Bleiler on Sarah Burke

Snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler wrote the following about Sarah Burke, the freesyle skier who died earlier this week. Sarah is a stud and there's a reason she's been at the top of her sport for 10 years: She knows how to walk the line and she does it damn well. So why is she in the hospital after a fall that looked like it shouldn't have even caused a concussion? There are no answers. There are no guarantees. And that is the risk we all take with us every day in life. But that is why we must live and live well because nothing is guaranteed. I think Sarah would tell all of us to keep going, keep waking up early to land those tricks you've been dreaming of, but only if it's done with 100 percent passion, pure fire, discipline and commitment. Read the article at ESPN Womens.

National Ski Safety Awareness Week

Vermont's 18 ski areas are teaming up to send a message to skiers and riders this week: Wear a helmet. This is National Ski Safety Awareness Week. Several ski areas are offering incentives to those who choose to purchase a helmet this week. At Killington and Pico, skiers and riders will get a free lift ticket. Other resorts are offering discounted passes.
While all Vermont resorts encourage skiers to wear helmets, they are not required at any of the state's ski areas.

Taylor Spaulding setting records

Taylor Spaulding: Snowboarder, and MSF recipient, has set a record with 4 rail jams in one week and had some great results:
• USASA Sugarbush Rail Jam: 3rd place
• What I Learned Rail Jam: 3rd place
• Cold Wars Stratton: 2nd place

Way to go Taylor!

Kevin Pierce Snowboarding at Okemo

Watch Kevin Pierce return to snowboarding at Okemo. Truly inspiring. Did you know that Kevin went to Okemo Mountain School at one time? Welcome home Kevin.