The Flip

Twelve years after the University of Nevada Reno eliminated its NCAA skiing program, the school announced its return to the RMISA circuit. Now in its second year back, we sat down with freshman and NCAA SYNC team athlete Ryan Herhusky after a day of training to discuss what the team's reinstatement means, its goals, and the personal objectives he aims to achieve. Watch the full YouTube video here. 

Join us for an inside look into SYNC NCAA Athlete and Dartmouth College student-athlete Samantha (Sammi) Trudeau as we joined her for a day of training. Sammi tells us what it’s like to balance a rigorous school and training schedule as well as the competitiveness of an NCAA ski team. Watch the full YouTube video here.

Join us for an inside look into SYNC NCAA Athlete and Saint Michael’s College student-athlete Gray Flanagan as we followed him around for a day. Gray tells us what it’s like to be a collegiate racer and the expectations, or lack thereof, that may come along with that. Watch the full YouTube video here. 

Ski racing is a thrilling sport, with athletes charging down icy slopes on razor-sharp edges at speeds upwards of 60 mph. However, along with these exhilarating highs come the inherent dangers of the sport. Injuries are not uncommon in ski racing, and currently five SYNC athletes have had their seasons prematurely ended due to injury. We sat down with each athlete to get insights into injury and recovery. 

In the final installment of the series How-To Train, former World Cup skier Miha Kürner walks us through 5 drills to help you build confidence in speed events, so you push out of the start looking for the fast line.

From a little hill in Wisconsin to preparing for her first Para World Cup start in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, SYNC Athlete Audrey Crowley's story is one that inspires. Despite being born with one arm, Audrey embraces the challenges that ski racing brings as she pursues her goal of competing in the 2026 Paralympics.

In our newest addition to the YouTube series How-To Train, we caught up with former World Cup skier Miha Kürner and he walked us through 5 drills for more powerful and efficient GS turns, making you the fastest on the course.

In our newest addition to the YouTube series How-To Train, we caught up with former World Cup skier Miha Kürner and he walked us through 5 drills for consistent slalom turns, changing those DNF's into times. 

We asked SYNC Team Athletes if they have any tips for surviving the sometimes grueling days and weeks of early season training. Here is what they had to say.

The SYNC Junior Team is now powered by SHRED, Mountain Flow Eco-Wax, The Feed, and Dr. Jim Taylor for the 2023/2024 season. To ensure our athletes have everything they need to perform at their best, we created partnerships that keep their heads protected, skis fast, bodies nurtured, and minds focused.

Introducing one of SYNC's newest additions to our roster, Jimmy Krupka. Read all about Jimmy’s ski racing journey, starting from his early days at GMVS, through his tenure with the U.S. Ski Team, his time at Dartmouth College and now his latest endeavor with World Racing Academy and much more.

We asked former SYNC Team Athletes and current NCAA SYNC Team members 5 things they learned from their experience in college, and collectively they highlighted Teamwork, Being a Role Model, Hard Work, Lifelong Connections, and Perseverance.