Carly Margulies
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Carly clicked into skis at age 3 and never looked back. By 11, she was tearing it up with the Mammoth Freeski Team, hooked on the adrenaline of competition. A few tough knee injuries couldn’t slow her down; they led her to a degree in Cognitive Psychology and elite rehab with the U.S. Team in Park City. After training in Switzerland, Mt. Hood, and Austria, she made it back into the halfpipe and charged hard, reaching her lifelong dream: competing in the 2022 Winter Olympics. Post Olympics, Carly is now working with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, a career designed around retired Olympians, perfect for Carly to explore interests beyond the physical competition.
Follow on Instagram: @carlss_margyy
Sébastien Varlet
THONON, FRANCE
Sébastien Varlet started skiing at age 5 on the French side of Lake Geneva. After years of racing and quickly rising all the way to the FIS circuit, he pivoted at 22, post-season in New Zealand, to chase the adrenaline of big mountains and deep lines on the Freeride World Qualifier tour. Over the next decade, Sébastien made his mark on the 4★ European circuit with three top-5 finishes. His creative spirit led him into film, launching the Hunt Your Line web series and documenting his global pursuits. Sébastien continues to ski at an elite level, shifting now toward ski expeditions and cinematic projects, but never too far from the start gate.
Follow on Instagram: @sebastienvarlet
Ranja Schlotte
GERMANY
Ranja's love for big mountain riding and steep descents became apparent when she was just 3 years old. That love is continually evolving in the form of beautiful free-ride skiing. Keep up with her gnarly lines through her exciting Instagram page. This dual-sport athlete (she's an extremely accomplished kite-surfer) hopes to find skiing freedom throughout France, Switzerland, and Alaska in the coming seasons. We can't wait for her to take some Grass Sticks along for an entertaining international ride!
Follow on Instagram: @ranja_sch
Tristen Lilly
Salt Lake City, UT
Tristen is a passionate freeskier based in Salt Lake City, Utah. However, Sunday River is where it all began; anytime he wasn’t in school he spent his winter days on the slopes. After receiving a pair of Grass Sticks as a gift a few years ago, he’s been charging hard with them ever since. Tristen’s big moment was a Kings and Queens of Corbet’s in Jackson Hole when he threw down some stylish jumps into Corbet’s Couloir with his Grass Sticks in hand, capturing the action in some incredible photos. His raw enthusiasm, mountain lifestyle, and authentic stoke make him a natural addition to the Grass Sticks crew.
Follow on Instagram: @_pants
Piper Kunst
Salt Lake City, UT
Piper Kunst was born and raised in Alma, Colorado and grew up skiing at Breckenridge with her family and friends. At 18, she made the move to Salt Lake City to attend the University of Utah and ski at Alta Ski Resort, where she truly honed her big mountain skills. Now in her 20’s, Piper has become a well-known name in the freeride scene. In 2022, she was crowned the 5th annual Queen of Corbet’s Couloir and was honored as the Sister Summit Rookie Skier of the Year. Her skiing is bold, powerful, and playful—just like her personality. When she’s not buried in Utah pow, she brings visions to life as an artist, blending a passion for sport and creativity into one colorful ride.
Follow on Instagram: @dr.pippah
Athlete Team: Kim and JJ Vinet, Will Enterline, Tanner Dutra, Ethan Maines, Liza Stone, Alexa Yang, Torin Johnson, Graham Pickett, Myriam Girroir, Maddie Liberman, Gage Goodnough, Leo Merhige, Max Martyna, Charlie Milverstedt, Mathilda Spaustat. Flylow: Elena Silverman, Bel Young, Travis Morgan, Alistair Garland, Benni Solomon.