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Max Taam

Max Taam


Ski

Pronouns: He/Him

Hometown: Ithaca, NY

Current Location: Aspen, CO

Favorite Zone: Elk Mountains

Proudest Achievement: Grand Traverse course record

Favorite Advocacy Org: IMBA


Biography

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I grew up downhill skiing every chance I got after school and on the weekends at Greek Peak in Central NY. This led me to college in Boulder and then on to Aspen. In Aspen, I love traveling fast and light through the mountains whether it’s skiing, running, or mountain biking. For most of the winter I skimo race and have represented the US at the last 5 Ski Mountaineering World Championships. In the spring I like to put my skimo race fitness and skills to work in my home Elk Mountains and beyond. My fiance, Jessie Young and I also have a real passion for international adventure travel. Recent highlights include cycling in china, skiing in northern Norway, and trekking (skiing next time!) in Columbia.

ATHLETE MENTORSHIP INITATIVE

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The SCARPA Athlete Mentorship Initiative presented by Mountain Hardwear has been created to connect and engage the SCARPA and Mountain Hardwear Athlete teams with accomplished athletes from historically marginalized communities aspiring to take their sport or career to the next level. The mission of this program is to connect mentors with mentees focused on the sports we serve to provide participants with opportunities for personal, athletic and career development with the goal of helping to create a more inclusive and diverse community of athletes.

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