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Longtime Northland Ski Coach Inspires Generations of Athletes
Scott "Race" Ransom has coached alpine racing for over 40 years, mentoring countless young skiers in the Duluth area.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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Scott "Race" Ransom has been a fixture in the Northland ski community for over four decades, coaching alpine racing and inspiring generations of young athletes. Raised in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Ransom moved to Duluth for high school and college, getting involved with the local Duluth Spirit Alpine Club and later joining the coaching staff of Team Duluth. He has continued to coach and volunteer at major races in the region, passing on his passion for the sport to new generations of skiers.
Why it matters
Ransom's long tenure as a coach and mentor in the Northland ski community highlights the importance of dedicated volunteers who can pass on their knowledge and love of the sport to young athletes. His work has helped sustain the local alpine racing scene and inspired many former students to give back by coaching the next generation of skiers.
The details
Over his 41-year coaching career, Ransom has worked with countless young skiers, helping them develop their skills and passion for the sport. He started out competing for the University of Minnesota Duluth's varsity alpine team before transitioning to coaching with Team Duluth. Ransom is known for building strong relationships with his athletes and helping them mature both on and off the slopes.
- Ransom began coaching in the Northland ski community over 41 years ago.
- He continues to volunteer as part of the course crew for major races like the Atmore in the region.
The players
Scott "Race" Ransom
A longtime coach in the Northland ski community, Ransom has mentored generations of young alpine racers over his 41-year career.
Team Duluth
The local ski club that Ransom has coached for over the decades, helping to develop young talent in the Duluth area.
Andy Bischoff
A fellow coach with Team Duluth who praised Ransom's work as an amazing coach and leader.
What they’re saying
“He was amazing – he worked as a great coach and a great leader. He taught everyone about how to be fair.”
— Andy Bischoff, Team Duluth coach (wdio.com)
“I think just building rapport with the athletes has been always fun to be with them as they mature. That's fun to watch the different generations then come through Team Duluth.”
— Scott "Race" Ransom (wdio.com)
“We're grounded. We have a pretty good grip on reality that it's, you know, it's supported by a lot of different folks and that's just what we need to try to continue that base value system that says help each other out and challenge the kids.”
— Scott "Race" Ransom (wdio.com)
What’s next
Ransom plans to continue volunteering with the course crew for major ski races in the Northland region, passing on his knowledge and experience to new generations of young athletes.
The takeaway
Scott "Race" Ransom's decades-long commitment to coaching and mentoring young skiers in the Northland community underscores the vital role that dedicated volunteers play in sustaining local sports programs and passing on a love of the outdoors to the next generation.
