The folks in the Kaçkar Mountains of Turkey have been riding white waves since before we signed the declaration of independence. Follow Alex Yoder and Nick Russell to Petran, Turkey and get a taste of alternate origin story to snowboarding as we know it.

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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....