We caught up with ACMG guide Jan Neuspiel between trips to Bella Coola, and asked him about his custom powder skis. They feature west coast raven design created by our favourite local K’omoks and Kwakwaka’wakw artist, Karver Everson. So you might be wondering, who is Jan? Jan has been guiding and teaching for more than 35 years all over the world with a particular focus on the Himalayan region for about half that time. He spent six years living in Nepal (he speaks Nepali!) and eleven years running a helicopter skiing operation in northern India. Since 2006 Jan has also been the Head Guide for Bella Coola Helisports' heliskiing operations in the Mount Waddington area of the BC Coast Range. Closer to home, Jan founded two of Vancouver Island's most familiar alpine institutions: 1) Island Alpine Guides, which is Vancouver Island's premiere mountain school and guide service. 2) The Vancouver Island Avalanche Centre, where he acted as lead forecaster until recently. It's a homegrown and grassroots effort supported entirely by local businesses and users. They provide avalanche safety information for Vancouver Islanders who recreate in the backcountry in winter, predominantly via the Vancouver Island Avalanche Bulletin. His breadth of experience, his thoughtful kindness and his spirit of adventure make Jan a natural leader. He is a true inspiration and we are so thankful for his influence on the alpine culture here in our community, and for his positive contributions to mountain culture at large. Relevant Links: Island Alpine Guides https://www.islandalpineguides.com/ https://www.instagram.com/islandalpineguides/ Vancouver Island Avalanche Centre https://www.islandavalanchebulletin.com/ https://www.instagram.com/viavalanche/ Karver Everson http://karvereverson.com/ https://www.instagram.com/karvereverson_nwc/ Kindred https://kindredsnowstore.com/ Thanks again to Ivan and Grayden from Visual Inclination for creating these awesome videos. Visual Inclination on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/visualinclination Visual Inclination on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/visinc/

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Mis amigos me hicieron una sorpresa para mi comupleanos al ofrecerme une comida con un mini crucero http://www.locationcatamaranphilya.com +34 678 548 979

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Ever wondered what an oceanic manta belly looks like? Kinda like a dog belly with big black freckles. Here one swims above me and I get a good look! Rabi Island, Fiji

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When we left the harbour of Cherbourg, early before sunrise, after 5 minute we saw a group of dolphins in front of our boat. At least 15 animals, swimming and jumping in front of the catamaran!

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Join us & Register Today: https://catamaranguru.com/2025-all-catamaran-rendezvous-event/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa1eAUQHyYmGVVAvtdf8SSct5JxPsvNXEi7SBruKn-4KjN3jlgCmRY60OE_aem_6rZHpelDx2fyyXC4TAnaNg Join us for the 2025 Catamaran Guru Rendezvous—a sailing experience like no other! 🌴✨ 📅 May 4 – 7, 2025 📍 Abacos, Bahamas Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or just getting started, this event is your chance to: ⚓ Connect with fellow catamaran enthusiasts 🛥️ Learn from industry experts 🌊 Compete in friendly racing 🏖️ Enjoy beach games & epic parties Spots fill up fast—register now and get ready for an unforgettable week on the water! 🌞🏝️ Every year, we hold an annual event know and the Rendezvous where sailors in our community can gather, sail and have a great time together in the Bahamas. This year, we again had a variety of different brands of catamarans like Lagoon, Bali, Leopard, Catana, Outremer, Fountaine-Pajot Lightwave, Voyage and others, totaling 27 catamarans. It is a nice cross section of brands and owners who no doubt enjoy meting each other and touring each others boats, catching some tips and ideas from each other. We even had a famous boat join the festivities! The “La Vagabonde” Outremer 45, the former home of Reily and Elena, is now a sailing school boat in the Abacos! Learn More About the 2023 Catamaran Guru Rendezvous here: https://catamaranguru.com/2023-rendezvous-recap/ Website: https://catamaranguru.com Featured Catamarans For Sale: https://catamaranguru.com/yacht-sales/featured-catamaran-listings/ Follow and Like Us on Instagram & Facebook: @catamaranguru Get the inside scoop on everything from the latest catamaran models to sailing tips and travel updates. We will only send e-mail updates for new posts or the info you request. We never share your information, NO spam! Check the boxes at the bottom of the form to indicate your interests. Subscribe to Newsletter - https://catamaranguru.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/

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