 After college, she went to work for a local firm selling computer software before a friend reintroduced her to skiing and she rediscovered her love of it.In 1985 she rejoined the USDST and would gain sponsorships and a scholarship in order to be able to pursue it full-time.Within a year of taking up skiing again Golden had won 4 gold medals internationally including 3 in the 1986 World Disabled Championships.