SVSEF North Series Team Closes Qualifier Season on a High Note at Cranston Cup
Podiums, perseverance, and powerful lessons mark final IMD Championships qualifying event at Tamarack
Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) North Series athletes wrapped up their final Intermountain Division (IMD) qualifier Feb. 28–March 1 at the Cranston Cup at Tamarack Resort. The weekend featured Giant Slalom (GS) and Slalom (SL) races and served as the final qualifying opportunity for IMD Championships.
It was a fitting finale to the North Series regular season with a weekend filled with fast skiing, podium finishes, breakthrough performances, and valuable experiences gained.
“It was another epic weekend with lots of great skiing, podiums and a few tears. There were lots of lessons learned this weekend,” said Head North Series Team Coach Claudia Stern. “It was a great apprenticeship for these athletes and a reminder that growth in ski racing comes from both success and setbacks.”
One athlete remarked "You told me to charge hard and I did, and I crashed!!" as an example of young racers who are learning to find their limits.
Leading the way for SVSEF was Walker Gove, who not only claimed victory in Sunday’s slalom but also secured the overall Cranston Cup title for the boys – a standout achievement to conclude the last regular season race of the season before the IMD Championships.
With the North Series qualifier season complete, SVSEF athletes now look ahead to IMD Championships March 20-22 in Jackson Hole, WY.
SVSEF Athlete Results
Slalom – Boys
1st – Walker Gove
2nd – Asa Sattler
4th – Ford Rixon
7th – Keller Spachman
10th – Cole Martens
Slalom – Girls
2nd – Dylan Spengler
3rd – Blakely Martnes
4th – Tea Smither
5th – Dylan Meyer
7th – Estelle Turzian
8th – Freya Moffat
9th – Rienza Buonchristiani
10th – Lexi Barthel
Giant Slalom – Boys
2nd – Dylan Smiley
3rd – Ford Rixon
4th – Walker Gove
8th – Evan McGregor
Giant Slalom – Girls
1st – Alta Questad
3rd – Kayla Kloster
4th – Marie McNeal
5th – Estelle Turzian
6th – Dylan Spengler
7th – Amelia Beck
8th – Sophie Robins
10th – Dylan Meyer
11th – Tea Smither
13th – Payton Minor
Complete results are available on the IMD website: here
SVSEF XC Wins Overall Title at Intermountain Youth Championships at Lake Creek
Nearly 200 XC skiers compete at Lake Creek trails with multiple SVSEF victories
Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) Cross Country Prep and Devo athletes captured the Overall Team Award at the Intermountain Youth Championships this weekend, rising to the top of a field of nearly 200 competitors from eight regional clubs at Lake Creek Trails north of Ketchum.
The two-day championship event featured skate distance and Skier X disciplines on Saturday, followed by mass start classic distance races on Sunday. SVSEF athletes earned the Overall Team Award based on top-five finishes across all age categories, showcasing the depth and strength of the program.
Bivi Scott-Clair led the individual performances with two first-place finishes in the FU10 category, winning both the 1km skate and 1km classic races. Alexandra Chudleigh matched that achievement in the FU8 division, also claiming victory in both disciplines.
Additional standout performances included Hazel Schmidt, who earned second place in the FU12 2km mass start classic distance and second in the 2km skate distance, and Nina O’Sullivan, who took third in both the FU14 2.6km skate distance and mass start classic distance races. Catherine Jameson rounded out multiple podium finishes with third in the FU12 2km skate distance and fifth in the 2km mass start classic distance.
XC Devo North Head Coach Martha Pendl reflected on the event and the young athletes in attendance, “I’m amazed at the norm we live in…with kids growing up who have the gumption and courage to ski with toothpicks strapped to their feet and swords whipping around in their hands, it’s remarkable we call it fun! But the fun is a result of the time, kindness, and simple JOY our skiers, families, and coaches practice all season long. We love building our own best adventures, and it certainly showed at IYCs.”
The event took on special significance after being relocated to Sun Valley just weeks before the competition due to this year’s limited snowpack. Despite the last-minute venue change, the championships brought together eight of the Intermountain Division’s 14 clubs for a celebration of cross country skiing complete with costumes, obstacle courses, and high energy throughout the weekend.
“In a season when kids have had to be so adaptable to changing conditions, I think it was so meaningful and important to all of them to have the event this weekend,” said Kelley Yeates, Head Prep Team Coach and IYC Race Director. “It was reflective in their smiles all weekend long. It was really special, and we are so glad we could pull it off for our division.”
SVSEF Cross Country Program Director Becky Flynn added “This weekend was exactly what we all needed! The IYC’s are a celebration of cross country skiing, racing and fun! There were costumes, wigs, obstacle courses, coach races and the energy and enthusiasm was high! A huge thank you to our race crew, the BCRD, our sponsors and our volunteers – they made this event what it was!”
