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Why Saskatchewan Rules: The McMorris Guide

In episode 6 of McMorris & McMorris, the boys took it back to their motherland of Saskatchewan.
By Johnny Hockin
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They See Me HEADER

They See Me HEADER

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When you think Saskatchewan, you might think flat. But as the guys show us, there’s so many things you can do.
Between wakesurfing, paintballing and everything else they get up to, this episode was like an ode to their home province. And Saskatchewan, we're so glad to know you better.
WARNING: Spoilers ahead!
The water is only flat until you harness it

The water is only flat until you harness it

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Wake Surfing with Mitch

Wakeboarding is fun, but those in the know like to go wakesurfing as well. You grab the rope, get onto the wake, let go, and ride it til you drop. Your instructor is Mitch “The Hammer” Simpson, and if you concentrate, you just might be a star student like Ulrich.
Tryna Catch Me Fly-Biking Dirty

Tryna Catch Me Fly-Biking Dirty

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The Amazing Inventor's One-Of-A-Kind Flying Water Bike

This thing is called a “Fly Bike” and it was very hard to figure out what it was exactly. Until we saw it in all it’s glory. It’s a jetting, flying water bike thing, it looked amazing, and Ulrich was born to ride it.
Clearly, Saskatchewanians have loads of creativity, this bike blows our mind.
The Fly Bike in all its glory

The Fly Bike in all its glory

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Abandoned houses are perfect for paintball

Abandoned houses are perfect for paintball

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Paintball Assault

The plains of Saskatchewan, being flat, are a perfect place to go all out with paint ball and smoke bombs. Just be careful what wagers you’ll make, or you’ll have to run the gauntlet in your underwear.
Saskatchewan and Hockey go hand in hand

Saskatchewan and Hockey go hand in hand

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Hockey Night In Saskatchewan

The locals love to play hockey. It’s an ingrained part of the culture, which is a great thing to show off to visitors like Ulrich. He may not have what it takes to be a coach, but that’s OK, he’s got other talents.
A crowd of camping country-loving cowboys

A crowd of camping country-loving cowboys

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The Craven Country Jamboree

The Craven Country Jamboree is a renowned music festival that has hosted country music legends from Roy Orbison to Kenny Rogers to Dolly Parton, and now it's hosting Team McMorris.
For once we get to see the boys showing off their proper cowboy ways. You might not see it in their daily wardrobe, but Craig and Mark are cowboys at heart.
Enough said

Enough said

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This might be the best dive we've ever seen

This might be the best dive we've ever seen

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The Lakes

There’s 20,000 lakes in Saskatchewan, according to a fact that Craig made up in this episode, and these guys know how to make the most of a lake. Case in point: dock obstacle course. Or maybe you could say dockstacle course.
Mmmmmm, faceplant

Mmmmmm, faceplant

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I cannot condone running on the dock. Don't try this at home. Having said that, I can condone setting up impossible tasks like running across floaties that will leave you falling into a comfortable lake environment. Well played, boys.
Between cowboys, wake surfing, fly biking and just knowing how to have an insane amount of fun, the McMorris brothers make it clear why Saskatchewan is such a rad place.
Stay tuned to MTV Canada for the next episode of #McMorris & #McMorris, 9e/6p on Fridays!
Someone's got a good idea

Someone's got a good idea

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