“When you walk, arrive with every step. That is walking meditation. There is nothing else to it.” — Thich Nhat Hanh First, a bit about walking. In early February, I bought myself a gift. It’s a small book, a thin volume titled How To Walk by Thich Nhat Hanh. In How to Walk, Hanh gently […]
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Challenge Aspen and My Best Day on the Hill
Adaptive skiing and snowboarding programs serve adults and children across North America and throughout the world. For more information and adaptive sports programs listed by state, visit Disabled Sports USA. By Rich Silver We hopped off the chair lift on what was another beautiful Colorado ski day. Heading down the mountain in front of me […]
It’s Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day
A repost from last year. If you have cancer in your family, I hope you will take the time to read this. Today, March 22, is Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day. As a cancer survivor and Lynch syndrome carrier, this is my day to divert unapologetically from family skiing and outdoor adventure and don my advocacy […]
That Time When I Competed Against Mikaela Shiffrin
Yesterday afternoon, while slogging away at my computer, daydreaming of snow and skiing (aren’t I always?) a friend tagged me on Facebook. She let me know that I’d been nominated in Round One of Elevation Outdoors Annual Colorado’s Resident Badass Competition in the Snow category. Mikaela Shiffrin is nominated as well. I have no idea […]
The Best Gifts For Skiers
The Gift of Skiing Skiing is a gift that is never outgrown. Plan a special, unexpected day to ski with your children and family. Stuff stockings with lift tickets and gift cards (from Liftopia.com, for example). Or, give your spouse or children a specialized clinic or series of lessons. For adults, consider a three-day camp with John Clendenin of […]