Ben Birk Photography

All photo by Ben Birk

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My introduction to snowmobiles happened durning the summer of 2004 on a family trip to the Washington coast. #highoctanecornfeeder @cheetah_racks @frosgarage @ggb_exhaust @509inc @edibleespresso @sierrasnowmobilefoundation #truckeepowersport https://www.instagram.com/p/BrF4kv7FWDt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=90brqtv2vank

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If you are insecure, guess what? The rest of the world is too. Do not overestimate the competition and underestimate yourself. You are better than you think. #highoctanecornfeeder @cheetah_racks @frosgarage @ggb_exhaust @509inc @edibleespresso @brapboiz @sierrasnowmobilefoundation @hideoutlodge #truckeepowersport @mammutna (at Valdez, Alaska) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpmmTPnB_0i/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17ew7nb2e11r4

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Sunset on the single track among the head high “prickly purple things”. It’s good to be back 🔥⛽️🌬. (at Verdi, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo0KqbUBVj3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xpdcx8zrbthc

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Sunset on the single track among the head high “prickly purple things”. It’s good to be back 🔥⛽️🌬. (at Verdi, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo0KqbUBVj3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7wovj8yvunep

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Sunset on the single track among the head high “prickly purple things”. It’s good to be back 🔥⛽️🌬. (at Verdi, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo0KqbUBVj3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mute1xnm1a1p

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We hiked 30 miles in 36 hours to bag the Lyell #glacier just under the highest peak in #yosemitenationalpark for our 2 year anniversary of the #shredall12months project. The glacier was a pure sheet of ice and was lined by snow cups that were by far the largest we have ever seen. We are ready for October and the return of soft snow. #benbirkphoto #snowboarding (at Yosemite National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnsCPTKhKhH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1b864vzt4cpuc

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Get learnt on how to disassemble the secondary (driven) clutch on your #snowmobile. Watch my story in the next 24hrs or check the video out my IGTV. There are a lot less “wear” items on your secondary than compared to the primary, but your helix, roller assembly, and spring should all be inspected for abnormal marks or groves. If you can’t do it yourself, bring it down to @frosgarage. #highoctanecornfeeder #mechanic #clutch #springs (at Truckee, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnWbOn5huDh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16z96n5yzsc5h

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Photo recap of June during the #shredall12months project with @chipswitit and @justin_mullen32 for @twsnow. This line really helped to set the tone for the rest of the summer. The slope was steep and the terrain was rocky. Climbing up we learned the valuable lesson of sticking close together as to avoid kicking rocks down on each other. At the top we laid eyes on what would end up being the drop in point for our September ride. During the ride down we were delighted to find the last of the spring corn snow. And at the bottom we swam in the lake. #benbirkphoto #sierranevada #visitcalifornia #snowboarder #mountainlovers #hikelife (at California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnENRAzhBIi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gkl9i5hw3gjx

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Smash that link in my bio and get learnt on how to snowboard 12 months a year. I’m so lucky to be in the last year of my 20’s and still shooting and writing #snowboard stories for @twsnow. #childhooddream (at TransWorld SNOWboarding) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmi4-kvHfGc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mcbmsrm3um7q

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Did you know you can #snowboard 12 months a year in #california? @chipswitit taking a measurement of the snowpack at around 10,000ft in the #easternsierra. My buddies and I have #shredall12months for the past 23 months. Read the full recap at @twsnow or by clicking the link in my bio. #benbirkphoto #sierrasnowclub #twsnow #mountainlovers (at TransWorld SNOWboarding) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmgTo8enrqH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19nboi0j09ji5

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I sat down with @twsnow and gave them a list of 7 tips to consider when attempting to #shredall12months 📝. Here you see @justin_mullen32 riding down the sketchiest line of the summer. The snow was mostly sun cupped runnels with decreasing edge-ability the further down the couloir we descended 😖. Read my tips by clicking the link in my bio. #benbirkphoto #sierrasnowclub #twsnow #snowboarding #mountainlovers (at TransWorld SNOWboarding) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmd1h73hu0D/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1e39fny4kifd8

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I didn’t think it was possible to go this big at Bo’s Nest. @graythompson_ sending it out of the park. You can see his landing on the far right side of this image. 🙏🏼 for deep snow this winter. #benbirkphoto #sierrasnowclub #snowboarding #strapinventureout #tahoelife #renotahoe #truckee #mountainlovers #sonyalpha #fstopgear #fstoppers (at Truckee, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmb4F_Phbxw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vr8c1lw0yp5z

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My clutch was looking filthy so naturally I had to give the sheaves a deep clean. Love the way that clean metal shines 😍. Having a dirty clutch will cause it to bind and stick which will rob you of horsepower and give your sled a sluggish feel. Keep your clutches clean and beat your buddies to the top of the mountain. #highoctanecornfeeder #feedercountry #snowmobile #maintenance #clutch #garage #frosgarage #summersucks #truckee #tahoelife #sledneck #sharesleddermag #sledheadzzz #sleddersofnorth #snowbird #savetahoesnowmobiling #klimlife #ggbexhaust #snowfun #snowmobiling #509inc #polarissnow (at Truckee, California)

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Finally got myself a proper clutch holder for removal of the primary clutch from the drive shaft. Any of my friends who need a P-85 removed, hit me up, I’m your plug, fam. @polarissnow wants $175 for their OEM tool but I found this @otctools aftermarket option for $96 shipped. Some people will tell you this tool is not necessary and all you need is a steel tube to jam into the clutch. But the “steel tube” method is known to crack the spider tower. Using the proper clutch holder is the only way to get the job done right. Peep my story for a “how to” video of removing the clutches from your snowmobile. #highoctanecornfeeder #feedercountry #snowmobile #maintenance #clutch #garage #frosgarage #summersucks #truckee #tahoelife #sledneck #sharesleddermag #sledheadzzz #sleddersofnorth #snowbird #savetahoesnowmobiling #klimlife #ggbexhaust #snowfun #snowmobiling #509inc #polarissnow (at Truckee, California)

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Searching for a hit just like Tyrone Biggums. Ok maybe not quite the same but I do load up on @manda sun paste before any backcountry trip I embark on. This SPF 50 product is formulated for outdoor lovers by surfers, climbers, hikers, and athletes to stay on longer and protect against wind, water, sweat and sun. Utilizing only the highest quality, food grade, all natural and organic ingredients, MANDA Organic Sun Paste contains no harmful chemicals or synthetics and is non-toxic, reef safe (oxybenzone free and octinoxate free) and kid safe. Give it a try today. You can pick it up in Truckee at @stealth_tahoe. 📸 @justin_mullen32 #mandanaturals #hikingtheglobe #mountainhigh #mountainlovers #snowbird #shredall12months (at Mount Dana)

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The three snowboarders laid there, with eyes full of tears. High on a plateau, surrounded by the most subtitle beauty. Laughing with the sun, consumed by glimpses into a world beyond ours. #benbirkphoto #shredall12months #strapinventureout #snowbird #mountainhigh #mountainlovers #sonya7 #fstoppers #fstopgear (at Tioga Pass)

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The three snowboarders laid there, with eyes full of tears. High on a plateau, surrounded by the most subtitle beauty. Laughing with the sun, consumed by glimpses into a world beyond ours. #benbirkphoto #shredall12months #strapinventureout #snowbird #mountainhigh #mountainlovers #sonya7 #fstoppers #fstopgear (at Tioga Pass)