SVSEF Athlete Results (Top 3 SVSEF Athletes in Each Event)
Saturday, February 28
MU14 - 2.6km Skate Distance
- Augie Allaire
- Ben Wellner
- Jed Schmidt
FU14 - 2.6km Skate Distance
- Nina O’Sullivan
- Payton Daley-Scheingraber
- Penelope Zook
MU12 - 2km Skate Distance
- Henry Allaire
- Stephen Chudleigh
- Graham Lyle
FU12 - 2km Skate Distance
- Hazel Schmidt
- Catherine Jameson
- Juniper Farmer
MU10 - 1km Skate Distance
- Simon Reuter
- Ry Hopeman
- McKay Johnson
FU10 - 1km Skate Distance
- Bivi Scott-Clair
- Grace Boccabella
- Nora Seppa
MU8 - 1km Skate Distance
- Finn Mallory
FU8 - 1km Skate Distance
- Alexandra Chudleigh
- Finley Vaughan
- Hayes Marsted
Sunday, March 1 – Classic, Mass Start
MU14 - 2.6km Classic Mass Start Distance
- Augie Allaire
- Ben Wellner
- Cody Lloyd
FU14 - 2.6km Classic Mass Start Distance
- Nina O’Sullivan
- Payton Daley-Scheingraber
- Sadie Guss
MU12 - 2km Classic Mass Start Distance
- Henry Allaire
- Stephen Chudleigh
- Graham Lyle
FU12 - 2km Classic Mass Start Distance
- Hazel Schmidt
- Catherine Jameson
- Tallulah Gerald
MU10 - 1km Classic Mass Start Distance
- Simon Reuter
- Veikko Paxson
- Ry Hopeman
FU10 - 1km Classic Mass Start Distance
- Bivi Scott-Clair
- Roxanna Gawlinski
- Nora Seppa
MU8 - 1km Classic Mass Start Distance
- Finn Mallory
- Luke Harris
FU8 - 1km Classic Mass Start Distance
- Alexandra Chudleigh
- Finley Vaughan
For complete event results, please visit: 2026 Intermountain Youth Championships Results
Sammy Smith Continues Climb Taking 23rd in Skate Sprint at Sweden World Cup
Sammy Smith Continues Climb Taking 23rd in Skate Sprint at Sweden World Cup
Up next Smith to compete this week at U23 Cross Country World Ski Championships in Norway
SVSEF XC Gold Team and U.S. Ski Team member, Sammy Smith, was the second American at the Coop FIS Cross Country World Cup at Falun, Sweden on Saturday. Smith finished 19th in the qualifier earning her a spot in the quarterfinals where she placed fifth in her heat landing her in 23rd overall and not far behind Jessie Diggins who placed 17th.
“It is great to see Sammy skiing right up there with the best in the world!” said Becky Flynn, SVSEF Cross Country Program Director. “Each time she races in the heats, she is learning important tactics that will help her in the future! She has the speed and technical ability to be right in there. We are all excited to see how she will do at the World Junior Championships this week as she has a skate sprint scheduled for Tuesday, March 3.”
Smith has been on a whirlwind of a race tour—straight from the Winter Olympic Games in Italy to the World Cup in Sweden and immediately onto the 2026 Junior/U23 Cross Country World Ski Championships March 2-8 in Lillehammer, Norway. Her coaches are confident that if anyone can handle it, Sammy can.
Ahead of the Junior Worlds this week, SVSEF XC Gold Team Head Coach Peter Holmes applauded Smith for her strong and courageous performance in Falun. “Sammy had an awesome day in the sprint in Falun. She started with a solid qualifier and then made a really good gutsy move in the quarters. Unfortunately it didn’t stick and her day ended there, but that’s how you need to ski at that level sometimes to move into the semis. We’re both super excited to have her representing Team USA at U23 World Champs in Norway. We’re super excited for her and hopefully will be cheering her all the way to the finals in tomorrow’s Sprint.”
Smith will be racing as a U23 where her first and one of her favorite events is slated for Tuesday in the Skate Sprint. She will potentially race in all U23 events.
U23 Race Schedule (+8 hours to local Lillehammer, Norway race start times)
- March 3 - 2:00 a.m. MT - Skate Sprint
- March 5 - 2:00 a.m. MT - 20km Skate Mass start
- March 7 - 4:30 a.m. MT - 10km Classic Interval start
- March 8 - 4:00 a.m. MT - 4 X 5km relay - Classic/Free
For complete event schedule of the Juniors/U23 World Ski Championships, please visit: https://www.skiforbundet.no/arrangementer/jwsc26/program/
For live streaming of the Juniors/U23 World Ski Championships, please visit: https://watch.fis-ski.com/section/Cross-Country
For live results of the Juniors/U23 World Ski Championships, please visit: https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/general/event-details.html?sectorcode=CC&eventid=62427&seasoncode=2026
Photo: Reese Brown/NNF
Soft Snow, Steep Terrain Brings the Best out of SVSEF Big Mountain Team in Snowbasin
Gus Herrick takes back-to-back podium finishes, Sawyer Morgan claims first place in U19 Men
Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) Big Mountain Team athletes delivered exceptional performances at Snowbasin Resort this past weekend, claiming multiple podium finishes across two days of IFSA Big Mountain 2* competition in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains.
