Lisa Kosglow learned to ski at Bogus Basin when she was in the sixth grade. She swapped the skis for a snowboard around the time she turned 15 years old, and went on to compete in two Olympic Games. In the giant slalom she placed eighth in Salt Lake City, Utah (2002), and 27th in Nagano, Japan (1998).
She'll find out next month whether she's been selected for the 2006 U.S. Olympic team. Kosglow, 32, has her sights set on the parallel giant slalom in Torino, Italy.
Despite her impressive credentials, Kosglow is among the majority of U.S. athletes who must hold down a day job to support their Olympic dreams. Sponsorships and prize money can provide a revenue stream, but …
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