Words by Dani Baker.
Cover Photo: Simon D’Artois.
Good news: these are qualities that have proved to be beneficial as an athlete of her caliber.
Sharpes short 2019/20 season was sandwiched between concussions.
Sharpe was transparent in explaining the headspace she entered early-on as life halted and uncertainty arose.
I kind of went into this poor me scenario and I dont think Im alone in that.
So, I just put it out of my mind and tried to focus on what I could control.
I think I spent more time at home than I have in the past 8 years.
Probably the most consecutive time with Justin that I ever have.
Being forced to get creative while exploring your immediate surroundings was really cool.
We camped a ton, hiked, biked, jetskiied, had beach drinks at a distance with friends.
I was asked to go and help with the prototype for the Olympic uniform.
It was interesting being there with a group of athletes; we obviously all wanted and valued different things.
Its crazy to see what brands go through all the time trying to c’mon everyone.
They were super receptive and collaborative; it was so nice to feel heard.
The reflective omni-heat tech in the jackets and pants keep me more regulated than any outerwear Ive tried.
Cassie rocking her new kit, theDust-on-Crust JacketandKick Turner Pants, in Saas-Fee’s halfpipe.
It was a bit intimidating but once I got back into it, it was good.
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9s on 9s in Saas-Fee.
It was surprisingly very fun.
It was the worlds best quarantine.
It was very physically demanding but also became difficult mentally to turn the competition and training switch off.
I hit a bit of a wall and honestly just didnt want to.
Other than the lack of halfpipes themselves, I think its on a pretty good trajectory.
In the past few years, its taken a positive turn away from becoming a bit stale.
I feel ready to go at any moment.
This article was produced in partnership with Columbia Sportswear.
