Hospitals can be scary but my experience over the past 2.5 weeks has been really eye opening and has given me a new perspective. I've only gone a little bit crazy but I think that means I'm healing so I'm embracing it!

Life is crazy but life in the hospital is even crazier. I'm going to share my experiences living in the hospital for the past 2.5 weeks and help give some insight into some of the feelings you'll have after a big injury/ surgery!!

Before this crash I had never sustained a major injury before, so I had no idea what to expect. Athletes are quick to share their rehab and comeback stories, but very few share what actually happened from their perspective. I thought I'd give you a look inside my head to hopefully make crashes and injures seem a little less scary, but also to show you what us athletes are thinking about. Hopefully you enjoy :)

The plan was to make this form of episode a series for the winter so you could all stay up to date on the World Cup season, but now that I'm injured this will be the only one :( If you like this style please let me know and I'll make sure to do it again once I'm back out racing!

It can be hard for people to fully grasp the lives of professional athletes because from the outside it looks like all sunshine and rainbows. While that may be true for a portion of our lives, the majority of it is spent obsessing, working, and pushing ourselves to limits that affect us in more ways than one. I've had a lot of time to think about who I am and who I want to be, so I thought I'd sit down and share some of my thoughts. Thanks for being here and listening to me xo

Alayna and I have shared similar paths to our World Cup careers. She grew up in Minnesota (basically Canada), competed on her NCAA ski team (on the East coast...), and now is racing World Cups as an independent athlete representing the USA. We were able to talk about all the things that go into skiing including training, life on the road, managing burnout, long distance relationships and finding your community. While some things crossover between the two sports, it was really interesting to see how differently we approach our sports as athletes. Anyways, this episode is a bit longer but I promise the lessons are worth it so give it a listen! xo

It's safe to say that being a ski racer in North America means leaving your home around the age of 15 and learning how to travel the world for 6 months a year to ski. I've been incredibly lucky to have crossed paths with so many generous people and I wanted to send them a big thank you while also sharing some of my favorite stories. I also add in a few tips for athletes and surrogate families to make sure that your experiences are enjoyable ;)

From how I avoid paying for overweight charges at the airport, what team am I on, how I manage an independent team, to how I stay motivated, I'm answering all your Qs! Over the last couple of years I've been asked the same couple of questions so I decided it was time to finally give you some answers. This will be the first episode of a little series I'll be starting to help answer questions that you guys have for me!

Being an independent athlete is hard enough without the added feeling of being alone all the time. I've been incredibly lucky to have my coach be one of my best friends and to have my families support, but sometimes you just need a friend who's going through the same things as you. This episode I share how I became friends with some of my competitors, overcame the idea of being on my own, and came to the realization that your community doesn't have to be rooted in your teammates. These are all just my original thoughts so take it with a grain of salt and enjoy the ride.

My hiatus is finally over and I'm back ready to share my life with everyone! Last year was a rollercoaster and the stress of trying to graduate college, run an independent team, and work a part time job got the best of me. I'm excited to be back and hope you guys are too! This first episode is just a life recap from the last year that I've been away from the mic and gives a little preview into what I'm up to this season.