Noah Elliott, 24 

Snowboarding Banked Slalom & Snowboardcross 

Trained with Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports 

What would it mean to you to qualify and compete in your 2nd Paralympics? 

It would mean the most to me, I have dedicated, sacrificed and pushed myself in order to compete at the level I do. To qualify would be a dream come true.  

As a Gold Medalist, can you provide a key piece of advice for first-time athletes competing at the elite level? 

My advice would be to be positive and innovative. Training hard while adding these two components can take you far in sports.  

How well do you know your competitors?  

I know a lot of my competitors pretty well! We are all friends and I enjoy talking to them and keeping up with their life outside of competitions.  

What makes you the most proud? 

Getting to share my sport with my daughter, Skylar, and watch her fall in love with it.  

What role has family played in your success? 

Any high-level athlete did not make it where they are by themselves. It truly takes a team and community of people helping to make it possible. My daughter and mother have played tremendous roles in my success. Anytime I need help with anything I can call my sisters or my mom and bounce ideas or ask for help. My family has lifted me to this level.  

Being featured in the latest Warren Miller Movie, “Winter Starts Now,” had to be a thrill.  How did that all come about? 

Being a part of “Winter Starts Now” was a complete dream come true. It’s something I’ve always dreamed of. Another professional snowboarder suggested they needed to work with me. And from there we were introduced. The Warren Miller crew was nothing but amazing. 

What’s the best advice your coach has given you? 

To never ruin snowboarding. Meaning never forget why we snowboard or ski. Because we love it and it’s fun. Never forget that.  

How old were you when you decided to dedicate yourself to become an elite level athlete?  

I was about 10 years old. At the time it was skateboarding. After my cancer diagnosis and chemo, I realized that snowboarding is what I wanted to do.  

What’s your favorite part about snowboarding? 

Sharing the love for snowboarding and showing what’s possible on a snowboard despite missing a leg.