‘Ski to Live’ is not a cancer survivor ski program, but ‘STL for Survivors’ IS! Coming in March- yes indeed a ski event specifically for survivors and friends. Here’s what an alumni wrote about her cancer with regards to skiing. Her name is Abby and I love her:

While going through chemo, I had these intense flashes of the mountains when deep in meditation. They would spark, uninvited, and by all means, they were not sought on a conscious level. Yet, the body knew the mind needed to heal with the aid of the mountains, and the medium necessary to make it happen: skis.

Born in Colorado, but not born on skis. Some of my first ventures in the snow were at a young age, the main intent was to have fun, to experience the world and Dad was usually involved in all antics. Dad would pull me along side the road when there was enough snow, and the family dog would follow, a Fox Wire Terrier named Asta. Asta’s love of the snow was unequivocal to all of us, she would burry her snout, convinced things lurked beneath the snow, as a terrier and family protector; it was her duty to find them. After the sled was out grown, cross-country skis were added. I admired the grace my dad had while on skis, while over six feet tall, and with his full beard, he looked like the skis were made for him- and thus my love affair began.

On my back, forced out of work, forced to take medications causing the body to  fight internally, my mind went to the mountains. There was healing to be found there, cancer had left a skid mark, but skiing held a deeper skid mark in my heart.

Was in Antarctica for the last two weeks- coaching the intersection of Zen and Sports- Mindset Sports Training, off a boat- while skiing. Glad to be home but WOW, what a surreal, stunningly beautiful trip that was. I have now skied all seven continents. North and South America, Australia/New Zealand, Asia, Africa Europe and Antarctica. Wonder if I’m the first women to do so? A man on our boat fell into a crevasse day two and broke his tib/fib (his leg). Crazy times trying to get him home- 24 hour boat ride then I hear a 4 hour flight without heat in a plane with no one who spoke English. The skiing was fantastic and it’s not very cold down there- at least not when the sun was out! 3/4 of our boat full of skiers burned their faces so badly by the sun they blistered. Ouch. I didn’t get burned but I had to work hard at hiding. I think Antarctica is the most beautiful place on earth.

Hi and wow, Zen and Sports fans. I’m about to embark on a boat to teach mindset to athletes in Antarctica. Tomorrow. It’s my job and I love it. Looks like I’ll be working with Athletes Performance in the future too (google them, they are very cool). But until then; Skiing. Climbing, Big Mind. Is my life. In Ushuaia Argentina. Amazing little town. Boat is sitting in the harbor- about 300 feet long, ready to go. What a crazy journey this will be. Good people. Good food. Great views. And a whole lotta cool insights to be discovered. I am in peace. And excited about the skiing.

Got me a mindset coaching gig on a ski mountaineering trip to Antarctica. Leaving Tuesday.  I’ll be facilitating Big Mind and other neato teachings every day on the boat and skiing and climbing my little butt off. And trying not to step too deeply in the massive amounts of Penguin poop that lace the shores (good luck). Gonna bring some goood sunblock (thanks Kinesys’s!) my new avy transceiver from Mammut and wear a lot of pink and red (very Zen?!)

I’ll be gone for over two weeks and not have email or phone contact that entire time. Bye Bye then.

PS. (of it all- the boat, the critters, the astounding location, the view, the athleticism, the cool people, the adventure of it all- I’m most excited about the Zen.)

Ski to Live based in Utah is ready to go again. It’s just about winter and there’s no better time to sign up for a ski camp- especially one as unique and wild as Ski to Live.

The Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a phenomenal year and I want you to get a taste of Utah through Ski to Live. Forget instruction. Instead let’s create a staggering adventure together…

Through my unique private coaching events in skiing and other sports (golf, biking, climbing, race car driving and more). A Zen Spiritual Coach, former World Class Professional Skier and extreme athlete, I combine all of my experience and share them in what I term “Life Sports Coaching.”

My cat’s been missing for 3 months and now he’s home. I’m having an out of body experience. Apparently he’s been homeless and begging for food this whole time. He’s back just in time for winter too. Relieved. He’s a very special and unique cat that is very present and quite the character. A lot of people were upset he was missing. Me of course- the most.

I have been wild with my journey into marriage, a honeymoon, a new house, a trip to NYC and Burning Man and facilitating several events. Just did a business event for 14 folks in the Insurance business this past week and have a 6 person golf event on Sunday. My job is such a wild ride. Almost got smashed on my bike the other day. Downhill on an 8% grade super fast and a kid in a Subaru pulled out from a stop sign 20 feet in front of me, I slammed the brakes, started fish tailing and at around 40mph I went around him and shot the gap between him and another car which was coming uphill in the opposite direction. He caught up with me at a stop light down the hill, was hesitant to roll his window down but did and I mentioned “You know you almost killed me back there.” He said sorry. I’m certain he was very very stoned, as was his friend- a girl- in the passenger seat, and I have fantasies he will take this as a sign to stop getting high. One can dream

Love -KU

So much has happened in the last couple of weeks.

We are now the official owners of our new home. First time in 14 years I’ve moved.  A new home was something that I had not planned on finding or even looking for until after the wedding, but when it’s right, it’s right. We plan on hiring a half dozen movers to save our backs and souls.

The countdown to the wedding is 3 days away and I am surprisingly not too stressed.  This has been such a magical time for me and I have been trying to take it all in. I am marring such a great guy. Costa Rica for the honeymoon.

Upon my return I have a high school reunion waiting for me as well as a trip to Burning Man.  Maybe after that, I can finally breath normally.

Love

KU

I just finished up a 5-day spiritual event down the California coast with an amazing young woman, Charley.  Charley is a ripping ski racer who has just graduated from high school and is taking a year off  to race before college.  Each day we explored a new ways of meditation.  We even had a go on a flying trapeze. I was able to pull off my first flip to a catch, I’m so proud of myself. Charlie did a knee hang catch. I love that girl! We had an amazing journey.

Hello,

Springtime is here, wedding planning is taking up most of my time, and Big Mind is on the backburner. My next event is in Aspen at the end of the month, and until then I have been continuing the house search and dealing with swine flu. Yup, came down with what I thought was swine flu.  I rushed to the hospital for examination. Much to my dismay, it was only food poisoning, something I have had multiple times before, how boring.

Love

KU