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I don't have much to say other than that I'm sorry. I feel like a pretty big loser right now. I have talked about wanting to live authentically and then I fucked with a picture to make it more impressive. I think I have just felt the need to try and impress you guys, the skiers that follow me, a lot since I came out. A lot of you unfollowed me after I came out and that's fine, I'd actually rather that than have people following me and making fun of me and leaving hurtful comments. I spend about half of my time on Instagram deleting comments from kids calling me a faggot or worse and blocking the kids that wrote them. The thing that sucks about it though is that when I look at their pages, those kids are almost entirely young skiers. It genuinely bums me out to get that kind of negativity on my page from kids who I had hoped would've been the one's able to connect with me, regardless of my sexuality, over a shared love of skiing. Anyway, I know that after an 8 month hiatus from skiing last spring / summer because of a blown knee and then coming out publicly in the fall that there hadn't been much ski-related content on my page in a while and that my audience had changed quite a lot. That's why I've tried to go as hard as possible since my first day back on snow this season. That's why I filmed and posted the little insta-edits on the rails at Keystone and Breck to show that I was back and that yes I was a "faggot" but that it didn't change anything in terms of my skiing capabilities. Yes, I sheepishly admit that I used an app on my phone to make the picture in the pipe look bigger. Why? I don't really know. While I was posting it I thought to myself, "this is so lame. People are gonna notice" but stupidly I ignored my better judgment and posted it anyway. I just wanted to post a ski picture that would be impressive. In hindsight it was really fucking stupid and it's embarrassing to have to admit that I did that. I am not proud of it but, sometimes, I can be a very insecure person and as a result I have said and done some things that don't align with the type of person I want to be. This being one of those instances. I thought about trying to say I didn't photoshop the pic and that it was the way it was sent to me but I think it's better to just own up to it. It was a mistake and it won't happen again. I deleted the picture, I don't know what else to do beyond that. I'm sorry for being an idiot. Hope you're all having a good season so far.
gkenworthyI don't have much to say other than that I'm sorry. I feel like a pretty big loser right now. I have talked about wanting to live authentically and then I fucked with a picture to make it more impressive. I think I have just felt the need to try and impress you guys, the skiers that follow me, a lot since I came out. A lot of you unfollowed me after I came out and that's fine, I'd actually rather that than have people following me and making fun of me and leaving hurtful comments. I spend about half of my time on Instagram deleting comments from kids calling me a faggot or worse and blocking the kids that wrote them. The thing that sucks about it though is that when I look at their pages, those kids are almost entirely young skiers. It genuinely bums me out to get that kind of negativity on my page from kids who I had hoped would've been the one's able to connect with me, regardless of my sexuality, over a shared love of skiing. Anyway, I know that after an 8 month hiatus from skiing last spring / summer because of a blown knee and then coming out publicly in the fall that there hadn't been much ski-related content on my page in a while and that my audience had changed quite a lot. That's why I've tried to go as hard as possible since my first day back on snow this season. That's why I filmed and posted the little insta-edits on the rails at Keystone and Breck to show that I was back and that yes I was a "faggot" but that it didn't change anything in terms of my skiing capabilities. Yes, I sheepishly admit that I used an app on my phone to make the picture in the pipe look bigger. Why? I don't really know. While I was posting it I thought to myself, "this is so lame. People are gonna notice" but stupidly I ignored my better judgment and posted it anyway. I just wanted to post a ski picture that would be impressive. In hindsight it was really fucking stupid and it's embarrassing to have to admit that I did that. I am not proud of it but, sometimes, I can be a very insecure person and as a result I have said and done some things that don't align with the type of person I want to be. This being one of those instances. I thought about trying to say I didn't photoshop the pic and that it was the way it was sent to me but I think it's better to just own up to it. It was a mistake and it won't happen again. I deleted the picture, I don't know what else to do beyond that. I'm sorry for being an idiot. Hope you're all having a good season so far.
Shit happens. Keep shredding out there and don't worry about the haters and bullshit. Obviously you're in a spot most of us can't understand in terms of the spotlight and pressure that comes with that, but try and have fun out there. Life's too short to be taken too seriously.
As far as the gay thing props on coming out. Idk if you looked through any of your messages but since you're back on here at the moment I figured I'd mention it. But that was a big deal to a lot of people. You don't really post on here ever anymore but there are actually several gay nsers. Anyway, hope things mellow out and you can focus more on skiing. But just figured I'd say props for having the balls to come out in your position, not knowing if that would completely fuck your career.
