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June 17, 2013

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Kristen Ulmer

Jumping Without Fear

Produced by: 
Lauren Spohrer
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Kristen Ulmer was one of the best skiers in the world because she was fearless. She tells guest host Phoebe Judge that she walked away from the sport because no matter how many of her friends were horribly injured, she literally couldn't feel fear. Kristen tells Phoebe Judge about the moment she walked away, and her new adventure as a "ski guru" with Ski to Live. 

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"My Only Swerving" by El Ten Eleven

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