Brandon Semenuk, Red Bull and SGC Kids by brule

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Unhallowed (Dec 16, 2009 at 0:29)

"Brandon impressed everyone involved in the camps with his enthusiasm and interest in coaching the young athletes"
LOL Brandon and enthusiasm in the same sentence? He's one of the most unenthusiastic kids I've met. I swear a dog could explode right in front of him and he'd just be all "oh... cool... I guess..."

Nice to see young kids getting into riding though.

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nightfox (Dec 16, 2009 at 4:49)

lol

reecewallace (Dec 16, 2009 at 10:32)

he is acutally one of the most out-going and nicest guys ive ever met, he just takes a while to warm up to.

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Thrillride (Dec 16, 2009 at 11:16)

in psychology we talked about how extreme ass people like brandon actually have a very mellow attitude towards everything. They literally have a gene in them which keeps them slightly more mellow, so they need to go huge and crazy to get their adrenaline pumping.

Unhallowed (Dec 16, 2009 at 11:18)

Makes sense I guess.

Cmontjumper (Dec 16, 2009 at 14:23)

im pretty mad.. i got cut outa the middle picture... but yeah, brandon was hella chill.. he was quite and kinda shy in the begginning but around mid week, he was joking around and was pretty enthusiastic haha

primodevil01 (Dec 16, 2009 at 1:14)

I wonder how many kids were older than brandon....

chochocho (Dec 16, 2009 at 1:34)

...or taller

gnarkore (Dec 16, 2009 at 10:55)

lol, 1 was older and there was like 3 maybe 4 who were the same age

knobzy (Dec 16, 2009 at 7:51)

i couldn't take life lessons from a 17 year old. does he even know what life is other then riding a bike yet?

OliScale (Dec 16, 2009 at 8:00)

probably not.. and it doesn't matter whether he has or hasn't

rffr (Dec 16, 2009 at 23:10)

lol, I don't think I could take a 17 year old coaching me seriously. Hes just a teenager, regardless of how he rides a bike. Some of us have been on bikes longer than he has been alive.

knobzy (Dec 17, 2009 at 7:35)

I'd take some coaching and bike related bike info from his as i suck at riding a bike compared to him. but Life advice? please ppl who were there, get any very interesting life advice from him? one who hasn't had a family of his own, a full time job, bills mortgages, deaths, celebrations, ups, downs. The things someone with life experience has seen handled, etc. The kid is 17 years old, how much does he know about life?

coopers (Dec 18, 2009 at 1:05)

when you're put in Brandon's shoes, you'd quickly realize a life like that makes a kid grow up fast and become wiser upon your years. he's had that natural push that comes with being a top athlete in this industry. There's a lot more than just riding that he has to deal with, such as co-workers, managers, companies; and also trying to live a normal kid life which is sort of hard when you have these other dedications to deal with. Its not as easy as it seems.

mmakuch (Dec 17, 2009 at 17:28)

honestly I think you guys are taking this a little to literally. I was there and he didnt give us "epic life lessons" that blew my mind, or teach us how to manage money better and raise kids, but he did give us an input on what it takes to ride at that level and general things like how he overcomes his fears, if hes ever scared doing big jumps e.t.c Basically it just gave us kids a chance to talk to him and see how a professional rider thinks and goes about progressing to the next level. It wasnt life lessons on specific things like mortgages, houses, kids and families, but rather lessons on hard work, focus, determination and practice which he obviously knows about considering how good of a rider he is.

JoeyBratten (Dec 16, 2009 at 8:13)

I'm Sure Bradon is 18 now?

gnarkore (Dec 16, 2009 at 0:31)

man i went to this. It was actually such a blast! Thanks Red bull for putting this on!

Maksimbike (Dec 16, 2009 at 15:35)

I would really love to go to one of those camps..... but 3K for a week? JEEEEZ, thats expencive.

gnarkore (Dec 16, 2009 at 19:49)

Its well worth it. I went last year and I am going again this year.

