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Such Smooth Flow: Travis Rice Carves Epic Japanese Spine

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Check out this “never-ending spine line just keeps on giving.” Travis Rice makes it look easy.

An incredibly talented pro snowboarder, Rice explored the Japanese Alps for weeks to find this incredible ridge in the backcountry.

“Patience, persistence, and a whole lot of mountain wanderings,” Rice said when asked how he found it. “Oh, and following locals doesn’t hurt.”

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