Bikini Skiing Photos | Recent Work for Reuters

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Snowboarders prepare to compete in the Bikini & Board Shorts Downhill at Crystal Mountain, a ski resort near Enumclaw, Washington April 19, 2014. Skiers and snowboarders competed for a chance to win one of four season’s passes. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Skiers prepare to leave the starting line during the Bikini & Board Shorts Downhill at Crystal Mountain, a ski resort near Enumclaw, Washington April 19, 2014.

 

Skiers and snowboarders brave the cold while riding a chairlift during the Bikini & Board Shorts Downhill at Crystal Mountain, a ski resort near Enumclaw, Washington April 19, 2014.

 

Skier Ken Dam enjoys the cold but sunny weather while riding a chairlift during the Bikini & Board Shorts Downhill at Crystal Mountain, a ski resort near Enumclaw, Washington April 19, 2014.

 

(L to R) Natasha Aslani, Annie Kearby, and Megan Craft prepare to compete in the Bikini & Board Shorts Downhill at Crystal Mountain, a ski resort near Enumclaw, Washington April 19, 2014.

 

Skiers leave the starting line during the Bikini & Board Shorts Downhill at Crystal Mountain, a ski resort near Enumclaw, Washington April 19, 2014.

 

A skier crashes during the Bikini & Board Shorts Downhill at Crystal Mountain, a ski resort near Enumclaw, Washington April 19, 2014.

 

Spectators drink and enjoy the Bikini & Board Shorts Downhill at Crystal Mountain, a ski resort near Enumclaw, Washington April 19, 2014.

 

A snowboarder attempts to keep up with his competitor during the Bikini & Board Shorts Downhill at Crystal Mountain, a ski resort near Enumclaw, Washington April 19, 2014.

 

Snowboarders leave the starting line during the Bikini & Board Shorts Downhill at Crystal Mountain, a ski resort near Enumclaw, Washington April 19, 2014.

 

A skier braves the cold while riding a chairlift during the Bikini & Board Shorts Downhill at Crystal Mountain, a ski resort near Enumclaw, Washington April 19, 2014.

 

Skiers compete in the Bikini & Board Shorts Downhill at Crystal Mountain, a ski resort near Enumclaw, Washington April 19, 2014.

 

Skiers compete in the Bikini & Board Shorts Downhill at Crystal Mountain, a ski resort near Enumclaw, Washington April 19, 2014.

 

Claire McGuire (C) is all smiles after winning the women’s snowboard division of the Bikini & Board Shorts Downhill at Crystal Mountain, a ski resort near Enumclaw, Washington April 19, 2014.

 

Claire McGuire (L) gets a hug after winning the women’s snowboard division of the Bikini & Board Shorts Downhill at Crystal Mountain, a ski resort near Enumclaw, Washington April 19, 2014.

Into the Mud: Video Work for The Weather Channel

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“If I close my eyes for more than five seconds, I see that wall of mud.”

Robin Youngblood faced certain death yet survived the devastating March 22 mudslide near Oso, Washington. You can listen to Robin’s powerful reflections on her experience below, along with words from Kris Langton, who helped rescue four people.

I interviewed the two for an in-depth online feature for The Weather Channel that you can see here at Weather.com. Be sure to set aside some time to read the powerful written piece by Stacey Solie.

You’ll also see a lot of photos by me and my colleagues, made throughout the two weeks following the tragic first day.

Robin Youngblood stands for a portrait on April 3, 2014 in Marysville, Washington. (Photo by David Ryder/weather.com)

 

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“If I close my eyes for more than five seconds, I see that wall of mud.” -Robin Youngblood

I’m proud today to finally share an in-depth feature for The Weather Channel called Into the Mud: Untold Stories of the Snohomish County Mudslide. You can hear from Kris Langton, who helped rescue four people, or Robin Youngblood, who faced certain death yet survived. I contributed two videos and some photos, and Stacey Solie wrote a very moving piece.

The online layout is engaging and you can see it here:http://stories.weather.com/mudslide

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