Sam Garber – Profile
USTSA Sponsors: Karbon, Global Rescue, Saucer Wax, Minus33, Telemarkdown, 22 Designs
My Skiing History:
My parents taught me to ski at Waterville Valley in New Hampshire when I was just 3 years old. For many years I have skied in the Waterville Valley Junior Seasonal Program. At age 9 I first learned to Telemark and got my first taste of racing around the age of 10.
My Goals and Motivation:
This year, my goal is to get to the next level of competition, by improving my skate, and my line. I am aiming to be a competitor when I race in World Cup events this season.
What I Love about Telemark Racing and Skiing:
Telemark racing is such a great challenge, it helps me to become a better skier. I love to race because it is a lot of fun and you get to meet people, and make friends from all around the country and all over the world.
Interesting Facts About Myself:
In the summers, I love to fish, hike, camp, mountain bike, and enjoy the great outdoors. I also play the drums.
2020 Highlights:
-2nd Place, Kare Anderson Sprint Classic, Bromley, VT
-3rd Place, Sprint Classic, Waterville Valley, NH
-9th Place, Karbon National Championship Classic #1, Crotched, NH
-8th Place, Karbon National Championship Classic #2, Crotched, NH
-8th Place, Karbon National Championship Sprint Classic, Crotched, NH
-Quarterfinalist (5th Place) Karbon National Championship Parallel Sprint, Crotched, NH
2019 Highlights:
4th Place, Men’s Elite, Gunstock Mountain Sprint Classic— Feb 10th, 2019
3rd Place, Men’s Elite, Gore Mountain Sprint Classic— Feb 2nd, 2019
2018 Highlights:
3rd Place Men’s Elite, Waterville Valley, NH – Sprint – February 25, 2018
Previous Highlights:
5th Place Men’s Elite, West Mountain Sprint Classic, January 9, 2016
1st Place J1 Kare Anderson’s Sprint Classic, February 22, 2015
1st Place J2 Gunstock Giant Slalom # 1, February 2, 2013
1st Place J2 Gunstock Giant Slalom # 2, February 2, 2013