Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series | Mike Hattrup

The Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series presented by North Tahoe Chamber is the largest free community speaker series in the country. Hosting the biggest names in the outdoor industry who share stories about outdoor adventure. With two simple goals: 1) to inspire and motivate mountain athletes to pursue their outdoor dreams and 2) to raise funds for nonprofit organizations making a tangible difference in the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee community.

Meet Mike Hattrup: Mike Hattrup is a highly accomplished skier and industry leader, inducted into the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in 2021. Recognized for his influence in the skiing world, he was named one of Powder Magazine’s “48 Most Influential Skiers of Our Time” in 2006 and listed among the “50 Best Skiers in North America” in 1998. An AMGA Certified Ski Guide since 1999, Mike has skied extensively across the European Alps, Norway, Russia, Japan, Turkey, Chile, New Zealand, Australia, Greenland, and Canada.

As a former member of the US Freestyle Ski Team for moguls (1987-88), Mike’s career also includes featuring in over a dozen ski films with legendary filmmakers like Greg Stump and Warren Miller, including the iconic Blizzard of Aahhhs. In addition to his on-snow accomplishments, Mike has played a pivotal role in brand building and product development for major ski companies such as K2, Fischer, and Black Diamond, specializing in both alpine and backcountry markets.

He’s called Sun Valley home for over 30 years and currently serves as the Director of Skiing for Eleven Experience, where he continues to fuse his passion for skiing with leadership and innovation in the industry.

Doors at 6PM. Show starts at 7PM
$15,000+ in Prizes
100% for the Watermans Foundation
Food from MOGROG | NA, Wine, and Beer