About Stefan Kaelin

Olympian. Visionary. Innovator.

From Olympic podiums to the peaks of Aspen and beyond, Stefan Kaelin has spent a lifetime pursuing excellence in the mountains. As a two-time Olympian for the Swiss National Ski Team, Stefan’s early career was defined by speed, skill, and dedication to the sport of skiing. But his journey didn’t stop at the finish line.

After retiring from competition, Stefan brought his expertise to the ski industry—first as a rep, then as a retailer, designer, and brand leader. For more than four decades, he and his wife Stascha shaped the ski fashion landscape in Aspen and introduced generations of skiers to European innovation and alpine elegance.

Today, the Kaelin name lives on through a curated online shop dedicated to one essential piece of gear: visor ski helmets. This singular focus reflects a lifetime of experience, performance standards, and style.

Explore Stefan’s remarkable journey below:

📘 Explore the Legacy

• 🏁 The Racer – From Switzerland to the Olympics »
  Stefan’s early rise through the ranks of elite ski racing, including two Winter Olympics and a career that laid the foundation for everything to come.
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• 🛍️ Retail in Aspen – Building a Skiwear Empire »
  How Stefan and Stascha brought European performance and style to Colorado’s ski community—and built one of Aspen’s most beloved retail brands.
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• 🏔️ Industry Innovation – Designer, Manufacturer, Visionary »
  From global sourcing to custom uniforms, this chapter highlights Stefan’s leadership in technical skiwear and product design.
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• 🌄 Life Beyond Business – Passion for Sport and Family »Snowboarding, sailing, mountain biking, and more—how Stefan stays connected to the outdoors and his growing family.
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• 🧢 Today – Visor Helmets, Elevated »
  Why Stefan Kaelin now focuses exclusively on visor ski helmets, and how decades of knowledge inform this curated collection.
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