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U.S. Ski & Snowboard History Celebration at Snowbird
The US Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame is holding its annual industry gathering at Snowbird in Utah on April 8th-11th, 2026.
The induction event will be held Saturday, the 11th, honoring our Class of 2025 Inductees:
Chris Cushing (Franconia, New Hampshire): Chris Cushing has shaped mountain resort design over four decades, following in the footsteps of his father, Hall of Famer Joe Cushing. With over 200 ski‑area projects across five continents, including Deer Valley and Steamboat Springs resorts, he is regarded as one of the world’s foremost mountain planners. In 2025, the National Ski Areas Association honored him with its Industry Impact Award for his vital contributions to modern ski resort planning.
Douglas Pringle (Orangevale, California): In a career spanning a half-century, Doug Pringle was one of the most impactful individuals in adaptive skiing. He launched 42 adaptive learn to ski programs around America, helped lead Disabled Sports USA, played a role in growing the Ski Spectacular, served a formative role in the evolution of the Paralympics, and wrote the first curriculum on teaching the blind. He was inducted into the Adaptive Hall of Fame in 1997.
Hugh Harley (Burlington, Vermont): Hugh Harley was a key leader at Rossignol and Nordica for 36 years, helping Rossignol gain a 30% U.S. market share and led efforts to build three North American factories. He was a strong advocate of racing support with the U.S. Ski Team, with his supported athletes earning 376 World Cup podiums, as well as 16 World Championship or Olympic medals.
Kikkan Randall (Anchorage, Alaska): Kikkan Randall was a trailblazing cross-country skier whose success catapulted the U.S. Ski Team cross-country skiers onto the world stage. She claimed 29 World Cup podiums with 11 wins and took three consecutive season sprint titles. Her World Championship silver in 2009 and gold in 2013 ushered in a new era. And in her final Olympics in 2018, she took gold in the team sprint with teammate Jessie Diggins. It was Team USA’s first Olympic gold in history.
Lindsey Van (Park City, Utah): Lindsey Van is a pioneering American ski jumper who won her sport’s first World Championship in 2009 and was among those leading the charge for the women’s Olympic debut in 2014. She was motivated as a young girl growing up by the ski jumps in Park City. In the early days of growth for women in the sport, she stood on 40 international podiums and won 16 U.S. titles.
Nancy Gustafson (Pittsfield, Massachusetts): Nancy Gustafson is among the most highly acclaimed Paralympic skiers of her generation. From 1988 to 1994, she earned seven gold and three silver medals in alpine skiing at the Paralympic Winter Games. In 1994 at Lillehammer, she swept all four gold medals. In her career on the U.S. Disabled Ski Team, she won nine World Championships and took 25 national titles.
Raelene Davis (Salt Lake City, Utah): One of the sport’s most impactful marketers, Raelene Davis has been responsible for bringing countless skiers and riders into the sport. As marketing chief of Ski Utah for 40 years, she introduced elementary school learn to ski/ride programs and helped introduce ethnic diversity through Discover Winter. Nationally, she was the co-architect of Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month and the driving force behind NSAA’s Conversion Cup.
Todd Richards (Boulder/Vail, Colorado): Todd Richards transformed snowboarding, rising from halfpipe pioneer to dominant champion with multiple US Open wins, X Games golds, and world slopestyle titles. A trailblazer on Team USA’s first 1998 Olympic halfpipe team, he then became snowboarding’s leading voice, providing Emmy-winning commentary for every Winter Olympics since 2006. For decades, Todd has been on the leading edge of snowboarding, and his dedication to progression in riding, equipment innovation, style, and cultural preservation remains unparalleled.
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Because History Matters
For as little as $125 per year, you can support the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. By becoming a Black Diamond Patron, all members will also receive a copy of Skiing History Magazine.
Our annual Industry Celebration & Induction Ceremony boasts a lineup of both free and ticketed events. Come celebrate the game-changers who impact our industry in many ways!
The 2025 Snowsport History Celebration and Induction Ceremony is expected to sell out quickly. Capacity at sub-event parties is limited so be sure to get your tickets early.