Kim Grant: Just Breathe
Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. If you\u2019ve ever crowded into the snowy, frigid lift line at the base of Silverton Mountain in the morning as groups are divided by skill level, you\u2019ve likely heard requests for Kim Grant.\xa0\xa0
\u201cIs Kim working?\u201d\xa0\xa0
\u201cWhere\u2019s Kim\u2019s group?\u201d\xa0\xa0
The 25-year ski guide who moves between the rowdy San Juans and the Chugachs in Alaska knows how to settle skier jitters like no other. Her relaxed vibe in stout terrain has led countless skiers to their best day ever.\xa0 She has all kinds of strategies for helping skiers find inner strengths and push themselves into the steepest and deepest. And it all starts with breathing.\xa0\xa0
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Topics:\xa0
2:43 - College in Georgia, summers in Colorado\xa0
5:14 - Telluride ski patrol to Silverton Mountain\xa0
6:52 - Facets of the San Juans, the most dangerous snowpack\xa0\xa0
10:55 - Slow down and take breaths\xa0
11:22 - Shed layers\xa0
13:32 - One turn at a time\xa0
15:52 - Yoga and breathing for focus during the fight-or-flight response\xa0
25:45 - The most amazing tool for centering, focusing on fun\xa0
29:15 - Big changes for Silverton Mountain\xa0
31:30 - Look where you want to go\xa0
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Resources:\xa0
Moves Silverton\xa0
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