Name: Matt Macartney                                                     

Hometown: Bellevue, WA

Birthdate: 12/29/1975  Birthplace:  Seattle

Height:  6’ 0” Weight:  185

Education:  Central Washington University 1999 BSME

Skiing History:

As a junior, from 1985 to 1994, I raced alpine with the USSA as a member of the Crystal Mountain Alpine Club (CMAC).  I continued as an alpine coach at Alpental and Crystal Mountain (CMAC) for eight years before discovering telemark skiing and then telemark racing when it came to my home mountain during the 2003 World Cup at Crystal Mountain.  In 2004 I joined the USTSA Telemark Team where the journey continues.

Competition Results:

  • 2nd Overall US Telemark Nationals
  • 1st Sprint Classic US Telemark Nationals
  • 2nd Classic US Telemark Nationals
  • 4th Slalom US Telemark Nationals
  • 23rd Overall FIS World Cup 2006
  • 10th Sprint Classic FIS World Cup Finals
  • 15th Classic FIS World Cup Finals
  • 15th Classic FIS World Cup Kimberly Canada

Goals, Attitude and Motivation:

Skiing is a way of life, from racing gates to backcountry powder. I especially love the challenge and rewards of telemark skiing, and telemark racing just adds to my love of the sport.  Telemark racing is fairly new to me, and I find the challenge of jumping for distance, landing tele and making the next gate too much fun.

This year, my goal is to compete on the World Cup Circuit, travel to Europe, be competitive, go as fast as possible and enjoy the season with a great group of people.

Why do you Telemark Race?

I have always loved racing and the challenge of competition, and telemark racing has rekindled my desire to race and be competitive.  Telemark racing is an amazing sport and the people involved are incredible.

Interesting Facts about yourself:

During the off season, I enjoy surfing and mountain biking.  I also really enjoy spending time with friends and family, and especially my wife. 

Hometown Newspaper:  The Seattle Times