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I'm a professional skier, mom, writer, avalanche instructor, ski coach, and outdoor enthusiast who loves cooking and rom-coms.
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Ingrid Backstrom
I'm a professional skier, mom, writer, avalanche instructor, ski coach, and outdoor enthusiast who loves cooking and rom-coms.
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These are the next step up from the FIRST BOOT--for kids ... more
This is the very best "FIRST SKI BOOT" on the market. Ju... more
These four-buckle boots are good for kids around 8-10 and... more
A slightly different flex and shape than the Peregrine VM... more
This is the easiest system for young rippers to learn goo... more
These have full UV protection plus expansive view for goo... more
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This is one of our favorite kids' helmets. It has MIPS f... more
This is the cutest, and an absolute must for winter where... more
Our kids have been wearing these and loving them since th... more
Light, adjustable, big powder baskets, perfect grip and p... more
My trusted everyday binding for filming, shredding with m... more
These are made for smaller faces but still have the best ... more
When I look for a helmet, I first want to make sure it ha... more
Wool socks are the only acceptable ski socks in my opinio... more
The perfect base layer top--technical and also comfortabl... more
These are super cozy, yet lightweight and moisture-wickin... more
I wear this hoodie honestly all the time. It's like wear... more
Chances are if you're into books, rom-coms, or women's fi... more
An outlandish premise and a beloved romance trope make th... more
Christina Lauren is a writing duo of friends who make mag... more
This is by far my favorite book of 2025. Perhaps not a t... more
This is Emily Henry's latest book, and while many of my f... more
Funny, sweet, and just realistic enough to keep me going ... more
This was the first Emily Henry book I read and it made me... more
An old trope with a fresh twist--city girl ends up in sma... more
Happy Place is a book I've read twice, and I don't usuall... more
Emily Henry is my favorite author, period. If you haven't... more
These have been my touring bindings for every tour since ... more
These are my go-to backcountry boots for day tours and ev... more