Fresh snowfall earlier in the week made for perfect soft snow conditions at Snowbasin with athletes competing in the Middle Bowl Cirque adjacent to the resort’s renowned Lone Tree run. With excellent visibility and cooperative weather throughout the weekend, athletes were able to execute their runs with confidence.
Gus Herrick led the charge for SVSEF, securing back-to-back podium finishes in the U15 Ski Men’s division with a first-place finish on Saturday and a second-place finish on Sunday. His consistent performance demonstrated both technical prowess and bold decision-making on challenging terrain.
In the U19 Ski Men’s division, Sawyer Morgan captured first place on Sunday, showcasing the depth of talent within the SVSEF program. The U15 division saw strong team performances both days, with Anders Bemis finishing second on Saturday, while Sebastian Gunn and Cash Mintz both earned multiple top-five finishes across the weekend.
Maya Gunn and Fleur Brazil represented SVSEF in the U19 Ski Women’s division, with Gunn taking third place and Brazil finishing seventh on Saturday.
“Throughout the weekend, every one of our coaches present felt inspiration and determination through our athletes,” said SVSEF Big Mountain Team Coach Catie Reed. “It was inspiring to watch our first and second year competitors responsibly push boundaries and lace technical lines.”
Photo: SVSEF BMT skier Sawyer Morgan earns first place in Snowbasin.
SVSEF Athlete Results
Day 1 | Saturday, February 21st
U15 Ski Men
1st - Gus Herrick
2nd - Anders Bemis
5th - Sebastian Gunn
7th - Cash Mintz
9th - Jasper Kopplin
U19 Ski Women
3rd - Maya Gunn
7th - Fleur Brazil
Day 2 | Sunday, February 22nd
U15 Ski Men
2nd - Gus Herrick
3rd - Sebastian Gunn
4th - Cash Mintz
U19 Ski Men
1st - Sawyer Morgan
The SVSEF Big Mountain Team continues its season this weekend with a 3* competition in Kirkwood, CA followed by the final comp of the season in Park City, UT.
Complete results for each event may be found at: https://liveheats.com/IFSAintmtnsnowbasin/events
FIS ALPINE TEAM QUALIFIES 19 ATHLETES FOR CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS AT BRYCE ASTLE MEMORIAL
Eight athletes earn Spots at U18 Nationals; eleven qualify for Western Region Junior Championships
Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) FIS Alpine athletes delivered outstanding performances at the Bryce Astle Memorial Utah FIS Elite Races, securing championship qualifications for 19 athletes competing against the best racers from across the Western Region.
Held February 17–21 at Utah Olympic Park and Snowbird, the event served as the final qualifier of the season for U18 Nationals and Western Region Junior Championships. Despite a shortened schedule due to conditions, SVSEF athletes rose to the occasion and competed well in a stacked field including many U18, U21 and Senior category athletes.
Elodie Olsen led the team with a dominant performance in the women’s slalom events at Snowbird, claiming first place overall and first in the U18 category in the second race, and finishing sixth overall (first U18). Her consistent excellence throughout the qualifier series helped secure her spot among the top three overall athletes in the Western Region.
Eight SVSEF athletes qualified for U18 Nationals at Mittersill, New Hampshire: Elodie Olsen, Samantha Milne, Ruby Smith, and Ava Huey on the women’s side, along with Henry Roberts, Tucker Reimund, Ulrich Rossi, and Conway Selznick representing the men’s team. An additional 11 athletes earned qualification for Western Region Junior Championships at Grand Targhee.
Ruby Smith showed consistent strength across multiple disciplines, taking 14th overall and first in U18 in the women’s giant slalom at Utah Olympic Park, while also posting strong finishes in both slalom races at Snowbird. In the men’s competitions, Ulrich Rossi finished 11th overall and second in U18 in the second slalom at UOP, while Tucker Reimund placed 30th overall and second in U18 in the giant slalom.
“The Utah elite series was the final qualifier series before championships. We qualified four girls (top three overall in west) and four guys (top two overall in west) for the U18 nationals in New Hampshire next week,” said SVSEF FIS Alpine Head Coach Will Courtney.
Photo: SVSEF FIS athlete Elodie Olsen claims first place overall (U18).
