Gustafson, Randall, Richards, Van Included Amongst U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame Class of 2025

The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame inducted eight individuals during a four-day celebration at Snowbird Resort The 2025 Hall of Fame class includes athletes and contributors to the snow sports industry, including four U.S. Ski & Snowboard alumni. U.S. Ski & Snowboard is a separate organization from the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame.

The U.S. Ski & Snowboard alumni include cross country Olympic gold medalist Kikkan Randall, eight-time Paralympic medalist Nancy Gustafson, world champion ski jumper Lindsey Van and Emmy-winning Olympic commentator and snowboard pioneer Todd Richards. All four athletes remain involved with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, whether through commentating, serving on the organization’s board, or working with the next generation of athletes on and off the snow.

“The inductees into this year’s Hall of Fame shaped their respective sports in more ways than one,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “It was an honor to see them formally recognized in Utah, and we are grateful for the impact they’ve had across generations and the ways they continue to give back.”

2025 Hall of Fame Inductees:

• Chris Cushing (Franconia, NH) – Cushing, the principal of mountain planning at the SE Group, has been at the forefront of designing mountain resorts across the United States for more than four decades, including Deer Valley and Steamboat Springs.

• Raelene Davis (Salt Lake City, UT) – A longtime industry leader and one of the most influential figures in Utah’s ski industry, Davis has actively worked with Ski Utah for more than 40 years, helping grow participation and inclusivity in the sport.

• Nancy Gustafson (Park City, UT) – An eight-time Paralympic medalist in Para alpine skiing, Gustafson is one of the most decorated Para alpine athletes of her generation. She works as a dosimetrist at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City and continues to give back to the adaptive community.

• Hugh Harley (Burlington, VT) – A longtime employee of Rossignol, Harley helped shape the company’s U.S. market presence and supported hundreds of athletes in achieving World Cup podiums, World Championship titles and Olympic medals.

• Kikkan Randall (Anchorage, AK) – Randall was the first American to win an Olympic gold medal alongside Jessie Diggins, the first American woman to win a Nordic World Championship medal, the first to win a World Championship gold in a team event, the first American woman to win a World Cup race and was the first American woman to ever win a World Cup discipline Crystal Globe. She remains actively involved in the Alaska ski community, works as a commentator for FIS World Cup events and the Olympics and serves on the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Board of Directors.

• Todd Richards (Paxton, MA) – An Emmy-winning commentator and influential figure in snowboarding, Richards helped shape the sport of snowboarding. He won multiple titles during his competitive career, including at the US Open and X Games, and was part of the first Olympic snowboarding team at the 1998 Nagano Games. He currently commentates for NBC during major snowboarding events, including the Winter Olympics.

• Douglas Pringle (Orangevale, CA) – Pringle launched more than 40 adaptive learn-to-ski programs and played a pivotal role in Disabled Sports USA, Ski Spectacular and the Paralympic movement, ensuring athletes received the same resources and recognition as Olympians.

• Lindsey Van (Park City, UT) – A pioneer in ski jumping, Van won the first-ever women’s World Championship title in 2009 and helped lead the inclusion of women’s ski jumping at the highest level of sport – the Olympic Winter Games. Her achievements include 40 international podiums and 16 national titles.

“It’s such an honor to be joining so many of my heroes in the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame,” said Olympic champion Kikkan Randall. “I feel so much gratitude to play a part in the circle of inspiration, knowing we get to continue building on such a powerful legacy of snow sports. I was fortunate to be joined by my family there to celebrate and my longtime teammate Liz Stephen. My sincere appreciation goes out to all the amazing people who helped along my journey. This celebration is as much for them as it is for me!”