Alpine Assassins

Freestyle Exhibition #2

duncan — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:01:40 +0000

Come out and check out the Alpine Assassins freestyle team. Their will be some wicked tricks being thrown down and some big air! Dates and times.

This date is TBA check back soon for confrimed date.

Taylor Dyess’s from National ISOC

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:42:26 +0000

This post if from the snowfire race team, which is running the AA and winning!!

WOW! What an incredible few weekends of racing we have had this year. My apologies for not sending out this update earlier, but we have had a crazy busy month of January already. As most of you know, Taylor made the cover of the January issue of Whiteout Magazine and that was huge for Taylor. As parents, we could not have been prouder. I, Heidi, a.k.a. Mom, have taken over the updates and press releases. It seems Clark has too many irons in the fire with handling other projects associated with khaox.com Snowfire Racing, so I am taking over this project for now. Just a quick note to our sponsors, family and friends: We dearly appreciate everything you have done for us this year. Taylor is a talented young man and you are helping him to realize his dream of becoming a National Pro snocross racer. Thank you.

Our first weekend of racing in the XMR circuit out of Colorado began with a trip to Grand Lake, CO. Taylor took home three 1st Place trophies, 2 in the Sport Class and one in the Junior 14-17 Class. The XMR circuit is a regional circuit, based out of Craig, CO. It has grown from a small local circuit over the past few years to the largest regional circuit in the Northwest. We are proud to be apart of this circuit and there are a lot of great racers coming out of this circuit right now. Which leads me to our National Race in Sandy, UT two weeks ago.

Taylor had the best of weekends for racing and a weekend that will forever be imprinted in our memories as one of the best. There are weekends during a race season that we wished would never have happened, but this one is not one of those. This was a first for ISOC Nationals to be in Sandy, UT, and Taylor raced his finals in front of one of the largest crowds in ISOC’s history. The race took place in Rio Tinto Stadium and racers from 3 circuits met to compete during this one-day race. Racing started at 8:45 a.m. and lasted until 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. Taylor raced in 2 Sport Classes, Super Stock and Combo. Racing against other racers from 3 different circuits, Taylor finished 1st in all of his heats. As I mentioned before, there are moments in racing when, as parents, we couldn’t be prouder and happier, but Taylor’s 3rd heat of the day brought tears to my eyes. Taylor had the holeshot in this heat and hit the rhythm section 1st. He ran into some trouble about half way through this section and caught a large foam barricade block (a tuff block) stuck between his skis and under the belly pan of the sled. He tried to get it out, but had to pull of the track to get it dislodged. By the time the block had finally come out, Taylor was in last place. Although our team prides itself on good sportsmanship, Taylor still doesn’t like to lose and last place is even less fun. Taylor caught up to the rear of the race pack and picked them off (a total of 8 racers) one by one until he was the first to take the checkered flag in the heat!! We were so excited, yelling and screaming, and that is what racing is all about. Taylor has had many races when he gets out in front and doesn’t have to pass anyone but lap traffic, but not this race. It takes a lot of skill, planning and preparing to be able to pass during a race and it all has to happen within a few laps.

Taylor went on to win both of his finals in the Sport Classes and was so excited to be standing up on the National Podium being interviewed. Taylor thanked all of his sponsors and talked about the track with the announcer. He gave a special thanks to local sponsors, Alpine Assassins and SS Auto Brokers, for coming to the race and providing the Sky Suites for the whole race team and all the XMR circuit racers. A special thanks as well to Nate Blaylock with Klim for bringing Taylor’s Klim Anniversary helmet by; to Clare and Steve Martin for help in the pits and staging; to Tri-County Sanitation for traveling from Pinedale to support us at the races; to Wayne, with Martin Senour Paints, and his family for coming by to meet Taylor and watch the races; and to Moose Creek Catering for sponsoring the weekend’s entry fees. And finally, a big thank you to Jeff Goodwin, Race Director for Ski-Doo, for his interest in Taylor and our race team and for being at the podium when Taylor accepted his 1st Place Trophies. Having Ski-Doo represented at the podium meant a lot to Taylor and he was very proud to be on the podium after winning with his Ski-Doo race sled.

