Sisters Abbey and Charlotte Wilson Shine in International Success

Sister’s Abbey and Charlotte Wilson, are both busy competing and reaching success in their respective European and World Cup seasons. 

But despite being on opposite sides of the world, there is no distance between them that could stop the pride and support these sisters feel as they watch each other reach career success. 

18-year-old Abbey Wilson made her first career European Cup podium in Puy St Vincent last week, an accomplishment she is proud to have made after 12 months of hard work out of the spotlight. 

“To be on the podium in Puy St Vincent was honestly a dream come true,” Abbey said. 

“The first day of racing was super tough and definitely made me want to work extra hard on the second day to get the best result, but coming over the line was one of the best feelings. 

“Knowing all I had worked for over the last 12 months had paid off was a feeling that no one can describe.  

“Last year, I took time off from racing to finish my schooling, meaning that this race was my first European race for almost 2 years. 

“I had put so much work into my gym and off snow training while being away from snow and to see it all pay off on track was truly the best feeling on earth.”

Starting the season with a podium result, has set up the rest of Abbey’s season, with her hunger to reach another podium continuing to grow. 

“It’s an amazing way to start the season with such an achievement,” she said. 

“I think having a podium at the beginning of the season gives me motivation to know that I can achieve those sorts of results and keep working hard towards my goals. 

“Going into the season, I tried to not put any pressure on myself or my results and just make it through an entire European Cup season as it will be my first one, but achieving this result definitely fires up the competitor in me and places me in a really good mindset to continue this momentum for the rest of the season.”

As Abbey competes on one side of the world in snowboard, her older sister Charlotte is skiing her way through her debut season, and Abbey couldn’t be prouder of her role model. 

“I am so incredibly proud to watch my sister compete at the highest tour level in her sport,” Abbey said. 

“Being the younger sister, I have always looked up to my big sister as a role model and an idol. 

“She has always pushed me to achieve my dreams and watching her achieve her own dreams of firstly being on the World Cup tour but also making the Finals and Super Finals in her last two World Cup in Waterville and Val St Come is honestly one of the most special things I have watched. 

“I feel so incredibly lucky to call Charlotte my big sister and I am more than excited to watch her continue to progress in Moguls over the next few World Cups. 

“I miss her so much when we’re away from each other but I know that no matter where I am or where she is, I will always cheer her on.” 

Having been on skis since she was three-years-old, Charlotte Wilson made her Moguls World Cup debut in November 2024. 

Only two months later, in her third World Cup start in Waterville Valley, USA, the 19-year-old finished 5th. 

But she didn’t stop there, backing this result up the following week with another 5th in her fourth World Cup start in Val St Come, Canada, an incredible accomplishment and an insight into the success her future career will hold. 

Reaching this milestone, Charlotte shared it was a dream come true after all the physical and mental preparation she put in ahead of her debut. 

“I was so excited to ski my first super finals in Waterville last week, that was definitely a dream come true,” Charlotte said. 

“At the beginning of this season I had no idea that after just 3 World Cups I would have achieved this kind of result, but I have just approached this season with the idea of focussing on my process and trusting all the training I have done in the last 12 months and it all seems to be coming together when it matters. 

“With each competition I'm gaining confidence in myself, my skiing, and my approach to competition, and hopefully I can continue to keep putting down runs I am proud of.”

Since making her debut, her team and fellow mogul teammates have been Charlotte’s biggest source of inspiration and support for her while in her breakout season. 

“I have had so much support since starting my first World Cup tour,” she said. 

“The World cup team, the support team, and of course my coaches have been pivotal in my performance. 

“From pushing and supporting me at training, to teaching me the ropes, I would not have had such a smooth and successful transition onto the circuit without them. 

“I also could not be here without my parents, and I couldn't be more grateful for their support.

“My biggest inspirations would have to be Matt and Jakara, I have learnt so much about high performance sport and competition just from having the opportunity to train alongside them and ask them questions. 

“Also, seeing my teammates up on World Cup podiums motivates me to keep training to ski my best and to hopefully achieve a podium on the World Cup one day too.”

Often competing on the opposite sides of the world, Charlotte is so proud of her sister Abbey’s achievements, and her recent European Cup podium. 

“I am so proud of Abbey and her podium at her last Europa Cup,” Charlotte said. 

“I will admit, I find myself checking the FIS app far too often to find out which part of the world my sister has headed to next, but I always find the time to give her a call when our schedules line up where we catch each other up on every aspect of our latest competition. 

“She also usually has some great words of wisdom for me and I wish I got to watch her events and support her in person more often, but I am still just as impressed and proud watching her succeed from the other side of the world too.”

Mother of Abbey and Charlotte, Kelli Wilson is full of joy watching her daughter accomplish their goals, and has welcomed the lack of sleep as she watches them cross the finish line. 

"As parents, few things bring us more joy than watching our daughters pursue their chosen sports and excel in them,” Kelli said. 

“Their focus, dedication, and hard work, both on and off the snow—is truly inspiring, with their love for the mountains and their sport shining through in everything they do.

“Since their northern hemisphere competitions are always in another time zone, we’ve become experts at sleep deprivation, watching nervously in the dark from the couch and trying not to wake the neighbourhood when they cross the finish line.

“While we wish we could be there in person, seeing them achieve their goals from afar fills us with immense pride. 

“No matter the results, they always give their best with a positive attitude and a big smile and that, to us, is their greatest victory of all."