Mocean Mate

Name: Scottie Raymond a.k.a. ESKAEone

Age:   “35 but I spend my days playing with a 3 year old… like a 3 year old.”

Current residence: “Burlington, Vermont: love the music and art scenes here, the access to super healthy local food, the myriad of rock climbing near by (yep it’s true, nope I ain’t tellin’), the skate scene, Vermont’s mountains, Lake Champlain… I just dig B-town.”

Disciplines: “Graff writer, emcee, mixed media artist, skate and snowboarder, biker of all disciplines, rock climber and husband/papa.”

Competitive or creative career highlights: “In no particular order: bolting, establishing and getting the F.A. on Necrotelecomnicon 5.11c, Wright Park, Middlebury, VT; running a skateboard camp at B-town’s waterfront park summer 2010; competing in the Wall2Canvas Graffiti competition Summer 2010;  competing in my first Sprint Triathlon Summer 2010;  helping to raise the money to build a concrete skate park in St. Johnsbury, VT; riding Jay Peak in 3 feet of powder (any and every time it has ever happened); being a part of bringing two beautiful little girls in to this world.”

Describe your ultimate day: “I wake up next to a still naked MB (hey, you asked) only to be shortly and abruptly ransacked by two rambunxious little girls, Isabel and Mirium.  We are in a small cabin on the side of a mountain overlooking the ocean (I don’t care where).  Honestly the rest is all cake at that point, but I’m thinking some Huevos Rancheros with a small fire to keep warm by followed by a family bike ride to get the blood flowing.  Perhaps after this we pack up the gear and head climbing, snowboarding… I’m impartial.  I bring a camera and some snacks and we head out.  A great day of chargin hard at whatever ensues.  We return to the cabin just before dark and start dinner with some all-American microbrews in hand (think Rogue, Stone, Rock Art).  Dinner probably involves lots of finger foods but I am wicked into pirogis, empanadas and other pockets right now.  We put the kids to bed in their own tent, sit around a fire talking about growing old and all the while I am drawing and writing it all down.  Rinse, lather, repeat.”

Travels: “I have only left the landlocked North American continent once in my life on a trip to the islands of St. Thomas and St. John.  Otherwise, I have traveled all over the U.S.:  notably: the Great Smokies NC,  Red River Gorge KY, Obeds TN, Hueco Tanks TX, Mt. Lemmon AZ, Salt Lake and St. George UT, San Diego CA and damn near every inch of New England… climbing, hiking, riding, skating have always been a part of these trips.”

How do you stay strong and active?: “I eat really great food, raise two kids, work too much at a group home trying to keep teenage kids in line, stay up late painting, don’t get enough sleep, ride a bike or walk everywhere that I go, spit fire with a mic in my hand and take on at least a little of something new every chance I get.”

Playlist to shred to: “I do love me some Buckethead when it really hits the fan, but it’s mostly the underground hip-hop that I’m after.  Buck 65 if I am feeling pensive, Saul Williams if I need a little more edge, Sage Francis pretty much anytime, Atmosphere all the time and pretty much anything Anticon when I feel like I want to expand my mind.”

Inspirations and why: “Gandhi did so much with so little; Kerouac made madness sexy; Che never gave up on what he believed in; Saul combined hip-hop, rock, acting and slam poetry and made them all his muse and his bitch at the same time; Choe is still appropriating every aspect of street art, smacking it’s ass and turning it on itself.”

If you had the ultimate power to make positive change in the world, describe what you would do: “Two words: EVERYONE EATS”

Upcoming goals and/or Projects: “I am working on getting a lot more publicity for my art, recording my first solo LP, moving in to a new house, trying to figure out how to combine my social work with my skills more adeptly and still get paid and working on a small business with a couple of good friends moving good food straight to the people, check out http://www.pirogiunion.com/”

“Peace~one love~ SK”