After the race, Taylor autographed copies of Whiteout Magazine and had his picture taken with lots of kids and adults alike. The friends and family and sponsors that showed up gave Taylor an extra boost and we are very grateful for their generosity during that weekend. We are so thankful that all of you were there to share in this awesome moment! It just wouldn’t have been the same!

This past weekend we traveled to another XMR race in Eagle, CO. We had never been to a race in Eagle before and it was adventure just getting there. As in most places this winter, there was very little snow on the ground in Eagle. However, the fine folks in Eagle and the XMR race circuit were able to pull it off with the help of lots of dump truck loads of snow. The track was longer than most and not as wide either. This sort of track makes it very difficult to pass other racers and so getting the holeshot is key. Taylor’s first heat out was a crazy one. He, along with 5 other riders, all took a tumble off their sleds with various injuries and one trip to the hospital in an ambulance. Taylor’s wreck threw him over the handlebars and had his sled rolling and end over end. Taylor jumped right back up and was able to get back on the track and finish 3rd in his heat. Whew, crisis averted. Taylor’s ended up with two first place trophies in the Sport I and II Classes and a 3rd Place in the Junior 14-17 Class. Taylor’s final Sport race on Sunday was a nail biter and he fought off two other racers until the very end. The 3 top racers, including Taylor, were all celebrating and giving high 5s after the race. That’s sportsmanship and another proud moment for his parents.

I hope this didn’t get too long, but I had 3 weekends to cover in this email. Please take a moment and check out the couple of photos of Taylor from the ISOC Western Nationals attached to this email. We will be racing again this weekend and will have a brand new update for you next week. Until then, wish us luck and have a great week.

Huckfest 2010

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:51:13 +0000

Come out and check out the best underground snowmobile event ever. Huckfest is non- race atmosphere that has something for everyone. The first Huckfest was held April 7th 2009. The turnout was awesome, there were 21 different jumps, a full snocross track, back-country hillclimbs, and some sleds going big!! This is a festival for snowmobilers and all skill levels are invited. There are bbq’s, giveaways, freestyle demo’s by the Alpine Assassins Team, and new events for all to enjoy. Last year the 110 foot gap claimed at least 2 sleds, mangled like a pretzel, but no riders sustained serious injuries. The riding was so good that people were everywhere, track, freestyle jumps, and getting deep in the Castle Peak back-country. The encampment was just over the ridge from the D.L.I. parking area, about a ten minuet ride and when you come out of the trees, boom there is some serious piles of snow. Matt, and Ricky put in almost three evenings of pushing snow to build this compound out in the back-country. They put in a track with Hips, step ups, step downs, tables, and then a big 110′ snow to snow gap. The landing for the 110′ gap was also a landing for an 80′, 70′, and 55′ gaps, they were a freestyle park infused with the track. In the morning of the second day a cross hip got put in that went over the landing sideways. Thats when 5 riders all decided to hit all the freestyle jumps at the same time, it ended up that they would go in a sequence but that was still within two seconds. Sleds were so close landing on the same landing and then across it. It looked like someone was going to land on someone else, but they pulled it off. The weather was classic Tahoe spring, blue skies, no wind, 70 degrees, and 10 feet of snow. People we’re getting tan and getting after it on their sleds. There were a few people that snow camped Saturday night. A big bonfire and a little night riding for the adventurous ones, made for a great spring season jam. For 2010 Huckfest will be held twice. One in the Salt Lake City area, most likely outside of Ogden UT. The dates are still being finalized, but it is looking like the first week in April. The other Huckfest will be held in the Sierra Mountains around the Lake Tahoe area. This is the biggest underground snomobile event in the Sierra and it will be bigger and better for 2010. Last year Huckfest saw over 100 sleds, and this season we are expecting more! The dates and locations will be posted soon, so keep checking in on when we will be holding the Biggest and Baddest underground snowmobile event for all to enjoy!

