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Author: oldpro
Date written: 2003-03-17

Many of the Threads ask 'how to get sponsored'? One of the recent threads was about 'the older we get'.

If you really want it, it is right there waiting for you. All you have to do is 'Do it'. I know this sounds like a Nike Slogan but it is so true.

One person talked about the 4 P's: Perseverance, Passion, Practice, and Patience. This is the truth, This is what it takes, You all have it, if you really want it.

I gave up my full-ride college scholarship to go to a 'Ski College', We worked hard to get degrees in Ski Resort Management and also in Ski Instruction. We worked at the Resort everyday, we skied everyday, We averaged 150+ days a year on our ski's. We also did like all College kids and Partied Hard.

Afterwards We went out to make our livings doing what we loved. Free Skis, Boots, Bindings, Coats, Gloves, etc...Good money for some, survival for others, believe me its not always glamorous.

We entered every kind of contest available and managed to make a few bucks. Some of us were invited to Ski for the Photographers of the mag's, some of us were invited to lay it out for the film makers.

One year I was paid to Ski 274 days (I missed about 30 days due to travel, or I would of had a 300+ day season.)

I help guys and gals just like all of you to learn the tricks, spins, inverts, and marvel at how far the sport is going. I see kids that are so gifted with talent but they can't stay off the reefer long enough to realize they can make a living doing what they love, For them it will always 'Be a Dream'. I see others that don't have the gifts but have the desire to succeed, these will 'Live the Dream'.

Your Choice, Your Dream, Your Life.

"Ski To Be Free"