Meet a Student, a Volunteer and a New Board Member
STUDENT 
Ed Wright
6th season with Ignite
If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
I don't think I want a superpower. But thanks for offering.
If you could have any animal or creature as a pet, what would you pick?
I'd like to have a pet dinosaur. Do you have one for me?
What is your favorite summer activity?
In summer, I do some sailing thanks to a Craig Hospital program that allows 'alumni.' Also gardening and writing.
Where did you go on your last trip or vacation? Last vacation was early April at the V.A.'s Winter Sports Clinic at Snowmass. There was great skiing...8" to 10" of fresh untracked powder on the Big Burn. And I was skiing great...sprayed up so much snow my tether man was blinded. I've been skiing since 1955, sit-ski since 2009, and have never skied so well!
If you came across a jukebox, which song/musician would you play?
'They Tried to Tell Us We're Too Young.' Lenaire and I were married in 1951. In October we will be celebrating our 63rd anniversary...that is, if she sticks with me a few weeks longer.
What is something that you always carry with you?
I always carry my wheelchair with me, rather it carries me. I'm paraplegic.
Would you rather play a game, read a book or watch a movie?
I'd rather read a book. Or write on my current novel. I e-published my first novel, Preposterous, in 2012; second Don't We Wish!, last year. The current effort is about 20 percent finished.
What is your favorite part of the day when you come up to Eldora?
Usually on my third or fourth run, when I'm all warmed up and before I get tired. Great bunch of teachers helping me of course.
VOLUNTEER
Barbara McCarthy
3rd season with Ignite teaching alpine skiing
Why do you volunteer?
I enjoy sharing something that puts a smile on my face with others.
If you could be a superhero, who would you be?
Do I dare say Wonder Woman?!
In high school you would most likely find me:
Engaged in some activity.
Where is your favorite place to be while at Eldora?
Skiing down a trail with a student.
Describe yourself in one word.
caringgoofyagoodfriend
If your life story was made into a movie, what would the title be and which actor would play you?
Still Figuring It All Out (a comedy, I hope)
Tina Fey
How do you spend your weekends during the off-season?
Hiking, biking, hanging out with friends, seeing live music, short getaways, paddle boarding
Describe your favorite moment or experience while
volunteering with Ignite.
Receiving a hug from a young student as she skied all by herself towards me.
BOARD MEMBER 
Jason Kawaguchi
9th season with Ignite teaching alpine skiing, 1st year Board member
I love to ski. I love teaching others to ski. I like problem solving and working with challenges. I have come to think of the people of Ignite as family.
If you could be a superhero, who would you be?
Underdog
In high school you would most likely find me:
Somewhere near campus very focused on extracurricular activities.
Where is your favorite place to be while at Eldora?
Near the tall trees in the deep snow.
Describe yourself in one word.
Passionate.
If your life story was made into a movie, what would the title be and which actor would play you?
Hunting Serendipity
Jack Black
How do you spend your weekends during the off-season?
Hiking and dreaming of snow.
Describe your favorite moment or experience while
volunteering with Ignite.
I always enjoy the moment when you can see your student abandon thoughts of what they cannot do in exchange for dreams of what they might be able to do.
