At an early age, Khai began doing his best impersonation of a human tumbleweed. After high school, Khai tumbled from his home state of Colorado and headed east for college, south for an internship then finally far northwest for a career. In the years following, Khai would travel around the US and play around the world. Finally, looking for a place to call home and become rooted once again, he searched the US for a destination that combined some of his favorite attributes of locations he explored. Home needed to have dry snow like Japan, city-to-mountain access like Anchorage, donut options like Portland and a climbing scene like Colorado. He has found all the and more in Utah.
Khai works as a flight attendant and freelance creative. He enjoys collaborating on projects with outdoor brands and working with companies like Ski Utah. It gives the storyteller in Khai a chance to express himself. See Khai's collaborations and travel along with him at youtube.com/KhaiFlies.
by Khai Ikigai
We are individuals, attempting to make our way through the world. While we are unique, it doesn't mean that the path we're forging is as lonely as we may think.
by Khai Ikigai
For years I've wanted to contribute to the longevity, growth and diversifying of the sport that's given me so much joy. But what can an individual do?
by Khai Ikigai
Choosing a touring partner comes with its risks. To help you with your selection, I've identified 5 qualities that I hold in high esteem in partner selection.
by Khai Ikigai
What snowboarding taught me over the years is this: the right thing to do and the hard thing to do are usually the same.
by Khai Ikigai
Over years of crossing time zones and collecting passport stamps, I've picked up a tip or two. Here, I pass along five of my most important tips about travel.
by Khai Ikigai
How often have you made it top to bottom without taking a single fall? Three runs? The whole day? If you were to fall, what's your next move?
by Khai Ikigai
The person two car ahead slowed as we reached a corner, so that car in front of me slowed, so I slowed. I pressed the brakes and my car began sliding. The twent
by Khai Ikigai
On on of the many massive snow falls this winter, my partner and I make our way to a local hill to relive the joys of a snow day.
by Khai Ikigai
Lights, camera, action! We live in a world where we can take anyone from anywhere around the world with us on an adventure of a lifetime. The challenge is, how do we tell a story worth their time?
by Khai Ikigai
Afternoon delight isn't limited to lyrics from the Standard Vocal Band or the standard meaning. It can be a string of soft turns made after sleeping in and taking your time to get to the mountain. There's joy to be found in the Wasatch, and there's no time limit.
by Khai Ikigai
Find out how in the span of 24 hours, a local rider crams in as much Utah goodness as the day can manage!
by Khai Ikigai
Absence makes the heart grow fonder, adventuring makes the love grow stronger. No, this isn't in any Valentine's day cards (yet) but there's a strong argument t
by Khai Ikigai
Something new is appearing at Solitude! After years of waiting, park enthusiasts will have their chance to play on rails and boxes after taking laps on groomers or side country.
by Khai Ikigai
Before the is motion, there is thought. Sports psychology is being taken seriously by snow athletes as a way to gain an edge.
by Khai Ikigai
Among the great things Utah resorts offer, one of the greatest are the long drawn out runs. Here are the five of the longest runs in Utah.
by Khai Ikigai
No adventure is average in the irregular hexagon that is Utah’s borders. Gear up, tie in and begin experiencing the world-class climbing scene in Utah.
by Khai Ikigai
The mountains speak in many languages and the more of them you speak the better you understand the mountains. This is Rock Climbing 101, an intro.
by Khai Ikigai
John Muir once said, "...going out, I found, was really going in." We're going to reverse that idea and go in to get you out.
by Khai Ikigai
Our cameras and publishers live on the same device. Three accomplished photographers in the snow world generously give some pointers to up your photo game!
by Khai Ikigai
There are those who wrap their arms fully around spring. Then there are those of us who would rather be wrapped in a blanket with snow falling for another three months. I belong to the latter, but I'm learning to let go and you can too.
by Khai Ikigai
Just how quickly can you get to the mountains in Utah? Let me show you just how quick it can be as we go from San Diego to Snowbird by lunch.
by Khai Ikigai
After a season without the J1 Visa program participants, we're able to understand what it is they bring to Utah each season.
by Khai Ikigai
Local Living Legend, Martin is the head snowboard instructor at Park City. This is the story of how an old dog taught me the new trick to staying young.
by Khai Ikigai
The quest to finding your perfect board can be a daunting task. Breaking down what makes a snowboard can help you understand which board is meant for you.
by Khai Ikigai
There's been a resurgence as snowboarding, a young sport, goes back to its original shapes. Why are they shaped like that? Why are they back?
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