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Skiing etc. + Mental Health @smguides @ski_the_andes @fischerski @uvexsports_us @flylowgear @gordiniusa @terraingym & @protectourwinters

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“Apathy has no place here.” That was my main takeaway from this weeks @protectourwinters Leadership Summit up in West Glacier Montana. The summit brings together scientists on the cutting edge of climate research and solutions with creatives and athletes to help communicate the need for continued progress! In the United States emissions are trending DOWN. Real change can happen.

Feeling really energized and excited as always to be a part of this group. Every chance I get to meet my hero’s in the outdoor world I take it!

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February ❣️

Pardon the flurry of winter photos, I’m still coming up for air after a very busy season. And I’ll be honest with you, I haven’t yet put away my skis for summer. Theres’s a part of me still hoping for a few more turns up high.

But February! True deep cold snowy winter. I got a taste of some NH slide skiing and lots of days on Mount Washington. Most days were spent on skis and I felt so lucky. I got to visit the adks and those dear friends and make a few turns over there as well. With some especially memorable days at Otis and on Angel Slide with Coop!

February was about newness. I’m new over here in NH. New ski partners. New mountains. New ski pass. Old friends visiting new places. New loves. New friends. New risks. New skills. New fears. It’s dizzying! As someone who has spent the past 8 years living in the same place, it’s been a jolt to the system. And I don’t think I’ve given myself much grace through it all. I haven’t let myself be new. Constantly playing catch up, feeling behind. I haven’t even really let myself mourn all of those versions of myself I’ve left behind. But are we ever able to truly mourn that? More on that soon, perhaps.

But I do feel quite lucky to be welcomed in so graciously over here. I look up to so many of you! Folks shown here and folks who aren’t. Spending a day with someone in the mountains is one of the greatest gifts, truly.

And although I missed those beloved Adirondacks, there is something powerful about these mountains, and especially Agiocochook. I’m so drawn to this place, feel such deep awe for the ridgelines and gullies and rock piles.

Maybe someday I’ll be all caught up, but probably not. I don’t mind if you don’t either.

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I didn’t grow up skiing or spending much time in the mountains. Being awarded the John Donnellan Education Scholarship through the Mount Washington Avalanche Center has been a game changer for my confidence in the backcountry. As an adult learner from a community often underrepresented in winter sports, my journey into ski touring, mountaineering, and ice climbing has been just as much about access to safe learning spaces as it has been about skills and gear.

This scholarship removed the biggest barrier many folks face: the cost of avalanche education. Through the Donnellan family’s generosity, @mwacenter made it possible for me to take a 3-day AIARE 1 course with @smguides combining classroom learning with field experience. Beyond terrain, rescue, and snow science, my biggest takeaway was learning how strong planning and shared decision-making keep teams safe (see previous self-arrest post).

I’m deeply grateful for John’s friendship and his commitment to the Greater New England outdoors community. I’m excited to pay it forward by inspiring others to build skills, gain confidence, and help grow a more inclusive backcountry community.

Shout out to @blakekeogh for being an awesome teacher!
#mountwashington #avalanche #tuckermansravine

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Maybe the best one yet. What a season. A lot of teaching, a whole lot of learning, and skiing through it all. Thankful for all of the opportunities to gain and share knowledge over the course of the season, and all of the support along the way. I couldn’t do any of it without the people around me. Thanks for having me along.

Shoutout @freeheelinghickey and @tromzsam for the best basement bedroom north of the notch

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Beautiful morning spent up high this past week🕺🏼🪩

#stio #lettheoutsidein #pov
#whitemountainnationalforest #backcountryskiing

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a weekend of learning how to read (snow) in aiare i with @blakekeogh @smguides 🙇🏻‍♀️🥰

ps thanks @sai.sr for coordinating!

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So much to reflect on and we’re only halfway through

Despite my best efforts, skiing remains fun

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Words cannot describe the yin yang of 2025 vs 2026. The year that broke me made me who I am today. So many new friends, so much good energy. The community is alive and rich, life is full of gratitude, my fun cup is full of joy. Feeling good again, getting airborne off lips and side hits with my daughter towing in behind me, new places, new faces, new experiences . Work 📈🚀🔥 - more details to come soon.

The world is your Oyster, better shuck it when it’s ready.

