Forever Wild: Snowshoe’s Next Generation Heads to Nationals

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Snowshoe’s Forever Wild Ski Team is heading into nationals with momentum and a strong crew of young talent.

From Massanutten to Park City, the team competed across the region and beyond this season. Now they’re heading into nationals with a roster full of nationally ranked athletes.

Built by Coaches Who Get It

Behind the scenes, Forever Wild is powered by a dedicated coaching staff led by Head Coach Clay Edwards, alongside coaches Seth Ruckle, Bradin Baum, and Stephanie Fritz. Together, they have created an environment that balances progression, competition, and a genuine love for the sport.

A Team That Shows Up

Across multiple age groups and disciplines, Snowshoe athletes are showing up in a big way. From podium finishes in skier cross and slopestyle to strong performances in rail jam and halfpipe, the team continues to prove its depth.

Standout results include Georgianna Fritz taking the top spot in Slalom and earning multiple podium finishes, Ilan Gavrilets securing first place in both Skier Cross and Slopestyle, and Evelyn Simmons claiming gold in Rail Jam while landing on the podium in Skier Cross.

Athletes like Ari Gavrilets, Adelei Kennedy, and many others continue to push into top rankings, while the entire roster gains valuable experience competing against some of the best young athletes in the country.

Looking Ahead to Nationals

While the team heads into nationals with strong momentum, they will be missing one key athlete. Snowboarder Chloe Anderson, who earned gold in Giant Slalom, silver in Slalom, and a fifth-place finish in Boardercross at last year’s nationals, will sit this one out due to a knee injury sustained earlier this season.

Still, the team carries forward that same competitive edge and a culture rooted in progression, resilience, and showing up for one another.

With a full roster of nationally ranked athletes and a season of strong results behind them, Forever Wild is not just building competitors. They are building the future of the sport.

Full National Rankings

Snowboard Grom Girls (9–10)
Georgianna Fritz

Snowboard Cross: 2nd

Giant Slalom: 2nd

Slalom: 1st

Rail Jam: 13th

Slopestyle: 4th

Halfpipe: 7th

Freeski Ruggie Boys (7–8)
Ilan Gavrilets

Skier Cross: 1st

Halfpipe: 9th

Rail Jam: 2nd

Slopestyle: 1st

Rhett Simmons

Skier Cross: 7th

Halfpipe: 18th

Rail Jam: 14th

Slopestyle: 23rd

Freeski Grom Boys (9–10)
Ari Gavrilets

Skier Cross: 5th

Halfpipe: 17th

Rail Jam: 2nd

Slopestyle: 2nd

Nathaniel Fritz

Skier Cross: 16th

Halfpipe: 21st

Rail Jam: 41st

Slopestyle: 26th

Leo Heroy

Skier Cross: 20th

Rail Jam: 33rd

Slopestyle: 26th

Freeski Grom Girls (9–10)
Evelyn Simmons

Skier Cross: 3rd

Halfpipe: 12th

Rail Jam: 1st

Slopestyle: 14th

Adelei Kennedy

Halfpipe: 18th

Rail Jam: 3rd

Slopestyle: 6th

Eleanor Geyer

Skier Cross: 24th

Halfpipe: 22nd

Rail Jam: 14th

Slopestyle: 10th

Kennedy Harris

Skier Cross: 19th

Halfpipe: 24th

Rail Jam: 20th

Slopestyle: 41st

Ali Gregory

Skier Cross: 11th

Halfpipe: 14th

Rail Jam: 16th

Freeski Menehune Boys (11–12)
Arthur Heroy

Skier Cross: 31st

Rail Jam: 60th

Slopestyle: 62nd

Freeski Breaker Boys (13–14)
Linus Heroy

Skier Cross: 18th

Rail Jam: 69th

Slopestyle: 92nd