Boulder, CO – Ski racers are a huge part of Spyder’s brand DNA. This summer, the Boulder, Colo.-based skiwear manufacturer signed 26-year-old U.S. Ski Team alpine racer Julia Mancuso, who owns more Olympic medals than any other American female skier.nShining with her infectious smile and signature tiara, Mancuso will be showcased in print advertising and brand collateral throughout the duration of the multi-year contract. Along with team support, her input will also be instrumental in the development of women’s outerwear and base layer for the brand.

“We strive on finding the best athletes who share the same vision as we do in product and expect nothing but the best in design, technology and support,” said Russ Rowan, vice president of sales and marketing at Spyder. “Julia worked with us as a U.S. Ski Team athlete and has a keen eye for detail. We welcome her to the family and look forward to supporting her on the race course and off.”

The Squaw Valley, Calif. native has taken her drive and intensity for the slopes into big mountain and freeski events, demonstrating her performance diversity with a podium finish at last winter’s Verbier Xtreme competition and a big mountain competition in New Zealand this summer.

“I am stoked to be part of team Spyder! They have always supported me on the race hill, so I am excited to carry that out to the rest of the mountain and also onto the design table,” said Mancuso.