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Nate Abbott

Sarah Burke at Mt. Hood, Windells Camp, Aug. 8, 2009.

Everyone heard about the big storm in Colorado... but honestly, it's only just November so the ski world is mostly Internet speculation, long hours at the gym and a parade of 1080s on scaffoldings. So as an excuse to show pictures of Sarah Burke, I asked some questions of Ms. Burke over Blackberry Messenger while she was in London (Ontario) for a Jay-Z show.

Seriously, who doesn't love pics of Sarah? On tap for next week—some returns from Keystone's opening day and other quantifiable stoke.

Nate Abbott

Burke's no-joke 900: Winter X Games, Aspen, Jan. '09.

So, Jay-Z tonight? Are you a big fan?
SARAH BURKE: "Yes, huge fan! Show was sooo good!"

Will seeing Jay in concert will spur you on to new urban skiing opportunities? "I think so... It's the third time I've seen him, so I am really hoping that this time it does!"

Tall tees and K Feds all winter long. How many layers of tall tee make you legit? "Zero—so not into the tall tee. Guys are wearing freakin dresses on the hill. I don't get it! I like long shirts to ride in but it's gone too far these days. Not backin' it."

Other than live hip-hop what's the preseason plan for you? And what goals do you have for the season? "Hmmmm, so many goals, so little time. I have not been this excited to ski since I was 15. Having time off last year with a broken back was good for me. Lit the fire again and now I am so amped up for the winter."

"I wanna learn more tricks in pipe and slope and keep pushing myself there, but I am also really excited to get back into filming. It's been a while so I can't wait to shred pow and do some filming with GBaby and the girls!"

So you'll be a part of Say My Name? "I hope so. I love shredding with Grete. She is super fun and laid back but likes to get sh-- done too. I think she is gonna make sure the film is sick and done right. She has picked the best of the best to be in the movie."

A question or two about Bushy OK? (Sarah's boyfriend is Rory Bushfield, man of action.) "Haha, for sure."

Has he ever gotten you to jump off a bridge? "Yes. Silly question! That boy has got me to do so many questionable things. I once found myself leaping out to a tree, shimmying down it to a ledge, then down another tree—all the while over a huge 70-foot cliff. It was the only way down!"

"But I am always stoked after hangin' with him 'cause I know I've pushed myself... Always a good/interesting time with the Bush."

When will we see you on snow next? "I will be heading to Colorado at the end of November; cannot wait. I had a couple really great days in New Zealand, so I'm all fired up."

Nate Abbott

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