Scot Schmidt

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rdf:langString Scot Schmidt (born July 21, 1961, in Helena, Montana) is a professional extreme skier. His on-snow talent has helped shape today’s ski industry, and has inspired many skiers. Scot started skiing professionally in 1983 in Squaw Valley. As of 2021, Scot currently resides in Big Sky, Montana. One of the most recognized and filmed skiers in the world, Scot Schmidt's pioneering style and remarkable ability inspired generations of adrenaline-sport athletes and helped shape the ski industry. Scot began ski racing in his hometown of Helena, Montana. He moved to Squaw Valley in 1979 to pursue a dream of making the U.S. Ski Team. Combining his unique racing technique with free-skiing, Scot created a reputation for leaving tracks in high places. In 1983 Warren Miller Entertainment invited him to showcase his explosive and suspended style in what would be his first of over 40 films. In his 35th year as an athlete with The North Face, Scot has also had a role as designer and technical consultant with the development of the Steep Tech line of ski wear. In the year 2000 Scot began replacing filming time with private and corporate ski adventures throughout the mountains of Canada and the U.S. promoting the sport and pursuing his passion for skiing while continuing to maintain his promotion and event schedule. In 2003 Scot began skiing at The Yellowstone Club, a resort in his home state of Montana and in 2007 he became the Club’s Ski Ambassador. Each winter he can be found slope-side, skiing more than 100 days with members and guests and once again working alongside Warren Miller until Warren’s passing in early 2018. In 2014, Scot was recognized by his peers and inducted into the US Ski Hall of Fame.