Huey posts top-five finishes and team event win; Pringle earns strong GS result at premier international competition

Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation IMD U14 athletes Mia Huey and Savannah Pringle represented Team USA at the Whistler Cup, held April 10–12 at Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort in British Columbia. 

Organized and hosted by the Whistler Mountain Ski Club, the competition has become one of the most prominent youth ski races globally since its inception in 1992. The event welcomed more than 650 U14 and U16 athletes and coaches from over 20 nations. Athletes qualify to represent Team USA through results at Western Region Championships, where only the top six girls and top six boys advance based on a World Cup points system—making selection one of the highest achievements at the U14 level.

Competing against an elite international field Huey led the way for SVSEF with fifth-place finishes in both the slalom (SL) and giant slalom (GS). Pringle finished 11th in GS and gained valuable experience after a strong season leading into the event.

Beyond the individual results, the U14 Dual Relay team event on April 11 stood out as a unique opportunity connecting athletes across countries and cultures, building friendships that will extend well beyond the race course. Athletes were randomly selected to international teams, where Huey was part of the winning team in the Dual Relay team event (Team USA1). Team USA1 was coached by SVSEF’s Angie Simari Birkner.

“Whistler Cup was so fun,” said Huey. “I met kids from all over the world and made a bunch of new friends. The coaches were amazing and pushed us while still making it fun.”

“It was really fun—something I will always remember,” said Pringle. “The relay race was cool, and meeting all the different teams—they were all nice.”

“I’m super happy and proud of Mia and Savannah for qualifying for the Whistler Cup—it is the highest they could have achieved at the U14 level,” said Alpine U14 IMD Second Year Head Coach Angie Simari Birkner. “They had an outstanding performance. Their season has been amazing, and to top it off with this race was just perfect.”

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