The K-Factor and terrain: Why Kirkwood attracted a world-class snowboarding competition

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The K-Factor and terrain: Why Kirkwood attracted a world-class snowboarding competition

KIRKWOOD, Calif. – Kirkwood’s high-alpine terrain at over 9,000 feet is a draw to many near and far. That now includes the Natural Selection Tour, a big mountain freeride competition created by renowned snowboarder, Travis Rice, coming up Feb. 12–15. “Kirkwood, with its endless playground of narrow chutes, big cliffs, and steep walls,” Kirkwood Senior Communications Specialist, Carly Mangan says, “is known for being a stomping ground for hard-ch…