SkiWithKim Announces 2010-2011 High-End, Customized, Snow Ski Adventure Travel Vacations

Kim Reichhelm, World Extreme Skiing Champion and owner and operator of SkiWithKim ( www.skiwithkim.com 1.888.444-8151), recently announced the locations where she will feature her ski adventure travel tours to kick off her 2010-2011 Winter season. Reichhelm is known in the ski industry for providing men, women, families and corporate groups with high-end, one-of-a-kind, exclusive snow ski adventure travel vacations. Vail, Aspen, Telluride, Alaska and Portillo, Chile will be the playground for these extraordinary upcoming adventures.

Reichhelm has been skiing competitively and professionally for more than 27 years. She is a two-time NCAA All-American skier and toured with the U.S. Ski Team and was also on the Women’s Pro Tour. For the past 23 years she has been running SkiWithKim—one of the most unique and tailored ski “schools” offered in the industry today. From her renowned women’s only ski adventure tours and family ski trips, to guided corporate ski travel and helicopter skiing, she is known for planning intimate, world class ski adventures personalizing each tour with exceptional taste and personal touches.

Clients who sign up for one of her exclusive snow ski adventure travel vacations, most often come back. Reichhelm prides herself in booking the best lodging offering gourmet food and outstanding ambiance, mixed in with private treks on beautiful mountain-sides that offer breathtaking views. But most importantly, her expert, patient instruction is what brings clients back.

Reichhelm, particularly, offers women the chance to exhale out of their comfort zone by offering women’s only adventure skiing. Women from all over the country partake in these adventures—some traveling thousands of miles and alone to experience the gratifying adventures Reichhelm offers. Many clients label Reichhelm the “Eat, Pray and Love” of Skiing. Return client, Sharon Forster states, “A ski trek with Kim produces a `magical mystery tour.’ Improved skiing on the best slopes, fantastic guides, new and old friendships, laughter, dancing and wonderful ambience.”

The women’s only adventure ski package offers women the chance to ski in a fun, safe and motivating environment, while offering the opportunity to improve. “Women most often deal with fear differently than men and this is something I am keenly sensitive to. Skiing is a sport where the mind can mess with your mental ability to do well. I think I am able to offer clients a uniquely different, non-stressful, laid back atmosphere where they do well because they are relaxed and most importantly, they have fun," says Reichhelm.

She continues to say, “Some of my more advanced clients will often sign up for the ‘Ski with Kim’ tour which allows them to ski in an accelerated and highly advanced environment—side-by-side—with myself and others from around the country. These tours help them to master expert terrain while at the same time getting to exploit secret local stashes of powder white snow and gorgeous scenery.”

Reichhelm, who finds herself competing against smaller resort town ski schools, admits that her challenges are not in finding ski enthusiasts to take part in her adventures, but proving herself in a male dominated industry. One client suggests, “My husband and I take part in Kim’s ski adventures together. She is a force to be reckoned with on the snow and will give any male skier a run for his money. We particularly love her heli-ski adventures where we are dropped off via helicopter to a remote location and spend the day skiing down mountainsides untouched by man. It is exhilarating to say the least.”

“My philosophy with every single client—regardless of the adventure—is to motivate them to learn the right way. Whether it is a tip on how to carry your skis, or how to launch into a near vertical terrain, confidence with each client changes their skiing ability. My goal each and every time is to give them a unique experience and provide them with a new outlook on the snow,” says Reichhelm.

SkiwithKim offers skiing opportunities year-round at hand-picked locations for men, women, families and corporate groups. Reichhelm is currently gearing up for the Winter 2010-2011 season and expects a record number of participants to take part in her snow ski adventure travel vacations. Each tour is personally crafted and methodically planned by Reichhelm herself and are detailed on her website www.skiwithkim.com.

A champion in the World, U.S. and South American Extreme Skiing Championships, Kim Reichhelm has more skills than most to share with her clients. Additionally, she has skied with the U.S. Ski Team and the Women’s Pro Tour, has made numerous television appearances including “Late Night” with David Letterman and Dateline NBC, and at one time was a frequent commentator/host for ESPN, FOX, OLN and Resort Sports Network. Vivacious, fun-loving, detail-oriented and professional, sharing the sport she loves brings out the absolute best in Kim. For information about any of the above clinics of adventures, contact Kim at 1-888-444-8151 or www.skiwithkim.com.

Kristy Theis is a Dallas-based freelance writer and communications specialist. She is the content editor for eMedicalMedia and has over 15 years experience in the fields of PR, marketing, copywriting and communications.