I am back home in Montana for the holiday season. I leave again for Austria on December 31st. I had an interesting race series in Valdisere, France. On the first day of racing I crossed my tips, sprained my knee and ankle and crashed into the netting…not conducive for getting results. But, I am healing at home now and am very thankful that I wasn’t injured more. I believe four girls seriously hurt themselves during those races, I am lucky I got out with just minor injuries. I am excited to get back on snow.

I have taken the last ten days off to heal my body and do physical therapy. I have been eating a lot of my mom’s delicious homemade breads and cookies! Nothing better to help me heal than food! I also got the chance to visit my friends in Big Sky and Moonlight Basin during a “Biggest Skiing in America” autograph signing. I spent Saturday and Sunday meeting kids and giving out posters. It’s always motivating for me to see a fan base for ski racing in Montana. I met with the Big Sky Ski Team kids and they were all thrilled to tell me about how their races have been going this ski season. The essence of this sport is in the eyes of the kids. I can tell that a lot of the kids I met had a strong passion for skiing just as I did at their age. Whether it be skiing powder or gate training these kids just loved to tell me their stories about skiing. It was refreshing and inspiring.

Although I didn’t get to ski Big Sky or Moonlight the conditions looked amazing and I was drooling watching people ski while I sat inside with a sprained ankle. Nevertheless, I am content with my trip home and feeling strong again. My next race is in Haus, Austria January 6th-10th so watch for me on www.universalsports.com! Enjoy the photos!

All my best for the New Year!
*Keels on Wheels*