When NCAAs Hit Ski Town USA

When NCAAs Hit Ski Town USA

When NCAA March Madness meets Steamboat Springs, it has nothing to do with brackets — and everything to do with the state of Colorado creating a racket. Once again, the University of Denver claimed the national skiing title, marking its 23^rd such overall victory and topping the team standings with 567.6 points. Just behind Denver was the University of Colorado with 491.5 points. Utah placed third, with 485 points.

But there was more madness in the way that Montana State maintained the lead through the two opening days only to be toppled on Day Three, when Pioneer Erik Read won the individual men’s slalom championship as teammates Monica Huebner and Kristine Haugen placed third and sixth, respectively, an “incredible” feat, said coach Andy Leroy.

Now, here’s a look back at more incredible moments from the men and women of the NCAA Skiing Championships.

Above, Julie Flo Mohagen of the University of Utah competes during the NCAA Skiing Championships GS on Wednesday, March 9. In the slalom, broadcasters would mistakenly announce that UVM’s Laurence St. Germain had won the race as Mohagen heard “heartbreaking” Catamount cheers while crossing the finish line — in first. (Dustin Satloff)

Taylor Shiffrin of the University of Denver tackles the NCAA Skiing Championships night slalom on Friday, March 11. Shiffrin’s male and female teammates combined for 142.5 points ahead of Dartmouth’s 131 and Colorado’s 126. (Dustin Satloff)

Erik Read of the University of Denver dominates the NCAA Skiing Championships night slalom on Friday, March 11. “It’s amazing to win a national championship, especially with a crowd like this at the night slalom,” said Read. “It doesn’t get much cooler.” (Dustin Satloff)

Henrik Gunnarsson of the University of Colorado guns it during the NCAA Skiing Championships night slalom on Friday, March 11. “I knew it was going to be tough,” he said. “It helps the team out.” (Dustin Satloff)

Mardi Haskell of Colby College races the NCAA Skiing Championships night slalom on Friday, March 11. (Dustin Satloff)

Mads Stroem of the University of Colorado, during the NCAA Skiing Championships classical mass start on Saturday, March 12. (Dustin Satloff)

Moritz Madlener of the University of Denver and Dag Frode Trolleboe of the University of Denver share a moment during the NCAA Skiing Championships classical mass start on Saturday, March 12. (Dustin Satloff)

Linn Eriksen of the University of Denver and Veronika Mayerhofer of the University of Utah go stride for stride at the NCAA Skiing Championships classical mass start on Saturday, March 12. (Dustin Satloff)

Mary Kate Cirelli of the University of Vermont rises to the occasion during the NCAA Skiing Championships classical mass start on Saturday, March 12. (Dustin Satloff)

Linn Eriksen gets her moment in the spotlight during the NCAA Skiing Championships classical mass start on Saturday, March 12. (Dustin Satloff)

Olivia Amber of Colby College and Mary Kate Cirelli of the University of Vermont celebrate a strong Eastern finish at the NCAA Skiing Championships classical mass start on Saturday, March 12. (Dustin Satloff)

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