Brett Stein – Profile

US Team Member: 2005-2008 Seasons

Hometown: Wayland, MA
Birthdate: 1989
Birthplace: Boston, MA

About Me:
I began skiing when I was three.  I skied recreationally until I turned seven, then I started alpine racing.  I tried telemarking in 2001 and attended my first nationals in 2003.

Home Ski Area:
Waterville Valley, NH

Goals, Attitude and Motivation:
This year I would like to finish in the top 15 in the overall world cup standings to improve on my best World Cup finish of 10th place.  I am also excited to get to know all of the athletes even better.

Why do you Telemark Race?
I telemark race because of the people I get to meet and the great times I get to share with them. Attending a world cup event allows me to be around people from so many other nations and cultural backgrounds who all share the same desire to compete.  I also enjoy telemark racing because in order to excel at it, I must acquire an abundance of skills and use them simultaneously.  I enjoy exerting myself an-aerobically, testing my strength, the thrill of speed, the sense of flight obtained by jumping, and competition.  Telemark Racing consists of all of these things, which must be executed with finesse.

Interesting Facts about yourself:
I enjoy spending time with my parents and brother, Mike.   I also like to compete in outdoor track in the 800m.

Competition Results:
2004 Junior National Champion
5th in Classic at 2005 Junior World Championships
10th place finish at World Cup GS in Kimberly, BC
11th place finishes in Sprint Classic and Classic at World Cup Finals in Schweitzer, ID
2005 GS National Champion
10th place finish at World Cup sprint classic in Oberjoch, Germany (2007)
2007 Sprint Classic National Champion
3rd place finish in Classic at 2007 Junior World Championships