Henry Snider
Hometown: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Date of Birth: 03/14/2001 (age 22)
Professional Since: College student-athlete until Spring 2024
College/Country: Michigan Technological University (Houghton, Michigan)
Support Team / Mentors: MTU skiing and running coaches, Team Birkie summer coaches, Parents
Follow on: Instagram
Favorite place to do in Minnesota?
My favorite thing to do in Minnesota is train along the Mississippi River where I can get both views of the river and of the city skylines.
Favorite pre-race breakfast?
My favorite pre-race breakfast is waffles
What's your favorite workout?
My favorite workout is long L3 sessions, typically 6x10 minute with 2 minute rest.
What keeps you motivated?
Constant improvement in technique and fitness keeps me motivated to ski knowing that there is always something to improve that will make me a better skier.
Tip for improving as a skier:
You should work on improving technique as early as possible and know that adjustments may take a long time to become natural and faster.
How do you want to make the community better?
I can make the community better by mentoring and helping developing high school athletes to become more successful at the national level.