In the high-stakes world of Olympic-level skiing, raw talent and relentless effort are only part of the equation. What most people don't see are the silent champions behind the scenes - those who believe in an athlete's dream long before the spotlight hits. For Ashton Salwan, one of those champions is Garage Finisher.
Since 2016, Garage Finisher has been more than a brand. They've been the backbone of Ashton's journey — from homemade ramps in Ohio to competing on the international aerials circuit. Fully funding Ashton's living expenses, training blocks, travel, and entry into world-class competitions across the globe.
This isn't just a sponsorship. It's a lifeline.
Freestyle Aerial skiing is one of the most demanding Olympic disciplines. To chase the dream, athletes like Ashton must train year-round, travel to international water ramps and snow venues, and work with world-class coaches like Enver Ablaev, Matt Saunders, Jeff Bean and Mich Roth. But unlike fully funded athletes, independent aerialists often carry the financial burden themselves.
Without Garage Finisher's support, Ashton's path would be full of compromises — missed training camps, limited competition entries, and the constant weight of financial strain. Instead, Ashton has been able to say yes to every opportunity that makes him better. Every flight he books, every triple he throws, every breakthrough moment — it's all powered by a company that saw his potential and invested in it.
Garage Finisher's belief in Ashton's Olympic dream has been nothing short of transformative. With their help, Ashton has trained across North America, Europe, Central Asia and Australia, competed at Europa Cups, NorAm Cups, U.S. Selections, and World Cups, and built the consistency and confidence needed to rise through the ranks.
Their impact goes beyond performance. This partnership has relieved the pressure on Ashton's family, brought stability to an unpredictable sport, and created space for full-time focus. It's not flashy — it's foundational. It's not short-term — it's long-haul. And it's the kind of unwavering belief that every Olympic hopeful needs behind them.
Ashton may soar solo off the jump — but he never flies alone. Every twist, every landing, every step toward the Winter Olympics is made possible by Garage Finisher.
