U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Set to Induct Ten New Honorees

Ten honorees will be gathering together for their U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame induction ceremony to honor their achievements.

Maria Aldrich | Sep 16, 2024

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The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame, located in Ishpeming, Michigan, was established in 1954. Each year, new inductees are selected to join the Hall of Fame due to their achievements and advocacy in the snow sports realm.

"The honored members voted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame represent the highest level of achievement in America, featuring prominent athletes and snow sport builders whose accomplishments showcase American skiing and snowboarding," as written in the Hall of Famers Archive.

On Wednesday, it was announced that out of 70 nominees, ten shining athletes were selected for the ceremony this year. Each honoree has a wealth of knowledge and experience within snow sports as competitors, coaches, and advocates. The athletes were selected based on a voting system that consisted of over 300 individuals in the snow sports industry, according to U.S. Ski and Snowboard.

As stated on the Hall of Fame page, "The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame is the national hall of fame dedicated exclusively to skiing and snowboarding in America. It provides the ultimate and lasting recognition for those American skiers and snowboarders who excelled nationally and internationally as competitors or contributors to the advancement of skiing and snowboarding in all its forms."

The ceremony will be held in Lake Placid, New York on March 29th, 2025 in which eight inductees will be honored. Tickets for this event will go on sale soon and can be purchased directly on the U.S. Ski and Snowboard website.

The list of the Class of 2024 inductees includes: Sarah Billmeier, Barrett Christy Cummins, Denny and Chris Hanson, Hannah Kearney, Greg Lewis, Jimbo Morgan, Chuck and Jann Perkins, and Park Smalley.

For more information on these impressive athletes, visit the Class of 2024 U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame page to read about their accomplishments.

Published Sep 16, 2024

MARIA ALDRICH

Maria Aldrich graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Wilderness Education. While earning her degrees, she learned the fundamentals of climbing, wilderness travel, and leadership in the backcountry. These skills built upon Maria's lifelong passion for the outdoors. Following graduation, she began working in the outdoor recreation field, serving individuals with disabilities to help them access outdoor pursuits including hiking, paddling, horseback riding, and snowshoeing. The following year, Maria moved to the Adirondack Mountains in New York State to continue working towards a life of adventure and writing. She has continued rock and ice climbing, hiking in the High Peaks of the Adirondacks, and paddling through various rivers while documenting her experiences through writing. When Maria isn’t adventuring in the mountains, she can be found reading a book, fishing on a shoreline, or spending time with family.