28 Stitches
I'm in Laax Switzerland for the European Open. Today was sposebleed slope semis and finals. The weather was pretty good, but the wind was just a blowin'. So they postponed the contest to wait for the weather to blow over. While we were all waiting to find out whether it was a going to go down or not, I went to shred the public park. I shredded a couple laps, just gettin so pipey. I tried switch tails over 2sev on one of the down rails, I came up a little short landing beside the rail and smashed my left knee into the end of the rail. It hurt super bad, I thought it was all good maybe just bruised. I went back to the lodge to check it out to make sure I was all good. I took off my snow pants, saw a blood spot on my long johns, pulled down my droz and saw this.....
I got 28 stitches. Unfortunately I'm out for a couple weeks, but she'll heal up no problem. I'll be back soon. Thanks for all the love and support everyone.
SLC-GVA = SLC-ZRH
Because I'm a bozo and I dont really plan or research anything and kind of fly by the seat of my pants I accidentally booked my flights to europe wrong. I booked my flights to Euro Open to Geneva on March 1st, when I was supposed to book to Zurich on February 28th. Today in the Salt Lake City airport magic happened. I dressed nice in a collared shirt. I showered and I shaved. When I checked in I didnt have to pay overweight charges or have to pay to get my bags on the plane. Boarding never started at 2:52 like it was supposed to, so I got anxious and went to the check in desk. Apparently my flight to Denver is delayed until 5:30pm, which is when my flight to Frankfurt leaves. I told them that I needed to get to Geneva because I have a contest to go to. I asked if it was possible to get me to Zurich instead of Geneva and the girl said ",yes we have a direct flight to Zurich from Los Angeles." Bingo, now I'm going straight to Zurich from LAX, still on the wrong day. At least I don't have to take the five hour train ride to Chur now. Jeah. Life works in mysterious ways for Marg.
Josh Bibby a True Canadian
Here is a rebuttal by Josh Bibby to Luke VanValins ignorant rant about Canadian Hockey. Bibby is a proud, patriotic Canadian that defends his country, when nonsense spills out of foreigners mouths. Thanks Josh.
So I guess now you realize how tremendously stupid you are. I don't blame you though it was mean of Canada to get your hope's up. I really wish I could video you how I feel but I don’t have a camera on my computer. I mean wow, what a great game, Luongo even let one in right before the game was about to end so everyone would get to watch overtime. Then Crosby shattered your dreams with that last beautiful goal. I am happy for you though, that you got to see what a real hockey team looks like. I never heard if you accepted that bet or not. I am guessing you pussied out because that is obviously what your team did. I guess you just going to have to be second rate compared to me, a Canadian and clearly the better man. It just got demonstrated through a hockey game this time.
I know it must be tough for you since you had all that confidence coming into this game. I hope you can learn something from this experience. Well I know that you have learned for sure that Canada is the better country. You have also learned that the US is just going to be fine being second best. It really is not bad though, you guys tried your best, it just wasn't good enough. You really thought they were going to be good enough, but it turns out they just couldn't do it.
I hope your doing ok and enjoy your long flight overseas thinking about Canada's amazing hockey skills. Maybe take some of that time you have to yourself and consider shutting your big mouth for a while.... Just a thought. I can't stand to see you look like that big of an idiot again.
-Josh
Canada Wins Gold in Mens Hockey
SAY SOMETHING AMERICA
Canada wins gold against USA in mens hockey 3-2. One of the most thrilling entertaining games of hockey I've ever witnessed. I'm sorry Hank, Shay, Brian, Greg, Simon, Peter, and who ever else I missed. Chin up Hank
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Canadian Women’s Hockey Team Win Olympic Gold
The Canadian Women's Hockey Team is frowned upon by the IOC because after their win they came back on the ice and celebrated with cigars, champagne, and canadian beer. I couldn't imagine what the IOC would think of Halfpipe Skiing if any of our friends won a medal at the Olympics.
Pow at Park City
I'm in Park City to shred some park and pipe before Euro Open and X. Last night it snowed around 10 inches at PC, so we went on a pow hound mish. And pow hounding we did. Heres some footage from my contour. Some real soul skiing. Jeah bless
Pow at Park City from Matt Margetts on Vimeo.
RIP CR JOHNSON
CR Johnson passed away in a fatal accident hitting his head skiing at Squaw Valley today. Our deepest thoughts go to his girlfriend, friends, and family. You are an amazing person and phenomenal skier and icon. Thank you so much for everything you've brought to us and skiing. You will be missed greatly. Shred thoughs endless puffy white pillows in the sky for us. Bunch Love.
Marg
