Five years ago, the Norwegian couloir skiing master and his buddy Krister Kopala faced off with “The King’s Gate.” Five years ago, Norwegian couloir skiing master Nikolai Schirmer and his buddy ...
Nikolai Schirmer has been skiing since he was 13 years old, but it wasn’t until later in life that he realized he could make a career out of the sport. “For many years I wanted skiing to just be fun,” ...
The Caucasus Mountains in Georgia are a secret magnet for skiers willing to go the distance. The mountains are reminiscent of Alaska’s, the snow is supposedly better than Japan’s, and the crowds are ...
Five years ago, Norwegian couloir skiing master Nikolai Schirmer and his buddy Krister Kopalaset out for the island of Senja. Their goal? Squeeze through the walls of The King’s Gate, a lengthy line ...