The Best Skier You've Never Heard Of

Skiing has flirted with going mainstream for years.In 2025, we have a handful of athletes that have transcended the sport's undeniable niche interest. Ski racing has Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn, and Bode Miller. Freeskiing has Henrik Harlaut, Candide Thovex, and Eileen Gu.
Gu is arguably the world's best freeskier, and was the second-highest paid female athlete in the world in 2024, according to Sportico. She made north of $20 million in endorsements, by some estimations.Despite skiing's