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The University of Denver announced its 2026 skiing team awards, with Synne Bollingmo and Mia Hunt earning Most Valuable Skier honors after standout NCAA seasons.

A proposed NCAA Division I eligibility rule could change ski racing development, recruiting timelines, and athlete pathways into college competition.

Justine Lamontagne (Montana State) and Johs Herland (Utah) captured the NCAA Giant Slalom titles at Park City Mountain’s Olympic Mountain Center on the opening day of the 2026 NCAA Skiing Championships. Strong podium performances and dramatic second-run moves shook up the leaderboard, while Colorado emerged from the alpine events leading the team standings as the championships shift to Nordic racing at Soldier Hollow.

Middlebury closed out the EISA Carnival season in thrilling fashion, with Kjersti Moritz and Thomas Carnahan delivering major victories on home snow. Dartmouth secured the regional title for the second straight year, while standout performances across the league finalized NCAA Championship qualifiers heading to Utah.

Dartmouth returned to the top of the podium in dominant fashion at the Williams Carnival, sweeping all four alpine events and racking up seven podium finishes. Oscar Zimmer and Emma Resnick led the charge with discipline-defining victories, while the NCAA qualifying picture tightened heading into the final race of the regular season at Middlebury.

Collegiate ski racing returned to Stowe Mountain after a six-year hiatus as the carnival season resumed, with the University of Vermont earning its second consecutive victory. Strong performances across alpine and Nordic events highlighted a competitive weekend featuring standout results from Middlebury, Dartmouth, UNH, Colby, and Harvard.

The University of Vermont snapped Dartmouth’s historic winning streak with five podium finishes at the Dartmouth Carnival, highlighted by breakthrough victories and strong depth across both men’s and women’s events on the EISA circuit.

University of Denver skier Sara Rask was named the 2025 Sportswomen of Colorado award winner for skiing after a dominant season that included NCAA slalom and giant slalom titles, multiple collegiate victories, and continued excellence both on the slopes and in the classroom.

Nearly fifteen years after his passing, Spencer Nelson’s impact on the University of Colorado Ski Team endures through resilience, perseverance, and a legacy that extends far beyond results.

The 2026 EISA collegiate ski season kicks off January 16 at Sugarloaf Mountain, featuring 13 teams and a host of athletes ready to make their mark. From Dartmouth’s dominant squad to rising stars across the league, this season promises thrilling races and standout performances.

Due to snow conditions at Eldora, the RMISA has moved the giant slalom races for the Denver and Colorado Invitationals to Aspen Highlands. Slalom events will still take place at Loveland Ski Area, kicking off the 2026 collegiate alpine season.

Discover your path to collegiate skiing and snowboarding! Join U.S. Ski & Snowboard, USCSA, and NCAA on November 20th for a free online information night designed to help athletes and parents navigate opportunities beyond high school competition.

Denver Pioneers ski athletes are hitting the ground running for the 2026 season! From NCAA champion Sara Rask’s historic sweep to new Nordic recruits and inspiring alumni stories, discover how DU skiing is shaping the next generation of champions.

Thomas Woolson returns to Dartmouth as head coach of the men’s alpine ski team, bringing global coaching experience and a deep personal connection to the program he once captained. Focused on athlete development, team culture, and academic excellence, Woolson aims to build on Dartmouth’s legacy as a launchpad to the sport’s highest levels.

University of Denver skiing announced today that reigning women’s alpine national champion Sara Rask will return to the Pioneers for her final year of collegiate skiing.

The alpine racers moved back onto the Dartmouth Skiway for the giant slalom portion of the NCAA National Championships. Sara Rask of the University of Denver earns back-to-back wins and Johs B Herland achieves victory for University of Utah.

The NCAA Championships kicked off at the Dartmouth Skiway with the men's and women's slalom races. Sara Rask of DU and Jayden Buckrell of UNH achieved victories.

The 2025 NCAA Championships for alpine and nordic ski racing commence tomorrow, March 5th, and runs through the 8th in Hanover, New Hampshire. Learn more about who is competing and how to tune in.