The Broken Ground - The Surfers Journal

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The Broken Ground

From the fertile mud of Oahu’s Keawawaihi Valley, Kohl Christensen erected his organic farm and solar-powered compound. Each year he hosts a cast of underground big-wave riders and leads the hunt for massive, paddle-in waves when the swell turns gargantuan.

Words by Dean LaTourrette

Volume 22, Issue 1