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Throwback Thursday – Jason Rosener

With the Online Awards Banquets coming up, It’s worth sharing some information about Jason Rosener. Jason Rosener was a Summit Race Team member who climbed his way up to become a USST member. He represented the US in the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan, finishing an impressive 15th in the Downhill. Jason also competed in the 1997 World Skiing Championships in Sestriere, Italy. Jason is a humble athlete who grew up a "regular" kid from Summit County, and...

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Alpine Workouts

Ability Program Conditioning Zoom All Ability athletes (U16 and older in 2020-21) are invited to the first Team Summit Alpine Ability home conditioning session, via Zoom, on Thursday, April 16, from 3:30 until 4:00! Before the conditioning session begins at 3:30, spend a half hour (3:00-3:30) completing a quality dynamic warm-up. 10-15 minute jog/bike 5-10 minute foam roll 10 minute mobility walks After you complete your warm-up, the workout will...

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Throwback Thursday – Don Sather

There is a lot we can say about the Sather Family! They were strong advocates for renewable energy in the county; they have been involved in countless projects to develop our area’s infrastructure, and are a shining example of what love and support for one’s community looks like. When it comes to snowboarding, Don Sather is one of the names every Summit County Snowboarder should know. Don Sather and Jerry Dokken started the Summit High School snowboard team in 1989 under...

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Throwback Thursday – Gene Gillis

The Founder of Summit County's First Race Team – Gene Gillis While no single person is responsible for making what Summit County is today, it would not be what it is without Gene Gillis.   [Gene Gillis, third from left, standing next to Rhona Wurtele, on his left, his future wife] Gene was an olympian, resort builder, and founder of two of Summit County's race teams that eventually merged to become Team Summit Colorado.  Ina, Gene's wife, and Gene built a strong...

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