Team camaraderie and unity translates to strong performances on the race course

SVSEF Alpine Women’s FIS Team Travels North to WR FIS Devo Speed Series

The Western Region FIS Devo Speed Series hosted fifty women for two Downhill and two Super G races at Schweitzer Mountain, ID Jan. 26-30. The SVSEF Alpine Women’s FIS Team came away with strong results, yielding top-five and top-ten finishes over the course of the four events.

"This race series was an incredible opportunity for our team to challenge themselves on a high-caliber track and gain valuable experience in speed events,” said Anika Angriman, SVSEF Alpine FIS Women’s Team Head Coach. “The venue provided ideal conditions, and the team took full advantage, showing both skill and determination.”

In the Downhill races, SVSEF had two top-five finishes, and in the Super-G, the team’s depth was on full display with five racers in the top ten and three in the top five in both races.

“I’m especially proud of the way our athletes supported each other, creating a strong and positive team atmosphere,” said Angriman. “That unity translated into great performances on the hill. These results reflect the hard work put in every day by our athletes and staff. I am confident that the lessons learned here will only make us stronger moving forward."

SVSEF Athlete Results

Downhill 1 

5th – Madison Vieara-McCarthy

9th – Sophia Hallstein

Downhill 2

4th – Madison Vieara-McCarthy

7th – Sophia Hallstein

Super G 1

2nd – Sophia Falter

4th – Elodie Olsen

5th – Ruby Smith

6th – Avryl Haas

10th – Madison Vieara-McCarthy

Super G 2

2nd – Sophia Falter

4th – Ruby Smith

5th – Avryl Haas 

7th – Madison Vieara-McCarthy

9th – Elodie Olsen

For complete event results, please visit: https://live-timing.com/races.php


Alpine Athletes Chase Their Need for Speed at Wes Barron Speed Series

SVSEF’s Tucker Reimund Takes Overall Series Title for Men

In collaboration with the Jackson Hole Ski Club, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort hosted the Wes Barron Speed Series Jan. 24-27. Athletes from the SVSEF Alpine U16 USSS Team traveled to Jackson Hole, WY for the Super G (SG) series, where the men and women each had three SG races over the four-day event. 

The series welcomed 160 athletes representing ten ski clubs from across the Intermountain Division, and was open to second-year U14, U16, and U18 age categories. SVSEF held their own and then some, racing against some of their toughest competition in the region. Awards were given to the top five overall men and women in each race and to the top man and woman overall at the end of the series.

The men raced on Friday and Saturday, where Tucker Reimund took fourth, first, and third in the three respective races, ultimately taking the overall title for the series. Reimund was only .61 seconds off the win in race one, won race two by .66 seconds, and was .62 seconds off the top step in race three. As a team, the men took six of the 15 podium spots across the three races with Huxley Flood grabbing a third and fifth place in races one and three, and Conway Selznick a fifth place in race two, less than a second off Reimund’s winning time..

Race one for the women was held on Sunday with Ava Huey taking fourth and teammate Elliot Leahy not far back with a top ten in seventh. Huey and Leahy swapped places in race two on Monday with Leahy in fourth and Huey in seventh. Anna Taylor also raced to a top ten spot in race two. Race three saw two teammates flip again with Huey in fourth and Leahy in seventh.

“We couldn’t be more proud of how our athletes showed up at Jackson Hole,” said Nate Schwing, SVSEF U16 Head Coach. “Over the course of three Super G races per gender, they pushed hard, skied with confidence, and made huge strides. Their hard work is paying off, and the progress they’ve made is something to truly celebrate.”

Up Next for the Alpine U16 USSS Team: SVSEF will host the 34th Annual Laura Flood Memorial Race in Sun Valley Feb. 7-9.

