Fueling the Path to Olympic Snowboarding
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This Season's Goal:
To place in the top 5 at the USASA Nationals in the Open Men’s Slopestyle Division.
The Path:
Based on my current skill level, I’ve been invited to join the prestigious Park City Global Snowboard Team! This team is dedicated to developing athletes for elite competitions, including the FIS World Cup, Rev Tour, and Futures events.
My Story:
Most of you know my story, but for those who may not:
When I was 13, my parents divorced, and I moved to Hood River, OR with my mom and two sisters. Just six months after relocating, my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. She passed away in January 2023. Through the support of my dad—who took on a second job while running a business—along with family and our community, I was able to stay in Hood River with my 19-year-old sister. I was 16.
I began snowboarding in the fall of 2021 after moving to Hood River. After three seasons of riding with no formal coaching, I won boardercross, banked slalom, half pipe, and slopestyle in the OISA championships. I also qualified for the USASA National Championships. Based on these results, my love for the sport, and personal ambitions, I am now laying the groundwork for a possible Olympic campaign for the 2026 Winter Games.
Training in Park City and achieving a notable finish in the 2024/2025 USASA Nationals is the first major step on this journey.
Timeline:
December 2024 through March 2025.
Cost Breakdown:
Housing: $1,000/month 4,000 total
Lift Tickets: $1,000
Travel to Events: $2,500
Nationals Competition Fees: $2,500
Team Fees: $5,000-$10,000 (depending on coaching requirements)
Food & Local Transport: $600/month ($2,400 total)
Equipment: $1,000
Total Estimated Season Cost: $17,500 - $28,000
Funding Goal: $28,000
Minimum Goal: $17,500
If I don’t reach the minimum goal, all donations will be refunded to contributors.
Every contribution will go directly toward covering the outlined costs. Thank you for supporting my journey to the USASA Nationals, with the ultimate dream of representing at the Olympics.
If you would like to see more of what I do and follow the journey check my instagram out.
Organizer and beneficiary
Nainoa Holland
Organizer
Hood River, OR
Keith Holland
Beneficiary