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Hey, Abi! First you pick up skiing and now this, too?! The Weissmanns will definitely be back to play in the snow Jan. 14-24 and Irving has asked for his usual straight through booking with you so you best plan to be back this season. Stay safe on...
Did you do the Tour de Steamboat in July? If so, what ride did you do? I am envious - I would love to do (at least) one year up in Steamboat and participate in all the different acitivties. Have a great fall (season that is . . .) and be careful !
I love summer in Steamboat .. I mean I love winter .. but I love summer ... flip flops, bbqs, summer concerts, outdoor movies and biking. Mountain biking, road biking, adventure biking .. any way I can get outside and enjoy the amazing place where...
where is Fruita???
I taught 3 first timers and their dad to snowboard today. The 8 year old still wants to try skiing as well (because mum skis) but the 11 year old, the 13 year old and dad are all planning on practicing tomorrow!!!
I believe it is far easier to te...
I am sooooo excited. Our close friend Todd Lodwick won the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in Nordic Combined today. Talk about proud. Todd came out of retirement because his goal of winning a world championship and a medal at the olympics. Way to set goals a...
Abi,
Its still deep in winter and you show us summer mt. biking.....how could you! Why not surfing in Hawaii? Just
kidd'n of course. Time for Moab?
Cheers,
Larry
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ABOUT ME
Mmmm where to start? I mean how do you describe how a girl from Perth, Australia ended up teaching all aspects of snow sliding in the magical town of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. For those of you who don't know Perth (and there are many) please google it !!!! The city of Perth is located in the state of Western Australia in the country of Australia. W.A. is about the same size as Washington State, Oregon and California. Texas fits into W.A. 6 times! It is a pretty big and desolate place with NO SNOW. The temperature in winter drops to about 50F during the day and sometimes around 30F during the night. The closest thing to snow I ever saw was some pretty big hail stones!
Long story short .. well maybe medium short! After studying Sports Science (kinesiology) at university I decided to travel around Australia. I learnt to snowboard in Victoria (another Australian state), learnt to REALLY snowboard for 3 years in Whistler, then learnt to LOVE and APPRECIATE snowboard teaching in Steamboat about 9 years ago. I am that typical local who came for a winter, stayed for the summer then never left.
So what now? I am a fully certified Snowboard instructor who learnt to ski this season and even did certifications so I knew what I was talking about. Last season for fun on my days off I learnt to tele ski - just because I could. I still love instructing to the point where I am now studying for an Education and Psychology degree then putting it all into practice during the day.
Long story short .. well maybe medium short! After studying Sports Science (kinesiology) at university I decided to travel around Australia. I learnt to snowboard in Victoria (another Australian state), learnt to REALLY snowboard for 3 years in Whistler, then learnt to LOVE and APPRECIATE snowboard teaching in Steamboat about 9 years ago. I am that typical local who came for a winter, stayed for the summer then never left.
So what now? I am a fully certified Snowboard instructor who learnt to ski this season and even did certifications so I knew what I was talking about. Last season for fun on my days off I learnt to tele ski - just because I could. I still love instructing to the point where I am now studying for an Education and Psychology degree then putting it all into practice during the day.
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Here comes the fall
I love summer in Steamboat .. I mean I love winter .. but I love summer ... flip flops, bbqs, summer concerts, outdoor movies and biking. Mountain biking, road biking, adventure biking .. any way I can get outside and enjoy the amazing place where I live. I was out this morning for a road ride and it was 47 degrees .. like I said here comes the fall. The high alpine trails are beginning to change colour and I have to wear a few more clothes on my rides.
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Posted on September 9, 2009 at 12:54pm — 2 Comments
WORLD CUP CHAMPION
I am sooooo excited. Our close friend Todd Lodwick won the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in Nordic Combined today. Talk about proud. Todd came out of retirement because his goal of winning a world championship and a medal at the olympics. Way to set goals and achieve them. Watch out Whistler here we come ... Check out these web sites to watch his winning jump and other details;
http://photos.denverpost.com/photoprojects/galleries/sportsgalleryV6.html
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link to Lodwick final two jumps - gold medal.
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http://photos.denverpost.com/photoprojects/galleries/sportsgalleryV6.html
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link to Lodwick final two jumps - gold medal.
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Posted on February 20, 2009 at 6:32pm —
"but why do I have to do a heel turn?"
Wow .. my job never ceases to amaze me. I feel so blessed. One day I am teaching a 40 year old woman the joy of powder riding in the trees the next I am having a serious conversation with a wonderful 6 year old about the purpose of heel turns.
I love watching the switch click on when someone learns a heel turn or has their first powder day.
I love watching the switch click on when someone learns a heel turn or has their first powder day.
Posted on February 16, 2009 at 1:30pm —
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- At 8:17am on February 11, 2009,
Dr Juice said… - Hey you!
I love that picture
- At 1:28pm on February 18, 2009,
Dr Juice said…
- Nice pics! Why am I not in any :(
Wish you could have seen me in the Trees this weekend.
- At 1:51pm on February 18, 2009,
Dr Juice said…
- Nice pic!
Its similar to Facebook, you can add a blog, or pics and invite members to be your friend.
Glad you saw me on Tommahawk! I was heading for the Trees! I am an addict, and I am getting much better, but thats to be expected as I was taught to Ride by the best there is :)
- At 4:15pm on February 19, 2009,
Jen M said…
- Hi Abi, she loved it and I can't say how great the instructors were, she had Kelly M, & Melanie (if you know then please say Sinead says "Hi & thank you and she will be back next year!") She struggled a bit with her toes side turns but still managed Vagabond, Betwixt, all the way down to base with me on the last day!! She thinks she will stick with 'boarding! My husband really wanted to try but was a little worried about his back, he has a hernaited disc, maybe next year! I unfortunately caught a nastly little cold while at Steamboat so took it easy and stuck to skiing. Thanks for your comments!! :) Jen
- At 7:25pm on February 26, 2009,
Nelson Wingard said…
- Great Pics Abi.
- At 11:37am on February 27, 2009,
Larry Pierce said…
- Perfect Pix!
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i think we are going to the Sheraton for the Christmas buffet. Others have suggested the Ore House, Cafe Diva alos. Yes book ahead of time. thats what i will be doing next week.
Usually kids don't want to wear the hood thing, but carry it in your pocket just in case. If it's really cold once you get on there on the slopes, I'll bet you big money that'll change.
Hard to predict of course but history is on your side. Be glad you didn't plan a trip around opening day at Vail today. They've got only one run open.
Temps have been great for snowmaking and we definitely have more snow this year than we had last year. I wouldn't worry, we tend to get dumped on in December.
Here's a good article about late starts and how the season turns out.
I have been checking the cameras lately, and there does not appear to be alot of snow on the mountain, and not much in the forecast?
Getting nervous about our trip out December 18th. Anything to worry about?
I agree with the balaclava. If your boys are going to wear helmets, which they should, then you can buy a nice under helmet hat/balaclava, a must in Steamboat. The key to keeping warm on the mountain is layers. (and toe warmers!)
I ski with my boys every January in Steamboat (now 10 & 8) and they wear the whole kit every day since they stay up top most the whole day ... base layer top and bottom, fleece top (& bottom if it's Arctic cold), and down jacket. They used to wear...
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