2026 / 7 min

Yearning For Turning - Vol. XIII

Bigfoot Diaries

This episode of the Yearning For Turning series is a return to the roots: a loose road trip up the West Coast of the United States, built around the simple objective of following the snow and sharing turns.

The journey began with Nicholas Wolken and Matt Foley in an old Bigfoot truck camper, carrying them from San Diego through Mammoth and Tahoe, and onward to Bend, Oregon and the surrounding mountains. Along the way, plans stayed loose, storms were chased, and friends were made.

From deep April snow in Tahoe, to flowing turns at Mt. Bachelor’s Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge, a quick detour to the Oregon Coast, and unforgettable mini pipe sessions tucked into spring afternoons, the trip naturally blended riding, filming, and time spent on the road. At its core, Big Foot Diaries is about flexibility and curiosity. Loose plans, early mornings, late nights, and the simple joy of turning a snowboard together.

An ode to the early Yearning For Turning films, and a reminder that some of the best trips happen when you leave space for things to unfold on their own.

Featuring: Nicholas Wolken, Gabriele Torriani, Aari Howarth, Blake Hunter, Jack Stevens, Sonja Mijatovic, Issac Laredo, Chase Burch

Film/Edit: Matt Foley

Addition Filming: Jack Stevens, Nicholas Wolken

Creative Direction: Matt Foley & Aaron Schwartz

Graphic Design: Aaron Schwartz

Still Photography: Danny Kern, Adam Evarts, & Matt Foley

Media Support: Jack Stevens, Geoff Brinkhaus

Production Support: Geoff Brinkhaus, Jack Stevens, Nicholas Wolken

Music:

Song: Schreien!

(Esser, Seifert, Fietz, & Winkelhausen)

Performed by Paula Carolina & Superpol Records