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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 98 | Sophie Goldschmidt – President & CEO of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team

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Sophie Goldschmidt is the President and CEO of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, leading the organization responsible for the future of ski racing and snowboarding in the United States from grassroots development to Olympic podiums. Before stepping into this role, she built a career at the highest level of global sports and media, including senior leadership positions at the […]

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Podcast | January 14, 2026
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Ski Star Announces Retirement After Lack of Support From Swedish Ski Association

Swedish ski racer Lisa Hörnblad announced her retirement on her Instagram page on April 10, stating, “I can’t continue like it has been last season because it’s impossible to be competitive against the best in the world without support, coach, and team.” The 28-year-old ski racer admits that she is sad to announce that she is quitting but feels that […]

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Julia Schneemann | April 14, 2024
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CARV: The Secret to Taking Your Skiing to the Next Level

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Brought to you by CARV I’ve been skiing for 15 years and started racing about eight years ago. As a racer based in the Midwest, I always try to improve my ability as fast as possible, as my season is only two months long. Of course, I try to take advantage of as much coaching as possible, but as a […]

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Why Everyone Should Consider Ski Racing

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As any skier may know, downhill ski racing and recreational skiing are two very different things. Although it may seem like a risky jump between the two, everyone should consider ski racing for many different reasons. The community that exists within this unique sport is unlike any other. Ski racing may be focused on individual performance, but overall, many rankings […]

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5 Fundamentals For New Alpine Ski Racers

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Eight years ago, I escalated my skiing experience from free-skiing to competitive alpine racing. Throughout the years, I have received many tips and tricks that have guided and improved my technique and strategy in the sport. Building off the basis of these five fundamentals, any athlete seriously considering the sport will drastically improve their technique and mindset. Related: 9 Less […]

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Lindsey Vonn May Get The Opportunity To Race Against Men In 2018

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  With over 100 wins and over 190 podium appearances, Lindsey Vonn is one of the most decorated female skiers in the history of the sport. With her retirement in sight for the near future, there are two goals she would really like to achieve, the first is to make it to the 2018 Olympics and the second is to race […]

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Caitlin Perry | September 30, 2017
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