An accomplished ski mountaineer and climber, Leighan Falley‘s career trajectory took a sudden turn when she found out she was pregnant.

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With another soul to care for, Falley turned in her guiding pants for a career with a little more stability– Alaskan bush pilot. That move is pretty much par for the course considering her family’s history.

*Video courtesy of YETI

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...