Gus.. well, I really like the photoshop, I just would've put a faint little "shopped" on the pic somewhere. It's not as though you can't get that high right? Maybe you should show people how high you can really get.
Just thinking about HC mountain.. maybe a couple of gay events or venues?!? Just trying to cater to everyone and promote safe practices.
gkenworthyI thought about trying to say I didn't photoshop the pic and that it was the way it was sent to me but I think it's better to just own up to it.
Dude, you kill it. You're one of the best skiers in the game right now, you don't need to prove anything to anyone!
Everyone has haters, and that's all they are. Keep shredding for yourself and keep doin you. The kids who are genuinely stoked on skiing will be stoked on you and your real content. Fuck anyone else who wouldn't have seen the awesomeness in the original.
Most people, myself included are just messing around in threads like this. Almost everyone on here has so much respect for you. That's not gonna change over a stupid picture. Don't get too bummed on it. (:
gkenworthyI don't have much to say other than that I'm sorry. I feel like a pretty big loser right now. I have talked about wanting to live authentically and then I fucked with a picture to make it more impressive. I think I have just felt the need to try and impress you guys, the skiers that follow me, a lot since I came out. A lot of you unfollowed me after I came out and that's fine, I'd actually rather that than have people following me and making fun of me and leaving hurtful comments. I spend about half of my time on Instagram deleting comments from kids calling me a faggot or worse and blocking the kids that wrote them. The thing that sucks about it though is that when I look at their pages, those kids are almost entirely young skiers. It genuinely bums me out to get that kind of negativity on my page from kids who I had hoped would've been the one's able to connect with me, regardless of my sexuality, over a shared love of skiing. Anyway, I know that after an 8 month hiatus from skiing last spring / summer because of a blown knee and then coming out publicly in the fall that there hadn't been much ski-related content on my page in a while and that my audience had changed quite a lot. That's why I've tried to go as hard as possible since my first day back on snow this season. That's why I filmed and posted the little insta-edits on the rails at Keystone and Breck to show that I was back and that yes I was a "faggot" but that it didn't change anything in terms of my skiing capabilities. Yes, I sheepishly admit that I used an app on my phone to make the picture in the pipe look bigger. Why? I don't really know. While I was posting it I thought to myself, "this is so lame. People are gonna notice" but stupidly I ignored my better judgment and posted it anyway. I just wanted to post a ski picture that would be impressive. In hindsight it was really fucking stupid and it's embarrassing to have to admit that I did that. I am not proud of it but, sometimes, I can be a very insecure person and as a result I have said and done some things that don't align with the type of person I want to be. This being one of those instances. I thought about trying to say I didn't photoshop the pic and that it was the way it was sent to me but I think it's better to just own up to it. It was a mistake and it won't happen again. I deleted the picture, I don't know what else to do beyond that. I'm sorry for being an idiot. Hope you're all having a good season so far.
Not that you even need it but, you have a lot of my respect.
Props on everything you've been doing man keep it up this shows how down to earth you are, good luck on the rest of the season man
McNocheSo many fucking keyboard warriors flipping their tune faster than a cheap hooker sucking off a fat guy. Pathetic.
Yeah its called not being a total dick, continuing to ridicule someone after theyve had the decency and balls to openly admit theyre wrong and apologise is stupid
It could've happened to any one of us. Big ups for owning up to it and putting it behind you., that's what really takes character
Keep shredding and as some other guy above me said - Keep having fun, that's what it's all about. You have my uttermost respect.
Those hateful comments you get on instagram are probably just from some very insecure and immature boys. So just follow the advice of this guy:
gkenworthyI don't have much to say other than that I'm sorry. I feel like a pretty big loser right now. I have talked about wanting to live authentically and then I fucked with a picture to make it more impressive. I think I have just felt the need to try and impress you guys, the skiers that follow me, a lot since I came out. A lot of you unfollowed me after I came out and that's fine, I'd actually rather that than have people following me and making fun of me and leaving hurtful comments. I spend about half of my time on Instagram deleting comments from kids calling me a faggot or worse and blocking the kids that wrote them. The thing that sucks about it though is that when I look at their pages, those kids are almost entirely young skiers. It genuinely bums me out to get that kind of negativity on my page from kids who I had hoped would've been the one's able to connect with me, regardless of my sexuality, over a shared love of skiing. Anyway, I know that after an 8 month hiatus from skiing last spring / summer because of a blown knee and then coming out publicly in the fall that there hadn't been much ski-related content on my page in a while and that my audience had changed quite a lot. That's why I've tried to go as hard as possible since my first day back on snow this season. That's why I filmed and posted the little insta-edits on the rails at Keystone and Breck to show that I was back and that yes I was a "faggot" but that it didn't change anything in terms of my skiing capabilities. Yes, I sheepishly admit that I used an app on my phone to make the picture in the pipe look bigger. Why? I don't really know. While I was posting it I thought to myself, "this is so lame. People are gonna notice" but stupidly I ignored my better judgment and posted it anyway. I just wanted to post a ski picture that would be impressive. In hindsight it was really fucking stupid and it's embarrassing to have to admit that I did that. I am not proud of it but, sometimes, I can be a very insecure person and as a result I have said and done some things that don't align with the type of person I want to be. This being one of those instances. I thought about trying to say I didn't photoshop the pic and that it was the way it was sent to me but I think it's better to just own up to it. It was a mistake and it won't happen again. I deleted the picture, I don't know what else to do beyond that. I'm sorry for being an idiot. Hope you're all having a good season so far.