SVSEF ATHLETE RESULTS
Women’s 1st SL @ Snowbird 2/17
6th - Elodie Olsen (1st U18)
28th - Ruby Smith (12th U18)
Women’s 2nd SL @ Snowbird 2/17
1st - Elodie Olsen (1st U18)
13th - Samantha Milne (4th U18)
15th - Ruby Smith (6th U18)
30th - Lucy Olson (15th U18)
Women’s GS @ UOP 2/20
14th - Ruby Smith (1st U18)
23rd - Ava Huey (6th U18)
Men’s GS @ UOP 2/20
30th - Tucker Reimund (2nd U18)
Men’s 1st SL @ UOP 2/21
17th - Henry Roberts (4th U18)
19th - Huxley Flood (6th U18)
Men’s 2nd SL @ UOP 2/21
11th - Ulrich Rossi (2nd U18)
28th - Huxley Flood (19th U18)
Full Results Below
Utah Olympic Park Results: https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/general/event-details.html?sectorcode=AL&eventid=58643&seasoncode=2026
Snowbird Results: https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/general/event-details.html?sectorcode=AL&eventid=58548&seasoncode=2026
The SVSEF FIS Alpine Team will compete next at U18 Nationals in Mittersill, New Hampshire, and Western Region Junior Championships at Grand Targhee, Wyoming.
Third Time's a Charm as SVSEF Alpine U12 North Team Shines at Third Pastry Cup
Adaptability, progression on display with Giant Slalom and Slalom Kombi racing
The third installment of the 2025-26 season’s Pastry Cup brought another spirited day of racing at Rotarun for Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) Alpine U12 North Series athletes, once again giving young competitors a chance to test their technical progress in a supportive, fun-first setting.
With each edition of the Pastry Cup, the growth of these young athletes became more apparent and the third race was no exception. Athletes across both the girls' and boys' fields posted times that reflected months of focused training, with tighter times and growing confidence in the course. This iteration of the Pastry Cup showcased both Giant Slalom (GS) and Slalom (SL) making for a Kombi race requiring adaptability and on the fly learning for Alpine U12 North athletes.
"Congrats to all for another great Pastry Cup today!" said SVSEF Alpine North Series Head Coach Claudia Stern. "The weather and snow conditions were perfect and we saw some really great skiing. We loved seeing everyone adapt to this format, switching it up nicely from GS to Slalom."
With the North Series calendar pressing forward, events like the Pastry Cup remain essential building blocks, giving athletes real race experience while keeping competition in its proper perspective at this stage of development. The fun is the foundation, and the progress speaks for itself.
Photo: Boy's and Girl's podiums from third edition of the Pastry Cup from 2025-26 season.
SVSEF Athlete Results
Combination of One Run GS Followed by One Run of SL
Girls Results
1st – Alta (GS Run 1: 21.50 | SL Run 2: 24.50 | Total: 46.00)
2nd – Kayla (22.56 | 23.83 | 46.39)
3rd – Amelia (23.74 | 24.97 | 48.71)
4th – Blakely (23.74 | 26.19 | 49.92)
5th – DMoney (22.90 | 27.52 | 50.41)
6th – Ivy (24.68 | 26.01 | 50.69)
7th – Tea (24.09 | 26.76 | 50.85)
8th – Marie (22.61 | 28.68 | 51.29)
9th – DillPickle (24.19 | 28.28 | 52.47)
10th – Mckenna (24.99 | 27.55 | 52.54)
11th – Estelle (24.41 | 28.13 | 52.55)
12th – Rienza (24.45 | 28.38 | 52.83)
13th – Lexi (25.21 | 29.27 | 54.47)
14th – Riley (25.83 | 30.02 | 55.84)
15th – Lila (25.88 | 30.67 | 56.55)
16th – Blakeslee (26.18 | 30.53 | 56.71)
17th – Eleanor H (27.03 | 31.25 | 58.28)
18th – Tindsley (27.68 | 31.94 | 59.62)
19th – Morgan (28.54 | 31.24 | 59.78)
20th – Eleanor R (28.30 | 33.45 | 61.75)
21st – Rosie (29.72 | 34.57 | 64.29)
Boys Results
1st – Asa (Run 1: 24.08 | Run 2: 21.75 | Total: 45.83)
2nd – DSmiley (25.35 | 22.59 | 47.94)
3rd – Evan (25.16 | 22.95 | 48.11)
4th – Vance (26.10 | 22.43 | 48.53)
5th – Cole (26.38 | 24.00 | 50.38)
6th – Tucker (27.76 | 23.58 | 51.34)
7th – Tommy (27.68 | 25.18 | 52.86)
8th – Dillon W (28.05 | 25.24 | 53.29)
9th – Graham (28.92 | 24.93 | 53.85)
10th – Blaise (29.58 | 25.71 | 55.29)
11th – AJ (34.42 | 28.40 | 62.82)
12th – Jayden (34.36 | 28.77 | 63.13)
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.