SVSEF Athlete Results from Wes Barron Speed Series, Jackson Hole, WY

Tucker Reimund – Overall Winner of Wes Barron Series (Men)

Top 5 SVSEF Athlete results per race:

Men SG Race 1:

3rd – Huxley Flood

4th – Tucker Reimund

8th – Conway Selznick

15th – Henry Questad 

20th – Henry Flynn

Men SG Race 2:

1st – Tucker Reimund

5th – Conway Selznick

12th – Declan O’Toole

15th – Henry Questad

18th – Henry Flynn

Men SG Race 3

3rd – Tucker Reimund

5th – Huxley Flood

8th – Conway Selznick

23rd – Henry Questad

26th – Henry Questad

Women SG Race 1

4th – Ava Huey

7th – Elliot Leahy

15th – Jasmine Smiley

17th – Camden Bakker

22nd – Bianca Smith

Women SG Race 2

4th – Elliot Leahy

7th – Ava Huey

10th Anna Taylor

15th- Jasmine Smiley

19th – Camden Bakker

Women SG Race 3

4th – Ava Huey

7th – Elliot Leahy

16th – Jasmine Smiley

22nd – Camden Bakker

Complete results for each race may be found a the following links:

Men SG Race 1: https://imdalpine.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/WES-BARRON-RACE-1-M-Race-Results.pdf 

Men SG race 2: https://imdalpine.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/WES-BARRON-RACE-2-M-Race-Results.pdf 

Men SG Race 3: https://imdalpine.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/WES-BARRON-RACE-3-M-Race-Results.pdf 

Women SG Race 1: https://imdalpine.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/WES-BARRON-RACE-1-L-Race-Results.pdf 

Women SG Race 2https://www.live-timing.com/report/287432%20Race%20Results.pdf   

Women SG Race 3https://www.live-timing.com/report/287433%20Race%20Results.pdf  

About the Wes Barron Speed Series

In collaboration with the Jackson Hole Ski Club, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort hosts the annual Wes Barron Speed Series. Through the efforts of the Barron family and the Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club, the Wes Barron Scholarship Fund was established in his name, and is making a difference in the lives of local children. The Fund helps local kids with financial need, participate in alpine racing. Through this fund, Wes continues to positively impact and inspire local kids who otherwise may not be able to participate in the sport.


Roundhouse Slope Welcomes Freestyle Spectacular Under Bluebird Skies

SVSEF’s Will Hausmann lays down two age group podiums, sixth and second overall in singles

Eighty-six athletes from across the west found their groove and threw down for strong competition on Baldy’s Roundhouse Slope during Saturday and Sunday’s Freestyle Spectacular. The SVSEF Freestyle Team brought their A-game, landing several age class podiums on home snow.

“It was impressive to see such a high level of competition this past weekend,” said John Grigsby, SVSEF Freestyle Program Director. 

Amongst the field of competitors were athletes who competed in World Cups last season and Chase Littlefield, a bronze medalist from the Junior World Championships held in Kazakhstan a few weeks ago.

“I was excited to see how much our program has improved over the past year,” said Grigsby

Notable standouts were a few of SVSEF’s up and coming young guns—Will Hausmann from Sun Valley Community School, and Drake Lovlien from the Sage School—both placing in the top 10 overall. Both Hausmann and Lovlien have been back and forth on the podium this season. Wells Dolson, also from Sun Valley Community School, won her age class (F15) both days for singles and is one to watch in the years to come with her already high level of tricks and jumps.

“It was great to see Will’s hard work starting to pay off,” said Grigsby. “He received his highest turn and air scores of the season which landed him in second place between Junior World Championship bronze medalist Chase Littlefield, and Billy Brown, one of the top Australian Mogul skiers.”  

