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Duck Paa

on June 17, 2016

If I am not on the snow, I am thinking about being on the snow. It is much like I feel about hiking. When I am not hiking on dirt, I am thinking about hiking on dirt. It ain’t over until it is over. I feel so excited for the next round, whatever life throws at me. Anyone else feel this way?

This very sweet week @mammothmountain was filled with turns on soft fresh snow, dramatic sunsets, skiing 35,500’ vertical feet in one day (personal record), cool cloud formations, wind, and cold cold days.

Thinkin’ I’ll head back.
#secondseason
#rossignolsenderfree110

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If I am not on the snow, I am thinking about being on the snow. It is much like I feel about hiking. When I am not hiking on dirt, I am thinking about hiking on dirt. It ain’t over until it is over. I feel so excited for the next round, whatever life throws at me. Anyone else feel this way? This very sweet week @mammothmountain was filled with turns on soft fresh snow, dramatic sunsets, skiing 35,500’ vertical feet in one day (personal record), cool cloud formations, wind, and cold cold days. Thinkin’ I’ll head back. #secondseason #rossignolsenderfree110

19 hours ago

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The vibe was thumping big and loud today when @mammothmountain popped the top after a storm that blanketed the steeps in a few inches of powder. @dbrosander and I managed to find some nice lines with open fluff. I feel very well exercised after a week of doing turns with friends and family. Ski ya next time. #skiday45

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The vibe was thumping big and loud today when @mammothmountain popped the top after a storm that blanketed the steeps in a few inches of powder. @dbrosander and I managed to find some nice lines with open fluff. I feel very well exercised after a week of doing turns with friends and family. Ski ya next time. #skiday45

3 weeks ago

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2/15

Ode to Chair 23…

“Rock it till your wheels come off!”
~quote by a very inspirational friend @brandonmichaelz

What a beautiful bluebird day @mammothmountain complete with fine friends, soft off-piste afternoon snow, a leisurely lunch break, and making lots of turns on the steeps. It was a day to be remembered. #skiday39

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Ode to Chair 23… “Rock it till your wheels come off!” ~quote by a very inspirational friend @brandonmichaelz What a beautiful bluebird day @mammothmountain complete with fine friends, soft off-piste afternoon snow, a leisurely lunch break, and making lots of turns on the steeps. It was a day to be remembered. #skiday39

4 weeks ago

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3/15

@junemountain never disappoints with all the views, nice groomers, friendly staff, good coverage, and no crowds. Turn baby turn those Rossignol 110 Sender Free⛷️❤️🤩

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@junemountain never disappoints with all the views, nice groomers, friendly staff, good coverage, and no crowds. Turn baby turn those Rossignol 110 Sender Free⛷️❤️🤩

4 weeks ago

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4/15

Mammoth Magic strikes again. 🪄

This morning started off cold and windy with a striking view of the full moon setting over Mammoth Mountain. 🌝

Usually cold and windy means icy slopes and a lot of unskiable terrain. Surprisingly, the snow was soft, powdery, and so smooth. @dbrosander and I explored some new lines on Cloud 9. As the day progressed, wind gusts increased, many lifts closed, but we still found good skiing.

I am so thankful for my home ski mountain and this community. Can’t wait to make more turns tomorrow. 🥰

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Mammoth Magic strikes again. 🪄 This morning started off cold and windy with a striking view of the full moon setting over Mammoth Mountain. 🌝 Usually cold and windy means icy slopes and a lot of unskiable terrain. Surprisingly, the snow was soft, powdery, and so smooth. @dbrosander and I explored some new lines on Cloud 9. As the day progressed, wind gusts increased, many lifts closed, but we still found good skiing. I am so thankful for my home ski mountain and this community. Can’t wait to make more turns tomorrow. 🥰

2 months ago

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5/15

✨Bring it @mammothmountain ✨After 2 days of wind, rain, and low visibility, today was true redemption with soft snow, bluebird skies, and all the views.

