Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 57 minutes ago
Like many of us, OR Ambassador Sophia Rouches caught the ski bug early on. Growing up just 30 minutes away from her local mountain, Alpental, she started skiing with her friends and family in the heart of the Washington Cascades. Today, she lives in Bellingham, WA, a short drive from the legendary terrain of Mt. Baker and North Cascades.
Whether seeking the adrenaline-fueled feeling of skiing a tight tree line, ripping singletrack on the mountain bike, or chilling out while paddling across the calm waters of Bellingham Bay, Sophia's active outdoor lifestyle keeps her ready for whatever season is on the horizon.
In this Thrive Series episode, Sophia talks about the balancing act of navigating the seasons in the Pacific Northwest and how she keeps her mind and body prepared to showcase her talents on snow when winter returns to the Cascades and beyond.
Learn more about Sophia at outdoorresearch.com/blogs/ambassadors/sophia-rouches
Like many of us, OR Ambassador Sophia Rouches caught the ski bug early on. Growing up just 30 minutes away from her local mountain, Alpental, she started skiing with her friends and family in the heart of the Washington Cascades. Today, she lives in Bellingham, WA, a short drive from the legendary terrain of Mt. Baker and North Cascades.
Whether seeking the adrenaline-fueled feeling of skiing a tight tree line, ripping singletrack on the mountain bike, or chilling out while paddling across the calm waters of Bellingham Bay, Sophia's active outdoor lifestyle keeps her ready for whatever season is on the horizon.
In this Thrive Series episode, Sophia talks about the balancing act of navigating the seasons in the Pacific Northwest and how she keeps her mind and body prepared to showcase her talents on snow when winter returns to the Cascades and beyond.
Learn more about Sophia at outdoorresearch.com/blogs/ambassadors/sophia-rouches
