“I think it revolves around that simple word called Freedom. You want to ride a horse, you want to catch a trout, you just want to go to the summit of something and put your arm around your wife and watch the sunset. The state is so big you spin around in a 360 and there’s freedom in every direction” 

One of the best retrospectives I have found on a day spent celebrating and reflecting on the impact Warren Miller made on the world of skiing.  Warren had a knack for changing perspectives with Yogi Bera-esque one liners and an infectious zest for life in the mountains that inspired many of us to dedicate our lives to follow in his footsteps:

“The best place in the world to ski is where you’re skiing that day.”

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....