The (almost) Complete Guide to Nor Cal’s DIY Spots (part 4)

Truckee Region, CA

Whether you believe global warming is a man made predicament or if you are convinced it’s a natural occurrence that we have a negligible hand in, the fact remains the snow bro season is clearly getting shorter and shorter by leaps as of late. No problem for the persevering types that live in the beautiful Truckee region near Tahoe though, these guys have plenty of splendiferous spots to shred during the tortuous wait for sweet pow pow. 2nd only to the SF area as far as the most DIY in one region, the Truckee area was my pick for favorite area to visit. That’s saying a lot since we actually only got to ride two of the multitude of spots that are available to roll up there.

Builders: Brendan Hayes, the chillers at the Childerness, a mysterious guy names Whitey and quite a few others…
How to get in: Make friends with John Worthington, he’ll get you set up to shred down.

How to get in: Pull over and shred

Brenden’s – Truckee, California.
Over the river and through the woods, to Brenden’s house we rock; the Meaty Juice knows the way to slash the back smith, through (the) white and shreddy coping block!
And I’m proud to be an American,Where at least I know I can shred free, And I won’t forget the men who built the spots, who gave that right to me! – Lee Greenwood
Kerry Strahl. Blunt to Fakie.
Not willing to let mother nature determine his stoke, Justin Cox slaps a frontal rock that would make Tim Marting proud
A fully clothed Geraldo with a hurricane in the mountains
Backyard Sweetness

Childerness Bowl

License to chill
The most chill couple in the mountains, Mr and Mrs Chill.
Butt shots only work if your Big Butt Blake. Off the grid Front Hurricane in the Childerness.

Rocky’s / Gene’s: Atwater CA

Meth labs, Cow farts, cholo’s, unwanted pregnancies and killer DIY’s – that’s what you get when you venture out to Atwater in the beautiful 209. While they are in the same area these 2 spots have completely different vibes. Rocky’s is a gnarly pit that will bite your ass if you aren’t on your toes and the Gene pool is pit of pleasurable flow – in other words keep the beers to a minimum at Rocky’s and get your party on during your Gene sesh.

If you get a chance to get in these spots bring some beer and extra boards as gifts and please don’t let the dog out!

Builders: Rocky and Gene of course… and some friends who I couldn’t name.

Tranny Project, Gene’s Pool
Bro, beers and buds – Gene’s crew celebrates a killer session
One of the best builders in nor cal! Gene Gene the dancing machine is a magician with the crete!
Time seems to stand still during a proper tail block. The Gene pool gets properly worked by it’s creator!
Corner pocket cruise from John Worthington, Gene Pool Atwater CA
Blunt rhymes with cunt and hot cheese gets plenty of both, Gene pool, Atwater CA.
Drop in at your own risk!
Rocky’s shallow end. 50/50’s for days
While Gerardo ponders if stripes make him look fat or not, he sneaks in a killer crailside at Rocky’s ruthless pit of love.
Go to Rocky’s and try to do a back smith over the death box like your boy Worthington… I fucking dare you!


Filmed / edited by Bruce Rodela

For PART ONE go to: www.confuzine.com/2016/10/06/the-almost-complete-guide-to-nor-cals-diy-spots/

For PART TWO go to: www.confuzine.com/2016/10/11/the-almost-complete-guide-to-nor-cals-diy-spots-part-2/

For PART THREE go to: www.confuzine.com/2016/10/23/the-almost-complete-guide-to-nor-cals-diy-spots-part3/

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