I know most people must think I am crazy when they read about how much I travel.  Honestly I think the same thing most of the time.  Then what keeps me going out there on the road all the time, one plane to the next, suitcase after suitcase?  Its views like this, and the knowledge that the people hold just as much mystery and intrigue as the river that flows miles down from the majestic peaks to ocean without giving a hint of its origin.

Beautiful Surf

I spent three endless days in Tahiti

Enjoying the Sashimi

Enjoying the Serenity

Even though the time was so limited it was great to jump in the ocean and leave the winter behind.

The true reason for the trip was to get some sun and refresh before another two week US Ski team training camp in Portillo.  I went straight from New Zealand to Portillo for the Spyder shoot and then I only had a week off before my training started again.  Staying at 10,000ft is really hard on the body so I need to find somewhere to recharge. My mom taught me how to be a really good travel agent, so I searched the internet for somewhere to go, keeping in mind that my criteria was heavily weighted towards somewhere tropical! Sure enough, i found a direct flight to Tahiti from Santiago, with a stop in Easter Island on the way home.

Easter Island

I think Easter Island has some sort of intrigue that apply’s to everyone.  The mystery of incredible human accomplishment is everywhere.  Can you imagine transporting 70 tons of stone 14 kilometers??