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JoshDueck

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he month of April was ours to recover from the raceeason and rest up for the upcoming year. I also tookdvantage of some of some really unique mediapportunities of which will be airing prime-time during thelympics and Paralympics. Another highlight for me was

my trip to ChatterCreek Resort - a remote cat ski operation

ear Golden, BC. It was nothing but steep and deep terrainlled with lofty cliff drops and some epic pillow lines. Aerfect form of therapy to recover from such an intenseeason!

ow that I am decompressed from the season I havewitched my focus to bringing balance back into my life.y training my body ~ mind and soul this summer I amonfident that I can step up to the challenges next season.

ne aspect of my life that really helps me to find balance ishe ability to connect with my community and share somef my experiences and stories. I am honored and grateful

o be working with great businesses such as WorkSafeBCnd the RBC Olympians Program that support my dreamsnd give me a platform to speak from.

am also currently working on a documentary style filmnd a few promotional videos at the moment as well. I willeep you posted as they progress

A special shout out to those who empower my dream andupport my goals:

THANK YOU!

The media has been very kind to me this spring and hasterally allowed my story to reach millions of Canadians. Fromeveral pieces in the local, provincial, and nationalewspapers to a couple of solid news broadcast pieces as

well. Check out these links

Click on the Video links and information below

RICK MERCER SHOW

CTV PART 1 and CTV PART 2

SKIER4LIFE

PARALYMPIC TICKETS

PARALYMPIC INFORMATION

moving forward

sincerely,

JoshDueck

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