In this episode of Get Stoked Girls, we sit down with Wendy Fisher— Olympian, freeskiing champion, ski-film athlete, supermom, DJ, coach, and mentor.
Wendy's skiing career began early and fast. At just 14, she left home to attend Burke Mountain Academy, a small ski academy in northern Vermont. By 15, she had earned a spot on the U.S. Ski Team, racing in FIS World Cup events and ultimately competing in the 1992 Winter Olympics. Over the years, Wendy expanded her impact on the sport, competing in the X-Games and becoming a two-time World Extreme Skiing Champion. Beyond racing, some of her proudest moments came filming ski segments with top companies like Warren Miller, Matchstick Productions, and Switchback Entertainment, earning accolades including the Best Short award at the 2014 Powder Awards for her segment “SuperMom.”
Oh, and just to add one more accolade, Wendy was recently inducted into the 2025 Class of the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame!
In this conversation, Wendy opens up about her journey from Olympic ski racer to big mountain freerider, sharing the lessons, challenges, and triumphs that shaped her career. She reflects on growing up in a skiing family, coping with loss, and finding her own path in the mountains. Wendy dives into the adrenaline and fear of big mountain skiing, the mental and technical skills that carry over from racing, and the differences between competition and filming. She also discusses motherhood, how it transformed her perspective on skiing and life, and her commitment to giving back as a coach and mentor. Throughout, she shares her passion for empowering the next generation of female skiers, emphasizing confidence, professionalism, and showing up fully in the mountains.
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