36th Annual Laura Flood Memorial Race Rallies Alpine Ski Racing Community
Repeat Victories from JHSC’s Taryn Moe and Rowmark’s Cree Gilmour at the Laura Flood
The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) welcomed more than 150 ski racers from across the Western Region for four days of racing to earn qualifying points towards the U16 Regional, and Tri Divisional championship. Giant Slalom (GS) races were held Thursday and Friday (Feb. 19-20) and Slalom racing took place Saturday and Sunday (Feb. 21-22). The race serves as a U16 Intermountain Cup qualifier, and the perpetual trophy is awarded to the top U16 male and female athletes at the conclusion of the race series.
For over three decades, the Laura Flood Memorial Race has brought together the Western Region's top young ski talent in honor of a young woman whose love of the sport left a lasting mark on Sun Valley's racing community. Laura Flood was a passionate, spirited competitor whose life was cut short in a ski training accident at age 19 while racing for the University of Colorado, yet her memory continues to inspire every racer who charges down the Greyhawk course each February.
“That was quite a show we put on for the Laura Flood Series!” said U16 Team Head Coach Nate Schwing. “Athletes gave it everything they had racing our World Cup Finals tracks! Our race hill is unforgiving and challenging. Having the courage to step in the start gate, knowing the risks, and giving it everything you have is a remarkable accomplishment you all should be proud of."
Schwing continued with a special shoutout, “A huge thanks to Sun Valley, Riley Berman and the Sun Valley race department, coaches, parents, and volunteers for the massive effort to put on a top-notch event like that!”
Heather Flood Daves and Randy Flood, Laura’s sister and brother, reflected on what this year’s event means to them. "What an incredible race series! The 36th annual Laura Flood Race was a great event to showcase the talent of all the incredible young ski racers of the region. It's so wonderful to honor our sister Laura with this very special race, and to see racers and families pursuing their love of skiing and competing on our World Cup venue. Our family really appreciates the SVSEF staff, Sun Valley Company's team, and all the volunteers and race officials who helped make this year's race so incredible!"
Incredibly, last year’s victors Cree Gilmour from Rowmark Ski Academy and Taryn Moe from Jackson Hole Ski Club (JHSC) won again to bring home their second Men’s and Women’s overall Laura Flood series titles.
Photo: Cree Gilmour of Rowmark Ski Academy and Taryn Moe of Jackson Hole Ski Club with their second consecutive Laura Flood series win.
SVSEF Athlete Results
GS Day 1 (Thursday, Feb. 19)
Women’s U16
2nd - Jasmine Smiley (U16)
4th - Neena DeGennaro (U16)
11th - Bianca Smith (U16)
16th - Piper Spengler (U16)
17th - Alexandra Heidel (U16)
18th - Colette Duke (U16)
20th - Camille Reid (U16)
22nd - Olivia Harrington (U16)
26th - Gaia Luem (U16)
32nd - Aviella Buoncristiani (U16)
33rd - Sophie Kanowsky (U16)
37th - Elle Deckard (U16)
58th - Cece Connell (U16)
Women’s Open Race
3rd - Nina Viesturs (U18)
Men’s U16
4th - Paxton Harris (U16)
8th - Colter Bengtson (U16)
11th - Corbin Flood (U16)
18th - Cameron Beck (U16)
21st - Wyatt Limburg (U16)
22nd - Henry Questad (U16)
26th - Alex Brown (U16)
27th - Brooks Gove (U16)
30th - Kai Sammis (U16)
43rd - Wesley Sewell (U16)
GS Day 2 (Friday, Feb. 20)
Women’s U16
4th - Neena DeGennaro (U16)
5th - Jasmine Smiley (U16)
9th - Bianca Smith (U16)
17th - Colette Duke (U16)
20th - Alexandra Heidel (U16)
23rd - Piper Spengler (U16)
27th - Gaia Luem (U16)
28th - Olivia Harrington (U16)
30th - Camille Reid (U16)
33rd - Georgia Baxley (U16)
40th - Aviella Buoncristiani (U16)
44h - Sophie Kanowsky (U16)
59th - Cece Connell (U16)
Women’s Open Race
2nd - Nina Viesturs (U18)
Men’s U16
5th - Colter Bengtson (U16)
8th - Corbin Flood (U16)
13th - Jake Schlatter (U16)
16th - Henry Questad (U16)
19th - Brooks Gove (U16)
21st - Cameron Beck (U16)
22nd - Wyatt Limburg (U16)