Props on owning up to it! This post took balls especially the last few sentences, I'm glad you're still a skier at heart! Ignore the haters and keep shredding! you're having a killer season so far and I hope that continues!
gkenworthyI don't have much to say other than that I'm sorry. I feel like a pretty big loser right now. I have talked about wanting to live authentically and then I fucked with a picture to make it more impressive. I think I have just felt the need to try and impress you guys, the skiers that follow me, a lot since I came out. A lot of you unfollowed me after I came out and that's fine, I'd actually rather that than have people following me and making fun of me and leaving hurtful comments. I spend about half of my time on Instagram deleting comments from kids calling me a faggot or worse and blocking the kids that wrote them. The thing that sucks about it though is that when I look at their pages, those kids are almost entirely young skiers. It genuinely bums me out to get that kind of negativity on my page from kids who I had hoped would've been the one's able to connect with me, regardless of my sexuality, over a shared love of skiing. Anyway, I know that after an 8 month hiatus from skiing last spring / summer because of a blown knee and then coming out publicly in the fall that there hadn't been much ski-related content on my page in a while and that my audience had changed quite a lot. That's why I've tried to go as hard as possible since my first day back on snow this season. That's why I filmed and posted the little insta-edits on the rails at Keystone and Breck to show that I was back and that yes I was a "faggot" but that it didn't change anything in terms of my skiing capabilities. Yes, I sheepishly admit that I used an app on my phone to make the picture in the pipe look bigger. Why? I don't really know. While I was posting it I thought to myself, "this is so lame. People are gonna notice" but stupidly I ignored my better judgment and posted it anyway. I just wanted to post a ski picture that would be impressive. In hindsight it was really fucking stupid and it's embarrassing to have to admit that I did that. I am not proud of it but, sometimes, I can be a very insecure person and as a result I have said and done some things that don't align with the type of person I want to be. This being one of those instances. I thought about trying to say I didn't photoshop the pic and that it was the way it was sent to me but I think it's better to just own up to it. It was a mistake and it won't happen again. I deleted the picture, I don't know what else to do beyond that. I'm sorry for being an idiot. Hope you're all having a good season so far.
forgiven. don't do it again. you're one of the best skiers in the world - no need to fuck around.
McNocheSo many fucking keyboard warriors flipping their tune faster than a cheap hooker sucking off a fat guy. Pathetic.
I was wondering what would happen if he was posted. I was hoping somehow it was a joke to watch the crusade turn around harder but either way worth the read. That said, one thing my mother told me was to never pass up a good photoshop opportunity.
Morriski_Yeah its called not being a total dick, continuing to ridicule someone after theyve had the decency and balls to openly admit theyre wrong and apologise is stupid
But it's fine to ridicule people before they have admitted to making a mistake? Shut the fuck up loser.
Can you see how fucked that is?
I wish Gus would have acknowledged some of the fantastic photoshop contributions that have made it into this thread. I appreciate his apology, but having a bit of a sense of humour would be nice too. Skiing already too serious as it is. Apologize and then have a laugh.
McNocheBut it's fine to ridicule people before they have admitted to making a mistake? Shut the fuck up loser.
Can you see how fucked that is?
He did something pretty low, of course people are going to make fun of him, but now that he's put the whole scenario in context and has admitted he's done something wrong he no longer deserves the hate. Surely that makes sense? With your logic everyone making fun of Gus should still be making fun of him, even after he's openly come out and apologised. Do YOU see how fucked that is?
gkenworthyI thought about trying to say I didn't photoshop the pic and that it was the way it was sent to me but I think it's better to just own up to it. It was a mistake and it won't happen again. I deleted the picture, I don't know what else to do beyond that. I'm sorry for being an idiot. Hope you're all having a good season so far.
