About Jessie — Creator of First Ski Trip

Hi, I’m Jessie — just a regular guy from Kansas who fell in love with the mountains a little later in life.

For years, I dreamed about escaping my flat, routine world and spending more time where life feels alive — in the mountains, surrounded by snow, fresh air, and the kind of energy that resets your soul.

The only problem? I had no idea where to start. Planning that first ski trip was overwhelming — what to pack, where to stay, how to rent gear, what lift passes even were. I spent hours reading forums, wasting money on the wrong things, and trying to piece it all together.

Eventually, I figured it out. And I realized something important: there are thousands of people out there just like me — people who want to experience the mountains but feel stuck between excitement and uncertainty.

That’s why I started FirstSkiTrip.com — to help others skip the confusion and get straight to the good part.

What You’ll Find Here

This site is for anyone planning their first ski trip (or their first real mountain getaway). Or really anyone planning a mountain getaway.

You’ll find:

• • Simple guides and checklists that make planning easy
• • Honest, experience-based advice — no fluff
• • Travel tips that save time and money
• L• Lodging, food, and drink recommendations.
• • And soon, summer mountain content too — hiking, fishing, exploring

Whether you’re booking your first ski weekend or planning a family trip to Colorado, I want this site to be your go-to resource — created by someone who’s been right where you are.

Why I Built This

Truth is, I’ve spent a lot of years chasing progress, success, and comfort… and realizing that what I actually needed was meaning.

Being in nature — on a mountain, near a river, in the cold air — changes how you think. It resets you.

So, this site isn’t just about skiing. It’s about helping people find that reset — one trip at a time.

Let’s Connect

I’m always learning and exploring new ways to make mountain adventures easier and more affordable.

If you’re planning your first trip, grab my free First Ski Trip Checklist, or just reach out and say hey — I’d love to hear your story.

“Life’s too short to stay stuck in the same view.” – Jessie, Founder of FirstSkiTrip.com