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Hometown: Ellensburg, Washington Current Sleds
PassionsI grew up riding horses all of my life and have had a passion for the outdoors since I can remember. It was later on in life when I was introduced to power sports and have been hooked ever since. I have had snowmobiles and quads for many years but this past winter I went feet first, and all in. I signed up for an all women’s snowmobile clinic in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, it was 4 days of new skills and wonderful riders that pushed me to new limits. I live on top of Manastash Mountain in Ellensburg, Washington at an elevation of 3,000ft. I’m able to leave right from my front door to endless trails and back country terrain. I also enjoy barrel racing with my horses at rodeos, and managing our 30-acre horse and cattle ranch. During the Spring and Summer, I enjoy riding my quads and side RidingI am defiantly a Back Country rider and love every aspect of that challenging terrain. To side hill on a slope and master the good ol’ “J” hook, well there is just nothing like it. Picking a line though the trees and coming out on the other side to a big meadow of deep powder is breath taking. Climbing to tops of mountains and working your way back down is just the most challenging and exciting sense of accomplishment I have ever felt. Plus I am a big sucker for all the wildlife and the beauty Washington has to offer. GearI have to say that my favorite piece of gear is my 509 heated goggles. That is a game changer for me. I love that with a click of a button I can defrost my goggles and not worry about if I can see or not. I also love my DSG bibs and helmet. I can rely on both of them to keep me dry and safe in the backcountry. It is so hard to choose just one piece of equipment. I love it all! Normal JobI am a Surgical Veterinary Technician for a 6-doctor practice specializing in orthopedics and rehabilitation. I love my job because I get to be with animals all day, there is something about their energy that brings comfort to me. To be able to help them and send them home, to live happy normal lives, is so rewarding. I have been a technician for over 25 years now and still love it like it was my first day. The variety of cases that we see daily can keep things exciting and it keeps my skill set on point. Most Fun On A SledI am going to say that my trip to Wyoming has far surpassed any kind of riding I have ever done. It was this trip that introduced me to all the other women that share the passion for snowmobile riding that I do. Girls from all over the world came to ride and explore the mountain. Up until this point in my life I had only ridden with men and never really knew the fundamentals of riding a sled, I had to figure it out all on my own. It was fast and steep riding and I did a lot of watching and trying to keep up with the guys. I was in awe to know that so many other women were in the same boat as me and to have them all gather at one location was magic. We had 2 snowmobile mechanics with us (both women) that when the sleds broke or things went wrong, they were jumping in to help us get them back up and running. Or, if you got stuck, there were 10 girls there to help you get unstuck. It was so awesome to see the support and compassion these women had for each other! It’s a memory I will never forget. Follow My Blog |
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