Laura Flood Memorial Race

The Laura Flood Memorial Race began in 1991 in honor of Laura Sharpe Flood who had a zest for life, the outdoors, and ski racing as well. She loved every part of the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, and this event is one way SVSEF wants to always help keep Laura’s legacy alive in the greater ski racing community.

DATE
February 7-9, 2025

LOCATION
Sun Valley, Idaho

The Laura Flood Memorial Race honors the life of Laura Flood, a young ski racer, SVSEF alumna, and friend who lost her life in a ski training accident at 19 while racing for the University of Colorado. The race is made possible through the entire community’s efforts—the Flood family, coaches, volunteers, families, athletes, and Sun Valley Resort;

The race serves as a U16 Intermountain Cup qualifier, and the perpetual trophy is awarded to the top U16 male and female athletes at the conclusion of three races—two giant slalom (GS) and one slalom (SL), typically held on the steeps of Sun Valley’s Greyhawk and Hemingway runs.

“Those who knew Laura would say that she was vivacious, kind, super determined, fun-loving, and always showed the epitome of sportsmanship. Races like this are one way we can honor people we’ve lost through our sport, and always remember incredible moments that over time unveil so many connections between past winners.”
—Heather Flood Daves (Laura’s sister)
2024 Laura Flood Memorial Race Recap & Results
2023 Laura Flood Memorial Race Recap & Results
2022 Laura Flood Memorial Race Recap & Results

Race Contacts

Will Brandenburg
wbrandenburg@svsef.org
208-481-7269

Race Administrator
Email address will be posted two weeks prior to the event.

Links to complete race results will be posted here following the 2025 Laura Flood Memorial Race.

2025 Event Schedule will be posted here as soon as it is available.

2020's

2024
Ruby Smith
Tucker Reimund

2023
Taylor Moe
Jack Hoffman

2022
Lowie Watkins
Karsten Schillinger

2021
Paige DeHart
Finnigan Donley

2020
Jessica Blackburn
Harry Hoffman

2010's

2019
Mary Bocock
Ryder Sarchett

2018
Madison Ferris
Oliver Parazette

2017
Merumo Ishimaru
Filippo Collini

2016
Lily Fitzgerald
Will Snyder

2015
Haley Cutler
Jay Fitzgerald

2014
Samantha Busby
Ralf Carestia

2013
Megan Henkelman
Kipling Weisel

2012
Mallory Kelley
Bryce Astle

2000's

2011
Nicole Roos
Peter Papineau

2010
Nicole Roos
Tanner Farrow

2009
Sydney Staples
Brice Bielaski

2008
Calley Brown
Scot Chrisman

2007
Jamie DuPratt
Mitchell Brower

2006
Courtney Carmichael
Andrew Phillips

2005
Alexa Perkiel
Marcus Caston

2004
Kaleana Thorsen
Zac Brown

2003
Dorothy Muirhead
Mitt Coats

2002
Laura Durkheimer
Zac Brown

2001
Stacey Timmons
Aaron Bolduc

2000
Chirine Njeim
Tyler Roos

1990's

1999
Jessica Hamilton
Sam Lubing

1998
Elisha Stephens
Aaron Bolduc

1997
Heidi Shelton
Biche Rudigoz

1996
Kristin Edwards
Jeff Sarchett

1995
Jessica Lyle
Brady Sherman

1994
Ann Flanagan
Aaron Hill

1993
Jordan Hawkes
Oliver Fritsch

1992
Tara Bell
Matt Redman

1991
Alexandra Shaffer
Robin Sarchett

Race Partners

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Race Sponsors

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