Meet Sarah VonTersch
Local Operations Manager, Steamboat
How I learned to ski
When I was three years old, I lived right along the fence of a golf course that turned into a cross-country ski area during the winter. My mom would bundle me up in all my snow gear, lift me over the fence, and take me out skiing. She would set me up at the top of a hill and just let me go! Once I made it to the bottom, she would walk down, pick me up, carry me all the way back to the top, and we would do it all over again. It was one of my very first experiences on skis and the beginning of skiing being a part of my life.
How long I’ve been skiing
About 20 years
Favorite place to ski
Silverton Mountain! I am a big mountain girl when I’m not in the terrain park.
Favorite ski trail
See Forever at Telluride. The views!
Favorite lift (and why)
Lift 8 at Purgatory Resort in Durango. My dad used to work at the mountain, so I spent a lot of time skiing there growing up. Lift 8 always felt like the “scary” lift to me because it was harder to get to, and I was so small that I practically had to jump just to get onto the chair. At the time, getting to and riding it felt like a huge accomplishment. Looking back at it now reminds me how far I have come as a skier. Something that once felt intimidating and challenging eventually became completely normal, making Lift 8 a special reminder of how much my confidence and ability have grown over the years.
Favorite piece of gear
My helmet. Brain matter matters.
Favorite aprés ski spot
T Bar in Breckenridge
Twin tips
Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself. Some of the best experiences come from pushing outside of your comfort zone. Whether it’s trying a harder run on the mountain or taking on something new in life, you’ll never know what you’re capable of until you try.
Have fun and don’t take yourself too seriously. You’re going to fall, make mistakes, and have bad days. Laugh it off, get back up, and keep going. Some of the best memories come from the moments that don’t go exactly as planned.
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Meet Sarah VonTersch
Local Operations Manager, Steamboat
How I learned to ski
When I was three years old, I lived right along the fence of a golf course that turned into a cross-country ski area during the winter. My mom would bundle me up in all my snow gear, lift me over the fence, and take me out skiing. She would set me up at the top of a hill and just let me go! Once I made it to the bottom, she would walk down, pick me up, carry me all the way back to the top, and we would do it all over again. It was one of my very first experiences on skis and the beginning of skiing being a part of my life.
How long I’ve been skiing
About 20 years
Favorite place to ski
Silverton Mountain! I am a big mountain girl when I’m not in the terrain park.
Favorite ski trail
See Forever at Telluride. The views!
Favorite lift (and why)
Lift 8 at Purgatory Resort in Durango. My dad used to work at the mountain, so I spent a lot of time skiing there growing up. Lift 8 always felt like the “scary” lift to me because it was harder to get to, and I was so small that I practically had to jump just to get onto the chair. At the time, getting to and riding it felt like a huge accomplishment. Looking back at it now reminds me how far I have come as a skier. Something that once felt intimidating and challenging eventually became completely normal, making Lift 8 a special reminder of how much my confidence and ability have grown over the years.
Favorite piece of gear
My helmet. Brain matter matters.
Favorite aprés ski spot
T Bar in Breckenridge
Twin tips
Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself. Some of the best experiences come from pushing outside of your comfort zone. Whether it’s trying a harder run on the mountain or taking on something new in life, you’ll never know what you’re capable of until you try.
Have fun and don’t take yourself too seriously. You’re going to fall, make mistakes, and have bad days. Laugh it off, get back up, and keep going. Some of the best memories come from the moments that don’t go exactly as planned.