Close call for professional kiteboarder Lasse Walker as he nearly t-boned a passing whale but thankfully he was able to harness the wind and catch a momentary bird’s eye view of the gigantic aquatic mammal before cruising off with an ear to ear smile plastered to his face. Type of thing no one would believe unless you were wearing a GoPro….what an incredible experience:

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....