It all began in California when I first strapped on skis at the young age of two and instantly fell in love with the sport. From that moment, I knew skiing was my passion, and I pursued it with unwavering dedication by attending Burke Mountain Academy, a high school in Vermont focused on ski racing.
In 2025, I was honored to be inducted into the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame, which still feels surreal considering I started racing internationally in 1986 and joined the U.S. Ski Team a year later at just 15. In 1991, I won the U.S. Nationals Overall title, and by age 20 I was headed to the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, competing in the downhill/slalom combined and giant slalom.
After my time on the national team, I followed my passion for freeskiing. That journey led to two World Extreme Skiing Championship wins, a Pro Tour title, and a spot in the first X Games Women’s Skier-Cross. I’m especially proud of my ski film work with Warren Miller Entertainment, Matchstick Productions, Switchback Entertainment, and others. Being part of those films and helping elevate women’s big mountain skiing has been a highlight of my career.
Throughout my journey, I’ve used my platform as an ambassador for the sport I love. I’m passionate about staying connected to ski culture, coaching skiers, and being an active part of my community. Skiing has always been both my passion and my home.
I firmly believe that with the right mindset, anything is possible and my journey is proof of that. If you’re seeking success in your own pursuits, I’d be happy to share my story or speak with your team about how to achieve your goals while staying true to your passions.
Let’s ski together and unlock your potential! Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
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BIOGRAPHY
COMPETITION
Overall Winner (combined men & women), 7 Hours of Banana Skied 34 laps & 70,720 vertical ft., Crested Butte 2011
Overall Winner (combined men & women), 7 Hours of Banana, Skied 32 laps & 64,480 vertical ft., Crested Butte 2010
Second Place, US Extreme Freeskiing Championships, Crested Butte 2006
First Place, US Extreme Freeskiing Championships, Crested Butte 2005
Second Place, Winter Gravity Games, Big Mtn., Mammoth Mtn 2000
Third Place, Winter Gravity Games, Skiercross, Mammoth Mtn 2000
Overall Winner, World Cup of Extreme Free Skiing, 1998
Second Place, Canadian Free Skiing Championships, Whistler 1998
First Place, South American Extreme Skiing Championships, Las Lenas 1997
First Place, World Extreme Skiing Championships, Valdez, AK, 1997
First Place, World Extreme Skiing Championships, Valdez, AK, 1996
First Place, All Mountain Extreme Championships, Squaw Valley, CA, 1996
First Place, US Nationals, Overall, Crested Butte, CO, 1991
Competed in the Winter X Games in Crested Butte (’98)
Member of the US Olympic Team in Albertville, France (’92)
Member of the US Ski Team (’87-’94)
Voted 3rd place for ‘Powder Magazine’s – Reader Poll Awards’ 2005
Voted 2nd place for ‘Powder Magazine’s – Reader Poll Awards’ 2004
Spokesperson for Colorado Ski Country’s 5th Grade Passport Program 01,
’02&’03
Voted 1st place for ‘Powder Magazines – Reader Poll Awards’ 2002 & 03’
Voted by Ski Magazine as one of the “Worlds Sexiest Skiers” 2001
Voted by Skiing Magazine as one of the “Best 25 Skiers in North America” 2001
Awarded “Best Female Film Segment” by Powder Magazine for 2001 & ‘02
FILM & PRINT
MSP Movies
Pura Vida
Sick Sense
Second Nature
Global Storming,
Ski Movie
Ski Movie 2-High Society
Ski Movie 3 – The Front Line
Focused
Warren Miller
Journey
Impact
Children of Winter
Here, There & Everywhere
XX Productions – Empress
Radical Films – No Mans Land
Discovery Channel
NBC – Dateline & Gravity Games
CBS – Live Olympic interview with Greg Gumble
ESPN -X Games Profile
What People Say
“Thank you, Wendy, for delivering the keynote at our recent conference. As an Olympian and pioneer of big-mountain freeskiing, your journey from alpine racing to redefining the sport is nothing short of remarkable. You shared openly about both triumphs and setbacks, and our audience loved hearing your stories and favorite places to ski around the globe. Most of all, your graciousness in staying afterwards to meet attendees and take photos made the experience unforgettable — a highlight of our conference that left us inspired by how perseverance and passion shape a legendary ski career. We’re so grateful you shared your story with us and made such a lasting impression on our group.”
Alicia
“Wendy has an unique ability to communicate with student athletes from around the globe with Team Prep USA 🇺🇸. Her humbleness through her speeches helps our elites relate to the adversity one must go through to be an Olympian!” We are so fortunate to have her on board with the top Jr distance running program in the USA 🇺🇸”
Trent Sanderson
“In addition to being one of the great athletes of her generation, Wendy Fisher is a charismatic and compelling speaker, warm, intense and insightful. The story of her professional life as an Olympic ski racer and extreme skiing pioneer will thrill you, and her personal story of overcoming many personal challenges along the way will inspire you.”
