The Allure and Peril of Riding an Alaskan Wave for Six Miles
Why This Matters
Key context: The tidal bore that rockets up the Turnagain Arm south of Anchorage can carry a surfer for an hour; it can also kill. Now that the secret is out, how long will authorities allow surfers to catch the wave? This development from The New York Times highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
The tidal bore that rockets up the Turnagain Arm south of Anchorage can carry a surfer for an hour; it can also kill. Now that the secret is out, how long will authorities allow surfers to catch the wave?
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