It seems as though another summer has flown by as fast as they always do. I know that we still have another month or so left of good weather and riding, but for all of us on the Northwest Riders Summer Tour, the end of August marks the end of our days on the road. What better place to end a few months on the road than a drive thru “the Treasure State.” That’s right, I’m talking about the “Land of Shining Mountains:” Montana! In fact, the story of our trip is bigger than the Montana sky, meaning I’ve got to chop our tasty tale in two (conveniently named Part I and Part II).

Read Greg Young’s “Part 1″ account of the Montana stop after the jump.

I know that it’s been awhile since I last wrote, and it’s not because we’ve been sitting around doing nothing worthy of writing about. The Northwest Riders Clinic Tour is still in full effect (I’m actually writing this article as we make the long drive across Montana), in fact it seems that we’ve been busier than ever. We just wrapped up our trip thru Eastern Oregon, stopping at Lake Billy Chinook to visit our friends at Madras Marine for a few days of clinics.

Read Greg Young’s Full recap of the Madras, OR stop of the ‘07 Northwest Riders Summer Clinic Tour after the jump.

Check out the BAKES NWI Photo Galleries.

The 2007 Bakes NWI Double Up event was once again a success building on last year’s popularity and reputation as the premier event for wakeboarding in Washington State. Drawing in the top talent from the region, the Bakes NWI saw large crowds and large action with riders getting boosted all day long.

Have a look back at the action from our vantage point as official media partner of the event. Come back tomorrow for a full photo essay of the action on and off the water.

Read the WakeboardNorthwest.com recap … after the jump.

The Wakeboard Northwest crew recently made the trek to take in all that “Cushman” had to offer. We met up with friends and enjoyed the gorgeous Northwest for a weekend of riding, camping, and relaxing. If you are looking for a great place to take your family whether you are living in Washington or are traveling from Oregon, Idaho, or anywhere else…Lake Cushman will not dissapoint.

The filming of “DRIVE” in the Northwest started out yesterday morning with Randall Harris, Jeff McKee, and Ben Greenwood taking a set on Lake Washington. We started on the North end of the Lake, made our way to Maydenbauer Bay, and finished up with Benny G running the gut along the south end of the I-90 bridge. If you were driving along I-90 at all on Monday morning you were treated to some world class riding during your commute.

We are now onward to Eastern Washington to film for a few days. Stay tuned for further coverage of DRIVE.

Check out a quick recap of the morning set and a few teaser photos after the jump.

I am sitting here at Sean Kilgus’s house right now with three of the most influencial riders in the sport today. Ben Greenwood, Jeff Mckee, and Randall Harris have all ventured to the Northwest to film for the next 5 days throughout the state of Washington. We are minutes from leaving and taking a morning set.

Read what Ben Greenwood had to say after the jump.

Slingshot has taken their knowledge of flex patterns and board making in the Kiteboard industry and has transitioned that know-how to the wake market. The result is a unique and innovative product line that many other companies are sure to follow in the future. Slingshot regional team rider Brandon Robins gives you his take on the gear and how he views each board.

Read the reviews after the jump…

The Northwest Riders Summer Clinic Tour recently made their Lake Sammamish stop. The spots were filled both days, the weather gorgeous, and riders amp’d to learn new tricks with Pro Rider Brent Starr, Sean Kilgus of BFY Productions, and Greg Young. We also fit in a video/photo shoot with Spencer Norris of WIT Productions and WakeboardNorthwest Photographer Bryan Myss. Both Bret V and Thomas Olson took a set.

If you have not signed up for a clinic, do so now because spots are filling up quickly. This is a summer wakeboard clinic you do not want to miss out on.

Read Greg Young’s Northwest Riders Summer Clinic Tour recap after the jump.

It feels as if the wake season is “officially” here. Friends have been gathering out on the water for a few sets early in the morning before work and afterward, wakeboard camps and clinics have started, and other grassroots events are just weeks away.

The WakeboardNorthwest staff joined a couple of NW Riders and friends out on Lake Sammamish for a morning set recently. Joining us were Brandon Robins, Chris Craig, Sean Kilgus, and our local BAKES Pro-Shop gal, Bess.

Check out the quick recap of our morning and the gallery of photos after the jump.