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[VIDEO] Headed to Japan? Don’t Forget Your Snorkel—Literally

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View this post on Instagram A post shared by 星野 元希 (@genhosi) Some chase powder. This guy dives into it. Caught on camera in Japan, a skier takes neck-deep conditions to the next level—rocking a full snorkel setup as he surfs through one of the deepest powder days imaginable. This isn’t just for show—Japan’s legendary snowfall can stack up to […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 24, 2025
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Apex Mountain, BC Pranks Webcam with Upside-Down Dummy

This morning Apex Mountain Resort, BC operations decided to have a bit of fun and bury a dummy upside down in front of the Apex Quad webcam. The prank is complete with a double ejection and all! Is there a better way to let skiers know it is deep out there? The dummy is right at the top of the […]

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Dominic Gawel | February 5, 2021
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2 Shark Attacks in 1 Week in Hawaii | 20-Year-Old German Tourist & 16-Year-Old Surfer

Last Wednesday, a German tourist had her arm bitten off by a shark while snorkeling off the coast of Maui. On Sunday, a 16-year-old local surfer was attacked by a shark off the coast of the Pohoiki coast of the Big Island. He received bites to both of his legs and was airlifted to a local hospital and is currently listed in ‘satisfactory’ condition. “He was coming down the waves, and the wave and shark came from the side and took him out by the legs.” – Isaac Belisaro, eyewitness who was surfing nearby, told Hawaii’s […]

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SwellBrains | August 20, 2013
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