Professional skier Chris Davenport has been setting the bar high for other big mountain skiers for years. He is, without a doubt, one of the icons of ski mountaineering, having skied all 53 of Colorado’s fourteeners, and even down the Lhotse Face on Everest. This video takes a great look at his career, with other skiers and adventurers weighing in on what Davenport has accomplished. If you’re not familiar with Chris’ work, some of the footage will astound you and give you an indication of why he is considered a legend.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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