Sammy S.
I was born just east of Seattle in Washington State and began skiing at age five! I skied at the Summit at Snoqualmie and Crystal Mountain until I moved to Colorado, where I got two bachelors in just two years rather than four (definitely a nerd haha) and did lots and lots of skiing! Just recently I got married and moved over to Utah with my husband, where we spend a ton of time shredding pow in the Cottonwood Canyons! When I'm not writing essays for grad applications or demoing new skis, I'm on here matching all types of riders with the perfect gear! What can I say? I'm living the dream!
116 reviews averaging 5.0 stars
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CategorySki Expert
Customers helped1,328
Favorite spotBig Sky, MT
Favorite terrainTrees
Favorite brandsK2, DPS
Current locationUtah
Home townSeattle, WA
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Sammy S.
Ski Expert
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Reviewer: Andrea
Sammy is the go-to expert!
This is the best experience I have EVER had buying anything!! I thought after taking the survey I would just get a generic email. But the fact that they had online recommendations from a REAL person…. I’m speechless. Sammy got in touch with me right away and then called me the make the process faster. She had fantastic recommendations and even stayed within my budget. This couldn’t have been better and I am so so grateful. Thank you so much, you are incredible!!!
Verified Review | Submitted on Sep 19, 2023
Purchased

Smith Scout MIPS Helmet
$104.95
Expert: Sammy S.
Reviewer: Andrea
Andrea's experience with Sammy
This experience was absolutely fantastic!! I had not idea where to start and I thought the online survey would just lead to a generic email. I can’t believe they had online assistance and it was a real person. Sammi was huge help and she made this process so easy! She even spent the time to chat with me on the phone so we could get it done quicker. No experience like this!!! She had great recommendations and stayed within my budget. I am so grateful and can’t thank you all enough!
Verified Review | Submitted on Sep 19, 2023
Purchased

Smith Scout MIPS Helmet
$104.95
Expert: Sammy S.
Reviewer: Steve
Steve's experience with Sammy
Product selection and customized advice by Sammy were first rate. Sammy in particular made it a great shopping experience and provided the confidence needed to make a final selection. Thanks to Sammy's shared expertise and Curated's selection and price points, I'm sure I'll be back.
Verified Review | Submitted on Sep 3, 2023
Expert: Sammy S.
Reviewer: evan
Fantastic Job
Dear Sammy,
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for all your help in picking out the perfect ski gear for me. Your knowledge and expertise in the field were truly invaluable, and I couldn't have done it without you.
From the moment I walked into the store, you made me feel welcomed and listened to my needs and concerns. You took the time to understand my skill level and preferences, and you were patient in answering all of my questions.
Your guidance in selecting the right skis, boots, and other gear was spot on, and I felt confident in my choices because of your recommendations. Thanks to your expertise, I had a fantastic time on the slopes and felt comfortable and safe throughout.
I truly appreciate your kindness and professionalism throughout the entire process. Your commitment to excellent customer service is evident, and it made all the difference. I will definitely be recommending you and your store to my friends and family, and I look forward to returning for all my future ski gear needs.
Thank you once again for your help, Sammy.
Verified Review | Submitted on Apr 25, 2023
Expert: Sammy S.
Reviewer: Jane
Sammy gave me confidence to order what I wanted!
I spent this past winter trying out demo skis in preparation to upgrade my 2007 Rossignols. I was able to try out 5 different skis and I was surprise how much even skis that on paper were so similar in dimensions could ski so differently. Admittedly, I fell in love with the Black Crows Atris Birdie when demoing it, but was hesitant to pay the premium price for them. But Sammy convinced that the durability and longevity of the brand was worth the extra money. So, I pulled the trigger and went with her recommended choice of bindings too. She was so patient with me and we even had a phone call, so she could really understand what I liked about each of the skis I had demo'd.
Verified Review | Submitted on Mar 25, 2023
Expert: Sammy S.
Reviewer: Jeff H
Fantastic experience!!!
First time with an on-line buying service. Just getting back into skiing after 40+ years and needed to buy gear. (43 year old Head skis weren’t gonna cut it…)
As my expert, Sammy took lots of time, and asked lots of questions, to figure out what I was looking for. She also was exceedingly patient with me as I tend to (over-)analyze every detail. After trying out some gear at one of the local ski areas, Sammy listened to my feedback and came up with a recommendation that wasn’t anywhere near my radar but which, I think, will serve well for MANY years. Stuff that I can be successful with now and that will allow me to continue to grow as a skier.
Highest possible recommendation!
Verified Review | Submitted on Mar 25, 2023
Purchased

Smith Sequence OTG Goggles
$129.95
Expert: Sammy S.
Reviewer: Kristin
Sammy is a superstar
Sammy was quick to reach out and schedule a chat about my needs. She was super knowledgeable about the skis I currently have and what that might mean for future skis. She was also patient with all of my "oh what about XYZ skis..." questions. Definitely recommend working with Sammy to find your perfect gear.
Verified Review | Submitted on Mar 24, 2023
Expert: Sammy S.
Reviewer: erika
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
This was my first time buying skis, bindings and poles for myself after graduating from a secondhand set. I did some previous "research" online, but figured I could use some extra guidance considering that I am not an expert. Sammy discussed my current needs before giving me suggestions. We talked about issues I'm having with my current set and what I'm looking to accomplish with my new set. Her suggestions ultimately confirmed what I was thinking of getting for myself while addressing some concerns. Seriously helpful and responsive and will seek her guidance for future purchases
Verified Review | Submitted on Mar 20, 2023
Expert: Sammy S.
Reviewer: Teresa
So grateful for Sammy!
Sammy made the process of buying a full ski setup easy and enjoyable. She is knowledgeable, responsive, patient, and kind. If I had tried to do this research myself, it would have probably taken me months to make a decision. It’s saying a lot about Sammy that she took an indecisive person like me and helped me make a decision with confidence in the matter of a couple days. Thank you Sammy!!!
Verified Review | Submitted on Mar 15, 2023
Expert: Sammy S.
Reviewer: Rachel T
Easiest buying experience ever
Wow, Sammy was amazing! I usually ski backcountry and was looking for a new hybrid setup for short tours and the few times I'm at a resort. Just googling was pretty overwhelming, there's so many options and honestly I just don't have time to review the thousands of skis on the market. But Sammy asked all the right questions and narrowed it down right away! She even gave specific examples of her and coworkers using her recommendations for my exact use case.
I never felt like she was pushing any particular product on me, and really gave the best fit for the specific use case I was looking for. She was super easy to talk to, and was responsive, nice, funny, and really relatable. I'll definitely be sending any friends in the market for new ski gear her way!
Verified Review | Submitted on Mar 8, 2023

Sammy S.
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