What: Harris Hill Ski Jump Competition
When: February 14 + 15, 2026
Where: Harris Hill Ski Jump, Cedar Street, Brattleboro, Vermont
Who: 50+ International and U.S. elite ski jumpers and Nordic combined athletes
Visuals: Ski Jumpers flying to beat the hill record 104 meters off a 90 meter jump (Olympic sized), international athletes, historic Harris Hill backdrop. Media Assets are here.
Harris Hill Ski Jump will take center stage February 14 and 15 as 50+ athletes from the U.S. and Europe converge for one of North America’s most storied ski jumping competitions. This year’s event, the 104th competition at Harris Hill, features a rare convergence of international rivalries and up and coming Olympic-level talent.
The Winged Ski Trophy Showdown
Slovenia’s Urh Rošar returns to Harris Hill seeking a historic third victory in the Fred Harris Memorial Tournament on Sunday, a win that would permanently retire the iconic Winged Ski Trophy under long-standing rules at Harris Hill. Standing in his way is teammate and close friend Ozbej “OB” Kotnik (SLO), the 2023 champion, who is determined to keep the trophy in circulation. With the trophy retirement rule changing after 2026, this weekend could mark the final opportunity ever to retire the Winged Ski Trophy.
Road to Lillehammer: Junior Worlds Qualifier
Harris Hill is one of only two North American qualifying events for the FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Jump Championships in Lillehammer, Norway (March 2026). Following January’s qualifier in Ishpeming, Michigan, Harris Hill represents the last chance for junior athletes to secure selection.
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5 women and 36 men will compete
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Athletes represent clubs including Steamboat Springs, Park City, Norge, NYSEF, St. Paul Ski Club, Harris Hill Nordic, and Flying Eagles
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After Ishpeming, Henry Loher (NYSEF) leads the qualification standings with 200 points
Following this event, five men and five women will be selected to represent the U.S. at Junior Worlds.
The Olympic Connection
Harris Hill has long been a proving ground for athletes who go on to World Championships and the Winter Olympics. For the upcoming Milano Cortina Games, four U.S. athletes competing in Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined previously competed at Harris Hill, including:
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Niklas Malacinski (Nordic Combined)
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Annika Belshaw, Kevin Bickner, and Tate Frantz (Ski Jumping)
Pushing the Limits
With the hill record at 104 meters and recent jumps exceeding 100 meters, Harris Hill continues to test the limits of the sport. As athletes arrive stronger and healthier in 2026, record-challenging jumps are once again in play.
Media Opportunities:
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Athlete interviews (international and U.S.)
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Competition footage and photography
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Historic Harris Hill visuals
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Trophy showdown storyline and Junior Worlds implications
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Olympic connection: Harris Hill is part of an Olympic ski jumper’s road to the Games
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Hill preparation – b-roll footage next week leading up to the weekend.
