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Freeski national team named

PARK CITY, Utah — U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced an all-star roster of 26 pro-level and 15 rookie freeskiers for the 2021-22 season. This year’s team features a mix of veteran podium athletes and next-generation youth. Freeski is comprised of slopestyle/big air and halfpipe disciplines.

The 2021 – 22 season slopestyle/big air national team includes the following athletes with Park City and Salt Lake City roots.
(Hometown; Club; USASA Series; Birthdate)
PRO TEAM – women
  • Rell Harwood (Park City, Utah; Park City Ski and Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; 6/1/01)
  • Marin Hamill (Park City, Utah; Park City Ski and Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; 4/5/01)
PRO TEAM – men
  • Alex Hall (Salt Lake City, Utah; Park City Ski and Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; 9/21/98)
  • Colby Stevenson (Park City, Utah; Park City Ski and Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; 10/3/97)
ROOKIE TEAM – men
  • Troy Podmilsak (Park City, Utah; Park City Ski and Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; 8/23/2004)

No Utah representatives were named to the halfpipe team.

“We have such an amazing group of returning veterans and new athletes to the team this year. Along with really experienced coaches, technicians, filmers, and high-performance staff,” said U.S. Freeski and Snowboard Director Jeremy Forster in a statement.  “I’m really looking forward to finalizing the Olympic qualifying process at the upcoming World Cups and Grand Prix competitions and then competing in Beijing.”

The U.S. Freeski Team is looking ahead to a packed competition season of tryout events heading into the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games beginning in Stubai, Austria, November 17 – 20 with the slopestyle season opening of the FIS Freeski World Cup.

 

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