On the Yang side, it's that first sight on a blue bird morning after a big snowfall the day before, seeing the mountain blanketed with fresh, new snow sparkling like diamonds in the light of alpine-glow." Excerpt from the SRF Mission Statement by Gerry Lopez Here's Gerry showing what he means..

Ku Ikaika Big Wave Challenge
2/28/2010 1:30:20 PM by JK

Ku Ikaika Big Wave Challenge SUP surf contest at Makaha Point looks good for Monday, March 1, 2010. It looks like big NNW swell in the 12-15 foot range is heading our way, making conditions look good for Monday. Big wave stand up paddle surfers including Gerry, are getting ready for this event. Here's Aaron Napoleon, winner of the 2008 inaugural event. Photo - Sarah Towner.

El Nino = Great Surf and Great Snow
2/25/2010 3:34:49 PM by AK

EL NINO HAS BEEN GOOD TO US! Best of both worlds with great surf, and epic snow. Here's Keoni Watson during his trip to Mammoth only days after ripping it up on a great north west swell at Makaha. " ......the mountains are a world of wonder, similar to the sea. Another place to feel free." Excerpt from SRF (Surf realization Fellowship) Mission Statement by Gerry Lopez

Gerry Lopez at Baldface (SRF)
2/14/2010 5:24:07 PM by James Kodama

How's that, Hawaii was the only state that did not get snow this past Friday ..... Here's Gerry tearing it up on one of his trips to Baldface. Surf Realization Fellowship. Photo - N. Hamilton (Transworld Snowboarding Magazine)

Girl''s Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards.
2/8/2010 2:56:59 PM by JK

A record number of women pushing the limits of big wave surfing around the world will be in the running for the Girls 10th Annual Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Award. The entries include Layne Beachley's deep tube at "Ours" in Australia to Savannah Shaugnessey at Mavericks, Mercedes Maidana in Chile and tons of Hawaiian action, including Keala Kennelly, Andrea Moller and Paige Alms at Maui's legendary Jaws (Pe'ahi). Also impressive is a ride at that break by Kauai's Bethany Hamilton, the inspirational young surfer who lost an arm to a shark -- but clearly proves that taking on a tow rope is well within her remarkable capabilities.