We set out in the early morning hours of a Sunday in March. It promised to be an ideal weather day for skiing. The temperatures would creep above freezing by a few degrees and the sky promised to be a stunning blue. Stopping for coffee and donuts in the predawn morning for breakfast. The roads … More The Crystal Experience
It was years ago, when the goal came into mind. I had always enjoyed skiing in the winter. Getting out of the gray rainy days of the Seattle area. Driving up into the bright snow wasn’t only fun to ski, but the brightness of being in the snow helped my mood. Especially during a day … More Off to Brooks
Falling is part of skiing. Whether someone falls often, while they are learning to navigate down the mountain. Or, they have been skiing for years, and a tumble doesn’t happen often. With cerebral palsy and the challenges of skiing, falling had always been part of the experience. For years, I would spend just a couple … More The First Tumble
A Journey With Cerebral Palsy 