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‘I’m trying to expand what it means to be a skier’: Mallory Duncan on jazz, freedom and the mountains

February 17, 2026

Mallory Duncan, a Californian skier, has shifted his focus from pursuing Olympic gold to exploring the deeper, soulful connections that skiing provides. He embraces a non-traditional identity within the ski industry, aiming to redefine what it means to be a skier through personal expression and a love for the mountains.

‘I’m trying to expand what it means to be a skier’: Mallory Duncan on jazz, freedom and the mountains

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Mallory Duncan is from Hayward Hills, California.
He initially aimed to win gold at the Winter Olympics.
Duncan now prioritizes the emotional and soulful aspects of skiing.
He spends weekends skiing at Alpine Meadows near Lake Tahoe.
Duncan seeks to redefine the identity of skiers beyond industry norms.

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‘I’m trying to expand what it means to be a skier’: Mallory Duncan on jazz, freedom and the mountains

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‘I’m trying to expand what it means to be a skier’: Mallory Duncan on jazz, freedom and the mountains

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