In December 2011, Smith obtained fifth place with 46.68 points in a FIS competition held in Val Saint Come, Canada.
[3] In December 2013, Smith became the first Estonian man to win the FIS competition in giant slalom held in Tärnaby, Sweden.
[4] In February 2013, Smith placed 36th in slalom at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2013 in Schladming, Austria.
His great-grandparents and grandmother were Estonian World War II refugees who emigrated to the United States.
During his time at Dartmouth, Smith was renowned for his extravagant dance moves during "Tackies," a wacky party held every term by Kappa Delta Epsilon Sorority.