Raja tore his ACL 6-week before he was supped to leave for his honeymoon trip to Nepal. He also shares some absolute gems for how he's managed to have a successful rehab journey. While he's not back to the ski hill yet, he's crushing his rehab and will get there soon!

You can follow him on his adventure via his website: https://www.rajahamid.com/

Reach out to him for any ACL rehab questions via his IG: https://www.instagram.com/rajawashere/

Lara has been skiing every month out of the year for the last 23 years in a row. Despite the obstacles of knee surgery, pregnancy, and life's challenges, she managed to make this a priority and keep her streak going. There's no stopping her from keeping the streak going and she shares how she's been able to accomplish this amazing feat all while raising kids, living a busy lifestyle, and working full time.

If you want to ask Lara more about her story, feel free to reach out to her via email: [email protected]

Noah is a full time ski instructor in Verbier, Switzerland. He talks about his experiences on the slopes, and how an injury drastically set him back as he was progressing in his career. Because he spends so many days on the slopes, he shares how he managed to rehab from his injury and how he keeps in body healthy to be able to perform the demands of his job throughout the ski season.

If you want to reach out to Noah, feel free to send him a message on instagram: @Noahhoward97 https://www.instagram.com/noahhoward97/?hl=en

Additionally, if you want to book a trip of a lifetime and want Noah to be your mountain guide, you can organize your trip through the company he works for: https://www.elementconcept.com/

Lastly, if you want resouces to help you prepare for skiing and keep you in optimum ski shape throughout the winter and beyond, then you should definitely check out the Legaski Club Membership: https://legacyrehabandperformance.com/legaskiclub-signup 

Kurt Withers, known as the powder gangster, is a mountain guide in the whistler backcountry. He talks about how a background in competitive soccer influences his training, his arthroscopic knee clean up, and how he's working on building out a platform to improve avalanche awareness. 

He manages the IG account @AvyBites which educates folks about avalanche awareness: https://www.instagram.com/avybites/

He also is known as @Powdergangster: https://www.instagram.com/powdergangster/

If you're interested in booking a trip with him this coming winter, reach out to him on instagram and he can set you up with a trip he's guiding this winter!

Kevin is a current doctor of physical therapy student with a passion for skiing. His journey in the United States Coast Guard has brought him to the Seattle area where he's taken his love of skiing to new heights including summiting local mountains, exploring the backcountry, and working as a volunteer ski patroller at Crystal Mountain. He has a wide variety of outdoor experiences and I want you to hear his many stories and how he's had to overcome adversity on many occasions!

If you want to learn more about him, give him a follow on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kdohreg_16/

Also, check out the skis he's been skiing for the last year: https://paradiseskis.com/

Michelle is a soccer play turned skier tore her ACL in high-school while playing soccer. Despite the circumstances she's crushed her rehab and made the decision to learn to ski in her early 20s. Today she's skiing without any difficulty, and is excited to share how she's been able to do this so you can get there too!

If you want to connect with her, you can message her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/m_walker/

Dave Searle comes on the podcast to talk about his tibial plateau fracture and how he had to have the hardware removed many years later. He discusses the mental anticipation of knowing he'd have to get surgery and how that impacted his ability to work as a mountain guide in Chaminox.

He has an awesome YouTube Channel you have to check out: https://www.youtube.com/c/DaveSearle

Here's his instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CjYDVDzuFj6/?img_index=1

Abe helps answer some questions I've had about ski training and getting back to snow after injury. I really like what he's built out over at The Ski System and his ability to help skiers prepare for skiing all around the world.

If you're interested in training for this upcoming season or staying healthy through the season, I'd highly recommend you check out what he has to offer:

The Ski System Website: https://getskisystem.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskisystem/

Gavin is an avid skier that understands the true love of the sport. Unfortunately while testing a pair of GS skis a couple years ago, the bindings pre-released causing him to go flying into the trees and from the traumatic impact, he almost lost his life. From getting airlifted to the hospital to the complications with recovery, he shares his story and his aspirations to get back to the ski hill.

If you'd like to get in touch with Gavin here some links to connect with him

Friends in High Places FB club: https://www.facebook.com/friendsinhighplacesclub/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100020376792223

Julian Carr is a world record holder for some of the highest cliffs dropped on skis. On today's episode, I interview him about his history as a professional skier, the mental challenges of dropping huge cliffs, and bouncing back from a shattering leg injury.

You've probably seen him on videos on instagram but in case you haven't, you have to check out what he does: https://www.instagram.com/juliancarr/

Also check out the Cirque Series as part of the trail running program he helps with: https://www.cirqueseries.com/