Team Content/Description

admin — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:53:02 +0000

The Alpine Assassins Team is a core group of snowmobilers that have been in the sport for years. Team riders bring a different style to the everyday commitment of snowmobiling and cannot get enough of it. From freestyle shows to endless boon-docking to deep powder, these guys can ride. They live for it. They ride from sun up until after dark, go to every spot that they can, and ride as much as possible. So when you see them at your favorite spot or theirs say hello and ride!

Alpine Assassins Huckfest

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:52:05 +0000

Come join the festival out in the backcountry. Hill climb contests, Big kickers, Fire Pits, DJ’s, and one kick ass time!! Keep checking the this Web page to find out when and where. Location depends on snow conditions and area availability.

AA Freestyle Exhibition

admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:25:13 +0000

Come out and check out the Alpine Assassins freestyle team. Their will be some wicked tricks being thrown down and some big air! Dates and times TBA

ISOC National West Of The Mississippi

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:51:39 +0000

ISOC national Snocross series is holding the only national race west of the Mississippi in Salt Lake City Utah the weekend of January 9th at the Rio Tinto stadium. This will be the first snocross that is up to standards with a vegas supercross race. While Alpine Assassins does not have a pro level race team they will still be at the race supporting the snocross series and growth of the sport. There will be some Alpine Assassins apperal available and you might get to meet some of the Alpine Assassins team them selves. While the main event will be under the lights there will also be racing during the day, look for Snofire Racings Taylor Dyess to be taking the checker flag in the sport class and possibly some other Alpine Assassins mountain team to be racing as well. This is going to be a great event so make sure you get your tickets soon!

Alpine Assassins Team Up With Avi Vest

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:16:49 +0000

Alpine Assassins team up with Avi Vest to help product testing and research. Avi Vest is a avalanche safety product. They produce a vest with a inflatable device to improve your chances if you are caught in an avalanche. The Alpine Assassins Team will be helping Avi Vest improve vests for Snowmobilers, and overall functionality.

You can never be too safe when it comes to Avalanches and having safety gear. For more info on the Avi Vest check out their web site avivest.com and ride safe!!

Alpine Assassins Build Liv-Fast Freestyle Moto Compound

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:51:43 +0000

Alpine Assassins have donated some time and big effort to building the new Liv-Fast compound outside Reno NV. Liv-Fast is a freestyle team that has some of the best freestyle motocrossers ever. With the likes of Tim O’brian, Greg Garrison, Drake McElroy, Matt Buyten, Mike Mason, and Dustin Miller just to name a few, The Liv-Fast compound is a state of the art facility with some gaigantic booters and a full race ready motocross track. They will be holding many freestyle events, as well as motocross races for everyone to enter and enjoy. Alpine Assassins Ken Evans, Duncan Lee, Grant Korgan, and Aaron Vincent will be frequent riders during the summer months at this new compound, and who knows if enough snow falls on it then Im sure you might see a snowmobile or two!!

Ken Evans

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:35:59 +0000

What’s your biggest wreck?

Don’t know, can’t remember it but when I woke up, I had fractured my pelvic in 4 places, 6 broken ribs and a punctured lung. Rough day on the Moto track.

Did you meet your goals for this season? What are your goals for next season?

It was a good year, met some cool people, but there is always room for improvement. I’d like to travel and film more this winter. I’d like to take my riding to the next level by surrounding myself with the top level Alpine Assassins every chance I get.

What keeps you stoked?

My very supportive beautiful wife, my awesome friends, a well tuned sled, pow days, a freshly groomed moto track, OH and medical insurance.

What pisses you off?

Greenies, haters, gas prices. Broken parts and maxed out credit cards.

What’s in your future over the next 5 years?

I would like to work with the Alpine Assassins to help take sledding to the next level in cutting edge designed hard goods, sexy smooth soft goods resulting in jaw dropping rider
fluidity.