23rd - Henry Nordstrom (U16)
26th - Alex Brown (U16)
28th - Kai Sammis (U16)
39th - Wesley Sewell (U16)
SL Day 1 - Women’s (Saturday, Feb. 21)
Women’s U16 Race 1
6th - Jasmine Smiley (U16)
12th - Colette Duke (U16)
14th - Piper Spengler (U16)
18th - Gaia Luem (U16)
19th - Aviella Buoncristiani (U16)
Women’s Open Race 1
1st - Amilia Selznick (U21)
Women’s U16 Race 2
5th - Neena DeGennaro (U16)
6th - Jasmine Smiley (U16)
13th - Camille Reid (U16)
T 19th - Colette Duke (U16)
T 19th - Piper Spengler (U16)
24th - Alexandra Heidel (U16)
29th - Olivia Harrington (U16)
34th - Georgia Baxley (U16)
36th - Gaia Luem (U16)
Women’s Open Race 2
1st - Samantha Milne (U18)
2nd - Ava Huey (U18)
3rd - Amilia Selznick (U21)
4th - Nina Viestures (U18)
SL Day 2 - Men’s (Sunday, Feb. 22)
Men’s U16 Race 1
3rd - Paxton Harris (U16)
7th - Colter Bengtson (U16)
8th - Corbin Flood (U16)
10th - Wyatt Limburg (U16)
11th - Jake Schlatter (U16)
17th - Cameron Beck (U16)
Men’s Open Race 1
1st - Ulrich Rossi (U18)
2nd - Conway Selznick (U18)
Men’s U16 Race 2
4th - Declan O'Toole (U16)
5th - Paxton Harris (U16)
10th - Corbin Flood (U16)
11th - Wyatt Limburg (U16)
13th - Henry Nordstrom (U16)
14th - Alex Brown (U16)
16th - Brooks Gove (U16)
Men’s Open Race 2
1st - Tucker Reimund (U18)
2nd - Conway Selznick (U18)
For a complete list of Laura Flood GS and SL race results, please visit https://imdalpine.org/race-results/ and click on U16/IMC Series.
Wins for SVSEF Freestyle Team at Roundhouse Rumble
Drake Lovelien and Wells Dolson lead results for SVSEF moguls team
The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) Freestyle team hosted the fourth annual Roundhouse Rumble Feb. 21-22 on Bald Mountain’s Roundhouse Slope. The competition welcomed 80 athletes from CA, CO, ID, and UT for two Singles Mogul events and one Dual Mogul event over the two days.
"The Freestyle crew had a great weekend at The Roundhouse Rumble competing in moguls and duals at Roundhouse. The team handled changing conditions well and showed strong progression in turns, air control, and speed," said SVSEF Freestyle Coach Rainey Wilson. "Lots of proud moments and great energy heading into the next stretch of competitions!"
The two-run Singles Mogul event was held on Saturday with Wells Dolson leading the way for SVSEF women with a runner-up finish and event score of 70.65. Isla Sundby rounded out the top 10 in 7th. On the men’s side, SVSEF freestyle skiers dominated the podium with Drake Lovlien (2nd), Will Hausman (4th), and Sylas Barrett (6th) all racing strongly.
Dolson again topped the SVSEF women’s field on Sunday for Moguls Singles Run competition with a 5th placed finish. Lovlien and Hausman delivered standout performances for the men with second and fifth placed finishes respectively. Sylas Barrett added another strong result in ninth.
It was a sweep at the top for the Duals Mogul with Dolson claiming the women’s title and Lovlien taking the men’s title in the bracket-style Duals competition. Beau Forelli was the next highest men’s finisher, advancing to the Top 8, with Hausman, Moises Bicas-Dolgen, and Sylas Barrett all reaching the Top 16.
SVSEF Freestyle skier Sylas Barrett flips through the air during the 2026 Roundhouse Rumble.
SVSEF Athlete Results
Saturday Two-Run Singles Moguls
Men Overall
2nd – Drake Lovlien (M19) – 78.01
4th – Will Hausmann (M19) – 77.04
6th – Sylas Barrett (M19) – 76.75
13th – Beau Forelli (M17) – 64.07
14th – Brodie Forelli (M15) – 64.03
16th – Moisés Bicas-Dolgen (M19) – 62.34
18th – Jack Kendall (M17) – 60.46
20th – Cal Strachan (M15) – 58.81
25th – Dax Latham (M15) – 48.46
28th – Dean Kennedy (M17) – 46.40
31st – Dunning Kochvar (M13) – 40.85
32nd – Charlie Pfau (M15) – 40.05
34th – Otto Latham (M13) – 35.34
39th – Tanner Barrett (M15) – 30.52
40th – Ren Berridge (M13) – 28.64
41st – Archie Dietz (M13) – 28.55
44th – Miles McLaughlin (M15) – 27.06
47th – George Berridge (M13) – 21.58
48th – Stigur Pratt (M15) – 21.33
49th – Eli Sattler (M15) – 18.04
51st – Waylon Harrigan (M15) – 17.53
53rd – Otis Harrigan (M13) – 16.14
54th – Mays Armeen (M13) – 15.92
