In Search of The Perpetual Podium with RIDGE Coach Ben Parsons

RIDGE coach Ben Parsons is no stranger to success in mountain sports. He has been competitive in mountain biking and ski mountaineering races for nearly a decade. As Ben prepares for this weekend's Butte 100 Mountain Bike Race, he does so with an already full trophy case from races across the Northern Rocky Mountain Region this year:

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The 3 Best Yoga Poses for Mountain Athletes

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RIDGE Mountain Academy trains well rounded athletes.  We focus on training hard while building strength and technique. RIDGE prioritizes taking care of an athlete’s body through our Health and Nutrition programs and our Yoga for Athletes program. These programs allow each student athlete to reach their full potential in the mountains. 

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STUDENT ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: TIMMY PALTHEY

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STUDENT ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: TIMMY PALTHEY

We were able to connect with Timmy after the winter 2015 semester for this interview. He was already back home, on his family farm when we chatted. Timmy was excited to share that he'd already begun to build a mountain bike trail around the families's property.  

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STUDENT ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: JACK CLARK

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STUDENT ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: JACK CLARK

The 2015 winter semester has wrapped up here at RIDGE. The student athletes have dispersed back across  the country and are starting to follow through with their summer plans. 

We were able to catch Jack on the phone to chat about his experience with RIDGE, and what it's been like to be back home. Jack was on his way to a bike shop, where he's interning when we chatted.