If you saw me at 16, timid, air- and speed-averse on my skis, snowplowing up to a jump on the super-G training course, you would never guess that I would become a professional skier who eagerly jumped off cliffs on my skis at full speed for a living.
Ingrid!!! You are hands down the raddest ever. And proof positive that nurturing inner nature nets nice gnar. (Watch for that quote, appropriately attributed, in an Instagram story coming soon..!!).
Srsly—this is such an important post on so many levels. I want you to speak to young athletes, especially young girls and women, everywhere! I think about some of the best coaches (and some of the shittiest coaches) I’ve had and my daughter has had—their impact lives on.
Thank you for sharing. Can’t wait to net some nice gnar w you in 25/26!
Thanks so much Liga! Yes it's wild how we can learn from the bad coaches too...it might just take longer to learn those lessons, as they end up teaching us how NOT to do things. :). Look forward to shredding the gnar with you!!
I relate so much to this! Love the mindset shift that going around/being air averse (maybe for a few more years than some lol) doesn’t necessarily mean never doing it, but maybe just still getting ready/building confidence.. Can’t wait for winter!!
Yes!! I used to just think I was a late bloomer but actually it turns out I was just learning extra long how to do it well (most of the time). LOL. So glad I have you as a ski partner & friend. thanks for reading!!
Ingrid!!! You are hands down the raddest ever. And proof positive that nurturing inner nature nets nice gnar. (Watch for that quote, appropriately attributed, in an Instagram story coming soon..!!).
Srsly—this is such an important post on so many levels. I want you to speak to young athletes, especially young girls and women, everywhere! I think about some of the best coaches (and some of the shittiest coaches) I’ve had and my daughter has had—their impact lives on.
Thank you for sharing. Can’t wait to net some nice gnar w you in 25/26!
Thanks so much Liga! Yes it's wild how we can learn from the bad coaches too...it might just take longer to learn those lessons, as they end up teaching us how NOT to do things. :). Look forward to shredding the gnar with you!!
I relate so much to this! Love the mindset shift that going around/being air averse (maybe for a few more years than some lol) doesn’t necessarily mean never doing it, but maybe just still getting ready/building confidence.. Can’t wait for winter!!
Yes!! I used to just think I was a late bloomer but actually it turns out I was just learning extra long how to do it well (most of the time). LOL. So glad I have you as a ski partner & friend. thanks for reading!!