55th – Ryder Sanborn (M13) – 15.64
56th – Jakob Slosson (M15) – 14.42
58th – Greyson Siegel (M15) – 12.84
Women Overall
2nd – Wells Dolson (F15) – 70.65
7th – Isla Sundby (F15) – 60.36
19th – Larkin Hayes (F15) – 28.14
23rd – Lexi Kennedy (F13) – 13.77
24th – Emily Chavez (F13) – 7.82
DNS – Sienna Loredo (F19)
Sunday One-Run Singles Moguls
Women Overall
5th – Wells Dolson (F15) – 56.17
16th – Isla Sundby (F15) – 37.07
21st – Larkin Hayes (F15) – 13.95
22nd – Lexi Kennedy (F13) – 7.43
24th – Emily Chavez (F13) – 1.61
DNS – Sienna Loredo (F19)
Men Overall
2nd – Drake Lovlien (M19) – 78.65
5th – Will Hausmann (M19) – 76.96
9th – Sylas Barrett (M19) – 71.82
14th – Moisés Bicas-Dolgen (M19) – 62.87
19th – Jack Kendall (M17) – 52.65
22nd – Beau Forelli (M17) – 45.66
23rd – Dunning Kochvar (M13) – 45.45
26th – Charlie Pfau (M15) – 41.16
29th – Dax Latham (M15) – 36.25
32nd – Tanner Barrett (M15) – 35.39
33rd – Cal Strachan (M15) – 33.95
35th – Miles McLaughlin (M15) – 32.30
36th – Archie Dietz (M13) – 31.58
39th – Ren Berridge (M13) – 28.05
44th – Otto Latham (M13) – 23.48
45th – Dean Kennedy (M17) – 22.19
46th – Eli Sattler (M15) – 21.19
47th – Brodie Forelli (M15) – 20.08
48th – Ryder Sanborn (M13) – 18.81
51st – Greyson Siegel (M15) – 15.11
52nd – George Berridge (M13) – 14.99
53rd – Jakob Slosson (M15) – 13.09
55th – Otis Harrigan (M13) – 5.74
57th – Waylon Harrigan (M15) – 1.21
58th – Mays Armeen (M13) – 0.33
Sunday Dual Moguls
Women Overall
1st – Wells Dolson (F15)
Top 8 – Isla Sundby (F15)
Top 32 – Larkin Hayes (F15)
Top 32 – Lexi Kennedy (F13)
Top 32 – Emily Chavez (F13)
Men Overall
1st – Drake Lovlien (M19)
Top 8 – Beau Forelli (M17)
Top 16 – Will Hausmann (M19)
Top 16 – Moisés Bicas-Dolgen (M19)
Top 16 – Sylas Barrett (M19)
Top 32 – Brodie Forelli (M15)
Top 32 – Jack Kendall (M17)
Top 32 – Cal Strachan (M15)
Top 32 – Archie Dietz (M13)
Top 32 – Dax Latham (M15)
Top 32 – Dean Kennedy (M17)
Top 32 – Otto Latham (M13)
Top 64 – Dunning Kochvar (M13)
Top 64 – Tanner Barrett (M15)
Top 64 – Miles McLaughlin (M15)
Top 64 – Mays Armeen (M13)
Top 64 – Stigur Pratt (M15)
Top 64 – Charlie Pfau (M15)
Top 64 – Waylon Harrigan (M15)
Top 64 – Otis Harrigan (M13)
Top 64 – Ryder Sanborn (M13)
Top 64 – Jakob Slosson (M15)
Top 64 – Eli Sattler (M15)
Top 64 – Ren Berridge (M13)
Top 64 – George Berridge (M13)
Top 64 – Greyson Siegel (M15)
Alpine U14 IMD Girls Deliver Strong Results at Tamarack Qualifier
Consistently fast racing and podium finishes highlight Super G series despite challenging conditions
Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) U14 IMD Alpine athletes competed at Tamarack Ski Resort from Feb. 6–9 in a Super G series that served as an Intermountain Division (IMD) qualifier. Skiers stayed focused on continually improving their performances despite limited snow coverage affecting the course.
The event featured three Super G races per gender. While the girls were able to complete all scheduled races, the boys’ races were ultimately canceled due to challenging conditions. As a result, the boys did not record official race results from the event.
“It was a good event for the girls,” said the Second Year Alpine U14 IMD Head Coach Angelica Birkner “Unfortunately, snow coverage was limited, but the weather was amazing for racing, and we were still able to see some great performances.”
The SVSEF U14 girls turned in a strong showing, highlighted by podium finishes and steady improvement across all three Super G races.
“We saw really good skiing from the girls,” said Birkner. “Our team is strong!”
Mia Huey led the way with back-to-back victories in Super G, while Savannah Pringle consistently found the podium and multiple athletes posted solid top-20 finishes.
“This is really fun,” said Huey following the races.
Up next for the Alpine U14 IMD team will be racing in Park City, UT Feb. 27-Mar. 1 which serves as the last chance to earn qualification points prior to championship races at the end of the season.
Photo: Mia Huey on the top step of the podium in Tamarack with Samantha Pringle close behind in second place.
