Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. If you’ve ever crowded into the snowy, frigid lift line at the base of Silverton Mountain in the morning as groups are divided by skill level, you’ve likely heard requests for Kim Grant.  

“Is Kim working?”  

“Where’s Kim’s group?”  

The 25-year ski guide who moves between the rowdy San Juans and the Chugachs in Alaska knows how to settle skier jitters like no other. Her relaxed vibe in stout terrain has led countless skiers to their best day ever.  She has all kinds of strategies for helping skiers find inner strengths and push themselves into the steepest and deepest. And it all starts with breathing.  

 

Topics: 

2:43 - College in Georgia, summers in Colorado 

5:14 - Telluride ski patrol to Silverton Mountain 

6:52 - Facets of the San Juans, the most dangerous snowpack  

10:55 - Slow down and take breaths 

11:22 - Shed layers 

13:32 - One turn at a time 

15:52 - Yoga and breathing for focus during the fight-or-flight response 

25:45 - The most amazing tool for centering, focusing on fun 

29:15 - Big changes for Silverton Mountain 

31:30 - Look where you want to go 

 

Resources: 

Moves Silverton 

Silverton Mountain 

Wagner Custom Skis