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This is my shot from my iPhone looking at a line in Bella Coola that I did. I got dropped off on the little bench there on the left. We did a tow in with the hell and I jumped out. I nearly shat my pants when I realized I had to hike up and over those cliffs because they were way too big for me to hit. The one thing I know is that nothing ever goes as plans and everything from a helicopter looks so much smaller until you get on top of stuff and realize that you’re dealing with monstrous terrain! Haha... This one worked out, I had some awesome turns, great snow, epic views of Mt. Saugstad in the background.
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The mountains are an inspiring place for me to be. I guess that’s why I keep going back to them year-in year-out. And no matter how many times you go back, it’s always different.
Changing conditions, snow, and your own vision for what you’d like to accomplish make it test your limits and give back to you in the form of confidence and gratitude. The best times are the days you find a freshly powdered zone, pick out a few things to ride and try to make it to the bottom, unscathed. Whether it’s a slash to drop, or doing a trick off something natural — any day that one of my ideas becomes reality is a good day!
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