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CAMP NICE 2018 SUPER RE-CAP EXTRAVAGANZA!
Doesn’t it feel now, more than ever, that we are hurling through time at such a crazy pace that keeping up is simply impossible? And what exactly are we keeping up with? The constant barrage of information, mis-information and every insignificant bit of data in between has deposited us in a constant state of flux that goes nowhere. Modern world problems indeed! So where do we go from here? For us, the answer is simple – we go to Camp Nice!
What started as a simple camping trip has become something so much more, and the changing times have all to do with it. Now Camp Nice is a sanctuary. Not so much an escape as it is a return, Camp Nice is the ultimate reset button. Whether for just one night or the whole twelve days, Camp Nice takes us back to a simpler way of life, one of cooperation, enthusiasm, and creativity, one where family and friends or complete strangers can co-exist peacefully and happily and rebuild the true feeling of what life is all about!
We know it sounds a bit extra, but anyone who has been to Camp Nice will tell you the same! This year saw Camp Nice bloom even more beautifully. A super diverse group of campers ebbing and flowing to and from camp made each day a completely different adventure, there was no way to know which way the vibe would swing. Merit badges were won, arts & crafts were created, boats were raced, waterfalls were discovered, haunted cabins were braved, fires blazed, and epic meals were created and shared. We’d watch the sun come up and then do it all over again!
Camp Nice would not have been what it was without our amazing partners this year.
Receptra Naturals – From CBD infused tea rituals every morning to CBD ointment for post-canoe shoulders, and even a CBD extract to help the Camp Nice canines keep calm in the woods, Receptra truly helped us “Make it Nice.” Their “Hang Up, Be Healthy” no cellphone merit badge was amongst the most coveted and only the most dedicated completed the challenge of 24 full hours without a phone check!
People Footwear – Every camper received a pair of People’s Cypress insulated moccasins that were essential all day and all night comfort.
Arvin Goods – Arvin hooked up a specially packaged Camp Nice sustainable sock meaning everyone had dry feet, even after surviving the few storms that rolled in.
Raen Optics – All campers got to hit the lake in style from Raen’s full range of sunglasses. Some people never even took them off!
Burton Snowboards – Burton’s Camp Nice accessory pack was the perfect size to keep all camp essentials at close hand.
Mizu – This years official Camp Nice mug came from Mizu as did a set of camp cutlery including chop sticks for all campers. Even back in the real world, its all you need to eat and drink and be completely green.
D’Angelico Guitars – From sunset sessions to late night crooning, D’Angelico provided the strings for Camp Nice’s merry musicians.
Austin Eastciders – Who knew camping and cider went so well. From the fully stocked Dardy Bar, Austin Eastciders were a hit from the first sip of the day to the last before bed. They mix great in cocktails too!
Old Blue Last – You’d be hard pressed to look across Camp Nice and not spot OBL’s signature gold can in multiple hands. Ice cold was the way to go.
El Buho Mezcal – When it came to late night libations in front of the fire, The Owl delivered every time.
Don Julio, Bulleit Bourbon & Ketel One Vodka – Our generous liquor sponsors meant that this years Camp Nice never feared a drought and tasty cocktails were always on deck!
We could continue on for days but words ultimately just don’t do Camp Nice justice, so without further ado, please enjoy our Camp Nice Recap Extravaganza in film photos by Craig Wetherby after the jump. To everyone that came, thank you! And to those that didn’t, there’s always next year!
#WeMakeItNice
Calling all Camp Nicers!
Welcome!
We’re BACK!
First things first…Fire Badge EARNED!!
Paul Park & Akira Ruiz were the first ones to get things LIT! CONGRATS FELLAS!
Next was tent set up! Sable & Siggy were pros!
Nice work ladies!
Marcus & Brenda earned some nice frosty Austin Eastciders after setting up theirs too!
Sumo was chillin…
Being out in nature is pretty amazing!
Tono was feeling right at home…
Vlad wasted no time earning his badge at the Arts & Crafts zone…
Chenoah was putting her special touch on things…
Sophie & Nina were doing their thing too!
Everything was coming together quite nicely…
This year we hung a Photo Exhibit in the trees…
It was pretty special…
Our friends at Arvin Goods even provided some new elements for us to experiment with…
And peeps got crafty…Tie-dye socks!!
