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There is a ski area in Japan called Asahidake that is essentially a summer tram they open for winter to allow for tram-served backcountry skiing. It\u2019s not patrolled or groomed (although there are two groomed roads that serve as sort of a thoroughfare to the bottom.\xa0

We couldn\u2019t wait to check it out. pass this up.\xa0

On our first tram ride to the top and exited onto a stunning mountain side. Looking above, you could see the volcano. Below and to the sides many options but hard to tell where one would end up. Skiers immediately clicked in and dispersed, some climbing higher and others descending. We hung out for a moment discussing our options since we were completely unfamiliar with the terrain.\xa0

For our first descent, we made the conservative decision to follow the majority of ski tracks down and we enjoyed a good run but it wasn\u2019t anything mind-blowing.\xa0

We knew we would need to venture out. We just needed to get our bearings.\xa0

Next run, we saw a tiny ski track heading off to something inviting. We took it. It dead-ended. So we backtracked. Third run, we saw an opening in the trees that looked like it might drop off into something worth exploring so we headed off the ski track altogether and enjoyed a dozen memorable, breathtaking turns in hip-deep fluffy powder before we bottomed out at a river and put our skins on to climb back up. Exhilarated and ready for more.\xa0

We spend a lot of time studying people we admire and trying to follow their path. That makes sense when you are first starting out but at some point, you have to venture off the track and break your own trail.\xa0

Success isn\u2019t replicable. We each find on our own path and it can be hit or miss along the way. There are no guarantees. No signs telling you to go \u201cthis way.\u201d And if there were, everyone would be going there and it wouldn\u2019t be mind-blowing. Sometimes we have to backtrack with lessons learned.\xa0

We find our reward when we pursue the narrow opening in the trees and break our own trail to find the goodness we\u2019ve been working so hard for!\xa0

In honor of each of us who struggles with that restlessness: The restlessness to make change for the better, I am excited to finally relaunch my podcast, formerly the Gear Show, as Breaking Trail and bring to you stories of individuals saving the planet, working for change, creating our own definition of success and breaking trail to get there. I hope it inspires you to do the same. But not in the same way. \xa0

I can\u2019t wait to hear what you think and you have a guest idea, I\u2019m all ears.\xa0

DEFEATING THE STATUS QUO

Today, on Breaking Trail,\xa0Rich Hohne director of marketing at Oboz Footwear based in Bozeman, \xa0joins me today - to talk about unexpected changes, being side blinded by divorce and moving on from it. Finding lack of joy at work and moving on from it. It\u2019s easier to just stay with the status quo, isn\u2019t it? But at what cost? \u2028
So with that, let\u2019s listen in and gear up for what\u2019s next.\xa0

Where to find Rich and other links:

• obozfootwear.com
• Instagram: @rhohne\u2028\u2028\xa0

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About Lisa Gerber:
Lisa advises CEOs and senior-level management on how to use the power of storytelling and effective communication to influence action and bring ideas to life.
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She guides companies through the digital maze of constantly changing tools to build discovery, loyalty, and ultimately help them achieve their own big leaps.
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When she is not in her office, she might be out skiing or trail running. This is where she does her best creative problem-solving.
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To learn more about booking Lisa for consulting, speaking or workshops, visit\xa0www.bigleapcreative.com.