Petersen is quick to identify how skiing can be a crutch that conceals underlying mental health challenges. Don’t let outdoor recreation be your only coping mechanism for mental health challenges that may need more, like medication or therapy. Now, Stein is the community outreach coordinator for Building Hope Summit County, helping residents connect with mental health resources. He’s worked with Petersen to tear down the walls that prevent people from visiting with therapists and discussing mental health struggles. “It shows that skiing and stuff like that does not cure your mental health challenges.