All the colors were poppin!
We were now ready to CHILLLL…
And chef up some proper grilled cheese sandwiches & S’mores!
Everyone was cheffin it up! The Camp Nice Survival Knife was extremely useful…
Our new Camp Nice x Bien Conectao Domino Table was getting broken in too!
Ranger Larry was ready to serve up some Merit Badges!
And Alex, Christina, and Victoria were ready to earn some!
We knew the party was about to get crackin once Yasmin & Shadi showed up!
Party Time!
YURP!
Someone was extremely happy to have escaped the city! Thank you Shadi!
As always, Shadi was a happy camper…
Lights Out!
Pat was extra chillaxed too…
Nothing some morning hibiscus ginger tea infused with Receptra couldn’t cure!
It had Pat focused and ready to earn his Archery Badge!
It was about to get very serious at the Archery Range!
Sasha was not playing around!
She was on point!
Style points EARNED!
Next up was YAZ!
Yung Sig showed em how its done!
VIKING BLÜD FOR THE WIN!
Things were jumpin off at the lake too!
BOOM!
WE HAVE ARRIVED!
Marcus did his first handstand ever! HA!
Everybody was soaking it all in…
Handstands all around!
Mermaids began to come out to play…
Melissa earned her Mermaid Badge!
So did Akira…
Ranger Larry was off duty…
But Akira was on double duty! Boating Badge EARNED!
Gotta love the aquatic life!
Boat Posse!
Being on boat is super relaxing…
AWW YEAHHH!
Good times…
Arts & Crafts can be peaceful too…
Every piece was unique…
Siggy looked pleased with her creation…
Paul had all angles covered…
Little birdie was watching!
Now it was time to feast!
After a long hard day at camp Blue & Whiskey got the RedHook SnackBar popped off!
It was very official! We even had Bahn Mi hot dogs & vegan dogs!
Everybody ate good!
Especially our vegan friends…
YUM!
Our Mizu Camp Mugs & Utensils made enjoying this meal EXTRA NICE!
Time to rejoice!
Fed and happy…
Smiles are contagious…
Dardy Bar got crackin!
Float on…
Bottoms UP!
Haunted Cabin Mission Accomplished!
Spooky AF!
Corey Nimoy earned his Space Explorer Badge! Live Long And Prosper!
Breakfast at Blotto’s Cafe was always so nice!
Kristian was ready to serve it up too!
Chenoah, The High Priestess, was in fine form!
Marcus did his second handstand ever and his form was definitely improving!
He really was a natural…
Anna was enjoying the good vibes too!
What a lovely day…
Dinner was served!
Hawaiian Luau!
Lined up…Heads were HUNGRY!
VERY SERIOUS!
We all felt blessed!
Full of love and good eats…
Even the pups ate right at Camp Nice!
Especially with a little Receptra CBD pet friendly enhancement!
Right Kenga!?!
Yup! We had calzones…
ILL Forno pizza on hot stone…Thats right!
Who else brought their A-Game??
Looks like Lady Blood came for it!
Toasty!
Toastiest!
Now thats a nice fire!
Still smokin…
And Steezy…
Back at the range competition was getting heavy!
Ranger Larry set it off!
Timbo gave him a run for his money…
Akira was trying to take home the big W!
But Sig Nasty was FIERCE!
Extra sharp!
Wonder Twinz Activate!
TWINNING!
Iliana had all the ladies lookin fly!
RUTHLESS!
OOOF!
Melissa was going for the $$$!
Shooter Shooting Shooter!
No CornBalls Allowed!
Friendly Creatures Only!
Like this little guy! Nature Badge EARNED!
Right Pat?
Pat gets it…
One last boat mission before the rain really started to come down…
Tono reeled in a nice one!
Looked like a mean storm was brewin!
Peace!
One last dip…
Here she comes…
Ok…guess we should get out now…
We out!
Time to rig up some tarps…
Blue got his!
Still all smiles…
Still stocked up! Old Blue Last Beer kept us well hydrated!
Still earning Fire Badges…
HOT FIYAH!
‘Twas a lovely nite…
New day…New arrivals…The Dardys came thru!!
George made it!
Someone dropped this guy off with all is baggage!
The band was finally back together!
You know Ricky had to see what was cookin in the kitchen…
Pat & Sheena were choppin it up!
