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Surfers help Nicaraguans build health center
Salted offers female surfers a chance to shine
John John's perfect 10 at the Oakley Pro Bali
Ditch your kids at Mammoth Mountain this summer
Kelly Slater's 10-point rides in Fiji
Healthy hair secrets from real surfers

Daily Grind: Heliski in Caucasus Mountains, stay in Soviet-era palatial retreat

Ever ponder the ramifications of the Cold War? The skiers in Salomon Freeski TV’s “Glasnost” episode sure have, as they traveled to Russia’s Caucasus Mountains to heliski and stay in a Soviet-era palatial retreat, complete with bulletproof windows, crystal chandeliers, and secret passageways. Click play to watch the episode, which features skiers Kaj Zackrisson, Mark Abma, and Mike Douglas. But remember: Don’t touch the red phone, unless you want to be on Vladimir Putin’s short list.