Monthly Archives: February 2019

Talons Challenge: 26,226 vertical feet on two skis two years after my #TBI

Jena with Talons Challenge completion sign

Reading Time: 6 minutes Talons Challenge Two years ago, I had my sights set for participating in the Talons Challenge at Beaver Creek. I had skied 13/15 days and was in the best shape of my life. But then the Universe got my attention on January 5, 2017 and put my life on a different path—the path of recovery from a traumatic brain injury …

double diamond day, Jena at Beaver Creek

Double black diamond day

Reading Time: 2 minutes Another goal achieved Yesterday marked another “first” since my TBI over two years ago. Non-brain injured people may think I should be “recovered” by now or questioning why I still think a milestone is important. A brain injury doesn’t go away; this is an injury I will keep with me the rest of my life and I have to learn …