live an awesome life' Justin uttered to Curtis. I couldnt agree more. This was something I would've never known about had I not been as involved as I am now. Moments like this make it so hard to think about a future elsewhere.

We then all strapped in our respective boards and skis preparing to do what we all loved just as much as that man. 'Yee-haws' and 'Ya hoos' were screamed as we barrelled down the hill floating on top of uncountable fillings of one of mother natures miracles.

I was snowboarding.

20 foot cornice drop to the softest of landings.
Surfing the snow anywhich way I decided followed -- slash, splash and power through!
Jump, air, grab, stomp and ride away!
We came to a near vertical chute...when in doubt point it out.
'Deep Breathe' as my heart raced, here we go!
Going from what felt like 0-60 I dropped the chute and the rush left me smiling wide
this is just ONE small example of this life dude...

This is it...