From the KORUA desk:

We’re incredibly excited to announce a return to the stage of Yearning For Turning with “Blitz & Donner”. YFT 11 centers around a trip we did to Tahoe, California in February of 2024 with a colorful crew of friendly faces, visiting various resorts and spots around the Donner Pass area, and mostly commuting from an AirBNB way out in Portola, CA. The 1.5h drive each way between our homestay and the Donner area gave our California vacation a road trip vibe, while in reality we stayed up in one spot for most of the trip, with exception of a week in between filming to link up with friends and hit other areas around Lake Tahoe to run demo events and gatherings with the turning community. We often frequented Sugar Bowl resort – “Thanks to Janks!” – where we enjoyed ripping their groomers and taking advantage of the easy access to fun side-country terrain when powder was plentiful. The search for untouched powder and turns away from the crowds saw us exploring other areas of the Sierra’s by ways of the generous guidance of our mates Blake and Tucker and their crew of powder-hungry locals. Long story short, we had a blast turning in Tahoe, made great memories and met new friends, and at the end of the day those are the essential ingredients needed to make a Yearning For Turning film. Mix in the tunes, add in the creative talents of the folks behind the lens and editing bay, and there you have it: Vol. XI – Blitz & Donner. Enjoy!

Featuring: Nicholas Wolken, Lars Popp, Aari Howarth, Spencer O’Brien

Cameras: Leo Hoorn, Richard Seehausen, Aaron Schwartz

Editor, Sound Design, Color: Elle Violet

Creative Direction: Elle Violet & Aaron Schwartz

Garphic Design & Still Photography: Aaron Schwartz

Media Support: Sam Moody, Jack Stevens, Kian Esmaili

Production Support: Aaron Schwartz, Nicholas Wolken, Geoff Brinkhaus