SVSEF Athlete Results:

Saturday Results Singles competition 

Sienna Loredo 2nd F17 

Abigail Hobbs 3rd F17  

Wells Dolson 1st F15, 8th Overall 

Isla Sundby 1st  F13, 9th Overall 

Nic Rubenstein (SVSEF Alumni) M19 3rd, 5th Overall 

Will Hausmann 2nd M 17, 6th Overall 

Sunday Results 

Isla Sundby 1st F13, 9th Overall in Singles 

Wells Dolson 2nd F15, 10th Overall in Singles, 5th in Duals 

Sienna Loredo 3rd F17 Singles 

Nic Rubenstein (SVSEF Alumni) 2nd in Duals 

Will Hausmann 2nd Overall in Singles and 1st M17 

Drake Lovlien 9th Overall in Singles 


SVSEF Alpine FIS Teams Travel West for the WRangler Cup Devo Series at Mt. Bachelor

Two giant slalom and two slalom races headlined the tech series Jan. 14-17

The SVSEF Alpine FIS Women’s and Men’s teams hit the road last week for the annual Western Region WRangler Cup Devo Tech Series at Mt. Bachelor, OR Jan. 14-17. The men raced Giant Slalom (GS) on Tuesday and Wednesday, while the women were on the Slalom (SL) course. Thursday and Friday saw the men in the SL gates and the women racing GS.

On Tuesday, Samantha Milne was the top SVSEF athlete in the SL with fourth place overall and third place in the U18's. Autumn Carpenter was the next SVSEF athlete coming in 17th. In Wednesday's Slalom race, Milne repeated third place in the U18's while Zoe Stern-Pre came in 13th for the day. On Thursday, the women switched to GS where Milne placed fourth and Ava Murphy was the next SVSEF athlete placing 12th in the U18's. The SVSEF women continued to improve daily with the last race having great placings on Friday. Milne was second in the U18's (third overall) with Stern-Pre placing 10th and Carpenter 14th.

"The girls that raced in this series had their best results of the year so far,” said Assistant Women's FIS coach, Pat Savaria. “It was so great to see them shine and gain confidence with each race."

For the men, SVSEF stepped onto the U18 podium at every race and teammates raced their way to multiple personal bests across the series. To kick things off In GS on Tuesday, Cole Sanford took the win for U18’s and Owen Lancaster landed just behind in second place. Paxton Sammis followed up the U18 podium trend finishing third in Wednesday’s GS. In the first SL on Thursday, Owen Lancaster took first and Declan White placed third. Paxton Sammis raced to third in the second SL race on Friday. 

SVSEF Athlete Results on U18 Podium:

FIS Women SL Jan 14

3rd Samantha Milne

17th Autumn Carpenter

FIS Women SL Jan 15

3rd Samantha Milne

13th Zoe Stern-Pre

FIS Women GS Jan 16

4th Samantha Milne

12th Ava Murphy

FIS Women GS Jan 17

2nd Samantha Milne

10th Zoe Stern-Pre

14th Autumn Carpenter

FIS Men GS Jan 14

1st Cole Sanford

2nd Owen Lancaster

FIS Men SG Jan 15

3rd Paxton Sammis

FIS Men SL Jan 16

1st Owen Lancaster

3rd Declan White

FIS Men SL Jan 17

3rd Paxton Sammis

For complete FIS WRangler Devo Tech Series race results, please click on the link below: 

https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/general/event-details.html?sectorcode=AL&eventid=56751&seasoncode=2025 

UP NEXT for the SVSEF Alpine Men’s and Women’s FIS Teams: FIS Schweitzer Speed Series at Schweitzer Mountain Resort in Sandpoint, ID Jan. 27 - Feb 1, 2025. The event is part of the Western Region Speed Series and will host men’s and women’s downhill (DH) and super G (SG) races.


SVSEF Snowboard Team Takes to Halfpipe and Slopestyle at Woodward Park City

Riders chase regional points towards USASA National Championships in April

Ten riders from the SVSEF Snowboard Team traveled to Woodward Park City, UT this past weekend for two Halfpipe events and one Slopestyle event as part of the USASA Big Mountain West Series. The comp offered regional points towards the USASA National Championships in April at Copper Mountain, CO.

