Kasey Hogg is On the Rise

Kasey Hogg, an up-and-comer on the Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski team moguls team, had a breakout 2023-24 season. Hogg, who just wrapped up her best season yet, hails from Kensington, New Hampshire and Killington Mountain. While competing both on the Nor-Am and World Cup circuits, Hogg earned the moguls, dual moguls and overall Nor-Am champion titles while also becoming the first woman to ever compete a cork 1080 in a World Cup qualification run. 

Kasey is a fierce competitor and an athlete to watch this season. She will compete on the World Cup circuit full-time for the first time. We sat down with her to talk about her background and goals in moguls skiing. 

Q: What initially drew you to moguls?

KASEY HOGG: I was initially drawn to moguls when I saw the mogul program at Killington Mountain. My sister signed up, but until I was old enough my cousin, parents and I shredded the moguls on our own! It was so much fun that as soon as I was old enough, I joined the program and began competing. 

Q: When you were younger, getting into the sport, what were your goals?

KH: When I first started moguls skiing, my goal was always to try and win the regional competitions and beat my sister! As soon as I learned that moguls skiing was bigger than just that, I had always dreamed of being on the Stifel U.S. Ski Team and representing the United States. It was a crazy feeling when I achieved that goal and saw how hard work truly pays off! 

Q: What is one thing that you’re most proud of in your career so far?

KH: I am beyond proud of myself for winning the Nor-Am tour this year. I have come so far from the first Nor-Am tour that I competed in. After getting second on the tour twice, the overall win felt that much better. I was finally ready this year, and I am really proud of the work I put in to get there. Also, competing on the Nor-Am tour this year while competing in many World Cups before and after was a cool experience!

Q: What is your ultimate goal?

KH: My ultimate goal is to represent Team USA at the Olympics. When I first watched moguls skiing in the Olympics, I thought it was the coolest thing for these athletes to do what they love on the world’s biggest stage. I have many other goals as well, such as World Cup titles, pushing the sport of women’s moguls, and of course, having fun!

Q: Are there any moments you’ve experienced in your career that didn’t seem real?

KH: Making my first final under the lights at Deer Valley was the most unreal moment! I had always dreamed of skiing under the lights in front of a huge crowd, but standing at the top of the course and seeing all the people watching below was so special. Also, the fact my family was there to watch meant the world as well!

Q: Who were the athletes you looked up to when you were younger, or are they now?

KH: I always looked up to my older sister, Maddie. We were inseparable when it came to skiing, and being able to train, compete and travel with her is something not many siblings get to do. We made the Stifel U.S. Ski Team the same year, and it was so crazy seeing how far we had both come. She always pushed me, whether we were dueling each other, working out together, or simply doing anything. She did two years of the team and is now retired, but our competitiveness has led us to do a half IronMan together. No matter what, I will always look up to her on and off the hill!

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