Ashley Battersby, ‘05, Joins Tecnica/Volkl/Marker International Team
Ashley Battersby (WSS, 2005), a local Park City Mountain All-Star Team member, announced that she has signed a deal with Tecnica/Volkl/Marker to become the marquee woman rider on the Tecnica/Volkl/Marker International Team. Ashley said ,“This is huge for me, and I am super stoked. The move from the pro team at Line to the International Team at Volkl is a natural progression for my career. It’s so rad to have an opportunity to travel the world, film, and compete. I will also be able to continue to help develop the woman’s product lines, much like I have been doing for my other sponsors.�
Clem Smith, Director of Promotions for Tecnica/Volkl/Marker, remarked “We are super excited to have Ashley on board. This will be a great relationship because of what Ashley brings to the table. For one, she has and will continue to be a huge factor in the progression of women’s skiing. Secondly, Ashley is also extremely creative, so we are looking forward to having her ideas for upcoming women’s products�.
Since moving to Park City in 2003 from Chicago, Ashley has become quite a well known figure in the Freeride community. She has consistently been selected in the POWDER MAGAZINE READERS POLL as one of the top five women in the world. She has been seen on national television and featured on international television and has appeared in numerous ski videos. “It’s so sick! Thinking back when I grew up skiing on 200 vertical foot ice hills to skiing with some of the best men and women in the world that were my heroes growing up! I’m super blessed to be given the opportunities that have come my way!â€? Ashley said. Ashley will be majoring in Flight Operations this fall at Westminster College in Salt Lake City, and will be going to school summer and fall semesters and taking off the winters to focus on skiing.