Kjersti Gedde
USA
SOCIAL MEDIA
MAJESTY
Where do you live? Where do you come from?
KJERSTI GEDDE
Currently based in Carbondale, CO but grew up in Washington State, where it’s steep, deep, and sometimes quite wet. Though I think the high moisture content helps to build strong quads. Haha.
MAJESTY
Favorite mountains.
KJERSTI GEDDE
Mt. Baker, WA. The in-bounds terrain, access to incredible backcountry, and the great community… but the North Cascades, in general, are something to inspire lore. Currently based out of Carbondale, CO I’m getting pretty excited about the local range, the easy access to a zone that reminds me a lot of the PNW, and the proximity to the San Juans.
MAJESTY
Home Spot.
KJERSTI GEDDE
Highlands, Aspen, CO will be my local hill this winter. Excited for the new terrain, great views of the Elks, and uphill access.
MAJESTY
Your first experience with skis.
KJERSTI GEDDE
I switched from skiing to snowboarding in college. I was working for an adaptive ski organization helping folks with disabilities get out on the snow. I took a few clinics from some coworkers and figured I was ready for the steeps, went over to the steepest pitch at the local hill, Alpental, and just kind of decided to send it. It was pretty moguled out but it was spring so they were big and a bit forgiving… Fortunately, I only tomahawked less than I can count on two hands, kept both of my knees fully intact, and haven’t touched a snowboard since.
MAJESTY
Your favorite sports/hobby/activities
KJERSTI GEDDE
Skiing, mountain biking, climbing, and writing music.
MAJESTY
Why Majesty?
KJERSTI GEDDE
I few years ago, I fell hard for the Vixens… they were my do-everything ski. Light and nimble for the uphill but could still stomp in a competition. And I haven’t looked back since - they keep getting better and better! I can’t wait to try out my new quiver in the CO Rockies and touring PNW volcanoes this spring.
MAJESTY
For how long are you with Majesty?
KJERSTI GEDDE
Nearly 5 years. :)
MAJESTY
What are you achievements with Majesty so far?
KJERSTI GEDDE
Teaching some women’s-specific ski clinics, some fun lines in the Cascades, successful freeride competitions, and connecting with some incredible folks across the ski-world.
MAJESTY
What do you want to achieve with Majesty?
KJERSTI GEDDE
Go on long walks through some big beautiful terrain that I haven’t yet explored, check some inspiring lines of the tick-list, and continue to help build and empower communities around women and skiing.