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Broken Scapula, 3 Ribs, 3 Vertebrae, and a Collapsed Lung: “All For the Love of the Game”

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With winter beginning to move in more and more, excitement for what is to come fills the atmosphere. Snow is falling, people are embracing Ullr, and an enthusiastic vibe runs throughout Teton Village. But for me, I am happy and ecstatic just to be able to ski after I had one of my most life threatening […]

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Bryce Newcomb | January 23, 2014
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Pro Skier James Heim Discusses His Big Breaks…

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James Heim just did a great interview with SBC Skier and discussed his big breaks: 1. How he got his big break into MSP ski movies & 2. How he broke his back and pelvis badly at Whistler, B.C. We’ve excerpted those two portions of the interview. Read the full interview here: In the summer of 2002 our whole Rossland crew moved to Whistler to ski on the glacier. The rest went home afterwards, […]

SnowBrains | December 23, 2013
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