In true Sun Valley Snowboard Team fashion, riders are always participating in a multitude of disciplines working towards becoming the best all-around riders they can be—Halfpipe being amongst them. Learning to ride on the steeps of Baldy lends itself to the skills needed to ride halfpipe well and the team showed that.

“Rylan Olson had smooth linked trick runs that had the judges taking their time to turn in scores and he was rewarded with two third place podium spots for his efforts,” said Andy Gilbert, SVSEF Snowboard Futures Team Head Coach

The young women of the team also came to play. ”Camille Armeen rode a smooth line all day,” said Gilbert. “Vivian Smith was adding Alley-Oop spins to her runs and Naomi Gorringe went big on every first hit making the judges take note. Halfpipe riding is in good hands with this group of riders—this being the first pipe events for many of the team.”

“We had great runs from all our riders and I think this was an eye opener for many of our riders that they have the skills for this discipline,” said Gilbert.

SVSEF Athlete Results

Woodward Park City Halfpipe 1:

BREAKER BOYS 13-14

3rd Rylan Olson

BREAKER GIRLS 13-14

3rd Camille Armeen 

4th Vivian Smith

YOUTH MEN 15-16

7th Henry Georgiades

8th Charlie Theobald

YOUTH WOMEN 15-16

1st Naomi Gorringe

Woodward Park City Halfpipe 2:

BREAKER BOYS 13-14

3rd Rylan Olson 

BREAKER GIRLS 13-14

3rd Camille Armeen 

4th Vivian Smith 

YOUTH MEN 15-16

5th Charlie Theobald

6th Bixby Swanger

7th Henry Georgiades 

YOUTH WOMEN 15-16

1st Naomi Gorringe

Slopestyle in Park City is known to be a showcase for great park riding and this weekend was no different. It was a great event for the Sun Valley Snowboard Team as they showed their hard work places them in the mix with the PC “Park Rats!”

“SVSEF Snowboarders in the Youth Men’s division are on the rise, linking tricks and putting together creative runs that are starting to get the attention of the judges in the series,” said Gilbert. “Charlie Theobald, Henry Georgiades and Bixby Swanger will be riders to watch as the series moves on.” 

Karsen Miller grabbed third place in the Junior Men’s Division 17-18 with a Half Cab, front 360, back 360 combo. Uzzi Almaras had the best park runs his coaches can remember, stepping up to bigger jumps and rails with confidence and landed just off the podium in fourth—a great result for him.

“On the Women’s side, we saw some great riding and a ton to work with moving forward,” said Gilbert. Camille Armeen had Backside 360’s on lock; a small loss of speed on a rail feature kept her just off the podium in fourth. Viv Smith went smooth and big on the straight airs linking her runs and ending up in third. Naomi Gorringe is pushing toward very difficult runs and is still fine tuning linking it all together—she grabbed a silver medal in the Youth Women’s division 15-16. “All-in-all a solid day in Slopestyle for the squad.”

Woodward Park City Slopestyle:

BREAKER GIRLS 13-14

3rd Vivian Smith

4th Camille Armeen

YOUTH MEN 15-16

12th Charlie Theobald 

14th Henry Georgiades

15th Bixby Swanger

YOUTH WOMEN 15-16

2nd Naomi Gorringe 

JUNIOR MEN 17-18

3rd Karsen Miller 

4th Uzziel Almaras

Up next for the SVSEF Snowboard Team is the USASA Big Mountain West Series when it rolls into Dollar Mountain at Sun Valley Jan. 30 - Feb 2. 

For more information and results, visit: https://www.usasa.org/regional/events/?season=2025&series=big-mountain-west-series&month=all&discipline=all 


SVSEF Cross Country Teams at Soldier Hollow Super Qualifier & RMISA Ute Invitational

Alumni represent at collegiate level while younger athletes embrace learning opportunities

This past weekend the SVSEF Cross Country teams had 50 athletes, U12 Prep Team through Gold Team, competing at the Soldier Hollow Nordic Center Olympic venue in Midway, UT. Organizers of the Soldier Hollow Super Qualifier and Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association (RMISA) Ute Invitational put together new challenging courses alongside the new lodge and infrastructure, which will host the upcoming Junior Nationals in March 2025.

