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Hig Roberts

Hig Roberts is an American former alpine skier from Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Hig Roberts (born March 15, 1991) is an American former alpine skier from Steamboat Springs, Colorado. He competed on the World Cup circuit from 2015 to 2019, made 31 starts, and won two U.S. national giant slalom titles. In December 2020, he publicly came out as gay.

Early life and education

Roberts grew up in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and began skiing at a young age. He later attended Middlebury College, where he competed in collegiate skiing before moving into higher-level national competition.

Skiing career

After college, Roberts joined the U.S. Ski Team and competed on the World Cup circuit in technical events, especially giant slalom. His career included 31 World Cup starts and two national giant slalom titles.

Public coming out

In 2020, Roberts publicly came out as gay, becoming one of the more visible LGBTQ+ figures in American alpine skiing. His coming out was widely covered in sports media and LGBTQ+ outlets.

Life after racing

Roberts retired from competitive skiing in 2019 and later pursued further education. In 2025, he graduated from The Wharton School with an MBA.

Key facts

  • Roberts made 31 World Cup starts between 2015 and 2019.
  • He won two U.S. national giant slalom titles.
  • He publicly came out as gay in December 2020.
  • He graduated from Middlebury College and later earned an MBA from Wharton in 2025.
  • He is associated with the U.S. alpine skiing community as a former elite athlete.
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Canadian context

Roberts has relevance to Canadian readers through international alpine skiing coverage, LGBTQ+ sports representation, and the broader North American ski racing circuit.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Hig Roberts?
Hig Roberts is an American former alpine skier who competed on the World Cup circuit and won two U.S. national giant slalom titles.
What is Hig Roberts known for in skiing?
He is known for competing in giant slalom and slalom, making 31 World Cup starts, and winning two U.S. national giant slalom championships.
When did Hig Roberts retire?
He ended his ski racing career in 2019.
Where is Hig Roberts from?
He is from Steamboat Springs, Colorado, in the United States.
When did Hig Roberts come out as gay?
He publicly came out in December 2020.
Did Hig Roberts continue his education after skiing?
Yes. He graduated from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with an MBA in 2025.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hig_Roberts
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, sport, World Cup starts, national titles, retirement, and MBA completion.
  2. FIS — https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/general/athlete-biography.html?sector=al&competitorid=125814&type=result
    Supports: Athlete biography, nationality, status, and alpine skiing career record.
  3. U.S. Ski & Snowboard — https://my.usskiandsnowboard.org/athletes/hig-roberts-1
    Supports: U.S. national title and collegiate background.
  4. Ski Racing — https://skiracing.com/former-racer-hig-roberts-comes-out-as-gay-paves-the-way-for-lgbtq-community-in-alpine-skiing/
    Supports: Public coming out and skiing career context.
  5. People — https://people.com/who-is-hig-roberts-luke-macfarlane-7551683
    Supports: Biographical details, 31 World Cup starts, two national titles, and family information.