I am sporting new Rossignol Sender Free 110 skis. They are wide, stable, cut through the crud, and love to turn. Today while in line at Chair 23, a young man said not many women ski on them and I was Bad Ass. 💪

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✨Bring it @mammothmountain ✨After 2 days of wind, rain, and low visibility, today was true redemption with soft snow, bluebird skies, and all the views. I am sporting new Rossignol Sender Free 110 skis. They are wide, stable, cut through the crud, and love to turn. Today while in line at Chair 23, a young man said not many women ski on them and I was Bad Ass. 💪

2 months ago

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6/15

Dropouts for daze. Doesn’t get better than this @mammothmountain. Soft fluff on the steeps, cruiser carving on the groomers, and cold sunny days. My face hurts from smiling. 😍

It was one fine week thanks to the magic work of the mountain staff. Feeling very blessed, well-exercised, and full hearted. ❤️🙏

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Dropouts for daze. Doesn’t get better than this @mammothmountain. Soft fluff on the steeps, cruiser carving on the groomers, and cold sunny days. My face hurts from smiling. 😍 It was one fine week thanks to the magic work of the mountain staff. Feeling very blessed, well-exercised, and full hearted. ❤️🙏

3 months ago

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7/15

GET READY snow is coming! ❄️❄️❄️❄️

Throwback from last December @mammothmountain on our first real attempt at using a GoPro. This is one of our favorite off-piste lines that is just challenging enough and we usually have the whole run to ourselves.

I wish I could say we are so cool out there but NO… we are not sending gnarly terrain, ribs, couloirs, jibbing, bombing, or popping off every rock with a grab, daffy, or spread eagle, but we sure are out there having fun.

We bought the camera and quite a few accessories 2 years ago and have failed miserably at using it for so so many reasons. Wish I could say the @goprosnow was a winner for us, but we are selling the whole camera package if anyone is interested.

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GET READY snow is coming! ❄️❄️❄️❄️ Throwback from last December @mammothmountain on our first real attempt at using a GoPro. This is one of our favorite off-piste lines that is just challenging enough and we usually have the whole run to ourselves. I wish I could say we are so cool out there but NO… we are not sending gnarly terrain, ribs, couloirs, jibbing, bombing, or popping off every rock with a grab, daffy, or spread eagle, but we sure are out there having fun. We bought the camera and quite a few accessories 2 years ago and have failed miserably at using it for so so many reasons. Wish I could say the @goprosnow was a winner for us, but we are selling the whole camera package if anyone is interested.

4 months ago

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8/15

What a gift! Just pinch me. Is it spring or winter? Thanks again @mammothmountain for bringing it once again. #getoutside #skiyouragechallenge #skicalifornia

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What a gift! Just pinch me. Is it spring or winter? Thanks again @mammothmountain for bringing it once again. #getoutside #skiyouragechallenge #skicalifornia

5 months ago

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9/15

I treasure activities that require so much, that I loose myself in it. No pain, no worries, no extra thoughts, no nothing but what I am doing. Skiing is this. Just the mountain, snow, ice, cold, and me. Day 3 of this season @mammothmountain brought it all. It was a good day. 🤩#

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I treasure activities that require so much, that I loose myself in it. No pain, no worries, no extra thoughts, no nothing but what I am doing. Skiing is this. Just the mountain, snow, ice, cold, and me. Day 3 of this season @mammothmountain brought it all. It was a good day. 🤩#

5 months ago

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10/15

What an awesome opening day @mammothmountain. Lots of open terrain and soft snow. Pretty crazy great. Thank you to all the mountain staff and community that made this magic happen so quickly.

I have a feeling that 25/26 season is going to be mighty fine. ❄️⛷️💫✨
#mammothsopen #mammothbeanie #skicalifornia

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What an awesome opening day @mammothmountain. Lots of open terrain and soft snow. Pretty crazy great. Thank you to all the mountain staff and community that made this magic happen so quickly. I have a feeling that 25/26 season is going to be mighty fine. ❄️⛷️💫✨ #mammothsopen #mammothbeanie #skicalifornia

5 months ago

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11/15

Anyone else out there dreaming of this? SOON!!! Getting ready!
Coyote off of High Five Express @mammothmountain - December 2024

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Anyone else out there dreaming of this? SOON!!! Getting ready! Coyote off of High Five Express @mammothmountain - December 2024

5 months ago

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12/15

No free ride at grandma & grandpa’s house. #grandparentsarethebest❤️

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No free ride at grandma & grandpa’s house. #grandparentsarethebest❤️

6 months ago

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13/15

🎉🎂🎊🎁 Meet my newly 3 year old and all spruced up grandson, Sawyer. Turning into 3 at our home is a BIG DEAL with lots of new responsibilities and opportunities. Just to name a couple: scaling the “3 year old stairs” independently to our indoor loft and climbing the stairs to our “3 year old deck” in our back yard.