SVSEF Athlete Results
Girls’ Super G – Race 1 (Friday, Feb. 6)
4th – Savannah Pringle
15th – Madlein Bakker
21st – Halley McGrew
23rd – Jennings Fraser
27th – Brianna Smiley
28th – Kinley Letson
30th – Ava Gilmour
31st – Stevie Crist
Girls’ Super G – Race 2 (Saturday, Feb. 7)
1st – Mia Huey
2nd – Savannah Pringle
12th – Brianna Smiley
15th – Halley McGrew
21st – Kinley Letson
25th – Maggie Leady
30th – Fraser Jennings
31st – Mable Diez
32nd – Madlein Bakker
33rd – Hope Lloyd
34th – Brady Bloomfield
Girls’ Super G – Race 3 (Saturday, Feb. 7)
1st – Mia Huey
2nd – Savannah Pringle
10th – Halley McGrew
18th – Jennings Fraser
22nd – Madlein Bakker
26th – Stevie Crist
28th – Maggie Leady
30th – Makkena Steel
31st (tie) – Brady Bloomfield
35th – Hope Lloyd
Complete results from the Tamarack IMD Super G series can be found online here.
SVSEF Cross Country Teams Build Momentum in Jackson Hole
Podium finishes, standout double wins, strong team spirit on display at IMD Junior National Qualifier #2
Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) Cross Country (XC) athletes from the Prep, Comp, and Post Grad (PG) teams delivered a strong weekend of racing at the IMD Junior National Qualifier #2, held Feb. 7-8 at Trail Creek in Wilson, Wyo. The two-day event featured a classic interval start race on Saturday followed by a skate mass start on Sunday, challenging athletes across disciplines and race formats.
Building on momentum from the previous qualifier at Soldier Hollow, Utah, SVSEF skiers laid down fast times and showed depth across age groups, with podium finishes in both classic and skate races. The weekend was highlighted by Nick Gardiner, who earned victories in both the classic and skate races in the MU18 category.
“The team continued their momentum from Soldier Hollow and laid down some fast times in the double distance race weekend,” said Chris Mallory, Head SVSEF XC Comp Team Coach. “It was fun to see some new faces step up on the podium, showing the depth this crew has.”
Saturday’s classic interval start races rewarded pacing and technical execution, while Sunday’s skate mass starts demanded tactical awareness and confidence racing head-to-head.
“Our Sun Valley skiers were flying out there this weekend,” said Kelley Yeates, SVSEF XC Head Prep Team Coach. “It was inspiring to see them take charge, especially in the mass start races.”
Across the weekend, athletes benefited from strong mentorship and team culture that spanned age groups.
“Athlete mentorship and camaraderie across ages enabled athletes to bring out their best,” added Assistant SVSEF XC Comp Team Coach Susie Quesnel.
SVSEF XC Post Grad Head Coach Max Polito noted the significance of the venue and competitive environment. “Racing at Jackson brought us back to the roots of Intermountain skiing as venues changed and the community stepped up to support our events…It was a weekend of learning, experimentation, and commitment, with goals ranging from process and technique focus to podium finishes.”
SVSEF Cross Country Program Director Becky Flynn highlighted both individual and team success. “This was a busy weekend full of lots of great racing for SVSEF XC. It was great to see Nick Gardiner take the win both days—he has been training well and it really came together for him. The rest of the team followed suit with podium finishes across days and disciplines. The PG, Comp, and Prep teams were cheering each other on throughout the weekend, and that showed in the results.”
Photo: XC athletes Henri Allaire (1st) and Stephen Chudleigh share the Mens U12 podium in Jackson Hole.
Athlete Results – IMD Junior National Qualifier #2
(Top three SVSEF athletes in each event)
Saturday – Classic Interval Start
MU20 7.5km
5th – Zach Quesnel
MU18 7.5km
1st – Nick Gardiner
2nd – Caleo Morrison
4th – Tait Boschen
MU16 7.5km
8th – Thijs Lloyd
11th – Bailey Kurtz
16th – Finn O’Donnell
MU14 3km
8th – Augie Allaire
11th – Cody Lloyd
22nd – Daniel Chudleigh
MU12 2km
2nd – Henri Allaire
4th – Stephen Chudleigh
6th – Vance Gardiner
FU20 7.5km
6th – Anna Gilman
FU18 7.5km
8th – Natalie Carlson
15th – Josie Bolinger
FU16 7.5km
6th – Stella St. George
8th – Josephine Renner
10th – Sydney Nelson
FU14 3km
5th – Nina O’Sullivan
10th – Payton Daley-Scheingraber
28th – Rose O’Grady
Sunday – Skate Mass Start
MU20 10km
5th – Zach Quesnel
MU18 10km
1st – Nick Gardiner
2nd – Tait Boschen
5th – Caleo Morrison
MU16 5km
8th – Finn O’Donnell
13th – Thijs Lloyd
21st – Bailey Kurtz
MU14 2.5km
8th – Augie Allaire
16th – Silas Seppa
21st – Daniel Chudleigh
MU12 2km
1st – Henri Allaire
3rd – Stephen Chudleigh
5th – Vance Gardiner
WU18 10km
7th – Natalie Carlson
WU16 5km
3rd – Stella St. George
4th – Josephine Renner
7th – Sydney Brown
WU14 2.5km
2nd – Nina O’Sullivan
5th – Payton Daley-Scheingraber
28th – Rose O’Grady
Complete results from Saturday’s racing are here, Sunday’s results can be found here.