Chenoah was making some magic happen!
Dardy Bar!
Top shelf only!
STAXXX O’ CIDER!
The Funky Camp Counselor was up bright and early!
RING RING!
Ricky rolls with his film crew everywhere he goes lately…Eamon & Jasper were the right ones to get the job done!
Who got next??
FOUL!!!
Ricky settled back into his element…
Ahhhh…
ZOOTED…!
Ahoy…
The Rickster putting in work…
Always Chillin tho…
Fine catch!
Yeah George!
Timbo got STAXXX too!
All in a days work at camp…It takes a village!
Indigo Dipped!
Tono is the screen print master!
Jessie got all the D’Angelico guitars nice and tuned up!
Lil guy was just getting warmed up!
Ricky was enchanted by China’s serenade…
Had to keep the bocce courts maintained…
Of course Pat was good at bocce too…
Good nite…
Still loungin…
Ice cold ciders were on deck…
ICYYYY…
Feelin strong!
Meteorite meet up spot…
Link up…Light UP!
That was fun!
Todd rode his bike nearly 100 Miles from NYC to join us! Definitely earned mad respect!! Check out @concretetrails
We ROOOLLIN…Aimz & Rachael were riding in style!
Uncle Sloppy Strikes Again!
Who’s down for a game of N-I-C-E!?!
Erika, Daniel & Flynt settled in nicely too!
Bacon & Beans…
Creative Recreation…
Stencil art made possible by Doomed NYC…Thanks again Rachael!
EARNED!
Nice to let the mind go sometimes…
Timbo was in the zone…
Another fine catch!
Dusk turned to dark real fast but the full moon was beaming upon us…
Horseshoe tourney was just getting started…
Monihan was starting to feel the effects…
Banging treats stayed on repeat…
China’s Mental Lentil Soup was on another level…
Jimmy couldn’t hold it together…the anticipation of what was to come was too overwhelming!
But greatness requires patience…
Another satisfied customer!
Daniel earned himself a Cooking Badge…
And yeah Becky made PIZZA…
And then went in on her finest creation yet…White Sweet Potato & Apple Cobbler made with El Buho Mezcal!
Here we go!
Hot coals are the only way! Blast OFF!
EARNED IT ALL!
Aww yeah!
Thats right!
Success!
Refresh!
Soul Sistas!
Waterfall Squad!
It was all love back at camp…
Kenga!!!
Woodsman Badge EARNED!
Bird House Workshop in session…
TWEET TWEET!
Pumpkin Carving was also going down…
Precious ingredients…
Jimmy was pretty tech with it…
NICEEEE…
Fireside vibes were just right…
El Buho kept us all nice & smokey…
And Receptra Naturals complimented Chen’s Tea varieties in the most organic way…
What a delight!
Outdoor Tech also gave us that extra boost when we needed it most!
Anyone like a Spritz?
Yes! Everyone wanted to get their Aperol Spritz on!
YUP!
Wise man say “You may attend a party where strange customs prevail…”
Nothing Strange going on here…Just DJ Smoke bringing that FIRE!
Stranger things were about to go down tho…
We were all starting to get pretty spacey…
Cosmic creatures were everywhere…
They came in all forms…
Dardy got game!
BECKY EARNED ERRRYYYYTHANGG!
The Illy Funkster & Willy Soul dropped some heat too!
Selections were too NICE!
And then we went there…Chenoah sparked the charge!
WHOAAAA!
Everyone loves sparklers…
Light UP!
TRIPPY…
Shit got Extra Terrestrial…
What an epic last nite!
And morning…
Oh what a nite!
Sent IT!
Kept the good vibes going…
Til the last drop…
Kenga couldn’t sleep all nite either…
Last breakfast sandwich…Perfection!
Final catch…
Sharing is caring…
Courtney cared a little too much!
Last sunset was magical…
Becky was pretty magical too!
Time to say our goodbyes…Ranger Larry signing off!
It was extra nice…
‘Til next year! Thank you all for joining & surviving Camp Nice 2018 with us!
