Ski Bri: A Daughter’s Journey From the White House to Everest

A new memoir from a woman who has been a part of the White House for two consecutive Presidents. She shares her candid story about what it’s like to grow and develop your skills, trying to survive in an extremely competitive society and then jumping on the next opportunity that presents itself.

Who Is Ski Bri

Ski Bri is a daughter of an American president, and she has devoted her life to following in her father’s footsteps. Ski Bri was only four years old when her father, then-President Barack Obama, won the presidential election in 2008. She remembers watching the events unfold live on television with her mother and sister.

Since then, Ski Bri has followed in her father’s footsteps by pursuing a career in politics. She first worked as a speechwriter for Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) before moving on to work as a policy advisor for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. Following Clinton’s loss in the election, she joined the administration of President Donald J. Trump as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of African American Outreach at the White House.

In this position, she helped organize and lead various initiatives aimed at addressing issues important to black Americans, such as criminal justice reform and economic empowerment. Most recently, Ski Bri has served as the Executive Director of VoteVets Action Fund, an organization focused on advancing veterans’ rights and creating more inclusive democracy.

As Ski Bri continues to pursue her career goals, it is clear that she is not afraid to follow where her passions lead her. This determination is something that she learned from her father – who always believed that anything was possible if you set your mind to it.

What’s Your Story?

Ski Bri is a daughter of the president of the United States. Born in Washington D.C., Ski Bri moved with her family to Park City, Utah when she was just three years old. Ski Bri’s family has a long history of skiing and mountain climbing, so it was only natural that she would develop an interest in these activities as well.

In 2007, at the age of fifteen, Ski Bri became the youngest person ever to summit Mount Everest. She accomplished this amazing feat just two years after completing her first ski descent from Everest’s summit, establishing herself as one of the world’s top mountaineers.

Since Everest summiting, Ski Bri has continued to explore the world’s highest mountains, including K2 and Mount McKinley. In 2017 she became the first woman to ski solo from both South and North Pole camps on Antarctica (a distance of over 2,000 miles).

Ski Bri’s story is an inspiration for anyone who wants to achieve anything they set their mind to. She has shown us that anything is possible if you are willing to work hard and believe in yourself.

The American Dream

I was born in Denver, Colorado. I grew up skiing and hiking in the Rocky Mountains. I dreamed of one day being President of the United States. So when my dad announced he was running for office, I knew I had to do something to help.

When my dad won his election, I knew it was my chance to make my dream a reality. He appointed me as his campaign manager and together we worked hard to win over voters in key states. When he was elected, I couldn’t believe it – our family had made it!

Now that we were in office, my dad wanted me to take on a bigger role in government. He put me in charge of the White House Easter Egg Roll and Lake Placid Winter Olympics events. It was an amazing experience to be part of history and see people from all around the world come together to celebrate American culture and values.

But there was still one big goal left on my dad’s agenda: becoming President of the United States himself! We worked tirelessly throughout his campaign, but on November 8th, 2016, we finally won – and I became second-youngest First Lady ever!

It has been an incredible journey so far – from skiing with John F Kennedy in Aspen to hosting the first Mrs. America pageant at the White House – but there is still so much more ahead for us as a family. We are committed to fighting for better healthcare for all Americans, strengthening our

Lessons from the White House

The Ski Bri blog chronicles the inspiring story of Alyssa Newcomb, a daughter of White House staffer Brianna Newcomb. Born with a rare genetic condition that causes her to have two left feet, Alyssa has always been an adventurer. When she was just 10 years old, she became the first person in history to ski down Mount Kilimanjaro.

Alyssa’s journey to Everest began when she was invited by the Nepalese government to be a part of the national team competing in the World Youth Day event in Australia. She quickly became one of Nepal’s most popular athletes and received invitations from all over the world to compete in various mountain sports events. In addition to skiing and climbing, Alyssa is also an accomplished equestrian and has competed at events across Europe and Asia.

Through her adventure stories, Alyssa hopes to inspire others who may feel limited by their circumstances to chase their dreams. “I don’t think you can be limited by your limitations,” she says. “You can’t help but be terrified at first but if you keep going, eventually it will become second nature.”

In April 2015, Alyssa became the first U.S.-born person ever to summit Everest (and fifth woman overall). She credits her success not only to her hard work and determination but also to her family and friends who have always been there for her no matter what. “My whole family is so supportive,” she says

Everest’s Descent into Hell

On the morning of May 26, 2009, as I prepared to leave for Nepal, my husband called from the White House. President Obama had just announced a declaration of a national emergency to rescue climbers stranded on Everest and provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the devastating earthquake in India.

Our team was one of many mobilized to help. After a long journey from Washington, D.C., we reached Lukla, Nepal on June 3rd. We were met by an army of international volunteers who welcomed us with open arms and set up camp.

The next few weeks were hectic as teams scrambled to organize relief efforts and get supplies to Base Camp. With helicopters constantly flying in and out of the area carrying injured climbers and supplies, life at camp became chaotic but exciting.

As the days passed and news filtered down about conditions on Everest, our worry turned into horror as we realized more and more people were stranded on the mountain. On June 22nd, we received word that 10 members of our team—including my husband—were missing in action after being caught in an avalanche while descending from Camp 2. In what seemed like a cruel twist of fate, their bodies were found months later lying frozen in ice at an altitude of 25,000 feet—just below the summit of Mount Everest!