Kolohe Andino

The debauchery, delirium and draining competitive environment of the US Open of Surfing at Huntington is less than a week away. Baring a significant wattage of the spotlight and flashbulbs will be America’s toe-haired wunderkind, Kolohe Andino.

With that in mind, photographer Pete Taras thought it would be a good idea to get the kid out of San Clemente and up north to Steamer Lane for a quick trip.

“We thought this would be a nice breath of fresh air before the endless heats start occurring,” Pete said.