Inside British snowsport

Step into life on and off the slopes through the experiences of GB Snowsport's athletes. From preparing for competition to recovering from injury, discover what goes into performing at the highest level.

The October drop

Different by design: Britain’s pathway to the top

GB Snowsport Head Coach Pat Sharples, former Olympic freestyle skier Tyler Harding and former FIS snowboarder Sophie Smith explore how Britain has built a different route into elite snowsport – and how that difference can become an advantage.

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Tyler Harding

Former freestyle skier

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Sophie Smith

Former FIS snowboarder

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Chris McCormick

Freeskier

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Athlete Menna Fitzpatrick and her guide Katie Guest

Menna Fitzpatrick

Para alpine skier

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Billy Major

Alpine skier

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Charlotte Banks profile

Charlotte Bankes

Snowboard cross gold medallist

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Tom Greenway

Freeskier

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Ollie Hill - holding UK flag

Ollie Hill

Para snowboarder

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Suggested reading

Billy Major: Risk at racing speed

Alpine skier Billy Major explains how preparation and split-second decisions help him balance risk and reward on the slopes.

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Charlotte Bankes: Getting back to peak fitness

An injury can change a season in an instant. Snowboard cross athlete Charlotte Bankes shares the work behind her recovery and return to competition.

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Ollie Hill: Forged by adversity

A life-changing accident set Ollie Hill on an unexpected path. The Para snowboarder opens up about how he embraced new opportunities in sport.

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Menna Fitzpatrick and Katie Guest: Guided by trust

For Para alpine skier Menna Fitzpatrick Menna Fitzpatrick and her sighted guide for the 2026 season, Katie Guest, communication is crucial. Learn more about the partnership behind their performance on the slopes.

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Ollie Hill: Built to bounce back

How do you keep going when progress stalls? Ollie Hill reflects on the setbacks he's faced and the support that helps him move forward.

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A team effort

Success takes more than individual talent. Take a closer look at the people supporting Britain's Para snowsport athletes and the roles they play.

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