“This was one of the biggest events ever assembled for cross country with more than 700 athletes from Western Junior clubs and collegiate programs attending,” said Chris Mallory, SVSEF Cross Country Comp Team Head Coach. “There were many personal bests out there, but some standout performances came from Tait Boschen (U16) and Cora Faye Scott (U18) who placed third in the Classic races; and three U18/20 junior girls, Sammy Smith (US Ski Team), Molly Maybach, and Cora Faye Scott in the top seven of the Skate Sprint qualifier.  

In a stacked field of the top Western collegiate athletes, SVSEF Cross Country Alumni made their mark in Saturday’s RMISA Open Classic 7.5k race. Current SVSEF XC Gold Team member Peter Wolter placed fifth, while John Steel Hagenbuch who is now racing for Dartmouth College and the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team took eighth. University of Denver’s Elijah Weenig placed 18th.

“For our younger Prep Team athletes at their first Junior National Qualifier to have this unique opportunity and race alongside seasoned athletes was an invaluable experience,” said Becky Flynn, SVSEF Cross Country Program Director. “From prepping skis, to nutrition and hydration tips, to strategizing on how to race the courses, this kind of peer-to-peer mentorship stamps experience and memories in the minds of these young athletes, that they will always remember and turn to.”

For complete results, please visit: https://www.muddydogsports.com/home 

For detailed event information, please visit: https://utaholympiclegacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Invitation-SuperQ_Ute-Invite-2025_1_17_25.pdf 


SVSEF Alpine Athletes Represent Western Region at National U16 Project in Burke, VT

Tucker Reimund qualifies for Alpe Cimbra FIS Children Cup in Italy 

Five members of the SVSEF Alpine U16 Team were selected to represent the Western Region for the 2025 Burke National Performance Series (NPS) U16 project, which took place Jan. 3-10 in Burke, VT. At the conclusion of the project, Tucker Reimund’s results qualified him for the Alpe Cimbra FIS Children Cup in Folaria, Italy from Jan 31-Feb 8.

This is the sixth season for the Burke NPS U16 project, which brings together a national U16 peer group to provide increased peer-group intensity for U16s through head-to-head training and competition, and to bring U16s from each region together for national exposure and team-building. Ten athletes per gender from each of the three U.S. Ski & Snowboard regions (Western, Rocky/Central, Eastern) are invited to the project and all regions collectively do everything together from meals, conditioning, ski prep, meetings, and all on-snow activities. 

Based on specific project selection criteria, SVSEF’s Anna Taylor, Ava Huey, Conway Selznick, Huxley Flood, and Tucker Reimund represented the Western Region at Burke with SVSEF Alpine U16 Assistant Coach, Nik Angriman.

The athletes had four days of training and four races including two GS and two SL. Right from the get-go at on-snow training, the athletes were dealt a brutal east coast weather pattern with temperatures dropping into the negatives, along with wind chill, snow, and humidity making for some challenging conditions.

“I felt our group was in a good place and having a great experience,” said Nik Angriman, SVSEF Alpine U16 Assistant Coach. “Personally, I think this opportunity for our athletes goes far beyond the results. In ski racing, one of the most important things is to learn how to adapt—in different snow and weather conditions, at different venues, courses, environments, etc.”

At Burke, the athletes were tested through all of this, and as Angriman told the athletes, “I’m really proud of ALL of them for how they challenged themselves, how they stepped out of their comfort zone, and for how they acted on and off the hill. These are little steps but with a huge relevance to grow as an athlete and as a person.”

At the end of the four races, Tucker Reimund’s results qualified him for the Alpe Cimbra FIS Children Cup, Folgaria, ITA, from January 31 to February 8. The USA quota is three boys and three girls. Reimund placed sixth and 12th in GS and fourth and sixth in SL. The Alpe Cimbra FIS Children Cup is an international race series that brings together 800 of the best U16s from all over the world. 

