The Bomb Hole Pat McCarthy | The Bomb Hole Episode 125
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Sep 28, 2022 Pat McCarthy, longtime Northwest snowboarding legend and former pro turned 686 team manager, shares wild Mount Baker stories and his signature "HEEE" war cry. He revisits iconic video parts, building jumps, crew culture, and the origins of his nickname Sarge. Expect tales of big tricks, Baker rituals, Seahawks fandom, fishing and family life, plus the shift from rider to industry leader.
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Formed By Daily Practice And Crew
- Pat's formative years were daily, high-volume riding and crew-driven learning at Stevens Pass.
- Early immersion and mentors shaped his relentless practice and jump-building ethic.
Diplopat: Backcountry Diplomacy
- Pat negotiated with a skier posse to share their filmed jump, pitched filmers to exchange angles, then stomped a double backflip first try.
- He calls the move the "Diplopat" — backcountry diplomacy plus execution.
Back-Seven Dumper With A Branch Save
- While filming Get Real, Pat's back-seven dumper clipped a branch that hit his head but oddly guided him to stick the trick.
- He credits that wild moment and his crew (Mikey Rents, Devon Walsh) for a breakthrough shot.