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why we ski

Stress, Snowfall, and the Inner Child

stress, snowfall, and the inner child - the peace of skiing

This animated short film “Stress, Snowfall, and the Inner Child” by Mike Biagiotti captures the essence of why many of us ski. When the daily grind becomes too daunting or when everything seems to be going awry skiing is always there to bring us peace within. Whether your escape is a remote backcountry line or a day at your home resort, getting up and out on the mountain[…]

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Eric Bryant | November 15, 2013
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Why We Ski

The other day my son asked me about skiing. No stranger to the endeavor himself, he asked me why I like to ski. Big question. At first, I was hard pressed to answer. I spent a few moments letting my mind wander and tried to come up with an answer a six year old would understand. I went from thinking about big explanations of the mountain lifestyle and being free and a whole host of other things and finally, as his patience was wearing a little thin, I simply said, “I ski because it’s fun.” And that’s really it, isn’t it? We skibecause it’s fun. Pure and simple. […]

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D’Arcy McLeish | November 6, 2013
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