Additional SVSEF Athlete Results at Burke NPS:

  • Anna Taylor 13th and 15th GS, 9th in SL
  • Ava Huey 15th and 26th in GS, 23th and 19th in SL
  • Conway Selznick 12th and 17th in GS, 24th and 20th in SL
  • Huxley Flood 15th in SL

SVSEF Alpine U14 IMD Team Takes On Snow King, WY

Season kicks into high gear with first away race of the season

The SVSEF U14 IMD Alpine Team had its first away race of the season Jan. 10-12 at Snow King, WY. Alpine U14 ski racing athletes from across the Intermountain Division competed in one GS and two SL races and at the end of three days of racing, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation’s U14 IMD team brought home one podium for the girls and four for the boys.

“It was a memorable first weekend of racing to kick off the U14 IMD Season!” said Charlotte Gourlay, SVSEF Alpine U14 IMD Head Coach. “We had a ton of great results and lots of kids stepping up their game in a whole new circuit. It is often challenging to step into that first start gate of the year, but all of the athletes charged through their nerves and will be even more prepared for their next race series. Big congratulations to all the athletes over the weekend.”

In Friday’s GS for the girls, Savannah Pringle was the top SVSEF athlete with an eighth place, and Henry Questad and Cam Beck both landed on the podium in third and fourth respectively for the boys.

In Saturday's SL race, Savannah Pringle was on the podium placing fifth and Henry Questad brought home the bronze.

In Sunday’s SL race, Cami Reid was the top girl for SVSEF placing thirteenth and Corbin Flood placed fourth on the podium, with Cam Beck coming in seventh.

SVSEF Athlete Results:

U14 Girls GS Jan 10

  • 8th Savannah Pringle
  • 10th Piper Spengler

U14 Boys GS Jan 10

  • 3rd Henry Questad
  • 4th Cam Beck

U14 Girls SL Jan 11

  • 5th Savannah Pringle
  • 9th Cami Reid

U14 Boys SL Jan 11

  • 3rd Henry Questad
  • 11th Thijs Lloyd
  • 12th Cam Beck

U14 Girls SL Jan 12

  • 13th Cami Reid
  • 14th Piper Spengler

U14 Boys SL Jan 12

  • 4th Corbin Flood
  • 7th Cam Beck
  • 11th Thijs Lloyd

For complete U14 IMD race results, click on this link and go to the U14 Series button:  https://imdalpine.org/race-results/


SVSEF Alpine North Series Team Shines at First Away Race of the Season

Alpine U12 ski racing athletes from across the Intermountain Division descended on Grand Targhee Jan. 11-12 for the North Series Giant Slalom (GS) races. At the end of two days of racing, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation’s U12 North Series team brought home two podium spots for the girls and three for the boys.

Always one of the team’s favorite away races came complete with snowy conditions both days with a little sun in the morning on Sunday, fog, powder skiing to the start, crashes, lost skis, good skiing, pool parties, BBQ’s in the finish area, and most importantly a whole lot of fun as a team.
"We saw some great skiing with the results to prove it from everyone along with some amazing powder skiing as well,” said SVSEF Alpine North Series Head Coach, Claudia Stern. “The staff are all super proud of their skiing, their team spirit, and their positive attitudes throughout the weekend with lots of cheering and helping out their teammates to get ready for their runs."
On Saturday for the girls, Alta Questad brought home gold in the U12 division and Alex Grant came in third for the boys.
On Sunday, Alta Questad was first in the U12 girls again and Alex Grant brought home the gold, while Halsten Bruun took third in the boys.
SVSEF Athlete Results:
U12 Girls GS Jan 11
  • 1st Alta Questad
  • 6th Sophie Robins
  • 7th Presley Jensen
  • 8th Hope Lloyd
  • 10th Marie McNeal
U12 Boys GS Jan 11
  • 3rd Alex Grant
  • 7th Chase Martens
  • 10th Asa Sattler
U12 Girls GS Jan 12
  • 1st Alta Questad
  • 6th Sophie Robins
  • 7th Hope Lloyd
  • 8th Presley Jensen
  • 10th Marie McNeal
U12 Boys GS Jan 12
  • 1st Alex Grant
  • 3rd Halsten Bruun
  • 8th Asa Sattler
For complete North Series race results, click on this link and go to the North Series button:  https://imdalpine.org/race-results/
About Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation
Since its inception in 1966, the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation has been a longstanding pillar in the community, providing snowsport programs and offering academic assistance to support student-athletes in reaching their highest potential. SVSEF offers an array of programs for athletes ages five and up, from learn-to-ski and ride through FIS and other national and international-level competition. The organization offers financial assistance to families, so that anyone who wishes to may participate. For more information, please visit svsef.org.
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SVSEF Cross Country Program to Host First Annual Après Snowmaker Fundraiser

