Salt Lake City, UT - Famed extreme skier Kristen Ulmer has announced a return of her Ski to Live clinics that morph progressive ski and snowboard coaching with Zen wisdom to three ski resorts in Utah this winter.

Ski diva Kristen Ulmer carves up Snowbird's formidable Great Scott run during Ski to Live, a series of clinics that combine progressive ski and snowboard coaching with Zen wisdom. (photo: FTO/Marc Guido)

Ski To Live involves morning yoga, on-hill coaching focusing on the mental and spiritual side of sports, and evening interactions with Genpo Roshi, a Big Mind technique advisor. Ski To Live is designed to help individuals find true motivation in skiing and snowboarding as well as in life.

"Zen is embracing all aspects of life, inside and outside yourself," Ulmer explains. "I teach Zen expressed through the sport of skiing to show who they are as skiers, and as human beings."

The first two Ski to Live programs are for men, women, boy and girl skiers, snowboarders, and telemarkers of all abilities - beginner to pro. Ski to Live is scheduled for Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort January 29 through February 1, 2009, and The Canyons Resort Febrary 26 through March 1, 2009. The final Ski To Live adventure at Alta Ski Area April 2-5, 2009 is for men, women, boy and girl intermediate to pro level skiers and telemarkers only, as Alta does not allow snowboarding. Both all-inclusive and "locals" packages are available at each event.

Ski To Live Alta is open to everyone and is the same as the other events, yet cancer survivors, their friends and families are also encouraged to attend. Traditionally about a quarter or less of the guests attending STL Alta have gone through this unique challenge either personally or within their circle. Ulmer assures that cancer will not be discussed unless you would like to bring it up yourself.

For more information, visit Ski to Live's website at www.kristenulmer.com. To learn more about Ski to Live, read our feature article Skiing With The Buddha.