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

Recent News

March 6, 2026

U12 Devo Athletes Lay Down Their Best Runs in Vail IFSA Comp

Devo Freeski traveled with five athletes to Vail on Wednesday, March 4th, for the International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association (IFSA) U12 big mountain event. After a last-minute venue change and with beautiful blue skies, athletes were able to complete inspection of this new venue to choose their lines for competition runs.

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March 6, 2026

Piper Lemmer Podiums at First IFSA U15 Big Mountain Comp

Piper Lemmer, current Devo Free athlete, competed in her first IFSA U15 Big Mountain Competition at Monarch on March 3rd. The venue was Mirkwood Bowl, a steep hike-to bowl with a cliff band in the middle and some smaller drops towards the bottom. Piper was nervous to be the 2nd skier of the whole event, but she skied strong and picked a good line with two clean drops.

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March 6, 2026

Three Snowboard Athletes are Named to 2026 FIS Junior World Championship Team

Two current athletes and one alumni from the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club were named to the 2026 FIS Junior World Championships U.S. Snowboard Alpine team. The event will take place in Folgaria, Italy, March 25-29, 2026. Events include parallel giant slalom, parallel slalom, and mixed team. Brionie Wakooli was named to the women’s team, and Rowan Hanaughan and alumni Walker Overstake were named to the men's team.

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March 6, 2026

Girls Snowboard Day at Copper Mountain

Nine girls from the Snowboard Devo Team headed to Copper Mountain for a special girls day with athletes from Team Summit. Team Summit brought giant bubble wands, we added glitter to our faces, and the girls picked out stickers from Coach Maddie’s impressive collection. We sought out rock drops and side hits, blew bubbles all over the mountain, and enjoyed some snow cones (thankful for some fresh snow!)

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February 27, 2026

A U10 Story of Kindness and Teamwork

This season, Donoban Fuentes joined the U10 Alpine program as a member of Integrated Community. He is supported by his dedicated partner, Marissa Holmes, whose commitment to Donoban’s development and well-being has been instrumental in helping him thrive and feel connected within the Steamboat community. Marissa ensures Donoban is present at training three days a week, and her ongoing support has played a significant role in his growth both on and off the hill.

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February 27, 2026

Thirteen SSWSC Alumni and Current Athletes will Compete in 2026 Junior World Championships

Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club has announced that 13 alumni and current athletes have qualified to compete in the Junior World Championships in their disciplines, Logan Grosidier (alpine), Jeremy Nolting (alpine), Grey Barbier, (cross country), Jason Colby (ski jumping) Sawyer Graves (ski jumping), Arthur Tirone (ski jumping), and Piper Mouttet (ski jumping), Haley Brabec (nordic combined), Ethan Maines (nordic combined), Walker Overstake (snowboarding), Rowan Hanaughan (snowboard), Brionie Wakooli (snowboard), and Tristan Thrasher (biathlon). The Junior World Championships in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, ski jumping, biathlon, and Nordic Combined begin next week in Norway, Italy, and Germany.

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February 19, 2026

Exciting Day at Howelsen Hill during USASA Rocky Mountain Series Slalom and Giant Slalom

Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club hosted the USASA Rocky Mountain Series Slalom and Giant Slalom races at Howelsen Hill on February 14, and it was a perfect day to be away from the holiday crowds at Steamboat Resort and instead over at quiet Howelsen Hill, soaking up sunny, warm conditions. We kicked things off with two individual Giant Slalom races, with Thedo Remmelink setting a strong course with help from the ProAm Alpine Race Team and Jr Team’s Phineas Walters.

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