Laird Hamilton is 53 and when he’s not hunting monsters in the middle of the Pacific, he’s down in South America looping pristine powder runs with the help of a chopper.  This dude lives the life.

*shout out to Andes Heliboarding for running a top notch operation. To book a trip go HERE.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....