BK to VT 2017
When word was sent from our VT brethren that another big storm was about to hit we decided to head North to enjoy some POW! After a late night at our Family Dinner at Sweet Chick we packed up the Jeep and hit the road first thing in the A.M. to try and avoid the hectic, stormy roads but the snow came in fast! The trip up to Burlington usually takes about 5-6 hours but this time it was a 9 hour treacherous journey. Even though it was a super long drive it was well worth the trek! See more photos from this epic trip after the jump…
And begin…
As soon as we got out of the City the snow started hammering!
We had white out conditions for the rest of the trip up…
As soon as we hit the Vermont border the roads were shut down due to a 12 car pile up!
Finally we arrived and our gracious host Tomas was already clearing the path…
Pablo was excited to see us too!
Like 2 ships passing on the icy lake…
Tomas was focused on setting some EZ vibes for the nite…
An early rise was in order to get the first ship up top!
We linked up with Status Jeff for some exploration into some secret zones…
These guys knew where the goods were stashed!
It was a winter wonderland in the treez!
Castles of Ice!
Day 1 was a success and the snow just kept falling!
We got the first gondola up the next day and the snow was DEEP!
The sun finally broke thru the storm and the views were majestic!
Our boy A-Dog was watching over us as we explored the woods…
Thank you Stowe!
The next day we decided to get out to explore some new zones…
Everyone was out enjoying the fresh snow!
We hiked around looking for some untouched lines…
Tomas & Nathan found em on their Burton Throwback’s!
More FRESH!
More zones to explore…
Nathan spotted his line…
He got the goods!
We wanted more tho…
We could have kept going but the sun started to set so we decided to head out…
Time to head back South…
Until next storm Vermont! Thanks you for the hospitality!
Craig Wetherby
TheGoodLife! x Fice Gallery Present: Pray For Snow
Last week the Snow Gods trekked from NYC to Denver to commence our annual Mile High Tour, a time honored tradition of bringing ample pow and good times to our Rocky Mountain fam. This year we began the tour a bit differently by gathering an assortment of talented TheGoodLife! artists to create “Pray For Snow,” a group photography exhibit featuring the work of Jimmy Chin, Cole Barash, Laura Austin, Meg Haywood Sullivan, Craig Wetherby and Dean Blotto Gray. Hosted by our friends at Fice Gallery’s rad new Denver outpost and made possible by support from 10 Barrel Brewing, all proceeds from sales at “Pray For Snow,” will be committed to Protect Our Winters. Thanks to everyone that came to the show including Donna Carpenter, Chris Steinkamp, Barbara Weber, Torrey Udall, Lukas Haynes, and Auden Schendler of POW, photographers Dean Blotto Gray, Laura Austin, and Craig Wetherby, Jens Heig of Snowboard Magazine, Burton pro rider Zak Hale, DJ Rhetorik and many more. From the show we took it next store to 10 Barrel Brewing’s spanking new Denver brewpub where KNGZMEN TJ and JesseTre Mizell rocked the party until the early morning hours. Check out some pics after the jump and stay tuned for the full Mile High Tour recap coming soon!
KNGZMEN
Pray For Snow
POW Executive Board
Zak Hale and Blotto
Boa’s Danielle Hambleton and Laura Austin
DJ Rhetorik
Denver Fam
The Fice Boyz
So many familiar faces
Corey Bolo of Fice, Timbo Baggins of TGL!, Lindsey Wiley of 10 Barrel, and Craig Wetherby
10 Barrel’s food is off the rails!
And so was the after party! Can’t wait for the next one! #PrayForSnow
Sahara Excursions
Merzouga, Morocco – 2012
Craig Wetherby
BridgeRollers x TheGoodLife! 2016 100 Mile 9/11 Tribute Roll
This year marked the 15th anniversary of the event known as 9/11, a pretty mindblowing fact when you think about how much that day is still referenced in relation to the global politics of war, religion, and power. It’s also pretty mindblowing to think that this year’s class of high school freshman was made up mostly of kids that weren’t born yet when 9/11 went down. So for them it’s only a story. This is why we ride. We ride to remember that there was a time, not so long ago but always growing more distant, when fear and control were not the primary drivers of life. We ride to remember that Manhattan had vast swaths of rugged territory, before it became a massive luxury mall. We ride to acknowledge that New York City is made of people from all places, walks of life, and belief systems, and that’s why it’s the greatest city on earth. We ride to visit the places in the five boroughs that don’t reach the celebrity and financial media outlets and therefore barely exist. We ride because when we do we can go anywhere in this city and interact with any of it’s people. We ride for life. Please join us as we present the 2016 Bridgerollers 100 Mile 9/11 Trubute Roll in photos by Craig Wetherby and words by Tim Brodhagen and remember for yourself why you love New York City.