SVSEF Cross Country athletes will next compete at the final IMD Junior National Qualifier in West Yellowstone, MT., where results will determine selections for the IMD Junior National Team.
FIS Alpine Team Athletes Open Speed Season with Top Results at Mammoth Mountain
Podium finishes, U18 Junior National qualifications, and strong progression highlight first FIS speed race of the winter
Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) Alpine FIS Team athletes kicked off their speed season at Mammoth Mountain, CA, competing in the FIS Western Region Speed Series Feb. 2–6. The event marked the first true FIS speed races of the winter for many SVSEF athletes and featured a deep field representing states across the West, including California, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Utah.
The five-day series included two downhill training runs followed by two downhill races and two Super G races. For several SVSEF athletes, the Super G results proved especially meaningful as strong performances earned qualification spots for the U18 Junior National Championships later this season.
“For many of our athletes, these were their first true FIS speed events, and the progress they made over the week was incredible,” said Charlotte Gourlay, SVSEF Assistant Alpine Director and FIS Assistant Coach. “Downhill and Super G can be truly intimidating, but the athletes showed great determination, mental fortitude, and a strong desire to learn and grow with each run.”
FIS skier Alyssa Huntsman echoed that sentiment, noting the value of the experience both on and off the course. “I think the race series went really well for all of us athletes. We gained more experience, learned a lot, and overall had a really fun time,” she said. “The weather was amazing, the vibes were high, and the courses were fun but challenging, giving a lot of athletes great experience. It was an awesome way to kick off our first speed races of the year.”
SVSEF athletes posted an impressive slate of results throughout the week, highlighted by multiple overall podium finishes and consistent racing across both downhill and Super G disciplines. Samantha Milne claimed back-to-back Super G victories, while Henry Roberts and Ulrich Rossi each earned podium finishes and led the U18 field in multiple races. Ava Huey delivered a series of strong top-ten finishes, and the SVSEF squad showed depth across the board, with athletes steadily improving their results as the series progressed.
Photo: Samantha Milne takes the top step of the podium with Ava Huey in 3rd place for Women's Super G Race #1 in Mammoth
SVSEF Athlete Results
Men’s Downhill – February 3
1st – Henry Roberts (1st U18)
4th – Huxley Flood (2nd U18)
11th – Conway Selznick (7th U18)
15th – Tucker Reimund (11th U18)
Women’s Downhill – February 3
5th – Ava Huey (5th U18)
7th – Elliot Leahy (6th U18)
23rd – Lucy Olson (20th U18)
27th – Alyssa Huntsman (24th U18)
28th – Perri DeGennaro (25th U18)
Men’s Downhill – February 4
3rd – Henry Roberts (1st U18)
4th – Conway Selznick (2nd U18)
9th – Huxley Flood (6th U18)
20th – Tucker Reimund (15th U18)
Women’s Downhill – February 4
5th – Ava Huey (4th U18)
11th – Elliot Leahy (9th U18)
23rd – Lucy Olson (19th U18)
26th – Perri DeGennaro (22nd U18)
30th – Alyssa Huntsman (26th U18
Men’s Super G – February 5
5th – Henry Roberts (1st U18)
7th – Ulrich Rossi (3rd U18)
10th – Conway Selznick (6th U18)
22nd – Tucker Reimund (16th U18)
Women’s Super G – February 5
1st – Samantha Milne (1st U18)
3rd – Ava Huey (3rd U18)
11th – Elliot Leahy (10th U18)
12th – Lucy Olson (11th U18)
26th – Alyssa Huntsman (23rd U18)
Men’s Super G – February 6
2nd – Ulrich Rossi (1st U18)
4th – Henry Roberts (2nd U18)
16th – Conway Selznick (11th U18)
19th – Tucker Reimund (12th U18)
30th – Huxley Flood (21st U18)
Women’s Super G – February 6
1st – Samantha Milne (1st U18)
6th – Ava Huey (5th U18)
15th – Lucy Olson (14th U18
Complete results can be found here: https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/general/event-details.html?sectorcode=AL&eventid=58644&seasoncode=2026\
Up next for the SVSEF Alpine FIS Team is an Elite Series race in Utah (Snowbird and the Utah Olympic Park) Feb 17-20, 2026. The series is comprised of 2SG/2GS/2SL and there are 15 SVSEF athletes qualified for it!
SVSEF XC Gold Team Shines at 53rd Annual Boulder Mountain Tour
Weenig and Koch go one-two in elite men’s field as Gold Team delivers standout hometown performance
Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) Cross Country (XC) Gold Team athletes delivered a memorable performance at the 53rd Annual Boulder Mountain Tour (BMT) on Feb. 7, racing the iconic 34-kilometer freestyle course from Galena Lodge to the finish at the Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA). With sunny skies, fast conditions, and a deep elite field, the hometown race showcased SVSEF athletes skiing at the front of the pack in both the men’s and women’s elite waves.
