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z o III Cl > « Cl o e::: Cl z « z o ::I: U DUD a genetic condition attributed to ages of exploratory, missionary or nomadic travelling. We long to explore distant locales, seek out exotic and rich experiences. But the cure for wanderlust is not always found in some fantastical faraway oasis, it may be as close as your own backyard. In fact, quenching the thirst for discovery and adventure is not Wanderlust is an interesting disease ' ®dl!... • attributed to a specific physical location at all; it can be satisfied almost anywhere. Last spring a group of us from Oregon and Washington were inspired to seek adventure close to home. We embarked on a low-budget snowboarding mission in the area we know best-the Pacific Northwest. After travelling all over this planet to ride, it seemed like a good idea to check out the nearby nooks and crannies. We chose to take the path less traveled and expl.ore the smaller resorts of the rea,i9n. virtually unknown small ski resorts. Some harbor the most insane secret terrain of the region, others are worthless, but each one is pleasantly funky, friendly and has its own unique style. These resorts are never more than a couple- hour drive from another so if you plan it right, you can create a road trip that hits several quality little (and not-so-little) resorts in a week. You'll be left with a crazy patchwork memory of different kickers and powder turns, and a sweet taste of the truly pacific Northwest. Oregon, WaShington and Northern California are littered with many incredible and These images document our mission. We visited 13 different areas during a two-and-a-half week period, which now seems like a time warp of twisted mirages. Some of it was road-inspired, deranged hell; some of it was close to perfect bliss; all of it brought us closer to quenching our desire for discovery and adventure. 2 9 lIDu@�@©D �,��0� i � I o nY hum. n. ;: � I- � « III III ...J W Z il: