My name is Nicholas Sansom and I currentely reside in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. I am a first year student at the University of Ottawa, studying commerce. I hope to one day specialize in marketing. Ever since I was a toddler I have enjoyed hitting the slopes. I first went skiing at the age of 2 years 9 months, and have never stopped. This wiki will highlight the sport of skiing, hopefully enticing some first timers to give it a try. Skiing to me is an art, something that can never be perfected. There are always new turns to make, new jumps to hit, and new places to ski. Skiing is a sport that involves unbelievable risk, even to the best in the world. It is a sport that causes one to push themselves, to always be better. The risk involved in skiing that steep line, or hitting the big drop is the risk that keeps myself, and many others alike, on the mountain.- Nicholas Sansom If you aren't crashing, you aren't skiing. ~Author Unknown
R.I.P Sarah Burke
A true hero, not only in skiing, but the world.
On January 19, 2012, the snow industry lost an icon. Sarah Burke, freeskiing pioneer, six-time X Games gold medalist, beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend passed away. Sarah was truly a legendary athlete, role model and an inspiration. She was everything so many of us aspire to be. Female athletes everywhere owe a debt of gratitude to Sarah’s passionate trailblazing efforts over the last 15 years. As the first competitive female freeskier, she successfully lobbied the Winter X Games to include women in freeskiing events on equal standing. It is because of Sarah’s efforts that female winter athletes are some of the only athletes in the world to receive equal prize purses to that of men. Sarah brought worldwide recognition and validation to the sport she so loved. Every ski athlete chosen to represent his or her country at the 2014 Sochi Olympics will feel her influence. Without her, the sport of freeskiing would not be included. Sarah is a pioneer of her generation. Her life and legacy embody the true spirit of action sports; a movement of individuals driven to innovate, master and explore the frontier of physical possibility. Sarah’s love of skiing took her life to amazing places. Her accomplishments on skis continue to inspire girls everywhere to believe in themselves and follow their hearts. Her passing is not a cause to pack up our skis, but rather a reason to step-in and ski for Sarah and the dreams that inspired her star to shine. In accordance with Sarah’s wishes, her organs and tissues were donated to help save the lives of others. Sarah did so much for females and winter sports during her time with us. Sarah leaves behind her beloved husband Rory, loving parents Jan and Gordon and her supportive sister Anna. If you would like to pay tribute to Sarah and honor her memory, donations may be made in her name. We encourage you to share this link with others who have been touched by Sarah.www.giveforward.com/sarahburke Taken from: http://sarahburkeski.com/
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Skiing to me is an art, something that can never be perfected. There are always new turns to make, new jumps to hit, and new places to ski. Skiing is a sport that involves unbelievable risk, even to the best in the world. It is a sport that causes one to push themselves, to always be better. The risk involved in skiing that steep line, or hitting the big drop is the risk that keeps myself, and many others alike, on the mountain.- Nicholas Sansom
If you aren't crashing, you aren't skiing. ~Author Unknown
R.I.P Sarah Burke
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