Olivia Maurais and Asher Michel, two talented skiers from the Winter Park Competition Center, have been selected to represent the Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team and U.S. Ski & Snowboard at the Freestyle Junior World Ski Championships in Valmalenco, Italy. The championships will take place from April 3-6 at the Chiesa Resort and both skiers are eager to make their mark on the international stage.
Asher Michel has had a successful season, winning gold in dual moguls at the NorAm Cup at Stratton Mountain Resort on March 2. He also won gold in team dual moguls race at the Winter Park Competition Center in 2023 and placed third in moguls. Michel’s performances have been impressive and he is excited to continue his success at the championships.
Olivia Maurais has also had a strong season, competing in multiple NorAm and World Cup events. She placed ninth in moguls at the U.S. Freestyle National Championships and fifth in moguls at the NorAm Cup at Deer Valley Resort. Maurais has shown her skills on different courses, including winning third place in front of her home crowd at Winter Park Resort.
Both Michel and Maurais have been preparing diligently for the upcoming championships, working hard to perfect their skills and techniques. Their performances will be closely watched by fans and competitors alike as they aim to bring home more accolades for themselves and their team.
In conclusion, Asher Michel and Olivia Maurais are two talented skiers who have been selected to represent their country at an international competition level event. They both have had successful seasons so far and are ready to showcase their skills once again on a larger stage