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The latest stories, highlights, and updates from athletes and programs across SSWSC.

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May 9, 2025

Moguls TeamSteam Competes in Final Event at Snowbird

Taking full advantage of the late-season snow, the mogul skiers wrapped up their season with a final event at Snowbird, April 19–20. With just four athletes participating in this FIS Open opportunity, TeamSteam walked away with strong results and even more valuable experience. The event served up a mix of snow, slush, graupel, wind, and sunshine—classic springtime Freestyle conditions!

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April 18, 2025

Welcome New Director of Finance Karen Wolf

We are thrilled to announce that Karen Wolf will join SSWSC as Director of Finance on May 1, 2025, a position currently held by Amy Burkholder. Amy will continue to work full-time until the end of May, helping to close out the fiscal year, and will help throughout the summer with the transition.

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April 17, 2025

Reid Graham Wins Gold and Branigan Murphy takes home 3rd at IFSA Junior Freeride Championships

Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club (SSWSC) had a strong presence at the IFSH Junior Freeride Championships, with seven athletes competing: Reid Graham (U15 Snowboard Male), Jayla McGlone (U15 Snowboard Female), Riley McNew (U19 Snowboard Female), Vander Zuck, Branigan Murphy, Banks Ward (U15 Ski Male), and Ryan Montgomery (U19 Ski Male). Two SSWSC alumni also qualified—Ellie Reynolds (U19 Ski Female) and Gavin Murphy (U19 Ski Male). This marked Ellie's fourth invite and Riley's second appearance at Junior Freeride Championships.

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April 11, 2025

U16 Athletes Adapt to Challenging Conditions at U16 Alpine Junior National Championships

Four U16 athletes represented the SSWSC at U16 Nationals this past March 31-April 5 at Sugarloaf in Maine. Those athletes were- Schuyler Biglow, Molly Fretwell, Pthalo Plomteux and Soren Shepherd (Isabella Konescny qualified but did not compete). The athletes competed against the best U16 ski racers in the country in super-g, giant slalom, slalom and skills quest down the infamous Narrow Gauge Race Trail, one of the most challenging trails on the East Coast.

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