Ep 67 Amie Engerbretson - Professional Skier, Activist, Adventurer

In this episode of The Gnar Stool podcast, we sit down with the inspiring Amie Engerbretson—professional skier, activist, and adventurer. Raised in Truckee, California, with a professional skier for a father, Amie’s journey on the slopes began almost as soon as she could walk. But her path wasn’t linear. As a teenager, she stepped away from skiing to pursue dance, only to rediscover her passion and carve out a career in the sport she loves.Amie shares the challenges of being a female athlete in a male-dominated industry, from sponsorship disparities to fighting for equal representation. She also dives into her creative projects, including the groundbreaking short film Boots Over Brim, which blends skiing and dance in a way that’s never been seen before.Join us as we explore Amie’s evolution as an athlete, the role of community in ski culture, and her mission to uplift women in sports. This conversation is a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the pure joy of being in the mountains—don’t miss it!Relevant Links:Gnar Stool Podcast X SMMT Tumblerhttps://smmtoutdoor.com/Avalanche Storyhttps://amieski.com/blog/blind-spotPOW Website Linkhttps://protectourwinters.org/join-team-pow/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-aK8BhCDARIsAL_-H9kgZ9RSAWW8rGed_xRKbxgwyryiuEZoWj3i18ywW4SCfgbndNbqzXwaAlnHEALw_wcBCrux Academyhttps://www.crux.academy/course/pow-finding-common-ground-how-to-be-a-climate-advocate-memberBoots Over Brim:https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=boots+over+brimBlue Hour:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm4CucsQTv8Hypocrite Film:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGR34-SOIgg