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 HUNTING YETI: The Summer Months Photos
It all started with a crew discussion of taking a road trip down to Mexico for a month. It was the plan all season, until we unfortunately lost the keys to Pollard's shackles, which had him locked to his 22-hour days of editing. Andy got up close and personal with a softball, leaving him a new grill and a large dental bill. And the news channel's left us skeptical of traveling as clueless Gringos all the way through Mexico for an entire month.
 CAMP WASATCH PHOTOS: Snow not needed
We all knew Salt Lake City is special, not because of the particular religious sect here, but because of the mountain access. It is possible to spend a morning at work in downtown SLC, and then zip on up to the mountains for an afternoon run. Not too many metropolitan areas can claim that. But did you know the activities are even more vast and exciting in the summer?
 ROXY POP DROP PICS: Challenging Girls at Aerial Ramps
The Roxy Pop Drop, presented by Axis Freeride and SheJumps on June 26-28, was a chance for girls ages 7 to 30 to have fun and learn some jumping skill at the Olympic Park splash pool in Park City, Utah. Photos: Lynsey Dyer
 CHOCKSTONE COULOIR: Skiing the 'Tooths in July Gallery
With spring temperatures and fresh snow into June and for those willing to slog a little further, summer is merely an option in the Sawtooths. While most of the Custer County population was content drinking PBRs on the lake, we had our eyes set on the remaining snow in the Chockstone Couloir at the northwest end of Redfish Lake.
 NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: Folsom Custom Skis - Built By The Customer
With each coming season, a new crop of upstart independent ski companies emerges. A few make it for the long haul - namely, Armada and 4FRNT, while others are quick to burn out. One company debuting this year is Folsom Custom Skis. Based out of Boulder, Colorado, Folsom offers handmade skis with input directly from the consumer. Folsom is going public after spending the last four years developing and testing their skis. Photos by Andy Patchin
 SOUTH AMERICA: 2008 Season Commences in Chile Photos
Long have the resorts in North America been closed now and your skis surely have dust on them or maybe even some rusty edges. If you didn't get enough time on the sticks this past winter, it's time to start thinking South America. The season in Chile is off and running. The northern sections of the country have seen amazing coverage right from the get go.
 UNCHARTED TERRITORY: Skiing in Georgia With Hans Saari Memorial Fund
A native of Washington State, 27-year-old Jason Thompson skied for the first time at age 12 and when he moved to Bozeman, Montana, for college, he traded in soccer cleats for ski boots. With the help of the Hans Saari Memorial Fund, Thompson and his ski pals, Seth Waterfall and Tyler Jones, traveled beyond the mountains of Montana to explore relatively unknown ski terrain.
 EAST TETON SESSION: TGR Crew Tags Targhee Photos
Grand Targhee Resort is known for it's incredible endless pow, non-existent lift lines and slogans such as "your best snorkeling vacation ever." So what happens when the resort hosts TGR and crew for a super feature shoot?
 BENCHETLER IS BACK: More C-Beta Photo Gallery
After an awesome time in Mammoth, Pep, Ike, Felix, and myself all jumped into Pep's truck to venture up North to Oregon. Pollard and Weigand left a day earlier to meet up with Mahre and get back home to prepare for a camping mission on Mt. Hood.
 MAYBIRD: Snowbird continues to revel in spring powder.
Snowbird continues to revel in spring powder.
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