At just 16-years-old, Chloe Kim is poised to become the world’s most dominant snowboard female halfpipe rider. Two years ago, she earned enough points to qualify for the Sochi Olympics. Unfortunately, her talent exceeded the minimum age for Olympic eligibility and she will have to wait until PyeongChang in 2018 to perform on the world’s largest stage.
In the meantime, she continues to assert herself, landing ground-breaking tricks like the first back-to-back 1080s for a woman in competition. But there’s so much more to Chloe than her talent on a board. We’re proud to present a glimpse at her more than ordinary life.
Suspense, high speed, and winter sport in a classical style that’s Natural track luge.
Unlike artificial luge tracks, natural tracks are adapted from existing mountain roads and paths. Artificially banked curves are not permitted. The track’s surface must be horizontal. As the use of artificial refrigeration is forbidden, they are naturally iced. Natural track luge requires a completely different technique than on an artificial track. At the start, the athletes gain momentum by “paddling”, dragging their hands on the ice to move forward. In order to drive around the tight flat corners, athletes use a steering rein, drag their hands and use their legs. Braking is often required in front of curves and is accomplished by the use of spikes built on the bottom of the shoes. At the finish line, hundredths of a second decide over victory or defeat.
Sean and company get a sneak peek at the latest destination for cat skiing: Keefer Lake. They jump at the opportunity to blaze across lines and trails that have remained untouched until now.