Hadley Hammer, who learned to carve turns in the Tetons, says recreationists need to consider their growing impacts on sensitive wildlife. Her essay is one well worth reading
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Hadley Hammer is a skier renowned for her agile abilities on-piste and off. From growing up at the base of the Tetons in Jackson Hole, Wyoming to becoming a pro, she prefers to explore the mountains with skis on her feet. Since she debuted in the Freeride World Tour at age 25—considered ‘old’ compared to most competitors—she’s gone on to star regularly in ski films—descending mountain faces, all the while representing companies including The North Face on their global athlete team. While her sommelier degree, love for literature, and soft spoken nature don’t quite match the industry stereotype, Hadley has proved capable of carrying the paradox of grit and grace to the steep faces of the mountains-embracing the duality as she ascends and descends. The 35-year old lives in the Alps and Tetons. Hammer expresses herself on mountains and translates the thoughts behind those experiences onto paper.