Hawaiian big wave icon Jamie O’Brien packed up his bags and left the big island for the mountains of BC and joined CMH Purcell for a day of powder riding followed up by a frigid session of surfing on a nearby river break. Hell of a way to spend the day. Psyching for sure.

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....