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Inspired: Gigi Rüf

Words of wisdom from one of the most respected riders in snowboarding

Originally Published: December 2, 2012
By Nate Deschenes | ESPN.com

The following interview is one in a series of discussions had with snowboarders who have transcended the traditional boundaries of sport and come to represent something ... more. In trying to define the somewhat indefinable spirit of snowboarding, to put words to the feeling that propels us at the deepest level, we sat 10 riders down and asked them this question: Why do you snowboard? This is one response.

Kevin Pearce Bryan IguchiDCPAndrew HardinghamGigi Rüf

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