Cmontjumper (Dec 16, 2009 at 19:53)

it definetly is... tis amazing

Maksimbike (Dec 16, 2009 at 20:01)

Someone is spoiled....Lol

Cmontjumper (Dec 16, 2009 at 20:04)

nope.. i paid for part of it, part of my birthday present(which i spent my birthday there), and a x-mas present

gnarkore (Dec 16, 2009 at 20:08)

I'm paying for it buddy...

rffr (Dec 16, 2009 at 23:13)

lol 3k on a camp? Go buy a yeti 303 frame or something. 3k for a camp is uhhh... absolutely retarded in every which way. Woodward used to be expensive back in the 90's and it wasn't more than 1500 or so bucks including travel and lodging. Seems to me whistler is just ripping people off. Absolutely no reason to have it cost that much. None.

and for the kids paying for it themselves, wisen the hell up. Save up and get a place to live when your old enough. Funny how spending 3k on a camp might seem worth it when your 17 but come on... I had my own place when I was 17... Priorities and pussy. Period. Camp won't get you laid

gnarkore (Dec 17, 2009 at 0:28)

Its well worth the money. The amount of knowledge and the amount of skill i gained from the 1 week there was huge.

I'll be going back for my second year next year along with a new bike. It was fun to go and do during the summer. I have to admit its a bit pricey but all 100% worth the experience.

Maksimbike (Dec 17, 2009 at 15:29)

Agreed rffr, i would never want to spend that much for a weeks worth of fun. (even tho i still want to go, ahhaha)
Just a thought... but you could buy or rent a bobcat for that price and build yourself a dirt jump park or trails.
Saving the money for something later in life is even better.

mmakuch (Dec 17, 2009 at 17:35)

that is true but, for some of us (myself included) who live in Ontario we dont have many mountains to ride and such. Now im not one to complain (and im not complaining i make do with what i have and build my own spots) but this was just a nice way for me to go and get to experience whistler with pros that I have looked at in magazines and watched in videos. I wasnt able to get my parents to go so this gave me the freedom to go alone, ( i had a place to sleep e.t.c). It may seem stupid to save up and spend this much money on a camp, i get that. But honestly it was a great experience.

rffr (Dec 17, 2009 at 22:37)

Think about it, a trip to whistler for a week won't even hit 1500 bucks even staying at a nice hotel. The money just doesn't add up. Absolutely no reason what so ever it costs this much. None. nada. zip.

gnarkore (Dec 17, 2009 at 23:22)

lol have you ever gone to whistler!?!?!?!

I went to the same place 2 years ago and stayed and it was 100 per night. so theres 700 alone for the room GST, PST ans HRT. then you need to pay lift tickets which is another 252 plus you pay PST and GST on that. The shuttle from the airport and back is around 250 + gst/pst (price from greyhound) Then Lunch and breakfast every day so there is 175 + gst/pst. and another 175 for the admission for the air dome plus PST and GST. Thats $1808.24 w/tax before the camp is paid for.

Maksimbike (Dec 19, 2009 at 22:15)

For 3000$, you get food, trainer, tickets, place to sleep.
www.summergravitycamps.com/dates/index.php

Theres a basic price guide.

flyordie3 (Dec 18, 2009 at 12:20)

I wasn't there and I'm older than him, but I would take riding advice from him. When it comes down to it, we are all bike rider's regardless of what age and he's a damn good one!

mgm1 (Dec 16, 2009 at 20:22)

ahahhah there is erik in the last picture with the goofy smile, he was my room mate. i cant find myself in the photos, but Brandon was awesome, really nice guy.

monsterkaos19 (Dec 19, 2009 at 9:31)

haha.... I bet im going to have a blast!! on week 2 and no i bet the money is worth the camp...

OliScale (Dec 16, 2009 at 7:43)

i sware he won red bull rampage last year?

he must have been like 16 then?

mmakuch (Dec 17, 2009 at 17:25)

maxlange (Dec 16, 2009 at 16:01)

i was there and that food was yummy! And brandon is reeeaaaly cool

cannondale4567 (Dec 16, 2009 at 9:54)

QUEEN! Finally some good music in a video.

