Adventures at Alta, Day One
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There is No Way I Could Do a Box Jump Right Now….
Tweet Welp, box jumps it is! Re called me on Tuesday “my body hurts!” Hannah said the same thing. In a mean way, I’m a little happy. It just means that you’re working hard and getting stronger! I’m so excited for them! Yesterday was day 2 of crossfit dryland, and just as hard as Monday. …read the rest
Day one: Crossfit Dryland
Tweet Being strong is one of my biggest priorities. With strength, I have the confidence to ski bigger lines, walk out of gnarlier crashes, and stomp bigger airs. The stronger I am, the better I am. I believe the same is true for every skier. Crossfit is an effective way to get in shape for the …read the rest
A Fresh Prospect
Tweet The snow is falling, I’ve got two days of skiing under my belt, and the stoke is high at Alta. But instead of getting my competition schedule and setting my clock for registration, I’m looking in the opposite direction. This season, I won’t be throwing myself down solid venues searching for a line score …read the rest
I Get By With A little Help From My Friends
Tweet Jen is one of those people who can always put a smile on my face. Whether we’re skiing, shopping or just hanging out sipping on coffee, she has an incredible grasp on life. I often forget that we’re the same age; her motivation, priorities, and lifestyle are beyond her 24 years.
Working to Fail or Why I Train
Tweet Failure isn’t something many of us readily accept in our daily lives. After all, it is un-American to fail. But as the cliché goes, failure can make us stronger. Ironically, I’ve been pushing myself to the point of failure a lot lately. Bailing on squats, cleans, or dead lifts has become part of my …read the rest
Gluten Free Pumpkin Gnocchi
Tweet I grew up on gnocchi. My mum served these hearty, little potato dumplings with a creamy, gorgonzola cream sauce that was so undeniable it had all the waitresses sopping up the extra sauce with chunks of bread. Sadly, my days of traditional style gnocchi and gorgonzola cream sauce are over. But, I won’t let …read the rest
A Lazy Saturday Morning
Tweet Saturday mornings are my day to lie in a little, sip on a hot cup of tea and whip up something delicious and a little different than my midweek fair in the kitchen. This week, the brisk, cloudy weather made me crave something a little on the heartier side, and what better way to …read the rest
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