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NOV/DEC 2019
ABOUT THE COVER:
PUBLISHER’S NOTE|
Another winter is about to roll into Oregon and everybody seems to have an
opinion on what it will bring. Every winter has its similarities and surprises, but
no matter how it ends up there is always a way to enjoy it. Early snow is always
welcome to kick off the season right, but a long and snowy winter with a deep
snowpack is what we truly wish for every winter. This abundance of snow fuels
endless powder runs as well as the water we need to drink and to grow food for
tens of thousands.
For November/December, we feature the extraordinary life of paralympics
athlete Ravi Grugan. Ravi’s big dreams are starting to come true as he was
select - ed to the 2019-20 US Para-Alpine Team. While I’m writing this Ravi
is in Switzerland training for the upcoming World Cup season. Ravi has been
skiing his heart out and rarely has time to look back and ask, “why me?” Ravi is
focused on the present and the future as he pursues big life goal, becoming an
Olympic skier. When you see Ravi ski, you know why he can’t wipe the smile off
his face, he’s just about the most stoked person out on the hill.
“Ravi and I got to spend the day together shoot-
ing all around the mountain. I was genuinely
blown away at the diversity of terrain that he
could ride. From riding down steep exposed
faces, to fast technical runs, and even most of
the jumps and rails that Mt. Bachelor has to of-
fer, he can do it all. The community of skiers that
he has been a part of for many years is certainly
one to remember, Ravi is one of a kind and a
true inspiration to many.”
Everytime I see Mira Capicchioni climb I have to remind myself that she is just a
kid. She climbs with and against some of America’s best women. Mira has skill,
athletic ability, great coaching, focus, and the maturity to take here climbing as
far as she wants to take it.
Tactics Board Shops is celebrating 20 years in business. As other brick and
mortars are closing stores, Tactics just added a new store in the Pearl District in
Portland. Doing things that benefit the communities they represent and becom-
ing an important part of each community is how they have built a strong name in
the boarding scene. You won’t see Tactics change with what’s hot or popular at
the moment it’s just not their scene, it’s a “board” shop and that’s what they do
best.
Max Warbington has been slowly and steadily making a name for himself in
snowboarding. Max doesn’t pretend or want to be the flavor of the year rider.
He’s been in this game since he was a kid and is
focused on a long career sliding sideways. Max
has used style, athletic ability, innovation, progres-
sion, and stoke to make his way towards becom-
ing “”top shelf” in a sport that can chew you up
and spit you out. In life it should be required to
have as much fun as this guy has. Max just got
engaged and also has pro model board, boots,
and outerwear; he is at the top of his game but I
can guarantee the progression will not stop.
Bend’s #1 Climbing Shop & Outdoor Retailer
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CONTENTS|
6NEWS
10GET2KNOW| BUTCH BOSWELL
12ADVENTURE TRAVEL| SOUTH AFRICA
-Neil Korn
-Asa Silver
14FEATURE|
RAVI DRUGAN
22POSTER| HENRY PADDEN BY JUSTINN DEMERS
24PLACES|PRINEVILLE SKATEPARK
2620 YEARS OF TACTICS BOARDSHOP
28PRODUCTS|MAX WARBINGTON’S PRO GEAR
31ART| JONI OLSEN
32FISHING
34FEATURE II|
MIRA CAPICCHIONI
38HEALTH
39FILM| ROMANCE
40EVENTS
PUBLISHER
Neil Korn
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EDITOR
Chris Shredwards
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ART DIRECTOR
Brian Zager
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SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Caleb Ely
Contributing Writers
Dr. Oliver Wisco
Edmond Wadeson
Ross Druckrey
Tolan Friesen
Chris Edwards
Senior Contributing Photographers
Pete Alport
Richard Hallman
Trevor Lyden
Asa Silver
Contributing Photographers
Caleb Ely
Ross Druckrey
Peter Morning
Robert Alexander
Justinn Demers
Terri Smith
Jon Tapper
Spencer Wilkerson
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