Thankyou
WOW! Thank you very much everyone! I think some of those comments really made my ears even redder than my cheeks! A few of you have been there with me from almost the beginning & a few just recently... how I can I express how grateful I am for all the help & support along the way to the very present. Words can never surfeit.
Specifically I would like to thank my Husband, & best friend, Budd. He gave up almost 2 full years of real mountain riding, sacrificed many material wants (so that I could ride nice equipment also), & endless last strings of patience (Though sometimes I did not deserve that patience, believe me!) to help me reach these goals. He not only helped me become his riding partner on the snow today, but never wavered believing in me to pursue my goals! I believe the word failure does not exists & I mainly attribute this to him & his support!
The idea of Mini's Back Country Basics started about 2.5 years after I started riding. This is when I really began to grasp mountain riding. Today, my drive is to keep the passion for the industry alive, & the economy for our sled industry strong & growing stronger. I believe we needed this era of a educational approach to riding skills & knowledge. Hopefully this will be what takes for those who maybe have become complacent, or perhaps brand new to sledding, or maybe even help those simply looking for another direction within the sport to feel that 'new alive' sensation that is filled with fire & confidence!
I have been graciously given so much from the outdoors, experiences, industry, friends, & family. The greatest gift was the discovery of the most amazing part of my soul when I am out there riding. These clinics are my way of giving back & saying thank you from deep down! I think everyone should experience this at least for one minute in each of their lives on a sled! The power of adrenaline, freedom, confidence, & true happiness all freight training at the same time over a few CC's & the simple squeeze of a throttle!!
One simple problem, once it is experienced the draw never dies!
