LIFE

Delaney Council

Aug 203 min read

Embracing Resilience: How my experience in the mountains has helped me find strength through life’s challenges

When I think about my journey as a professional snowboarder, I realize it’s been about much more than just carving lines through fresh...

Delaney Council

Aug 13 min read

My Journey with Inflammatory Stage Three Breast Cancer: Reclaiming My Body and Power

In 2021, I received news that would forever change my life: I was diagnosed with inflammatory stage three breast cancer. As someone who...

Delaney Council

Sep 23, 20224 min read

Check Yourself

Being aware of our surroundings and avalanche conditions while spending time in the back country takes practice and effort to routinely...

Delaney Council

Sep 20, 20221 min read

The Benchetler Fasani Foundation

The Benchetler Fasani Foundation is a 501(c)(3) with a mission to provide a meaningful connection to the outdoors for those who have...

Delaney Council

May 6, 20193 min read

Paving the Way for Athlete Mothers: My Journey to Advocate for Maternity Clauses in Contracts

As I sit down to write this, I’m reminded of the many roles I’ve embraced over the years—professional snowboarder, mother, and, more...

Delaney Council

May 6, 20191 min read

Changing the Rules of Snowboarding (Outside Magazine)

Making the decision to start a family while also pursuing my career was anxiety inducing. Would my sponsors support this transition into...

Delaney Council

Apr 8, 20192 min read

Fire on the Mountain

Snowing is falling aggressively and the wind has picked up. We are in the eye of a huge storm and we are standing at the top of a...

Delaney Council

Mar 21, 20182 min read

Becoming a Mom in Action Sports

As a professional female snowboarder, I struggled to find the right time to start a family. My husband, Chris Benchetler, is a...

Delaney Council

Apr 6, 20172 min read

2017 Rider of the Year

Throughout the majority of my career, I’ve faced many critics in a heavily male dominated sport. In the 2015/2016 season, I earned an...

Delaney Council

Feb 6, 20173 min read

Mindfully Fearless: Recognize Fear and Manage It

Before you do a something new do you get scared? Do you find yourself with those nervous feelings in your stomach, seems like butterflies...