GB Skimo Squad announced for 2024/25 season

After a competitive selection process, 19 athletes have been invited to join Great Britain’s Squad. This season will see the GB Skimo Team aim to further support the development of athletes, ensuring they are equipped to compete at ISMF (International Ski Mountaineering Federation) World Cups, the ISMF World Championship, Grand Course events, and the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games and beyond.

The GB Skimo Squad members for the 2024/25 are as follows:

Men:

• Charlie Collins

• Angus Davis

• Pierre Ferreol

• Iain Innes

• Matt Knowles

• Christian Kober

• Neil Palfrey

• James Smith

• Finlay Wild

• Felix Wilson

Women:

• Hannah Burnett

• Ursula Catton

• Claudia Chmielowska

• Megan Cooke

• Annwen Gammon

• Morven MacAllister

• Gabriel Muskett

• Victoria Thomson

• Lauren Woodwiss

The GB Skimo Team will be supported by a volunteer coaching squad, consisting of:

• Team manager: Pete Davis

• Head Coach: Ben Bardsley

• Performance Coach: Graeme Woordward

• Alpine Coach: Tom Burnett

Andy Bryce, Chair of the BMC Skimo steering group, said: “The selection process yielded a high standard of applications, reflecting our growing talent base. I would like to thank all applicants for their time and dedication, as well as the Steering Group and Squad Management Team, without whom this squad would not be in place. Congratulations to all selected athletes, we look forward to the season ahead.”

The team will hit the slopes this weekend as the ISMF World Cup returns to Courchevel for the first time in 10 years. Catch the action between the 14th - 15th December on Eurosport, the ISMF YouTube Channel or The Olympic Channel.

The countdown to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games has begun. The BMC encourages our community to follow the team's progress and show their support through various channels, including social media updates.