Apr 25, 2025 - When you think of skiing, snow-covered mountains and slopes steeped in Alpine heritage often come to mind. However, in the United States, three siblings are rewriting expectations and redefining what it means to be a skier.

Despite being born and raised in North America, these triplets made the decision to represent Jamaica in Alpine Skiing as a way of honouring their mother’s heritage. With steely determination and a deep-rooted sense of identity, the trio is creating an avalanche of change.

Henniyah, Helaina, and Henri IV were introduced to skiing by their father, Henri Rivers, whose relentless work over the decades has grown the sport, particularly within the Black community. Beyond parenthood, he also trains the triplets.