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Samuel has been sit-skiing in the Okanagan since 2015. His natural athleticism, balance, dedication and passion has progressed him into High performance and competition. Through the tremendous support of Powderhounds Adaptive at Big White and BC Adaptive Snowsports, his skills developed and he was introduced to the Big White Ski Club in 2022.
The winter of 2022/23 was his first competitive season. He had the privilege to represent BC’s para-athletes at the Canada Winter Games and brought home a Bronze Medal for his efforts in GS. This was followed by the opportunity to Forerun the 2023 FIS Para Alpine Skiing Canadian and USA National Championships in Kimberley.
In the 2024/2025 season. Samuel achieves a total of 4 gold medals, 2 silver, and one bronze in his first FIS year which qualified him to compete at the World Cup Tech finals in Switzerland 2025 which was his first World Cup! In June of 2025 Samuel was nominated to the National Para Alpine Ski Team and aims to qualify for the Paralympic Games in Milano Cortina March 6-15th.
Committed to giving back, Samuel completed his CADS Level 1 certification with Powderhounds. His overarching goal is to represent Canada in the Paralympics, a dream that fuels his relentless dedication to training and personal growth in the sport. Samuel is actively seeking sponsorships to support him on this inspiring journey towards achieving his Paralympic aspirations.