This weekend I snagged a pretty cool assignment from the Burlington Free Press. The Expo was host to this year's SnoX Challenge where hundreds of snowmobilers gather to race and jump around a course. I've been snowmobiling twice in my life and it was awesome - a bit scary - but awesome. We would tear across Rangeley Lake in Maine sometimes pushing 60mph since it was a straight shot, but these guys are tearing across rhythm courses, jumps and turns all while racing other riders. A couple guys dumped their sleds and there were some close calls, but man was it exciting.
When I showed up I knew I needed a press pass and orange vest to wear at the track so that the riders could see me. What I didn't know is that the vest was, yes, orange so the riders could see me but really it was intended for if and when I get run over. Great. I wish I had a picture of me in the tek-vest, it was quite the experience. Enjoy!
Posts
1 comment:
I like the leg photo. very clever.
I heard through the grapevine that you snagged a cool new job.
Congrats!
:-)
Post a Comment