Buck Hill’s Legacy: How Erich Sailer Shaped U.S. Ski Racing Stars

Legendary Austrian coach Erich Sailer transformed Buck Hill into a “slalom factory,” producing U.S. ski racing stars like Kristina Koznick, Lindsey Vonn, Paula Moltzan and many other Olympians. Sailer’s motto, “Creating champions in ski racing and life,” turned this small hill into a powerhouse of talent, resilience and teamwork.