As the snow has almost completely melted and tow ropes have stopped spinning, I have been looking back on everything that happened with JSAW this winter. It is hard to sum it all up, but this season felt special. The snow season isn’t just about the riding, it’s about the people, the moments, and the community that kept growing all winter long. Week after week, riders showed up at all different levels. Some having only just started skiing or snowboarding and are attending the

Filming full-length videos is a staple in the action sports world. I’ve been fortunate to learn how to film and edit within that world, with a particular emphasis on street skiing. Street skiing is niche, but those involved absolutely love it. It’s typically filmed with a crew, which creates opportunities to build relationships, serve consistently, and share the Gospel. This season of filming started off slow. The original crew fell apart due to injuries and loss of interest.

From December through mid-March, we had the opportunity to welcome Elisha as an intern at JSAW. Over the course of three months, he stepped into the day-to-day life of the ministry—serving customers, helping coach younger riders, and completing a capstone project that challenged him to grow in new ways. Internships like this are about much more than helping with day-to-day tasks. They’re about investing in young leaders and giving them real opportunities to grow personally, p

There are trips you remember because of the views… and then there are trips you remember because of the people, the moments, and the stories you come home with. Our recent trip to Big Sky Resort was definitely the second kind, though the views didn’t hurt either.  We took a crew of six out to Montana for a couple unforgettable days on the mountain. For some of our riders, this was their first time seeing terrain on this scale. For all of us, it was our first time experiencing