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Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club participation swells for upcoming New Zealand World Cup
Aspen’s ski and snowboard roots run so deeply, they’re snaking towards the Southern Hemisphere.
Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Membership introduced Monday that two of its athletes, Hunter Maytin and Nick Geiser, will compete on the first World Cup of the season, on the famend Cardrona Resort in New Zealand.
Each Maytin and Geiser now be a part of Aspen Ski and Snowboard alumni Alex Ferreira, Cassidy Jarrell, Kai Morris, and Tristan Feinberg in competing within the World Cup competitors, based on an Aspen Ski and Snowboard Membership information launch. The World Cup qualifiers are Sept. 7, with finals happening on Sept. 8.
This marks the start of Geiser and Maytin’s journey towards the World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, and setting the stage for the coveted Italy 2026 Olympics.
“That is an unimaginable alternative to showcase our expertise on a world stage,” Geiser mentioned within the launch. “Representing AVSC means a lot to me. This system has offered me with invaluable expertise, cast lifelong friendships, and launched me to extraordinary mentors. I’m actually grateful for the whole lot AVSC has contributed to my development.”
Dave Zweig, Aspen Ski and Snowboard Membership head park and pipe coach, mentioned the occasion is a implausible platform for Geiser and Maytin to use the strategies they’ve honed all through summer season camps and coaching periods.
“I’m desperate to see how they carry out and start the season with such a robust exhibiting,” he mentioned within the launch.
As well as, Aspen Ski and Snowboard Membership athlete Hanna Lamm might be competing within the ANC Cup (Australia/New Zealand Worldwide Cup) on Oct. 1 at Cardrona Resort. This premium stage contest will see her go head-to-head with prime rising expertise in addition to seasoned World Cup rivals.
“That is an thrilling probability for Hanna to proceed her ascent within the sport,” Zweig famous within the launch. “Although she has solely been snowboarding and competing in Halfpipe for a yr, her efficiency has been spectacular. Her constant amplitude and easy execution make her a standout. This contest might be a key step in her journey towards reaching the World Cup stage, and I consider that day is quick approaching.”
Lamm expressed her enthusiasm for the chance.
“I’m extremely grateful for the prospect to move to New Zealand and dive again into the competitors season,” she mentioned within the launch. “It’s wonderful to assume that I’ll be again on snow in just below a month, and I couldn’t be extra excited for what’s forward.”
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