Camp Director John Smart is a two-time Olympian, 13-time World Cup medallist and longtime member of the Canadian National Freestyle Ski Team. He competed at the 1992 Albertville and 1994 Lillehammer Olympic Games, finishing 5th and 7th, and went on to become a three-time Canadian Champion and a member of the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame.
John founded Momentum Camps with his wife Julia in 1992, the same year freestyle skiing made its Olympic debut in Albertville. The original idea was simple: bring together the very best skiers in the world and create an environment where their talent, energy and experience could inspire the next generation.
In the early days, John’s rule was that a Momentum coach had to have won a World Cup medal. Over the years, that philosophy has evolved only slightly. Whether from moguls, freeride or park, Momentum coaches are still chosen from among the world’s best skiers — but just as importantly, they have to be great people who can motivate, inspire and make skiing more fun.
That combination of elite skiing and positive personality has defined Momentum for more than three decades. Along the way, the program has helped develop a new generation of world-class skiers, many of whom have since returned to Momentum as coaches themselves.
John continues to direct the program and coach on snow, bringing the same belief he started with in 1992: the best skiing happens when great coaching, great people and a love of the sport all come together
Career Highlights
- 1992 & 1994 Olympian — 5th and 7th
- 13-time World Cup medallist
- 3-time Canadian Champion
- Canadian Ski Hall of Fame member