And it begins…Michael Cohen setting the pace with an AM crossing of the Manhattan Bridge, the first of many bridges that day.
Used to be the World Trade, then Ground Zero, now they call it the Freedom Tower.
How’d the paparazzi know where Coach Saes was gonna be?
We assembled in the belly of the beast.
15 years later and the NYPD is still on high alert. 9/11 should not be a day of fear. This is why we ride. We are not afraid.
9/11 is a day of respect. We definitely ride for the FDNY.
BK Bound!
Now entering the County of Kings!
TheGoodLife! FC All-Stars Franco & Cheick joined the pack as soon as we hit Brooklyn.
Roll Out!!
New York Fucking City. It doesn’t get any better than this.
Brooklyn Remembers.
By the time we hit the Verrazano, we were 30 deep. And it wasn’t even noon yet.
With Saes at the helm we were bound to hit some unexpected terrain.
Which doesn’t always work out for everybody.
But we still made it to Coney Island!
Boardwalk Empire.
So we pressed on. Adrian was focused!
A few hours in and we all needed to refuel so we headed to our favorite watering hole…
DARDY BAR!! Not coincidentally the new sponsor of TheGoodLife! FC!
He had to miss the beginning of the ride but Power came by in the Overthrow truck for some major BridgeRoller crew vibes.
It was getting warm out and we still needed hydration so another pit stop was announced.
Bohemian Hall! Timbo & Status Jeff had the right idea…AHHHH!
Now we were ready to cross some more bridges…
And we enjoyed every minute of it!
Hell’s Gate. But felt more like heaven.
Our impression of “Stand By Me,” who’s idea was this?! Active train track yo!
Since we didn’t die, we decided it was time to party. Real Bronx shit yo!
Akira Ruiz joined the pack on his BMX. Vamos!
Some peeps wanted their Mister Softee fix…but there was a bit of ambivalence. Clean eating is the new wave!
BX BABY! Southern Boulevard represent!
The sun may have started setting but the journey was still beginning.
Even while rooollin All Day I Dream About Soccer so Status took the shortcut across the pitch.
Deep in the Bronx and the crew was still assembling!
Time to hit some more bridges!
Status ain’t scared!
So worth it.
60 miles wasn’t phasing him so Hugh Grand hit the corner for a quick thug workout!
Back on Manhattan Island our first stop was El Tina’s. You need to know this spot.
Stacked up and the hood gave us mad love.
Our route back down the east side would require several more bridges. They don’t call us BridgeRollers for nothing!
Chain snap? No problem.
After a quick fix and a rapid roll we were Shaolin bound!
All aboard! Passage is free and beers are plentiful. The Staten Island Ferry is an oasis.
This is why we ride.
After a few quick miles on Staten Island we headed back to finish what we started!
We made it!
Tribute Lights were beaming!
And so was the squad!
One last treat before the end – roller coaster style!
And of course one last group shot.
Only the strong survived!
For finally victory beers at The Ear!
After 17 hours, 5 boros, 60 BridgeRollers, 100 beers and so many good vibes in the city we love, it was homeward bound…This is why we ride. We hope you’ll join us next year for #100MilesAndRooollin!
TheGoodLife! FC x FANATIC 2016 Kits
It’s that time of year again! For one brilliant day each year adidas’ FANATIC Tournament makes Brooklyn the world’s epicenter for small side football. On the 5 year anniversary of our invitation to FANATIC, adidas gave us a chance to build a kit from scratch. Beginning with our club penchant for black we opted for black on black details offset by a tonal grey chevron on the jersey chest, silver adidas logos and bright pink team and player badging and socks for that extra summertime pop! We even brought back our original team crest for a special hit on the back of the socks. Hit the jump for a full preview of the kits shot by Craig Wetherby for adidasNYC featuring Timbo, Libero, Dids and BK Sam from Upper90 who pressed the kits for us and #ComeThru to Pier 5 in Brooklyn tomorrow from 1pm – 8pm for FANATIC 2016!