Event on Jan. 11 supports SVSEF XC’s community-wide impact and programming

The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation’s Cross Country Program (SVSEF XC) is hosting its first annual Après Snowmaker Fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Sage School Barn in Hailey, ID. The event hopes to bring together the broader cross country skiing community in support of both SVSEF XC programs and the community-wide operations that also support the Lake Creek Trail System.

SVSEF XC is an integral part of the cross country skiing community—building and inspiring current and next generations of skiers, and bringing the local community together in a myriad of ways.

“SVSEF XC touches just about every aspect of our local cross country skiing culture,” said Becky Flynn, SVSEF XC Program Director. “For more than 50 years, the SVSEF cross country program has been committed to elevating cross country skiing in our valley. We are a team of teams that celebrates the unique culture and traditions of the sport, we believe in mentorship across the generations, and we hold a strong sense of responsibility to give back to our community in ways that lend value, fun, and inspiration for those around us.”

What truly sets SVSEF XC apart is its role in shaping the future by supporting and engaging the community through tangible opportunities such as:

  • Hosting special events including FIS-sanctioned races that bring the world to Sun Valley, and celebratory gatherings to celebrate the sport, its history, and its traditions.
  • Grooming and maintaining the Lake Creek Trail system, in cooperation with BCRD.
  • Presenting guest lectures and instruction open to the broader community.
  • Serving as a community land partner with the BLM, US Forest Service, and BCRD.
  • Providing logistical and volunteer support for iconic events like the Boulder Mountain Tour.
  • Inspiring our valley’s youth to participate and celebrate cross country skiing and the active lifestyle and lifelong sport it presents.

Tickets are on sale now for the Après Snowmaker Fundraiser—a night to connect, celebrate, and give back to what makes cross country skiing in our valley so special. Participation supports the invaluable resources that sustain our sport and ensures that the cross country traditions we cherish continue to thrive for generations to come. This special event will honor the past, celebrate the present, and invest in the future of cross country skiing in Sun Valley. 

Tickets to the event are $150.00 each and include heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine during the two-hour event, which will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 5-7 p.m. at The Sage School Barn in Hailey. Tickets also include a free entry to the Snowmaker Classic Cross Country Ski Race, hosted by SVSEF XC earlier the same day at Lake Creek in Ketchum.

Raffle tickets are available online for $100.00 each through Friday, Jan. 10 at midnight. Winners will be drawn at 7 p.m. on Jan. 11 during the event for a Salomon Skis/Boots/Poles Package along with a Bjorn Daehlie Jacket, and a One-Month Membership to Zenergy Health Club & Spa including an 80-Minute Spa Treatment. Winners need not be present to win.

Supporting sponsors include Salomon, Bjorn Daehlie, Zenergy, Idaho Mud, and Elephant’s Perch.

For more information and to buy event and/or raffle tickets, please visit SVSEF XC Après Snowmaker Fundraiser.