From BellBoy to Cave Mentor - Tavo's Darkside Story

Speaking Sidemount by Steve Davis

Jan 26, 202601:02:08Sports & Recreation

In Episode brought to you by XDEEP, Steve Davis is joined by Gustavo “Tavo” Padilla-Pohjanen of Darkside Divers, Mexico. From a rocky start in snowboarding to discovering peace and purpose underwater, Tavo shares his rem...

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