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As a littler woman weighing no more than 50 kilograms, she often found herself facing
judgement from people who thought she didn’t know what she was doing.
“If people feel the urge to judge or offer unsolicited advice to others, they should take a
moment to pause and reconsider. If we haven’t asked for your input, then kindly mind
your own business and let us be. We know our limits, and we know how to push them.
Showing a little respect and support goes a long way.
“At the end of the day, the only opinion that truly matters is your own, so hold your head
high and let your kite soar. There’s no feeling in the world quite like flying high above
the water, with the salty sea spray on your face and the wind in your hair. No amount of
judgement or doubt can ever take that away from you.”
As we mentioned before, Agata used to ski and snowboard when she was younger,
which is why, when her adventure took her far away from the mountains, she always felt
there was something missing. That all changed when she discovered the exhilarating
world of snowkiting, which, as you can probably guess, takes the sport of kiteboarding
to whole new heights.
Agata told us that, while living the beach life is undeniably amazing, snowkiting was like
finding the puzzle piece that completed her adventure-filled life.
“Picture yourself in a winter wonderland, surrounded by nothing but pristine, untouched
snow and majestic mountains stretching as far as the eye can see. Now add in the thrill
of riding pure pow pow, both up and down, all powered by nothing but the wind and
your trusty kite. Sounds pretty epic, right?
“But here’s the best part – in the world of snowkiting there are no ski lifts, no crowded
slopes, and definitely no boundaries. With your kite as your guide, you can explore
every peak, valley, and hidden gem that the mountains have to offer. It’s pure
adrenaline, pure freedom, and pure bliss all rolled into one.”
I think we can all empathise with the need to live a more kaleidoscopic life – to
experience both summer and winter, homeliness and adventure, work and play. While
Agata is sure to return to the water soon, this winter, like every other winter, you’ll find
her on the peaks of Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales, where the snow and
mountains meet the wind.
“Adventure knows no bounds, and the journey is just beginning. The mountains are
calling, and I must go.”
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