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Samantha Gates

Pro Surfer Kai Lenny Saved by Surf Helmet

Kai Lenny Helmet

Extreme sports are defined by high speeds and/or high risk and usually are done outside of mainstream sports. Surfing may not be considered extreme by some but that depends on what and where you surf. When you’re surfing at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, you get a sport with high risk due to the shallow, volcanic […]

Samantha Gates | January 18, 2024
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Take a Less Crowded Approach to Skiing at These U.S. Resorts

Each year, ski resorts are becoming more and more crowded. Although there may not be one exact reason ski resorts are becoming overcrowded, contributing factors may include the rise of multi-mountain season pass popularity, the increase in outdoor activities due to COVID-19, and the wish for a winter wonderland escape away from one’s bustling city. With crowds come increased lift […]

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Samantha Gates | January 4, 2024
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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Alpine Meadows, CA—Peak(s) of My Childhood

A view I will never forget!

Hometown mountains—they’re just another mountain until you get to know them like the back of your hand. At least that’s my experience. Located on the northwest side of Lake Tahoe, California, is my hometown mountain, Alpine Meadows, which I got to know like the back of my hand during my five years on the ski team and my continued explorations. […]

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Samantha Gates | December 21, 2023
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