Finding my center of gravity in life and sport
On April 21, 2017, I received a call from Kris Shampney, US Ski Team Women's Development & Europa Cup head coach. He informed me that I had met the US Ski Team C Team criteria and have been nominated to the team. Even a month later, it is incredible to think that an important milestone …
As an Intern this summer, I got the chance to learn and understand this crazy sport of ski racing from an entirely new angle. I now have more respect than ever for what it takes to be a great coach. I will never look at a course the same way again. I will never give …
Cascade Bicycle Club is a non-profit organization that promotes mountain biking in the pacific northwest. Every summer they run a series of Dirt Camps to encourage kids to take up the sport. I started going to Dirt Camp 5 years ago and it is what got me into the sport and how I learned to …
One year ago(August 2012), I attended my first Whistler Crankworx. I set a goal then that I would return in 2013 once I was old enough to compete in it and race the Fox Air DH. This August 10-17th, I returned to Whistler and learned that Crankworx is so much more than just the competitions. It's …
READY?! 3-2-1 Go... The Sugar Showdown is an all girls event that took place July 5-7 at Duthie Hill in Washington. What happens during Sugar Showdown is that the first day you get to ride with some amazing pro riders that give you a lesson. Then the second day there is a competition. It's an all girls …
This past weekend I got to ride with some amazing pro slopestyle mountain bikers. Can't wait to see you guys in Whistler!
Jill Kintner is one of the best mountain bike riders in the world. So, when I learned that she was back home from racing on the World Cup circuit and was working with Steven Pass Bike park on some downhill clinics, I asked my parents right away if I could go. They said yes and …
Why Gravity Girl? Why not! Ever since I can remember, I have always had trouble sitting still. To keep me occupied, my parents would sign me up for all kinds of sports and activities. Soccer, swimming, gymnastics, dance... But something happened when they signed me up for ski camp and mountain bike camp. If the sport …
Katie Hensien 