Podium finishes and an overall title highlight a competitive weekend in Grand Targhee

SUN VALLEY, Idaho – March 24, 2026 – The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) Alpine U14 and U16 teams traveled to Grand Targhee for the Butch Hoffman Memorial Tri-Divisional Championships, held March 20–23. The race brought together qualified athletes from the Intermountain, Northern, and Alaska divisions, creating a highly competitive field of over 200 racers. Originally scheduled for Snowbasin, the series was relocated to Grand Targhee less than a week prior due to conditions, with organizers delivering a seamless and high-quality championship experience despite the last minute venue change.

Across four days of racing, athletes competed in Super-G (SG), Giant Slalom (GS), and Slalom (SL) events. Firm morning surfaces followed by spring-like afternoon conditions provided a dynamic racing environment, challenging athletes to adapt and perform across varying terrain and snow conditions. SVSEF was represented by 20 athletes, many of whom delivered standout results against deep regional competition.

“The Snowbasin and Grand Targhee teams went above and beyond to produce a high-quality championship series, despite the challenges of the recent hot weather,” said Head First Year U14 Coach Ben Roberts.

SVSEF athletes found success throughout the series, highlighted by multiple podium finishes and strong top-10 performances. Leading the way, Halley McGrew captured the overall U14 Tri-Divisional Championship title after consistently strong results, including a SG victory and additional podium finishes. Liv Harrington topped the U16 SL field, while several teammates secured top finishes across disciplines, underscoring the team’s depth and competitiveness.

Photo: U14 skier Halley McGrew with the overall series win posing at the podium with legendary skier and coach Scott Hoffman. 

Athlete Results

Saturday, March 21 – Super-G
Girls U14:
1st – Halley McGrew

Sunday, March 22 – Giant Slalom
Girls U14:
2nd – Halley McGrew
8th – Kinley Letson
9th – Makenna Steel

Girls U16:
4th – Liv Harrington
6th – Georgia Baxley
10th – Gaia Luem

Boys U14:
5th – Charlie Spengler
9th – Breclan McCarthy

Monday, March 23 – Slalom
Girls U14:
4th – Makenna Steel
5th – Halley McGrew
7th – Mabel Dietz
9th – Kinley Letson

Girls U16:
1st – Liv Harrington
5th – Georgia Baxley

Boys U14:
2nd – Brixen Ehleringer
5th – Breclan McCarthy
10th – Reid Wilke

Overall:
U14 Girls Tri-Divisional Champion: Halley McGrew

Full results can be found at: https://imdalpine.org/race-results/