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Skiing on the Edge: A Forbidden Affair Between an Aspen Ski Bum and a Silicon Valley Angel Investor
An intimate confession of a wild ride of skiing, partying, and flirting beyond authorized boundaries.
Blinding Lights
With the blindfold still on, I could feel the eyes of the crowd at EscoBar on me as I slowly peeled off my layers in a clumsy strip tease.
My clients from the MUFG group of investors, partners in crime, watch my every move with rapt attention and reverberant cheering powered by champagne and ski shots.
We had hit the slopes, tried out Ferraris, and partied hard at Cloud 9.
I was leading the pack as their ski instructor.
Aspen Extreme had become a reality, and I was about to discover just how far the wild and carefree ride would take me.
The Ski Bum Life
As I entered my seventh season as a ski instructor for Aspen Ski Company, I felt a sense of pride and accomplishment. I had spent years mastering the slopes and honing my craft, and my reputation as a top instructor had earned me a loyal following of clients.
