Skiing can be nourishment for the soul, but it can also be brutal on ones body. For years, pro skier Nat Segal was proud of her pain threshold and pushed its limits when she was skiing. But eventually, her pain became chronic, and she could not escape it.

　　Mountain Joy is a short film by Helle Hansen about Segals struggle. In it, she tells the story of her spondyloarthritis diagnosis and how it affected her life and career in the years that followed. She also gives us a little insight into how she was able to find hope in the darkest moments of her suffering.

　　To see some of Segals other projects, check out her Instagram profile.

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　　Pedal Against Arthritis: Epic California Bike Ride Has New Twist for CharityMay is National Bike Month and National Arthritis Awareness Month. Join the causes with this 525-mile in-person or (new this year) remote bike ride on Highway 1. Read more