Finny Smit is a San Francisco-born skier, runner, and connoisseur of early-morning wakeup calls. As a competitive mogul skier, representing the Netherlands on the European Cup circuit and a varsity cross-country and track athlete at University High School, Finny’s life moves at about 30mph—even uphill.

Known for her calm focus and quiet determination, she’s as comfortable launching off a jump as she is analyzing a race strategy or reading up on current events. Intellectually curious and fiercely independent, Finny’s the kind of person who asks “why?”—then skis straight into finding out.

With dual Dutch and U.S. citizenship and fluent Dutch to match, Finny moves effortlessly between cultures—and can order a stroopwafel just as confidently in Amsterdam as she can win a hill repeat in San Francisco.

She’s the older sister (important distinction), a loyal team leader, and a believer in doing the hard thing—even when it means squats at dawn. Her ideal day involves fresh snow, fast trails, and maybe a perfectly toasted bagel somewhere in between.

Whether she’s competing, training, or mapping out her next challenge, Finny is always moving, with purpose, power, and just the right amount of stubbornness.