Q: Tell us about yourself. A: I first moved to Jackson in ‘94 after graduating from Middlebury College. After 3 years I moved back to VT and became a pediatric intensivist. I moved back to Jackson about 10 years ago. Now I spend my free time fishing, skiing, running and getting into the mountains as…
Q: Tell us about yourself. A: I moved to Jackson 20 years ago and never expected to be as “hardcore” as the other people I met. I resort skied, hiked, and did limited mountain biking but through new friendships, I began to backcountry ski, mountain and road bike, and trail run at a whole new…
Q: Tell us about yourself. A: I’ve lived in Jackson for 6 years now and like to ski, hike, bike, and I’m a pretty casual runner by Jackson standards. I run a customer experience consulting company with my husband called Curvejumping, and we work with companies all over the country on customer research, brand, and…
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!
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…
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…
Q: 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…
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…
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…
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,…