Ingrid has been involved in skiing since growing up as a small girl in Norway. She subsequently skied for the British team and trained the British Army. She has represented Britain on four International Ski Federation committees and is an honorary member of its Ladies' Committee. She was an international Technical Delegate in Alpine, Cross Country and Speed skiing, and oversaw ski races all over Europe. In 2007 she was awarded an MBE for her services to skiing. In the words of Sir John Ritblat, President of GB Snowsport: 'Ingrid is truly the eminence grise of skiing competition.' She speaks four languages and has translated, to great acclaim, several books from Norwegian to English.