In the men’s race, a small lead group broke away early and maintained a blistering pace throughout the point-to-point course. SVSEF XC Gold Team athletes Elijah Weenig and Will Koch battled stride-for-stride to the finish, claiming first and second overall. Peter Wolter also finished strong inside the top ten despite late-race cramping.
“The BMT this year was super fun,” said SVSEF XC Gold Team Coach Peter Holmes. “The top six men broke away pretty early and kept the pace high through the entire race. With the fast conditions, the Gold Team boys wanted to keep the pace high to try to set a new course record. I’m super stoked for Elijah for winning and almost getting the course record, especially after working through a back injury this fall. It was awesome to see Elijah and Will take the top two spots.”
On the women’s side, Mia Case turned in a solid performance to finish seventh overall after navigating early-race challenges in the crowded field. Additionally, SVSEF Alumni and Prep Team coach Annika Landis (EnjoyWinter) finished second overall in the women’s field and SVSEF XC Prep Team Coach Sarah Armstrong just outside the top 10 in 11th place.
“What a day for a cross country race,” said Becky Flynn, SVSEF Cross Country Program Director. “The sun was shining, the trail was in perfect shape thanks to the BCRD, and there was a great field of racers across all waves. It was spectacular to see the Gold Team skiing at the top in both the men’s and women’s elite waves and finishing together with the community cheering them on.”
Photo: SVSEF Gold Team Athletes Elijah Weenig in 1st place and Will Koch in 2nd place at the 2026 Boulder Mountain Tour
SVSEF XC Gold Team Athlete Results
Men – Overall
1st – Elijah Weenig
2nd – Will Koch
6th – Peter Wolter
Women – Overall
7th – Mia Case
The Gold Team will now turn its focus to a busy stretch of championship racing, including the Period 3 SuperTour in Minneapolis and the American Birkebeiner in Wisconsin later this month.
- February 14th, 2026 - Mayors XC Ski Challenge- 10k Classic Mass Start. Wirth Park. Minneapolis, MN
- February 15th, 2026 - Mayors XC Ski Challenge- 10k Freestyle Interval Start. Wirth Park. Minneapolis, MN
- February 21st, 2026 - The Birkie. 50k Freestyle Mass Start. Cable, WI to Hayward, WI
The leader of the SuperTour after Periods 1, 2, and 3 will earn start rights in Period 4 of the World Cup as the Continental Cup Leader.
Complete race results can be found here: https://zone4.ca/event/2026/QAwjrM/
Photo Credits below: Craig Wolfrom courtesy of the Boulder Mountain Tour, Jody Zarkos
Town Sprints Cross Country Race Brings Energy, Speed, and Community to Downtown Ketchum
Nordictown USA event brings together youth, elite athletes, and the XC community ahead of Boulder Mountain Tour weekend
The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) Cross Country (XC) program kicked off an exciting week of racing in the Wood River Valley with the annual Town Sprints, held Wednesday evening in downtown Ketchum. The event brought together athletes, families, and spectators for a fast-paced, short circuit sprint format that showcased the strength and spirit of the local cross-country community.
Participants ranged from 2nd graders (Devo) just beginning to find their stride to the elite SVSEF Gold Team athletes for whom the Town Sprints served as a warm up for the Boulder Mountain Tour (BMT) race on Saturday, February 7. Regardless of age, the annual Town Sprints has a distinct emphasis on building community and having fun with an energetic presence in the heart of downtown Ketchum.
The evening concluded with exciting elite team racing on the short sprint course with strong local representation, all except Annika Landis (EnjoyWinter) and Quincy Donley (APU) are members of the SVSEF XC Gold Team.
- 1st Place: Will Koch & Annika Landis
- 2nd Place: Peter Wolter & Quincy Donley
- 3rd Place: Elijah Weenig & Mia Case
SVSEF XC extends sincere thanks to Blaine County Recreation District (BCRD) for grooming and preparing an awesome course despite the challenging conditions. Appreciation also goes to the Boulder Mountain Tour for providing the prize purse for elite category winners, helping elevate the level of competition and excitement. The event would not have been possible without the many volunteers who supported course set-up, take-down, and event operations, nor without the local community who turned out to cheer, support, and celebrate Nordic skiing.
“The Town Sprints are a special event because they bring our entire Cross Country community together, from young skiers just starting out to elite athletes competing at the highest level,” said SVSEF XC Program Director Becky Flynn. “It’s an incredible way to kick off a big week of racing with the Boulder Mountain Tour and share our sport with the broader community.”
With strong momentum heading into Saturday’s Boulder Mountain Tour, the Town Sprints once again proved to be a cornerstone event that highlights the energy, engagement, and excitement of cross country skiing in the Wood River Valley.
Photo: From left to right Peter Wolter and Quincy Donley (2nd place), champions Will Koch and Annika Landis, Elijah Weenig and Mia Case (3rd place).
ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF HANK DART - Thank You, Hank!
Big Mountain Team Delivers Standout Performances at Jackson Hole
Zack Torres and Scout Bilbro take the top step; Alex Leahy honored with Bryce Newcomb Spirit Award at IFSA Junior 3
The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) Big Mountain Team posted exceptional results at the Jackson Hole IFSA Junior 3 competition, earning multiple podium finishes and a special athlete recognition award for dedication to the sport and embodying true passion and enthusiasm for freeride competition.
Zack Torres dominated the U19 Ski Men’s division, capturing first place in what marks his second win of the season. The victory solidifies Torres’s position as one of the top competitors in his division.
In the women’s U15 Snowboard division, Scout Bilbro rode to a first-place finish with an incredible run that showcased technical skill and bold line selection.
Beyond purely competitive success, SVSEF Big Mountain skier Alex Leahy was awarded the prestigious Bryce Newcomb Spirit Award. The award honors the spirit of Bryce Newcomb, a passionate and talented skier who was known for his inclusive approach to the sport and contagious enthusiasm. Bryce pushed the boundaries of freeride skiing while embodying core values of fun and friendship, and even served as a judge for youth freeride competitions.
Leahy’s recognition is particularly meaningful as he returned to competition this season after recovering from two torn ACLs. The Jackson Hole event marked his first national competition since his injuries, and he finished 12th out of more than 80 athletes in his division.
“Alex is a very deserving recipient of this award,” said SVSEF Big Mountain Program Director Sarah Verst. “After navigating two torn ACLs, he returned this season with an outstanding attitude and commitment to the sport. We are so proud to have Alex on our team, and there is no one more deserving of this recognition.”
Verst also acknowledged the adaptability and support shown by SVSEF families this season: “We truly could not have pulled off the Jackson trip without the support and adaptability of our families…This season continues to throw us some curveballs, but we’re committed to staying flexible, creative, and—most importantly—having fun while we train. Thanks for bearing with us as we adapt.”
Photo: SVSEF Big Mountain Team athletes Scout Bilbro (R) and Zack Torres (L) enjoying their 1st place medals in Jackson.
SVSEF ATHLETE RESULTS
U19 Big Mountain Ski Men
1st - Zack Torres
12th - Alexander Leahy
13th - Hank Greener
30th - Kobi Bilbro
44th - Kyle Cooper
46th - Jude Carter
9th - Hoken Johnston
60th - Cruz Bilbro
U19 Big Mountain Ski Women
8th - Tess Lightner
12th - Anna Yuras
13th - Maya Gunn
16th - Scarlett Carruth
21st - Fleur Brazil
25th - Jayden Crist
U15 Big Mountain Snowboard Women
1st - Scout Bilbro
Complete results for each event may be found at: https://liveheats.com/events/424489
SVSEF Snowboard Futures Team Excels at USASA Big Mountain West Series at Dollar Mountain
Camille Armeen claims Beverly Hay Cup on home snow
The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) Snowboard Futures Team hosted and competed in the USASA Big Mountain West Series at Dollar Mountain Jan. 30 - Feb. 1. The three-day event featured two slopestyle competitions and a rail jam. At the culmination of the weekend, the prestigious Beverly Hay Cup was presented to the overall male and female champions from the combined slopestyle competition results.
SVSEF's Camille Armeen dominated the Youth Women (15-16) division, claiming first place in both slopestyle events to earn the Beverly Hay Cup for overall female champion. The award, presented to the top male and female competitors across the weekend, also went to Asher Loscalzo of Park City Ski & Snowboard on the men's side.
"The Sun Valley Futures Snowboard Team hosted and competed in our home USASA event this past weekend at Dollar Mountain," said Coach Ed Sawicz. "The Sun Valley park crew did an amazing job building the courses and our athletes were excited to apply their hard work and put their training to the test!"
SVSEF athletes delivered consistent performances throughout the weekend, with multiple top-10 finishes across all divisions. Charlie Theobald showcased his versatility with a third-place rail jam finish and top-10 results in both slopestyle events. In the Junior Men (17-18) division, Uzzi Almaras secured a third-place finish in the first slopestyle and added a fourth-place result in the second event, while Karsen Miller earned second place in the final slopestyle competition.
The USASA (United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association) Big Mountain West Series provides competitive opportunities for youth snowboard athletes across the western United States, offering progression pathways from grassroots to elite-level competition.