Name: Joe Fox

Age-40

Residence: St. Johnsbury, VT

“I am not a skier.
I started skiing when I was two. I was doing “Juicy Fruit” commercial style daffy-spread-daffy’s at 10. I first skied tucks at 11. I’ve been there over 30 times since then as well as countless other backcountry descents in New England on both alpine and telemark gear. I’ve raced. I’ve instructed. I like it steep, narrow, and sketchy. I like to earn my turns.
I am not a snowboarder.
I started snowboarding when I was seven. I’ve competed in slopestyle, boarder cross, and slalom back in the day. I’ve instructed. I like it steep, narrow, and sketchy. I like to shred the woods via head-lamp.
I am not a fisherman or a hunter.
Sometimes I fish and sometimes I hunt. I feel connected to the Earth when i do in a way that few can understand.
I am not a runner.
I run about 25-40 miles per week. I ran over 15 races this year. I’m training for a spring marathon. I wear tights and have fancy shoes.
I am not a cyclist or mountain biker.
I’ve ridden a “century.” I recently did a challenging 45 mile road ride on a heavy, knobby tire mountain bike in a charity ride for Green Mountain United Way that i helped organize. I love Kingdom Trails.
I am not a hiker.
I’ve through-hiked the Presidential Range in a day. I’m going to try to do it again in under 6 hours.
I am not a skater.
I remember my first Powell Peralta deck. I remember sketchy home-made skateparks. I’ve recvently advocated for and facilitated the construction of a skateboard park. I was the first person to skate it.
I am not a musician.
I try to play guitar an hour a day. Friends and I still occasionally jam. I like to sing. I like to scream.
I am not a politician.
I helped build a playground. My wife, kids and I cut the ribbon. I sit on the Fit and Healthy Coalition, Blue Cross/ Blue Shield Community Advisory Board, and the St. Johnsbury Chamber of Commerce Promotion Committee advocating for and coordinating events and opportunities for physical expression.

My name is Joe Fox. Mocean Maté fuels my adventures.
There are plenty of stronger, faster, more down-to-earth, dedicated, “core” people out there. I get inspired by them. I take their stoke and spread it. I try to live every day as if it is my last. If it’s fun and respects others, I’ll do it.”

Name:Walter Peterson

Age: 32

Current residence: “Waterbury VT…….I love Waterbury, its proximity to everything is a plus and the ability to walk/hike out of your front door is huge…..not to metion Rome Snowboards.”

Disciples: “Djing, music production, dad, landlord, Nurse, generally nice guy”

Creative career highlights: “Too many successful festivals/club nights to name, and the longest dance night outside of Burlington, soon to be working with One studio in Waterbury with kids.”

Describe Your Ultimate day: “Hanging with my wife and two kids, going on a hike in the woods, doing a couple of runs on the slopes, remolding the house, then  slipping out of the house after everyone/family is asleep to DJ a packed club.  Basically buring the candle on both ends.”

Travels: “Djing from Montreal, Boston, New York, Baltimore, DC, down to Winter Music conference in Miami. Love the west coast and has only been to Europe once…….need to travel more, lets go Mocean Maté!”

How do you stay strong and active?:  “Lugging around DJ equipment to shows and I take the stairs and chase after my two children. I run and plan to become more active this year through weight training and cardio.”

Playlist to shred to: “I’m a dj…its all good……if it’s a good vibe I’m groovin…Miles Davis, Louie Armstrong, Ol dirty/wu tang, Jimi Hendrix, Biggie smalls, James Taylor, Portishead, Drum and Bass (electronic), Dubstep  (electronic)”

 

Inspirations and why:    “Dahlia Lama…he takes bad and makes into a good thing..I strive to have more compassion in every step I take and work at my own personal enlightenment.”

If You Had the Ultimate Power to Make Positive Change in the World, describe what you would do: “I would utilize the elderly and have them teach our children the ways of the world, so much heritage/culture is lost when the elderly are put in “homes”.”

Upcoming Goals/Projects:  “I am writing music again after 5 years off and should be done with an  electronic albulm. I am also working on a live set that will be entirely of my own music. VERY STOKED!”

Sponsors: “Rome Snowboards, Piecasso Pizza, Rimrocks, One Studio, Digilog Studios”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Margaret Schlachter

Age: 27

Current residence: Killington, VT. Wake up each morning looking at the
mountains

Disciplines: Adventure (Obstacle) Races, Trail Running, Alpine Skiing, Surfing
(I wish more), and Most things that can get me outside into nature. Coaching
Alpine Skiing and Women’s Lacrosse.

Competitive or creative career highlights: Competing and finishing in the top
ten in the first ever Spartan Race in Burlington, VT 2010. It started this whole
thing. Tough Mudder New England 3rd woman in my heat. Qualified for World’s
Toughest Mudder 2011.

