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The FIS Mogul Team shreds Sweden

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The FIS Mogul Team made a trip to Idre Fjall, Sweden this November to train and compete. This kicked off Team Summit’s competition season before the season begins here in the U.S. Athletes included Evelyn Harris, Jackson True, Justin Jachimowicz, Sophie Jachimowicz, Reese Lemnah, and 2 athletes from different Colorado clubs, Tenley Leonard of Winter Park and George McQuinn of Purgatory. Coaches Zak Watkins and Scott Rawles were in attendance.  Jackson True Cork 7X The trip consisted of 9 training days and 2 competition days. Athletes were able to focus on new techniques and adapted...

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Why I Love Big Mountain

Written by Team Summit on . Posted in Archive 2021, big mountain skiing, Freeski.

Why I love Big Mountain by Daniel McFadden Growing up, soccer and skiing consumed my life. The summer months meant running around in the heat, and winter meant playing in the snow. Eventually, I parted ways with soccer and began to focus my athletic efforts more on alpine racing. I never really placed well but was consistently good in training, and ultimately loved racing and the sport of skiing – at the time. Over the course of my later years of racing, my frustrations grew with each race as I wasn’t achieving the results I expected of myself. However, at a young age the idea...

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Welcome Jaime Brede

Written by Team Summit on . Posted in Archive 2021, Freeski.

Jaime Brede Press Release October 15, 2020 Summit County, Colorado – Team Summit is fortunate to welcome Colorado native, Jaime Brede as the Ski Mountaineering “Skimo” Head Coach. Jaime is a member of the United States Ski Mountaineering Association (USSMA) National Team and competed in the 2019 World Championships in Switzerland. In 2014, Jaime successfully installed the Summit County branch of The Cycle Effect, a non-profit organization using mountain bikes to educate and empower young women. Jaime has competed as a professional athlete in Xterra Triathlons and Cross...

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Freeski Updates – February 14th, 2020

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Freeski Updates – February 14th, 2020 Wow! What a weekend of powder! Last week was the best snow all year and we certainly made the best of it on all fronts!   TS Freeski has had some amazing results in all disciplines over the past few weeks keep having fun and compete hard. It is so great to see the progression and how well everyone is training and competing. Coaches are loving the personal podiums, firsts-evers and general enthusiasm on the team.  We are inspired by the hard work everyone is putting in, keep it up!   Host Events Thanks to all of you who...

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