As a child, I met current rising star for British ski racing Alexandra “Alex” Tilley at the British Ski Academy in Les Houches, France, a place where young girls and boys eager to ski fast, flock to perfect their craft, breaking records and paving the way for a career in ski racing. Now, 26-year-old Tilley is a member of the Great Britain Alpine World Cup Ski Team with European and world championships under her belt, including the PyeongChang 2018 Olympics with her team coming fifth in the team event. I sat down with Tilley off the slopes to discuss her successful career in ski racing and the home she and I both found in the sport — a home where men and women are valued equally.