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

Recent News

January 23, 2026

Moguls Team Takes on Course at Aspen Highlands

TeamSteam spent their MLK weekend at Aspen Highlands, attacking the steep and icy Thunderbowl Mogul Course. Hit with rain over the New Year and then cold temperatures, the usually challenging course was even more challenging this season with a rock solid top air landing that required pick axes and chain saws to break through the ice. Knowing everyone has to ski the same course, SSWSC athletes kept their focus, took their skiing back to basics, and achieved some strong results.

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January 22, 2026

Nine Alumni Athletes will Represent Team USA at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games

Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club is proud to announce that nine alumni athletes will represent Team USA at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games, Feb. 6-22, 2026. Jaelin Kauf, Olivia Giaccio, Landon Wendler, Riley Jacobs, Maddy Schaffrick, Cody Winters, Niklas Malicinski, Annika Belshaw, and Jason Colby. Six athletes are first-time Olympians, bringing the total number of SSWSC Olympians to 106.

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January 16, 2026

Cross Country Athletes Shine at 2026 U.S. Senior National Championships

Nine athletes and two coaches from Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club traveled to Lake Placid to compete at the 2026 U.S. Senior National Cross Country Ski Championships, Jan. 4-9, 2026, which also served as selection trials for the Junior World Championships and the U18 International trip to Norway and Sweden. Georgia Bishop earned a spot on the U18 International Team after a top performance in the 10K freestyle mass start.

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January 16, 2026

Soaring High: A Spectacular Weekend at the Larry Johnson Memorial in Steamboat

The spirit of competition was soaring as Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club proudly hosted the Larry Johnson Memorial Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Junior Championship Qualifier. On January 9 and 10, the historic slopes of Howelsen Hill became the center of the Nordic world, buzzing with the energy of 80 determined young athletes ready to kick off their competition season.

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January 16, 2026

USASA Halfpipe at Copper Mountain

SSWSC had seven athletes representing three snowboard programs compete in halfpipe on January 9 and 10 at our first USASA competition of the season at Copper Mountain. With limited time in the halfpipe so far this year, nerves were understandably a bit higher than usual. That said, the athletes didn’t let it slow them down—everyone stepped up, worked hard, and rode to the best of their abilities. Add in a trip to The Woodward Barn and some hibachi dinner and it's safe to say the weekend was a success!

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January 16, 2026

Rocky Mountain Freestyle Comps Events at Vail and Winter Park

Despite the interesting start to the winter, Winter Park was able to build a mogul course in early December and hosted the first event of the season from January 2–4. As the weekend progressed, SSWSC athletes continued to push themselves, became more comfortable with their jumps, and found their mogul rhythm. TeamSteam delivered strong performances and solid results.

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January 16, 2026

Athletes Put Down Solid Runs at Freestyle DEVO and RQS at Aspen Highlands

January 10–11, at the Rocky Mountain Freestyle DEVO and RQS competitions at Aspen Highlands, the U13 and U15 Moguls squads represented SSWSC with strong effort and skill. Despite limited terrain availability early in the season, we were proud to see the athletes stay focused, trust their training, and put down solid runs when it counted.

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January 16, 2026

U16 Alpine Team Takes on Aspen’s Wilder Dwight Speed Series

The U16 Alpine team traveled to Aspen last week to compete in the annual Wilder Dwight Speed Series. While snow conditions forced the cancellation of the Downhill events, the team shifted their full focus to Super-G — and rose to the challenge. Despite variable weather, Aspen Valley Ski Club delivered excellent racing conditions, setting the stage for a competitive and memorable week.

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January 9, 2026

U12 Age Class Open Slalom at Steamboat Wrap Up

While Winter Break offered a holiday break, the U12 Alpine team was working hard at Steamboat Ski Resort, training slalom on the race venue, All Out. Training conditions were World Cup surfaces offering the athletes an opportunity to advance their technique and tactics in preparation for the Age Class slalom races. The U12 athletes embraced the three slalom races with confidence and courage, establishing a fun beginning to the U12 race season. U12 athletes achieved a first-place finish, several top-3 finishes, and top-10 finishes, and for several, their first-ever Age Class and race experience! Congratulations to all the U12 athletes competing at the Age Class slalom races in Steamboat!

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December 31, 2025

Paul Berge Retires from SSWSC Foundation Board after 22 Years of Service

Paul served as chair of the SSWSC Foundation and made significant contributions through the executive, investment, and development committees before retiring in November. He also chaired the effort to establish the SSWSC Legacy Society, which recognizes planned gifts of $50,000 or more. The Legacy Society, along with the Board Designated Endowment, helps ensure the club can continue supporting athletes for generations to come.

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December 19, 2025

Season Kicks Off with Winter Start for Ski Jumping Nordic Combined Athletes

The 2025-2026 competition season is officially underway for SSWSC ski jumping and nordic combined athletes following the first home event of the year at Howelsen Hill, Winter Start, December 13. After a challenging lead-up, the annual Winter Start competitions came together seamlessly. Despite difficult weather and a number of logistical hurdles, our dedicated crew prepared the venue just in time for several productive training days and one outstanding day of competition.

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