Pics some of my own, some stolen from friends.

Stay in it folks. Life is hard. Gibbs 10.0 is better than the last. If anyone is going through it - give me a call. The people around you will raise you up and carry you on 🤘

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Undoubtedly the lightest snow I’ve ever skied on the East Coast. Somehow under 5%. Five hours in the car, a lot of boondoggling for 10 seconds of peak experience that’ll stay with me for a long long time. We’ve been waiting years for a generous winter back East and we’re damn lucky to have it at our feet. And lucky to have the time, flexibility, and freedom to take advantage. If you played hooky and got it good, chip in gas or a coffee to the volunteers in Maine supporting our neighbors to make sure they get groceries, diapers and due process at this time in which the freedom to access this joy is especially unequally spread. Thanks, and thanks winter, and thanks pals for making midweek skiing as adults with a lot going on a reality.

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Some moments from our film ‘The Chase’ featuring backcountry guide and all around ripper @blakekeogh as he navigates the harsh New England winters while living out of his vintage camper. If you haven’t seen the film, link in bio!

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Introducing...The Inaugural Wild & Free Film Festival. As the programming manager, am thrilled to finally share these films with the greater Santa Barbara audience.

Our opening night event on Friday 11/14 is SOLD OUT. It's the Central Coast premiere of the incredibly impactful and poignant documentary @checkpointzoodoc
Director: @josh.zeman
Exec Producer: Leonardo DiCaprio

All films and panels will be at the Camino Real Cinemas in Goleta. Tickets available at the link on @wildandfreefilm

Keep swiping for the rest of this exciting lineup...FULL DETAILS BELOW:

****SATURDAY 11/15****

"WINGED WONDERS" Block - 10am
<>Penguins of the Point by @derek_robitaille
<>Sitka's Hidden Wonders @sitkawonders
<>Love Birds @lovebirds.movie

"ART OF THE WILD" Block -10:15am
<>Martha by @nadasdyfilm
<>Between Salt & Sky by Felipe Rosa
<>The Opening Address
<>Hoy'ri by @marpimenta
<>Oneness by @barbaradoux

"Sustainability in Filmmaking" Panel 12:45pm w/ @therekhasharma @mark.romanov moderated by WAFFF Director @gazkelly

"NATURE AS HEALING" Block - 2pm
<>Feeling the Apocalypse @feelingtheapocalypse
<>Beito by @isabellamh
<>Bat Boy @batboyfilm24 @amlemle
<>The Chase @joshbogardus @blakekeogh
<>Punchline @eelandstribling
<>Bill's Story by @mattjarvismedia

"OCEAN ADVENTURES" Block - 2:15pm
<>Her Shark Story @hersharkstory
<>Ocean Memory Origins

"WILD MOUNTAINS" Block - 4pm
<>Wildflowers
<>Into the Carpathian Wild

**SPECIAL EVENT** 5:45pm
10-Year Anniversary screening of "How to Change the World" followed by a Q&A with @rex.weyler moderated by @teanadavid.film

****SUNDAY 11/16****

"EARTH, WIND & FIRE" BLOCK - 10:30am
<>Listening With Fire by @naturewise_co
<>Trial By Fire
<>Elemental
<>Return to the Earth @byamysmyth @cobetty

"Local Filmmakers Spotlight" Panel 12:45pm w/ @isabelazawist @soraya.simi @thefight2fight moderated by 🙋‍♀️

"CALIFORNIA STORIES" Block - 2:00pm
<>The Bees & The Birds @thebeesandthebirds_film
<>Battle of the Blues @adamernsterwildlife @bluewhalesblueskies @sbwhaleheritage
<>Ellwood Mesa: Beyond the Bluffs @ellwoodfriends @cityofgoleta
<>Valley of Growth
<>Rays: A Kayaktivism Story @qtip.mp4 @duckfatproductions

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Great day on the rock pile!! Good decision making and conversations about risk. On the way up Left we saw large old cracks indicating to us that the snowpack had likely stabilized overnight more than we were expecting given the slide observed yesterday. We still opted to stop at the choke! Also observed some icefall and sluffing while doing a bonus lap under the lip. Chalky fun snow and snow most of the way to the car! Ideal November day in the mountains with friends!!
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