Good on you for owning it. Too many people would just try to pass it off on some bullshit excuse, takes a good character to just own it.
gkenworthyI don't have much to say other than that I'm sorry. I feel like a pretty big loser right now. I have talked about wanting to live authentically and then I fucked with a picture to make it more impressive. I think I have just felt the need to try and impress you guys, the skiers that follow me, a lot since I came out. A lot of you unfollowed me after I came out and that's fine, I'd actually rather that than have people following me and making fun of me and leaving hurtful comments. I spend about half of my time on Instagram deleting comments from kids calling me a faggot or worse and blocking the kids that wrote them. The thing that sucks about it though is that when I look at their pages, those kids are almost entirely young skiers. It genuinely bums me out to get that kind of negativity on my page from kids who I had hoped would've been the one's able to connect with me, regardless of my sexuality, over a shared love of skiing. Anyway, I know that after an 8 month hiatus from skiing last spring / summer because of a blown knee and then coming out publicly in the fall that there hadn't been much ski-related content on my page in a while and that my audience had changed quite a lot. That's why I've tried to go as hard as possible since my first day back on snow this season. That's why I filmed and posted the little insta-edits on the rails at Keystone and Breck to show that I was back and that yes I was a "faggot" but that it didn't change anything in terms of my skiing capabilities. Yes, I sheepishly admit that I used an app on my phone to make the picture in the pipe look bigger. Why? I don't really know. While I was posting it I thought to myself, "this is so lame. People are gonna notice" but stupidly I ignored my better judgment and posted it anyway. I just wanted to post a ski picture that would be impressive. In hindsight it was really fucking stupid and it's embarrassing to have to admit that I did that. I am not proud of it but, sometimes, I can be a very insecure person and as a result I have said and done some things that don't align with the type of person I want to be. This being one of those instances. I thought about trying to say I didn't photoshop the pic and that it was the way it was sent to me but I think it's better to just own up to it. It was a mistake and it won't happen again. I deleted the picture, I don't know what else to do beyond that. I'm sorry for being an idiot. Hope you're all having a good season so far.
Big ups my dude, takes a lot to own up to your own mistakes. Keep crushing it man
gkenworthyI don't have much to say other than that I'm sorry. I feel like a pretty big loser right now. I have talked about wanting to live authentically and then I fucked with a picture to make it more impressive. I think I have just felt the need to try and impress you guys, the skiers that follow me, a lot since I came out. A lot of you unfollowed me after I came out and that's fine, I'd actually rather that than have people following me and making fun of me and leaving hurtful comments. I spend about half of my time on Instagram deleting comments from kids calling me a faggot or worse and blocking the kids that wrote them. The thing that sucks about it though is that when I look at their pages, those kids are almost entirely young skiers. It genuinely bums me out to get that kind of negativity on my page from kids who I had hoped would've been the one's able to connect with me, regardless of my sexuality, over a shared love of skiing. Anyway, I know that after an 8 month hiatus from skiing last spring / summer because of a blown knee and then coming out publicly in the fall that there hadn't been much ski-related content on my page in a while and that my audience had changed quite a lot. That's why I've tried to go as hard as possible since my first day back on snow this season. That's why I filmed and posted the little insta-edits on the rails at Keystone and Breck to show that I was back and that yes I was a "faggot" but that it didn't change anything in terms of my skiing capabilities. Yes, I sheepishly admit that I used an app on my phone to make the picture in the pipe look bigger. Why? I don't really know. While I was posting it I thought to myself, "this is so lame. People are gonna notice" but stupidly I ignored my better judgment and posted it anyway. I just wanted to post a ski picture that would be impressive. In hindsight it was really fucking stupid and it's embarrassing to have to admit that I did that. I am not proud of it but, sometimes, I can be a very insecure person and as a result I have said and done some things that don't align with the type of person I want to be. This being one of those instances. I thought about trying to say I didn't photoshop the pic and that it was the way it was sent to me but I think it's better to just own up to it. It was a mistake and it won't happen again. I deleted the picture, I don't know what else to do beyond that. I'm sorry for being an idiot. Hope you're all having a good season so far.
Pretty impressive to see someone own their mistake in public let alone somebody in the public eye. Good on you Gus, you'very always been a great guy and skier worthy of respect and one little fuck up certainly doesn't deserve a loss of said respect. People making fun of you based on your sexuality are losers. Keep doing you and most importantly keep shredding man. Stoked to see what's on the way yet this season.
