# @arielleshipe on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CIOQDzZhOM5
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/18646073-arielleshipe-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2020-11-30T17:06:19.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Arielle Shipe | Outdoor Adventure + Motherhood (@arielleshipe) — https://gondola.cc/arielleshipe

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My relationship with snowboarding has definitely had its ups and downs... but hey, that’s pretty normal for any 19-year long relationship. 19 years? Damn, I feel old typing that.
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In my younger years, when I was competing, I had sooo much of my identity wrapped up in snowboarding that when I quit competing I almost felt like I didn’t know who I was. A combination of ego and confusion left me somewhat resentful for a little while and I got to a point where I wasn’t sure if I would ever actually snowboard again.
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When I moved back to Colorado the spark was reignited. Something about being back in the place where I fell in love with snowboarding in the first place brought me back a feeling of childlike fun. A place where I could *finally* take the pressure off and snowboard in whatever way I felt inspired to in the moment.
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I love this sport so much. I love how it challenges me, how it inspires me, and how it can make everything else just fade into the distance.
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Something I’ve learned in these last 19 years is that having the right gear can make a HUGE difference so if you pop over to my stories today I will share all my favorites for this season.
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I know that snowboarding gear can be expensive so cyber Monday can be a great time to grab what you need! My friends over at backcountry are having a huge sale right now but if you find something you want that’s not on sale the code “ARIELLE15” will get you 15% off your first purchase *some exclusions apply*
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Who else is super excited that this ski/snowboard season has officially begun? #findyourbackcountry

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