by Raffi Khorchidian | Feb 24, 2026 | Raffi Khorchidian, Skiing
There’s something transformative about stepping into the mountains. The air feels sharper. The noise of everyday life fades. Time slows down. Whether you’re skiing down fresh powder, hiking through alpine trails, or simply standing at a scenic overlook, the mountains...
by Raffi Khorchidian | Jan 27, 2026 | Raffi Khorchidian, Skiing
Everyone who skis long enough will fall. Not the graceful, cinematic kind either—but the awkward tumble where skis cross, poles scatter, and you lie there for a moment staring at the sky, wondering how gravity won again. Falling is not a failure on the mountain. It’s...
by Raffi Khorchidian | Dec 17, 2025 | Raffi Khorchidian, Skiing
The Flow of PresenceFor many people, skiing begins with lift lines, trail maps, and carefully groomed runs. It starts with clipped boots, clicking bindings, and the slow ascent up the mountain alongside dozens of others. Yet for those who return to the slopes season...
by Raffi Khorchidian | Nov 18, 2025 | Raffi Khorchidian, Skiing
There’s a moment every skier knows—the quiet anticipation at the top of a slope, the crisp bite of winter air on the face, the rhythmic sound of skis shifting beneath you. Then comes the drop. Gravity takes over, your edges engage, and the world narrows into one fluid...
by Raffi Khorchidian | Nov 10, 2025 | Raffi Khorchidian, Skiing
There’s a unique kind of silence at the top of a mountain. The kind that fills your lungs with crisp air and clears your mind in a way nothing else can. It’s just you, the snow, and the slope ahead — and in that moment, the rest of the world fades away. Skiing isn’t...
