It’s no mistake that “B.C.” is synonymous for both British Columbia and Back Country. In the fourth and final installment of the Built To Ride series, Beau Bishop, Trevan Salmon and Austin Hironaka packed up their sleds, brought out the snorkels and dropped in on some of the best pow lines of their year. You’ll be itching for your first powder day after watching the RIDE crew rip chest deep chowder turns left and right.
Where The Wind Blows continues eastward as our group of women chase wind along the Columbia River Gorge. The girls display there diverse skill set as conditions proved tough; gusty winds and fierce currents kept the ladies on edge. Being a complete kiteboarder requires performing well in all conditions, Colleen, Sensi, Laura and Lindsay, show the power of collective energy, as they push each other to bring a high level of riding to the session. This is Where The Wind Blows.
There are all kinds of adventures in the world and most of them involve various forms of transportation, like paddling, biking and running and a few of them even go through a desert. But there’s nothing quite like Red Bull Rally dos Ventos – equal parts kiteboarding, sand surfing, running – and a navigational challenge. Competitors were charged with crossing the lagoon-filled desert of Northern Brasil. No race course other than the start and finish. Sound easy? Well, maybe – until you get lost.