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Spirit of Snow

A tour of backcountry skiing’s roots–from its origins in Central Asia and Scandanavia to the 10th Mountain Division in WII to present day freeriders–that is part historical, part ski film and part inspiration.

Inspirations, Part II: High Alaska

Kelly Cordes and Masatoshi Kuriaki share their inspiration. “High Alaska, the classic from Jonathan Waterman, started it all for me. But different writings have influenced me in different ways at different times. For me, influence has come from photos, words and people.”