A Modern Legend
It is hard to know where to start when talking about Leif Borgeson. It could start with, if you’re a climber in Keystone and the areas surrounding Arapahoe Basin, you should thank Leif Borgeson for those routes. If you enjoy late-season Backcountry trips, thank Leif Borgeson for his research on Wet Slab formations. Or if you have been a member of Team Summit’s Big Mountain program, you have Leif Borgeson to thank for that too.
While his accomplishments are too numerous to count, this piece will just focus on his accomplishments in Summit County. ...
The Leif Borgeson Award – River Mentch
The Leif Borgeson Award
For Excellence in Freestyle Skiing
River Mentch
The George Hufsmith Award – Liam Pilarowski
George Hufsmith Award
For Love & Passion of the Sport
Liam Pilarowski
The George Hufsmith Award – Riley Hughes
George Hufsmith Award
For Love & Passion of the Sport
Riley Hughes
The George Hufsmith Award – Zander Davidson
George Hufsmith Award
For Love & Passion of the Sport
Zander Davidson
Jenna Riccomini Nominated for the US Freeski Team
Team Summit Athlete Nominated for the US Freeski Team
Congratulations to Jenna Riccomini (@jenna_riccomini) for a nomination to the US Freeski Rookie Team!
Jenna was selected to join the US Freeski Rookie Team (@usfreeskiteam) for Slopestyle and Big Air this morning, May 5th, 2020, via Instagram live. The criteria for selection were rigorous, requiring strong placement in the FIS Slopestyle Points List. This puts her as one of the Elite Freeskiers in the country.
Jenna, should she accept, will be able to access the US Ski & Snowboard Center of Excellence,...
The Peter Witter Award – Collin Hassel
The Peter Witter Award
For Outstanding Sportsmanship
Collin Hassel
The Peter Witter Award – Maddie Morton
The Peter Witter Award
For Outstanding Sportsmanship
Maddie Morton
The Peter Witter Award – Dylan Smith
The Peter Witter Award
For Outstanding Sportsmanship
Dylan Smith
The David McBride Award – Karis Stang
The David McBride Award
For Outstanding Academics
Karis Stang
The Gene Gillis Award – Jackson True
The Gene Gillis Award
For Outstanding Athletics
Jackson True
The Gene Gillis Award – Alex Strachan
The Gene Gillis Award
For Outstanding Athletics
Alex Strachan
Fred Turner Award – Cupp, Dean, & Faison
Fred Turner Award
For Outstanding Volunteer Service
Erica Cupp
Cindy Dean
Amanda Faison
Pay It Forward Award – Walker Robinson
The Pay It Forward Award
For Athlete Community Service
Walker Robinson