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Here’s a pillow line from Whistler backcountry, one of my favorite places to be hands down. This was from 2012, the last time that these pillows probably existed. I always love hitting pillow lines because half the fun is now knowing what the heck is going to happen. On this particular pillow line the compression was pretty big time on this pillow, but there was enough snow to soften the blow and make it to the bottom. Photo: Courtesy of Leanne Pelosi
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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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