Pro skiing is about being a professional both on and off the hill. In this episode, up-and-coming athletes and big name pros including Griffin Post, Matt Annett, Jess Baker, and Kit DesLauriers, discuss the ups and downs of sponsorship. Welcome to the business world.

Who knows where I’ll be in 10 years? I don’t. I’m potentially missing out on years of significant financial gains by pursuing skiing rather than a higher degree and a conventional career. This could all turn out to be a huge waste of my time; this could also lead to something great. The future holds no guarantees, and the idea of “waiting till later” can only lead to regret. So bring on menial serving jobs and serious gym time, I don’t know if it’s worth it, but I know it’s definitely worth one hell of a try! Check out our first episode of the Monster Factory!

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Here is a sneak peek at an upcoming 10-month series by Handman Productions, a Jackson Hole-based video production company, that focuses on Mountain Athlete’s freeskier training program. The series will highlight elite professionals and talented up-and-comers as they train four days a week from June until the snow flies in November—and juggle the rest of life. Whether they’re slinging burgers and beer to pay for the next comp, putting their professional careers on the back burner, or spending lonely months recovering from injuries, these skier’s lives are about more than “pow and PBR.” (Words by Skinet.com)