Estella Hassrick is from Madison, Wisconsin, where she grew up ski jumping at the Blackhawk Ski Club. She started skiing at the age of 4 at Tyrol Basin, and started ski jumping at Blackhawk at 8 years old.

Hassrick had many personal heroes growing up, which included gymnast Gabby Douglas, Lindsey Vonn, and ski jumper Sarah Hendrickson.

Hassrick is currently a senior at Middleton High School. When she isn’t in school or ski jumping, she enjoys rock climbing.