Ladies we Love: Ingrid Backstrom
Ingrid Backstrom rips. Which is exactly why the Seattle-born freeskier is highly sought after for the silver screen. She’s appeared in high-profile ski movies for nine consecutive years, including Matchstick Production’s Yearbook (2005), The Hit List (2005), Attack of La Nina (2011), and Superheros of Stoke (2012). She’s also made appearances in Warren Miller’s Impact (2004) and Mark Obenhaus’s Steep (2007). Check out the video below for some spectacular Ingrid Backstrom skiing footage.
This week, Ingrid Backstrom will share her skills and expertise by coaching a group of advanced women skiers in Laparva, Chile at her unique, annual PowderQuest Women’s Freeride Ski Camp (August 2-9). It’s part of her quest to bring more women into the world of freeskiing.
Here, we check in with Ingrid on her PowderQuest camp, the beauty of all-women camps, the skiing in Chile, and the best skiing tip she’s ever received.
Why do you like the focus of doing a women’s-only camp?
Ingrid: I like this focus because it turns a ski trip into a chance to grow and evolve, mentally and physically, in a positive group environment. I think women learn differently from men, so that helps from a teaching standpoint—we like to talk and think things through a bit more usually. But not always! Also, when you see someone of a similar ability or strength do something cool, it makes you have confidence in yourself and maybe even give it a try also. It’s inspiring all around.
Who comes to this camp?
Ingrid: It’s usually advanced to expert skiers who want to ski off-piste and do some hiking for fresh snow, get comfortable on steeper terrain or tight chutes, or maybe even do an air for the first time. We get all ages and definitely moms, teens, friends—all types, but everyone connects over skiing and being out in the mountains.
What are your two favorite things about this camp?
Ingrid: I get really excited to ski with other people who love skiing, so sharing a day in the mountains with people when we all pushed ourselves a bit and learned together is a pretty amazing experience. And, skiing down in powder while the sun is setting over Santiago is pretty spectacular, as well.
Why Chile?
Ingrid: The Andes are incredible mountains and the snow is usually amazing—there are lots of spots to ski and not so many people. There’s culture and condors and excellent skiing, plus the Chilean people are really cool—and the seafood and wine are nice bonuses.
Getting Personal:
Your favorite non-skiing activity?
Ingrid: Being out on a trail either running or hiking or biking—it’s the best way for me to connect to someone else or myself and clear my head and have the best thoughts.
Why do you—at the core—love skiing?
Ingrid: It’s just a part of me—I’ve been doing it since before I can remember and my whole family has always done it. I love being outside in the winter for hours at a time, the feeling of flying, the freedom of the mountains, and the camaraderie of the sport.
Best ski tip you’ve ever received?
Ingrid: I’ll never forget when my friend Shauna said to me, at age 17, “You ski fine, you just need to get out of control more. Just let it go!” It was the best tip ever—sometimes you have to hang it out there a little more, and know that you can bring it back around. Just work your way up and then let it go.
Skiing accomplishment of which you are most proud?
Ingrid: I’m really proud that I’ve been able to be in 9 consecutive years of ski movies, but one of the coolest accomplishments for me personally was climbing Mount Rainier with my parents and brothers and skiing back down.
Why do you love making ski films?
Ingrid: It’s really difficult; so many elements have to come together to get a good shot and there are no do-overs, so it’s like chasing unicorns. When you finally get it, it’s the best feeling—you got to ski an amazing line for yourself and then you get to share that experience with others.
Favorite recipe/dish you’re cooking these days?
Ingrid: That’s hard, I love experimenting. But since it’s summer I’ve been making lots of ice cream. The easiest is coconut milk (or coconut cream or coconut milk with a little half-and-half added to help it freeze more smoothly) plus some cocoa powder and a little sugar. Blend it up, freeze it in the ice cream machine, and it’s like a coconut frosty.
Favorite energy food stuffed into the pocket of your ski jacket?
Ingrid: Apple slices and almond butter.
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About Erinn Morgan
After a 10-year career as an award-winning New York City-based editor launching and redesigning urban, style-driven magazines, Erinn Morgan left her downtown Manhattan digs after September 11th, 2001, in search of a less encumbered, freelance lifestyle. A life-changing, two-year-long trek around the country in a motorhome eventually landed her in Durango, Colo., which she now calls home. Her writing has appeared in numerous— More about this author →
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