Unfiltered: Finding Urban Features in Norway

Norway is a land of dark forests, dramatic fjords, and the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, but it is decidedly not a land of urban skiing, as our crew found out the hard way. Clayton Vila, Sean Jordan, and Cam Riley headed to the allegedly cold and safety-conscious country last spring, and found a disturbing lack of both snow and handrails. False advertising or just a big misunderstanding? Either way, the tried-and-true trio made it happen. 

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While they might not have found the profusion of features and snow that they were hoping for, they did find out that conga lines at Norwegian dive bars are a good time. Not sure how that scene didn't make the final cut of Winterland, but that why we've got behind-the-scenes. 

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Zack Skovron
Zack Skovron
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Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, now living in Jackson, WY. I’m an avid skier, biker, hiker, climber, and fisherman. Outside of sports, my major interests focus on public policy surrounding land use and energy systems.
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