My husband @dbrosander spent a good part of this summer installing a cable system making our very large back and front decks safe for young children. The original deck railings built in 1982, had large gaps that a child could easily slip through. We love how the project turned out!

Many of you know Sawyer from my Insta reels, but I thought it might be fun for an update. Sawyer not only loves to have conversations, run, jump, golf, bike, snow ski, rock climb, and read books, but also has a passion for the natural world and ALL the little details. He keeps all of us very busy with questions we often do not have answers for. Google has become my best friend. Thank you AI. Sawyer’s BIG feelings and emotions sometimes can be challenging, but he has some pretty special parents for support and love.

If you ever happen to meet Sawyer, you will never forget his smile and how he asks your name and wants to know everything you are doing and why. 💫

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🎉🎂🎊🎁 Meet my newly 3 year old and all spruced up grandson, Sawyer. Turning into 3 at our home is a BIG DEAL with lots of new responsibilities and opportunities. Just to name a couple: scaling the “3 year old stairs” independently to our indoor loft and climbing the stairs to our “3 year old deck” in our back yard. My husband @dbrosander spent a good part of this summer installing a cable system making our very large back and front decks safe for young children. The original deck railings built in 1982, had large gaps that a child could easily slip through. We love how the project turned out! Many of you know Sawyer from my Insta reels, but I thought it might be fun for an update. Sawyer not only loves to have conversations, run, jump, golf, bike, snow ski, rock climb, and read books, but also has a passion for the natural world and ALL the little details. He keeps all of us very busy with questions we often do not have answers for. Google has become my best friend. Thank you AI. Sawyer’s BIG feelings and emotions sometimes can be challenging, but he has some pretty special parents for support and love. If you ever happen to meet Sawyer, you will never forget his smile and how he asks your name and wants to know everything you are doing and why. 💫

6 months ago

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14/15

Amazing what can be accomplished with BIG sticks, pine cones, lots of energy, family support, and snacks. 🏆👍

Through the years, I have managed to lead a few hundred students up Tehachapi Mountain, but this was my grandkids, Sawyer and Baby Hyland’s first try up. Tehachapi Mountain elevation 7990’, the BEAST is a mountain just outside the town of Tehachapi never to be underestimated! It has an elevation gain of 2,215’ in 2 miles and offers a short but steep and pleasant hike up through a scenic Jeffery Pine and White Fir forest.🌲 I attribute a good portion of my success in backpacking and climbing to this training ground.

In my mind and in planning this hike, I thought our little group would make it up about 1/4 the way up the mountain. Largely because I wanted Sawyer to hike without assistance. He surpassed that goal by a couple big switchbacks! Stats on Strava clocked our group at 3.08 miles with 860 elevation gain. 💫 Pretty cool for a 2 year old. My prediction is next time up, given enough snacks we will make it almost to the top. ⛰️

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Amazing what can be accomplished with BIG sticks, pine cones, lots of energy, family support, and snacks. 🏆👍 Through the years, I have managed to lead a few hundred students up Tehachapi Mountain, but this was my grandkids, Sawyer and Baby Hyland’s first try up. Tehachapi Mountain elevation 7990’, the BEAST is a mountain just outside the town of Tehachapi never to be underestimated! It has an elevation gain of 2,215’ in 2 miles and offers a short but steep and pleasant hike up through a scenic Jeffery Pine and White Fir forest.🌲 I attribute a good portion of my success in backpacking and climbing to this training ground. In my mind and in planning this hike, I thought our little group would make it up about 1/4 the way up the mountain. Largely because I wanted Sawyer to hike without assistance. He surpassed that goal by a couple big switchbacks! Stats on Strava clocked our group at 3.08 miles with 860 elevation gain. 💫 Pretty cool for a 2 year old. My prediction is next time up, given enough snacks we will make it almost to the top. ⛰️

6 months ago

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