SVSEF Athlete Results
Slopestyle #1 (January 30)
Youth Women (15-16):
1st – Camille Armeen
Youth Men (15-16):
6th – Charlie Theobald
8th – Rylan Olson
11th – Bixby Swanger
Junior Men (17-18):
3rd – Uzzi Almaras
Rail Jam (January 31)
Youth Men (15-16):
3rd – Charlie Theobald
6th – Rylan Olson
7th – Bixby Swanger
Slopestyle #2 (February 1)
Youth Women (15-16):
1st – Camille Armeen
Youth Men (15-16):
4th – Rylan Olson
6th – Charlie Theobald
9th – Bixby Swanger
11th – Rory Gadhia
Junior Men (17-18):
2nd – Karsen Miller
4th – Uzzi Almaras
Beverly Hay Cup Overall Champions:
Women – Camille Armeen (SVSEF)
Men – Asher Loscalzo (Park City Ski & Snowboard)
Photo: Beverly Hay Cup overall competition winners Camille Armeen (SVSEF) and Asher Loscalzo (Park City Ski and Snowboard)
Complete results for each event may be found at: https://www.usasa.org/https://liveheats.com/events/436339
SVSEF XC Gold Team’s Jake Adicoff and Peter Wolter Heading to 2026 Paralympics
U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing Team names Adicoff and guide Wolter to Winter Games roster
Officially announced on Monday, two members of the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation’s XC Gold Team are heading to the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, set to take place March 6-15 in Milano Cortina. Five-time Para World Champion and now four-time Paralympian, Jake Adicoff, along with teammate and guide, Peter Wolter, will pair up for Team USA on the world’s biggest stage.
Continuing his dominance this season in the Vision Impaired (VI) FIS Cross Country Para World Cup events in Europe, Adicoff won the 10km Classic distance race and the 10km Free distance race at Finsterau, Germany Jan. 14 and 15 and followed with a third-place finish in the Sprint Final on Jan. 17. Less than two weeks later, Adicoff won both the 10km Classic Interval Start on Jan. 31 and the 10km Classic Mass Start on Feb. 1 at Szklarska Poreba-Jakuszyce, Poland.
Peter Wolter, SVSEF XC Gold Team member and teammate, was Adicoff’s guide for four of the five races. The pair first found success as a team in the 2024-25 season when they brought home the gold medal in the 20km Interval Free at the 2025 FIS Para Cross Country World Championships at Toblach, Italy. Three weeks later they brought home silver in the Sprint Final at the 2025 FIS Nordic World Championships in Trondheim, Norway in front of 30,000 excited fans.
The two friends were both raised in the Wood River Valley and came up together through the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation’s Cross Country Program. Wolter was a freshman in high school when Adicoff was a senior. Wolter is a former All-American at Middlebury College in Vermont and has represented the United States at several world cup events over the past few years.
“Clearly they have a great thing going!” said Becky Flynn, SVSEF Cross Country Program Director. “Jake opted out of two of the races in Poland due to illness, which seemed to be the right decision—he was in top form for the remaining events in Poland and now he and Peter are in strong form to keep dialing things in for Milano Cortina.”
Adicoff’s performance and the results in Germany and Poland should set the duo up well heading into the Paralympics, as these races mimic two of the events in Italy, and will allow for them to feel confident going into the Games.
“They most certainly will be the ones to watch and will be the favored in many of the events,” said Flynn. “We are so excited to have Jake and Peter representing the USA, the SVSEF Gold Team, and the Sun Valley community.”
Gold Team Head Coach Peter Holmes and former Gold Team member and guide to Adicoff at 2022 Beijing Paralympics, Sam Wood, have been selected to serve as members of the coaching staff at the Paralympic Games. “We are thrilled both Peter and Sam can be there to support Jake, Peter, and the entire team,” said Flynn.
Gold Team member Peter Wolter is thrilled to be part of it all. “While Jake’s heading into his fourth Paralympic Games at this point, I know he’s excited to be racing at this year’s Games in the iconic Dolomite mountains and his strong early season results have helped him build the confidence needed to crush the four races in Italy.”
“I’m really looking forward to getting my first Paralympic experience,” said Wolter. “From the opportunity to guide the best vision impaired skier in the world, walk in the Opening Ceremony in Verona, all the way down to the SKIMS Team USA care package, there are many things to get me excited.”
To view complete results online for the five FIS Para Cross Country World Cup races, visit:
- Jan. 14: Germany - VI 10km Classic (with guide, Peter Wolter)
- Jan. 15: Germany - VI 10km Free (with guide, Reid Goble)
- Jan. 17: Germany - VI Sprint Final (with guide, Peter Wolter)
- Jan. 31: Poland - VI 10km Classic Interval Start (with guide, Peter Wolter)
- Feb. 1: Poland - VI 10km Classic Mass Start (with guide, Peter Wolter)
To view Jake Adicoff’s Team USA bio, visit: https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/jake-adicoff-829336
To view the U.S. Paralympic Nordic Skiing Team announcement, visit: https://www.usparanordic.org/news/2026/february/02/u-s-paralympics-nordic-skiing-names-12-athletes-to-milano-cortina-2026-paralympic-winter-games-team
Schedule for the Paralympic Winter Games Milano-Cortina Cross-Country Skiing:
https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/paralympic-games/schedule/ccs
For further information about the SVSEF XC Gold Team, please visit: https://svsef.org/programs/cross-country/xc-gold/
PHOTO: Jake Adicoff and Peter Wolter await gold medal on podium at the 10k Classic in Poland.
