There’s a stereotype that ski town residents are idyllic figures who aren’t influenced by the evils of the city.

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Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Ski towns and its residents actually suffer quite significantly from depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses. Here Mike Douglas talks lost friends, depression, and how keeping the adrenaline going is a lot harder than it seems.

*Video courtesy of Snows Best

Barclay Idsal is a seasoned writer and digital content producer with over a decade of experience in the ski industry, where writing and skiing rank as his two all-time favorite pastimes. A passionate advocate...