Eric Smith – January 1, 2025
ERIC SMITHLebanon Outing ClubLebanon, NH Big Voice, Bigger Heart Chances are if you ski jumped or were around ski jumps in the east during the 90’s and…
Thank You for Joining USA Ski Jumping for Our 13th Annual Story Project
Story Project is a chance to remember, share, and celebrate the people and moments that make Ski Jumping great. Stories are from young and old, from across the country, and from yesterday to long ago. We love stories from weekend warriors, parents, and officials just as much as stories from Olympians. These are stories that bring us together and bring us back. Our hope is that you read the stories, it brings a smile to your face, and if you are able or willing, you give back to the sport either through a donation or your time. When we all do this, we ensure the future is even brighter than the past.
We have bold goals!
Story Project is a special time for all of us to come together and celebrate the rich history and bright future of Ski Jumping. Help USA Ski Jumping send our best athletes to the 2026 games in Milan and continue to grow opportunities for youth skiers as well as promote the historic tournaments that take place across our country! Add your name to the list!
Story Project 2024
Mike Holland – December 30th, 2024
MICHAEL HOLLANDFord Sayre Ski CLubNorwich, VT Full CircleFor decades, I aspired to vacation in beautiful Norway with my family, to spend time with our former…
Casey Larson – December 27th, 2024
It’s Friday, so we’re hearing from a USASJ national team athlete. Today it’s Casey Larson who has been instrumental in supporting the FLY CAMP summer…
Kathy Frydenlund – December 25th, 2024
KATHY FRYDENLUNDWestby, WI THE REVITALIZED SNOWFLAKE SKI CLUB YOUTH SKI JUMPING PROGRAMSnowflake Ski Club, Westby, WI The Snowflake Ski Club is celebrating its 102nd year in 2025…
Nils Stolzlechner – December 23rd, 2024
NILS STOLZLECHNERKitzbuhel, AUT/Puerto Rico Rolling Stones and Cops Back in December of 1985 and before the Four Hills Tournee I was heading back home to…
Andrew Urlaub – December 20th, 2024
ANDREW URLAUBFlying Eagles Ski ClubEau Claire, WI Lillehammer Norway, June 5th, 2022 On June 5th, 2022, Trevor Edlund and Anders Johnson picked me up from…
Anna Hoffman – December 18th, 2024
ANNA HOFFMANNMadison, WI I retired from ski jumping at the ripe age of 24 this year, and in doing so, I have learned a lot about…
John Kusz – December 16th, 2024
JOHN KUSZCopper PeakIronwood, MI I started ski jumping when I was about four or five years old. My dad and his brothers were all ski jumpers,…
Paige Jones – December 13th, 2024
PAIGE JONESPark City, UT Ski jumping has always been more than just a sport for me: it’s a community, a passion, and a chance to…
Terry Morgan & Tom Oddy – December 11th, 2024
Curator’s note- the “story” below originated with an email and photo from Terry Morgan, a former ski jumper, football and rugby player, and slider from Lake…
Trevor Edlund – December 9th, 2024
TREVOR EDLUNDUSASJ Women’s Head CoachSt Paul Ski Club As I sit here writing this amidst an already busy ski jumping season, I can’t help but…
Sam Macuga – December 6th, 2024
SAM MACUGAPark City, UT Middag med Jenta (aka Team Dinner) September 10th marked the start of something special for the women’s side of USA Ski…
Mason Dwinell – December 4th, 2024
MASON DWINELLFord Sayre Ski ClubNorwich, VT 1986… I was a wee junior Nordic combiner who was tagging along with the National Team at a training…
Roger Dion – December 2nd, 2024
ROGER DIONLebanon Outing ClubLebanon, NH This past summer my wife and I decided to go on a trip west. It started in Colorado then through…
13th Annual USA Ski Jumping Story Project Kick-Off — Nicky Meyers
NICKY MEYERSPark City, UT My Name is Nicky Meyers, and I love ski jumping because it is a sport where people cheer you on and you…
