In the chat with Rouchelle Gilmore, our very own Crystal Wright talks about growing up in Jackson Hole, being a racer turned big mountain skier, the impact of social media in mountain towns, coaching women’s camps, injuries, and the start of the Jackson Hole Babe Force. Check out the podcast!
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Q: Tell us about yourself. Ugh, I hate that question! I think more than anything, I just love to spend time outside. I really like to mountain bike and I love a good endurance challenge. And, I’m a nurse because I love helping people. Q: What brought you to the Bike/Run Fitness class at Wright Training? I…
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Sasha Dingle Q: What inspired you to participate in Enduro Bike Racing? A: I grew up racing XC/Super-D in high school in Vermont and riding downhill on trips to Whistler. I always simultaneously mountain bike and alpine ski raced. When I had to choose between the two after high school, I picked skiing. I competed…
DetailsQ: What inspired you to participate in the Triple Crown? A: When I first came to visit to see if Jackson fit the bill for a move, someone said to watch this multi-leg race called the Pole Pedal Paddle (PPP). I thought wow, adventure racing – cool, cool, cool. Pretty hardcore. It stayed in the…
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During the month of January, 2019, Wright Training athletes took to the backcountry to earn points in the Wright Mountain Challenge. Different runs were worth different points and athletes earned points each time they summited with proof either through an Instagram post or an email. Gym sessions also counted for one point each, and a minimum of…
DetailsDuring the month of January, 2019, Wright Training athletes took to the backcountry to earn points in the Wright Mountain Challenge. Different runs were worth different points and athletes earned points each time they summited with proof either through an Instagram post or an email. Gym sessions also counted for one point each, and a…
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Resting my body on the wall, hand deep in a sharp, three-finger limestone pocket, I gaze up at the crux of “Ride me, Cowgirl”. This is a crux where I have spent a lot of time falling. In prior attempts, I get to this very point of the route and suddenly am frozen in fear,…
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Q: Tell us about yourself. A: My name is Annabel Hagen, I’m a senior at Jackson Hole High School. I spend most of my time training for nordic ski races and the soccer season, though somehow I find plenty of time to binge-watch Greys Anatomy reruns. I have been going to Wright Training between seasons…
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We are kicking the New Year off with our biggest contest to date! We want to encourage all of our athletes to get out in the mountains while also maintaining their fitness in the gym. To inspire you, we teamed up Arcteryx to sponsor this month’s challenge. The winners (Male/Female) will receive a Proton Jacket…
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Hello everyone! Congrats to everyone who just finished the ski fit program at Wright Training! I thought I was in good shape before starting ski fit, but I cannot emphasize enough how much stronger I feel at the end of the program! And don’t just take my word for it— through ski fit we did…
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