Author: Team Summit

In Gangwon, South Korea, Team USA athletes Morgan Shute and Walker Robinson secured the silver medal at the Youth Olympic Games in the Team Event for Ski Cross. Following their strong individual performances the day before, both Shute and Robinson demonstrated exceptional resilience to clinch the silver, finishing ahead of Switzerland and just behind the Swedish ski cross team. A pivotal moment came when Robinson, despite a challenging crash in his semifinal heat, displayed remarkable determination to get back up and contribute to the team's success. Reflecting on the experience, Robinson...

Stanly Buzek – 5th place JR Worlds Slalom Stanley Buzek from Colorado's Team Summit made an impressive Junior Worlds debut, starting 38th and finishing 5th overall. He climbed from 26th in the first run to win the second run by 0.65 seconds, maintaining the lead for over 20 racers before securing a US-best result in the competition. Camden Palmquist – Third Place Mixed Team Parallel The U.S. secured a third-place finish in the mixed-team parallel event. The team, including Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes Liv Moritz, Elisabeth Bocock, Cooper Puckett, and Camden...

  In his sixth season as alpine director at Team Summit Colorado (TSC), Aldo Radamus, a Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame inductee and former professional skier with over 40 years of coaching and athlete development experience, recognizes top-notch talent when he sees it. According to Radamus, 17-year-old Stella Buchheister, a local alpine ski racer, stands out as a premiere athlete. When The Sopris Sun asked Radamus what makes a young athlete successful, he responded, “I would say it’s determination, perseverance — or resilience — and work ethic. Stella demonstrates...

  It was a dominant start to the season for the Team Summit age class/alpine race athletes who captured the top spot on the podium for all four races in each age division (U14, U12 and U10) at the USSA Giant Slalom races this past weekend at Crested Butte. For several of the races, Team Summit swept the podium and nearly swept the top 10.   Leading the pack were Team Summit's U10 racer, Kristen Sung and U12 athlete, Rhys Schmidt, who both placed first in all four GS races.   Sung was joined on the U10 girls podium for all four races by teammate, Charlotte Miller,...

Congratulations to Team Summit athletes  Stanley Buzek & Camden Palmquist for being named to the 2024 Alpine Junior World Ski Championships Team.    Official Press Release : https://usskiandsnowboard.org/news/2024-alpine-junior-world-ski-championships-team-announced

Alpine U16 racers completed two SG races in Breckenridge today (1/9/24), hosted by Team Summit.  It was a great event with cold temps but good snow conditions.  Our athletes pushed their limits and raced well!  Below are podium shots from today's SG races.  SG 1-U16 Women’s Podium Mackenzie Cross – 1st SG 1-U16 Men’s Podium  Blaise Turnbull – 1st  Luka Buchheister -3rd SG 2-U16 Women’s Podium Mackenzie Cross- 1st (tied for 1st place) SG 2-U16 Men’s Podium  Blaise Turnbull – 1st  Luka Buchheister ...

TEAM SUMMIT ATHLETES EARN COVETED SPOTS ON TEAM USA FOR YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES IN SOUTH KOREA Copper Mountain, CO – Team Summit, the premier athletic organization dedicated to developing young winter sports athletes, is delighted to announce the outstanding achievement of three of its athletes who have secured coveted spots on Team USA for the upcoming Youth Olympic Games in South Korea. The Youth Olympic Games, scheduled to take place in Gangwon, South Korea from January 19th to February 1st, 2024, will be a showcase of the world's most promising young talents, and Team Summit is proud...

Join David Mykel's recent parent education presentation for an in-depth look at PSYFI—a groundbreaking approach uniting psychology, fitness, coaching, breathwork, and meditation. Elevate mental, physical, and emotional performance with a remarkable 98% effectiveness rate. Gain insights into the revolutionary PSYFI method for holistic wellness and enhanced performance. Here is an audio recording from last night's parent education presentation with David Mykel.

The Team Summit mogul team recently went for some jump training at a quiet, undisclosed spot. Knowing the importance of nailing their jumps, the team opted for a secluded location to focus on their skills. Hidden away in the mountains, this spot provided the perfect setting for their training. With no distractions, the athletes spent their time practicing intensely, aiming to improve their techniques. Their goal? To jump better and compete stronger in the upcoming events.

Making a Difference on and off the Slopes:  How to Volunteer Volunteering is the lifeblood of community events like the Annual Team Summit Ski Ball, Summit Foundation Cup, and all the countless competitions we host locally to provide affordable and accessible programing. It goes beyond the altruistic act of giving one's time; it's about actively participating in the creation of a memorable experience for attendees and contributing to the success of an organization that supports aspiring athletes achieve their personal podium.  So this begs the question: How do you do it? On...