Young Montgomery native first from state to make U.S. Ski team
A 19-year-old from the Montgomery area is making history and a name for herself in the sport of aerial skiing.
Otenbaker’s multi-sport talents leading to successful athletic career
Michael Otenbaker is a multi-sport athlete who competes in ski racing and water polo at Grand Blanc High School. Otenbaker’s family also has a background in sailing, and the senior hopes to eventually compete in one of his main sports collegiately.
Rick Schmitz’s passion for skiing became a family business
Rick Schmitz has taken his passion and has turned it into a success with the help of his family.
Breaking down barriers and making the mountain accessible to all, Adaptive Sports organization is changing lives
The Adaptive Sports organization uses volunteers, training and specialized equipment to help people with disabilities carve down ski hills and enjoy mountain life.
Women in extreme sports find support through ShredMaiden
After a chance meeting in 2017, Emily Lonkhurst and Lisa Miles formed a friendship that led to the formation of ShredMaiden, a platform that connects females in extreme sports throughout the world with one another for support, education and empowerment.
World class: Bode Miller launches winter sports academy
Bode Miller’s go-for-broke, risk-taking style on the slopes put him in a class by himself.
Olympic athlete Ironside perseveres after near-paralyzing crash to serve her community
A 2010 Olympic hopeful snowboarder, Charmaine Ironside experienced a devastating crash one year prior to competing that nearly paralyzed her. Now, she uses her passion and knowledge to help women transform their bodies and love the skin they’re in.
The only snowboarder in the world with two prosthetic legs continues to help other athletes with physical disabilities
Amy Purdy’s incredible journey in snowboarding sees the three-time Paralympic Winter Games medalist going into the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame.
Alaskan snowboarder Rosie Mancari’s comeback in sight after injury
Rosie Mancari, a former Olympian, has overcome a serious injury to make her way back to the snowy slopes.