03/25/2025
.w (Winans) is and always has been a standout Freeride skier, with a grit and determination necessary to match and support elite athleticism at the highest level. The TJFS alum won the 2024 Challenger Series, earning her a spot on the prestigious . We chased her across Spain, France, Canada, Georgia and Austria to pull her thoughts, memories, inspirations and lessons along the journey from her Truckee beginnings, as she tells us “I was about 12 when I first started thinking about making the Tour… I was so immersed in the Freeride world from such a young age, my ambitions just naturally formed as my love for skiing grew and I progressed.”
“My favorite thing about competitive Freeride is the way it pushes my skiing. When you put a bunch of talented skiers in a comp setting, they will naturally push themselves, and in turn, push each other; that’s just how competition works. But Freeride is unique in that we can still compete with each other at a very high level while also maintaining a supportive community. Everyone is stoked to see others put down a cool line. It’s a bunch of characters who just love skiing and pushing limits, and that shines through in the competitive setting.
“I studied Journalism in college, so I’m constantly trying to write and create while skiing, currently pitching stories to outdoor publications while also writing my own personal blog, documenting my experiences.” A talented writer and engaged citizen of her communities, we asked what skiing goals Britta holds. “There’s endless opportunity to create art through skiing, so I want to see what I can make out of it. Whether it’s film, photography, writing or other forms of media, I want to venture more into that side of skiing.”
On crediting her past performance and future aspirations: “On , the coaches and teammates there made me into the skier I am today. The Team re-sparked my my deep love for skiing and after struggling through injuries, my parents for the constantly endless support, and my two older sisters for continuing to inspire and push me everyday.”
Interview answers continued in comments…
