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John and Eric Jackson’s Ultimate Iceland Snowboard Trip

Jul 12, 2020 By: Max Ritter
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The Jackson brothers are some of snowboarding’s most adventurous riders, hunting lines in faraway places around the globe. So it’s no surprise that some Viking lore brought them to Iceland to explore what the nation has to offer in terms of raw natural beauty and plenty of space to let loose in the mountains.

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Black Diamond’s latest short film shows off John and Eric Jackson’s dream trip to Iceland, made possible by Eleven Experience and guide Mike Barney. It’s not just about snowboarding, but also fishing the endless rivers, surfing the shorebreaks, and simply exploring the unique culture of the frozen island.

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