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!
2024 Story Project Donors
Be one of the first to add your name to the list and help us reach our goal of $75,000 in donations!
Tom & Cristina Calcagni
Ryan Cutter
Don & Doreen Cutter
Kathy & Jeff Hastings
Darryl Landstrom
Greg & Mary Windsperger
Stig Hallingbye
Bill & Leci McCrillis
Robin Outwater
Buff McLaughry
Dave Lantz
Carl Soderberg
Max Doman
Dana Zelenakas
Lee Todd
Jay Martin
Ron Steele
Ted Chivers
Larry Stone
Ed Wilder
Michael Holland
Rex Bell
Shawn Costello
Michael Kane
Jon Denney
Jerry Martin
Stephen McNeil
Brad Hastings
Steven Kroll
Craig Ward
Susie Hastings
James H Balfanz
Allen Belshaw
Mark Emery
Dylan Cote
Tara McGovern
Jeff Sell
Mark Levasseur
Tom Fulton
Tom Oddy
Casey Colby
John & Heidi Ruth
Gregg Cerveny
Alan Johnson
Chad Bowdre
David Robinson
Eric Smith
Eric Camerota
Stuart Johnstone
Matt Petri
Bill Cantlin
Tom & Kirsten Bickner
Gary Moe
Corky Colby
Conroy Widmer
Nini Meyer
Roselyn Rogers
Jim & Nancy Spillane
Mark Breen
David Norby
Art Bookstrom
Dave & Kammie Ward
Steven Gaskill
Tim Denisson
Kate & Phil Harrison
Brendan Doran
Pat Gleason
Trina Sams
Scott Halvorson
Hans Copeland
Avery Roberts
Sandra Chivers
Chris Hastings
Rick & Deirdre Mewborn
Meg Larson
James Vilk
Scott & Kerry McGuire
Scott Colby
Michael Lange
Josh Benthien
Drew Richards
Georgia Jones
John Fulton
Dusty Johnstone
Leon Sharyon
Art & Martina Lussi
Karl & Jennifer Hassrick
John Upton
Richard Clapp
Tiger & Kristin Shaw
Thomas Dodds
Scott Clayton
Dennis McGrane
Mark Udvari-Solner
John Hassrick
Jason Densmore
Dale Severson
David C Rikert
Meg Larson
Bob Jacquart
Adam Provost
Janet Bliss
Joel Kruse
Katherine Volmrich
Anett Grant
Daniel Mattoon
Tony Goodwin
Cheesecake Brook Fund
Benny and Becky Yih
Cheryl Johnson
Tim Tetreault
Debbie Hatch
Mark Konopacke
Stephanie & Ira Wacholder & Mendleson
Walt Cherry
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…
