Oh man did I need a week off. Over a month in Colorado training straight into the season, ending with 7 days of racing was a bit much for me. It was a great wake up call and a good push to get back into things. I am happy with bits and pieces of the racing. Since I haven’t done a lot of racing of late, I am happy I was mentally pushed into racing day after day to jump start myself. GS feels like freedom to me, Its amazing. Its truly what skiing is to me. I enjoy it so much. All in all I am very happy with how things got started. I do have a fire lit with in since I didn’t do what I wanted in the Aspen world cups but I think its always best to end motivated for the next events instead of just totally satisfied… or at least I keep telling myself that. 
As for my week off, I am enjoying the cabin with all my stuff put away, sleeping in my bed, having things hung up in closet for more than two days, Christmas stockings out and lights being hung. The breathless drops of snowflakes that accumulate, date nights at Stiegler’s, tea and reading by the fire, checking in on my awesome teammates rip up the weekend! Figuring out how to grow my hair even longer with out cutting it! Feathers and bones, leaves and design, trying for a new art piece. Chopping wood, snow blowing the road, family ski days, painting and trying to make sure the house is at an appropriate temperature… not to cold not to warm. If you have ever been over to my house you will understand this is my life mission! I already know I need to do some more chinking in the spring, I can’ feel some drafts!
Photos from Tumblr.com
Yahooooo another year in Aspen and another amazing birthday gift from Kali’s Denim. I love this store. I love how we travel the world and go to all these cool places and collect awesome unique stuff. This is my yearly favorite. Perfect in every way!
Photos Hailey Duke
Thanksgiving is my fav holiday because it revolves around love, family, friends and food! Those are the only things that really matter… oh and skiing! So Aspen is the perfect place and way to spend it. Kiley Hailey and I have been taking full advantage of racing in the us and being at home. We made a huge batch of Nachos last night and this am we over did it with pancakes and eggs! After a few too many cups of coffee Kiley and I went to meet Heather and Ben Drummond at the park to play with the kids. Such a beautiful day to walk around and enjoy the sun. The energy is incredible! I hope that everyone is having an amazing day! Can’t wait to race this is the best time of year!
When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head and laugh at the sky! -Buddha
photos Kevin Pritchard
Thanks Jonathan for the awesome shots!
Another amazing year has gone by and its never ending for me. Its not always easy to keep a smile on my face but one thing is certain I am constantly finding an entertaining way to keep one as big as can be and to be giggling till my tummy hurts!
I have to credit my to cool to awesome friends who I never allow to say no and who always push me to be better!
Getting older for me has always been a joyful moment filled with energy and excitement for the next adventure and where my life might take me. As I do get older things mellow out and you begin to really take in all that is special. The little moments and the special ones. Finland was canceled which left me with a beautiful wintery wonderland of a birthday weekend. A vacation that I can actually relax and enjoy! One spent with family, friends, delicious food and the great white outdoors. Sledding down my crazy driveway and building a kicker could not have been a better way to end my 25th year.
