SkiMo Community Update - June 2024
Published Fri 28 Jun 2024
Dear Skiers,
Winter’s here, and it’s bringing the chill and thrill of AUS SkiMo to our resorts! We’re gearing up for two awesome events: Falls Creek on September 15th and Perisher on September 28th. These will be the first-ever Sprint and Mini-Individual races, adding some Olympic-level excitement to our snow sports scene.
As we edge closer to Ski Mountaineering’s Olympic debut in just two years, a group of passionate Australians have been making waves in the SkiMo world. During the past northern hemisphere winter six athletes competed at World Cup events in Andorra, Spain, Switzerland, Austria and Italy, as well as in regional and national events in Europe and North America. With milestone results including two top 20’s and multiple top 30’s, Australia proudly clinched the 21st spot in the World Cup Nation Ranking. Further details are provided in the 2024-2025 season-wrap article below.
For the second year in a row Australia had the opportunity to take part in an ISMF Development Camp. In March 17-year-old Ava McCann travelled to Jaca in Spain to train alongside aspiring athletes from other nations new to SkiMo. Ava has shared her experiences below, and aims to make her own World Cup debut next season.
Are you intrigued by the world of skimo races? Why not swing by the Snow Australia website? You'll find a wealth of information about this thrilling sport, including race details, athlete profiles, and more. With the resorts in full swing, we're eagerly anticipating the rise of SkiMo in Australia. Stay tuned for more updates! 🎿🇦🇺.
Brian Lichi
Ski Mountaineering Committee Chair
Included in this edition;
- 2024 AUS Event Plans
- SkiMo 2023/2024 Season Wrap
- ISMF Development Camp Report
- What is SkiMo?
- SkiMo Membership
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