I know many of you have extra skis and boots in your garage or shed just waiting for a new owner.
One of my former Army ROTC interns, now an active duty second lieutenant, is a rapidly improving intermediate skier who recently purchased a new pair of Nordica Santa Anna 93s (169 cm in length but she’d be ok with 165s) and Atomic boots (size 25/25.5). She does not know the flex but is 5’9” and quite strong, so probably 100 or even higher would be ok. Please see the attached photos of the gear lost.
She loved those skis and took advantage of the Military Epic pass to break them in at Breckinridge, Stowe, and several other places two years ago. She got zero days in last season. Why? Because all of her stuff was recently lost in a military move and the reimbursement she is getting from the government does not begin to cover her losses. Replacing ski equipment is not something she can afford given all the other stuff she needed to replace, including a lot of expensive military uniforms, household effects, and other gear. Ski swaps and even ski stores cannot be found where she is currently serving.
She’s a good Soldier, serving her country, in a tough job. She’s also the type we should be encouraging to stick with the sport despite how expensive it can be.
If anyone has some appropriate replacement sky equipment that they would not mind giving to her as a “thank you for your service,” please send me a pm and I will put you in touch.
One of my former Army ROTC interns, now an active duty second lieutenant, is a rapidly improving intermediate skier who recently purchased a new pair of Nordica Santa Anna 93s (169 cm in length but she’d be ok with 165s) and Atomic boots (size 25/25.5). She does not know the flex but is 5’9” and quite strong, so probably 100 or even higher would be ok. Please see the attached photos of the gear lost.
She loved those skis and took advantage of the Military Epic pass to break them in at Breckinridge, Stowe, and several other places two years ago. She got zero days in last season. Why? Because all of her stuff was recently lost in a military move and the reimbursement she is getting from the government does not begin to cover her losses. Replacing ski equipment is not something she can afford given all the other stuff she needed to replace, including a lot of expensive military uniforms, household effects, and other gear. Ski swaps and even ski stores cannot be found where she is currently serving.
She’s a good Soldier, serving her country, in a tough job. She’s also the type we should be encouraging to stick with the sport despite how expensive it can be.
If anyone has some appropriate replacement sky equipment that they would not mind giving to her as a “thank you for your service,” please send me a pm and I will put you in touch.