Jerneyman (Dec 16, 2009 at 12:18)

So Sick at 42 seconds, nice style Brandon, smooth, flow-ee, props!

specalizer (Dec 16, 2009 at 15:40)

hellz yes im in the first two pictures.

gnarkore (Dec 16, 2009 at 19:51)

your also in the video nick ahahaha

specalizer (Dec 16, 2009 at 21:22)

what where?

gnarkore (Dec 16, 2009 at 22:08)

right when they do the high 5 your in the left

Stpd (Dec 17, 2009 at 16:34)

i was there i was not bad food but supper sick

KiCkEr-Z-x (Dec 18, 2009 at 21:40)

rich kids

LewisArsenault (Mar 11, 2010 at 14:45)

Just because a kid got the chance to go to SGC, doesn't mean they are rich, I know for a fact some kids work their ass off to get the money to go, some get it as a gift on Christmas, and some other little things, and nothing else, Think aboutwhat you say and what other people say before you type the Shit coming out of your mouth and click "Submit".

KiCkEr-Z-x (Mar 12, 2010 at 7:29)

you dont learn anyhting anywase i had a friend who went dident learn nothin but he could have been saying that

macie5k (Dec 16, 2009 at 8:14)

He is in my age. Who want my bike

Now I can't see a point

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joedaho (Dec 16, 2009 at 10:32)

From what I saw of SGC over the summer they were a bit of a joke, a simple money making exercise from an outsiders point of view. Most of the famous names barely showed their faces (bar Shandro) and things like their 'guided' heli drop involved just abandoning kids at the top of Rainbow mountain and leaving them to it. That was the feedback that I got from a few people who spent time with them...

mmakuch (Dec 16, 2009 at 14:23)

Thats not at all what it was like. This was my first year and so i had high expectations and it was awesome. Shandro was there every day with us and he even helped me set up my bike. As soon as we arrived he was there at the entrance of the hotel to greet us, and all of the pros that were there were always around in the lobby of the hotel or at the airdome so I dont know what you heard. Also im pretty sure that the kids camps arent allowed to do the heli drop. I did go to the peak twice though and when I did there was a pro with us the whole time ( I think there has to be or else you cant go up). I dunno basically all what you said is bullshit and it was awesome, I have no idea where you got your facts but you should definitly check your resources.

Cmontjumper (Dec 16, 2009 at 14:40)

naw, i went there, it was sooo sick.. my friend rode with shandro all week(idk what bar means) and i rode with seminuk 2 days, jordie lunn one day, kyle jameson every day at the airdome and once on the mountain, norby once, joe shwartz, and vanderham a few runs and in the boneyard.. it is amazing. im definetly going back.. you learn so much and gain a bunch of confidence. i had never ridden a full suspension before i went there and by the end of the week, i had hit the first 3 open features in the boneyard( wooden step down, big double, and the monster drop). I was also hitting every jump on all the trails on the lower mountain smoothly, almost all of them at the top, learned tricks in the airdome with tips from seminuk and the other coaches, and just overall got faster. the people you talked to must have been high the whole week or high when they told you.. SGC IS AMAZING!

guidoflys (Dec 16, 2009 at 18:06)

Nah, man. I was there too (Last pic). Everyone was there who you would have expected to be there, except for McCaul (I think he broke his collarbone or something). Even though the pros stuck to some of the higher-level biking groups, I think you underestimate the general awesomeness of everybody at that camp. Every single coach there was having fun and bringing the kids in on it (Shout out to Steve-O!!!). The kids who were there aren't spoiled like you would think, and everyone just had a chill time. It's really worth the 2.8k when you consider what goes towards lift tickets, rentals, and lodging, not to mention that your overall skill level skyrockets with the training they give you.

[for Cmontjumper] Were you week two?

Cmontjumper (Dec 16, 2009 at 18:28)

i was week 2 just like u.. im in the second picture with the purple shit.. but im blurry.

im pretty sure u just friended me on facebook

Cmontjumper (Dec 16, 2009 at 18:30)

nevermind.. i remember you. haha the other guy in that pic just friended me.

joedaho (Dec 17, 2009 at 3:20)

Fair enough, the only people I spoke to who went were not very happy with what they got for their money.