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Liga Mezaraups's avatar

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!

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Ingrid Backstrom's avatar

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!!

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Suzanne Brydges's avatar

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!!

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Ingrid Backstrom's avatar

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!!

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