Billabong athletes Bode Merrill, Garrett Warnick and Maddie Mastro head deep into the backcountry on a prospecting journey for hidden gems in Idaho. What did they find? Actual silver: limited. Silver linings: limitless.

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....