In this episode of the Third Thursday Wes Gregg sits down with Kim Vinet who is a CSGA Ski Guide, Professional Skier and Earth Scientist. Freeride skiing launched Kim into the world of backcountry skiing and education back in 2010. After a brief introduction to ski guiding professionally, Kim was involved in an avalanche fatality that changed the course of all 3 of her careers. 7 years later, after a lot of therapy and continued education and certification, Kim is a full time ski guide at Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing. We talk about her journey through trauma, PTSD and recovery, the importance of allowing yourself to be vulnerable and how her time on snow has inspired her to develop Affirmative Sustainability; a consulting company dedicated to reducing your corporate footprint and creating sustainable products. To find out more about Kim check out her website www.affirmativesustainability.com Give her and her sponsors a follow on Instagram @kim_vinet @blizzardskis @tecnica_sports @flylowgear @we_are_sungod @revelstokemtnresort @protectourwinterscanada @mikewiegeleheli Music written by Chris Kaplinski and Darrel Weeks Follow us on Instagram @theavalanchehour Follow our supporters on Instagram for up to date news from them. @TASBYMND @10barrelbrewing @interwest_insurance Resources on the socials @americanavalancheassociation @avalanchecanada The Avalanche Hour Savings: WNDR Alpine skis 10% off: FOWFFR10-4SZB7P Do note that if you order bindings with their skis, there's an automatic 10% ski & binding bundle discount that gets applied and overrides this friends and family one. So, if you are needing to order bindings with your skis, you will have to do so in a separate order unfortunately, otherwise you will only receive 10% off the skis. Good thing is shipping is free, so no additional cost there. HAGAN SKI MOUNTAINEERING 15% off with code: AvalancheHour15 alnk.to/6bNgvJb SOCIAL CBD 20% OFF LINK: www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&…908357&pw=282549