I spend much of my time coaching others now (alpine skiing and lacrosse)
and watching them succeed and grow from their successes is more rewarding
than my own endeavors. The day I became a Wilderness EMT and joined the
Killington Fire Rescue has been a life changer.

Finally, the day I made the choice to sign up for the 2012 Death Race. It has
been a turning point in my adult life to decide to see how far I can really push
myself mentally and physically.

Describe your ultimate day: Ultimate day… Tough one. So many days and
things are amazing. Waking up in the mountains, enjoying clean air, fresh food
from my garden, if close to the ocean surfing, if not a long hike in the woods and
surrounding mountains. Surrounded by the peace and beauty of nature. Cap off
the day with some good friends good music and most likely a bonfire. Yup, that’s
a good day.

Travels: Try to spend at least two weeks a year surfing in Costa Rica. Have
been fortunate enough to go to South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and a
couple countries in Europe, but my small town in Costa Rica really has a special
place in my heart. It just keeps pulling me back.

How do you stay strong and active?: I love to get out on the trails, summers
on my feet and winters on skis, anything to get me out in the fresh air. For fun, I
play disc golf a couple days a week and can be found swimming ponds of VT. I’m
on my SUP a bit, rock climb a bit, surf (I wish more) and a host of other things. In
the colder months I’m in the gym and coaching on the mountain. I keep myself
fueled up and happy with food from my garden and CSA and of course Mocean
Mate.

Playlist to shred to: Right now… The Runaways are making a comeback on
my ipod, Mumford and Sons, Yeah Yeah Yeah’s, Daddy Yankee, many many
more…

Inspirations and why: I find inspirations all around me. My mother and
grandmother have shown me what it is like to be a strong independent woman.
I am continuously inspired each day by people around me accomplishing their
own personal triumphs. Anyone reaching to achieve beyond what initially thought
unimaginable, they inspire me each day to work a little harder myself.

If you had the ultimate power to make positive change in the world,
describe what you would do: So many people I know are stuck in the grind
of life. If I could change one thing it would be to open peoples eyes get them
outside into nature and reconnect with the earth and how truly amazing it is and
respect all it gives us. If we all had a deeper connection with the earth maybe we
would stop systematically destroying all our wonderful resources.

Upcoming goals and/or Projects:

2011 and 2012 are going to be big years on many fronts. Upcoming Races
for 2011: Spartan Beast Race, Aug. 6, 2011. Vermont 50 (50K) Race in Sept.,
World’s Toughest Mudder, Dec. and ultimately the 2012 Death Race in June of
2012. I have a host of smaller races mixed in as well local and regional. In life, I
am finishing my Masters in Education Leadership from UVM and am on track to
graduate in Spring 2012 just before the Death Race.

Sponsors/Plugs/Shout Outs:
Have to shout out my blog, www.dirtinyourskirt.com and all the wonderful people
who read and follow it each day. Vermont Peanut Butter Company, Mocean Mate, and
everyone else supporting me on this journey.

 

 

 

 

Richard Dennis

 

 

 

 

 

Age- i stopped keeping track

Current residence- small town on the Maine coast,York.

Disciplines- keeping it real,keeping it simple.riding waves and making surfboards.

Career highlights- getting into almost 200 grateful dead shows.riding powder in utah for 7 full
seasons.getting barreled in hawaii.laughing at owl chapmanʼs jokes.meeting richie havens.turning a
boy from Ethiopiaʼs fear of the ocean into a love affair with waves.making surfboards that suit my
style.paddling 26.5 miles around new york city for a good cause.inspiring someone i look up to,to do the
same thing.hosting a radio show.seeing myself on a spacecraft sticker 3 times.learning to ride a
motorcycle,on a harley davidson.hiking down a mountain in the dark after my first multi pitch
climb.meeting my better half.

Ultimate day-hanging with the boys,shredding pow, paddling out, or just kickin it in the hookah lounge.

Travels-cuba and the berlin wall.sunset beach hawaii, sleeping in trees in humboldt county and not
sleeping in brooklyn,ny.

For strength- doing what you love and not what everybody else says you should do.

Play to shred-roberta flackʼs version of Gene McDaniels “compared to what”

Inspirations-bill cunningham, fashion photographer for the new york times.check out the documentary
on him!

Ultimate power to make a positive change-patience

Upcoming goals/projects-itʼs a secret

Shout outs- spacecraft, liquid dreams surf shop, jb at sterling rope.mark wakeling at forum
snowboards.greg levy at oneill.