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While working in finance and tech keeps me busy, I live to chase the world’s finest pow. I’ve skied across six continents and found my “ikigai” by building this community.

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Our trips are run on a non-profit basis, with any surplus funds reinvested to benefit the community.

Delays, Detours, and Deep Pow: The Ultimate Gulmarg Ski Experience

Argentina Freeride & BC

North Macedonia Catski

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Japowesome Freeride & BC

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We learned useful off-piste techniques that have already come in handy on other trips

Huge kudo for an amazing weekend! The avalanche training was incredibly valuable, providing up-to-date insights in a clear and practical way on avalance avoidance and first responder rescue. The mix of theory and practice made a big difference, and the open discussions helped deepen the understanding of avalanche risks.
On top of that, we learned useful off-piste techniques that have already come in handy on other trips. The whole experience was both educational and fun – I’m already looking forward to the next one!
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Sören W.

I really enjoyed to practice what was discussed before in theory

The avalanche training was a success with lots of up to date information, presented in an easy way, with enough time for Q&A. I really enjoyed to practice what was discussed before in theory.
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Peter S.

The avalanche training was a real game-changer

Thanks for hosting this fantastic [Offpiste] weekend! I have learned so many powder off-piste tricks. The avalanche training was
a real game-changer and definitely raised my awareness of the danger levels.
Already put these skills to good use in the Japan pow! Can’t wait for the next one!
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Vasile H.

OSSI is a unique platform

On-piste friends are a dime a dozen, easy to make on a lift or in a bar. Off-piste buddies is a niche market, especially if you live away from a resort. I have struggled to find others that would be willing to go side-country much less off-piste. Skiing off-piste alone is not something I would ever do and guides get expensive. OSSI is a unique platform where off-piste enthusiasts can share their experiences and stoke, with opportunities to meet in the mountains. …
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Mitch J.

Beat in North Macedonia Catski

I have already signed up again for another powder adventure

Dear Powder Friends, I was catsking with Lynn in North Macedonia in February 2024. For me this week was perfect in all respects. The organization was flawless and the participants were all well prepared and skied very well, so no waiting times were necessary and the days were very intense. I have already signed up again for another powder adventure that Lynn is organizing in Japan in February 2025… looking forward to the next intensive powder runs under the motto no friends on powderdays 🙂
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Beat M.

The trip was truly unforgettable

I had an incredible experience on the off-piste skiing tour in Argentina last year, organized by Lynn. Her meticulous planning weeks in advance ensured everything went smoothly, and the trip was truly unforgettable. The group was fantastic, and the spot she chose was absolutely fabulous. I can’t thank her enough for creating such a memorable adventure. I highly recommend trips with Lynn!
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Anna S.

Niko in North Macedonia Testimonial

The trip was incredible, nice people and really well organized

Hello. I was in North Macedonia with Lynn last year. ⛷️ The trip was incredible, nice people and really well organized by Lynn and the organizer. We were very lucky to start the week with fresh powder. The snow groomer took us to fantastic runs with all levels from easy to difficult. Amazing skiing all week😍❄️😍 To end the week, a lovely evening in the capital Skopje including exploring the nightlife. 🍲🥳🍻 I can only recommend this experience to everyone. I will definitely come back. ⛷️💥💨
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Niko D.

Faiza E. testimonial North Macedonia

These kind of trips are a must for any ski lover!

Hello everyone, I went last winter to North Macedonia with Lynn and some members from the ski group and it was a really nice ski trip, very fun and friendly! I knew Lynn already from the community and had the chance to meet different people from my city but also across the globe, with the passion of skiing as well. These kind of trips are a must for any ski lover!

Faiza E.

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Everything was really well put together

I joined a trip to Japan that Lynn organized last season. Everything was really well put together, transportation, accommodation, guide. Totally recommend!

Mihai L.

Testimonial Jen M in Argentina

Met the most wonderful people, life long friends

Hey guys, I met Lynn via Facebook and went to Argentina with her in August, it was amazing, met the most wonderful people, life long friends. Lynn planned and organized everything so well that I decided to commit to Japan with her and already committed to Argentina again next year 😂 If you have any questions feel free to ask away!
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Jen M.

It was absolutely amazing!

Hi everyone! I went to Japan last season with Lynn. And had a blast! It was absolutely amazing! And also Lynn was organizing everything (really everything) , I didn’t have to care about anything. And it was also great to get to ride with other people from all around the world due to Lynn’s Facebook group. I really can recommend this! And I really would love to join next season! 🤩
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Claudia H.

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Outstanding Trip with the North Macedonia Squad

Hi all! I went with Lynn and a squad of 12 to North Macedonia last winter and it was an outstanding trip. We had a large snow-cat for the whole week and skied and snowboarded together the whole time. The organisation was exemplary, the transfers, hotel and restaurant food was all organised and the snow-cat left on time from the parking opposite the hotel. I’m already looking forward to the next trip.
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Andy M.

Alberto Z. Testimonial

One of the best experiences of my whole life!

I joined Lynn in a Japan trip she organized last winter, didn’t know what to expect, but it turned out epic! One of the best experiences of my whole life! Lynn planned everything so well we didn’t have to worry about anything, from landing to take off! Already pumped for next year’s adventures!
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