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Season’s Beatings

I pull the igniter out of the zippered pocket of my parka and remove the metal clip with my thumb. Glancing at my partner, I see that she’s watching me, tucked behind the safety of a tree on the ridge. She just threw her ...

by Kim Kircher

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When it Doesn’t Snow

When it snows it reins. But when it doesn't, well, it's a bummer. We need more snow.

by Kim Kircher

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Local ripper in El Cotillo, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

Surfing Fuerteventura, Canary Islands (Pictures + Beginner’s Perspective)

Despite the upcoming ski season I’d like to post a few surfing pictures from a recent surf (/family beach holiday) trip to Fuerteventura, Canary Islands. I think every skier/snowboarder should try surfing at least once in...

by Janne Niini

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Ski accidents, injuries, health troubles, recovering – how to stay positive?

“Injuries are part of life. At least they’ve certainly been a part of mine. No one enjoys them, but if you avoided everything that might hurt you, you’d never get out of bed. What you need to do after an injur...

by Janne Niini

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