ON the rise athletes
The World Cup Dreams Foundation is honored to support the 57 On The Rise grant recipients for the 2023/2024 season. The On The Rise grant will inspire our youngest dreamers, who have demonstrated potential and are at the top of their age class in the nation, exemplifying the ability to reach the next level of elite racing. The grant money given to these athletes is used to help pay for season expenses and competition. WCDF's goal in selecting these athletes is to propel them to achieve their World Cup Dream. Learn more about our On The Rise grant recipients below, and be sure to follow along as they continue to pursue their dreams!
Abishai
Corey
BIRTH YEAR: 2006
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Waterville Valley BBTS
HOMETOWN: Lincoln, NH
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Top Ten Speed Nor-Am Finish
- Top Ten Slalom U16 Nationals
- Top Three Slalom U16 Easterns
GOALS: "to make U18 Nationals and Nor-Am Finals again."
Tatum Akers
BIRTH YEAR: 2006
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Team Palisades Tahoe
HOMETOWN: Truckee, CA
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 4th in DH at U18 Nationals Mittersill, 9th DH at Copper Norams, 13th DH Noram Finals Whistler, Snowbird FIS Elite SL 8th, and qualified for both U18 and US Nationals.
GOALS: "My ski racing goals for this upcoming season are to place top 30 at tech Norams, place top 15 at speed Norams, lower my points across the board, and qualify for both u18 and US Nationals."
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Annika
hunt
BIRTH YEAR: 2006
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: BMA
HOMETOWN:
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
14th Place at Osler Bluff SL NorAm
14th Place at Stratton GS NorAm
1st Place at Mittersill U18 SG Nationals
2nd Place Burke FIS SL
3rd Place Burke FIS Eastern Cup
GOALS:"
Make D-Team criteria
- Place top 10 in a NorAm
- Make Youth Olympics Games
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finegan bailey
BIRTH YEAR: 2005
DISCIPLINE: X Country
TEAM: Stratton Mountain School
HOMETOWN: Peru, VT
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 3 gold medals at Junior Nationals 2022(classic sprint, classic distance, relay)
2022-2023 member of national training group
GOALS: "My goal is to qualify for junior worlds and be selected for the US Ski D team."
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Garrett Butts
BIRTH YEAR: 2001
DISCIPLINE: X Country
TEAM: APU Nordic Ski Center
HOMETOWN: Gunnison, CO
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
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3rd place, 30km classic mass start, Cable Super Tour 23’ (first Super Tour podium)
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6th place, 30km skate mass start, World University Games 23’
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7th overall, 4th USA, 10km skate individual start, US Nationals 23’
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6th place, classic sprint, Sun Valley Super Tour 22’ (first Super Tour sr sprint final)
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4 top 10 overall at US National Championships in 2023
GOALS: "My goals for this season are to have regular top 5 results on Super Tours, race my first World Cup, Qualify for u23 World Champs, and be named to the US Ski Team for the 2024-2025 season based on my 23-24 season results.."
Benny Brown
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BIRTH YEAR: 2003
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Dartmouth Ski Team
HOMETOWN: Park City, UT
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
2021 Italian GS Junior Champ
Winning a race on my hometown slope in Park City last year.
Going from bib 87 to finishing 16th at Pano Norams
GOALS: "I want to score consistent points for my team at EISA races, qualify for NCAA championships, qualify for WJC, and score consistent sub-35 fis points."
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Ava
anderson
BIRTH YEAR: 2007
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: SMS
HOMETOWN: Chester, VT
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
First at the Easterns Slalom
-11 overall in the U16 nationals Giant slalom(with a fourth place second run)
-ranked 3rd nationally 2007 slalom points
-ranked 3rd overall at eastern championships(going into nationals)
GOALS: "My goals are to finish consistently in the top 15 for U18s at races this season. Also, I would like to qualify for U18 Nationals in 2024"
EMILY CHARLESTON
BIRTH YEAR: 2004
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Proctor Academy
HOMETOWN: Belmont, NH
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Raced in two NCAA Carnivals
-Qualified for U18 Nationals
-Won a FIS SL race at Proctor Academy
-Scored a 48 in SL at Le Relais QC
-Deans list Boston College Economics/Psychology double major
GOALS: "I plan to continue building and have a successful GS season by matching my GS points to my SL points. In slalom my goal is to consistently make the flip in EISA carnivals and score points for Boston College."
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Charlie Koenig
BIRTH YEAR: 2006
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Carrabassett Valley Academy
HOMETOWN: Coplin Plantation, ME
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
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3 podiums at U18 nationals- 2023 (SG, DH, and overall)
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2 FIS E-cup wins- 2023 (SG and DH)
GOALS: "My goals for this season are to attend both US and U18 Nationals along with lowering both of my tech points to sub 60."
Jeremy Nolting
BIRTH YEAR: 2005
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club
HOMETOWN: Steamboat Springs, CO
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 3rd overall at U18 Nationals as a first year
2nd overall at U18 Nationals 2nd year
Top 5 ranks for my US yob in every discipline
GOALS: Qualify for WJC and lower my tech points below 30 and make the National team
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Joshua nelson
BIRTH YEAR: 2004
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Buck Hill Ski Racing
HOMETOWN: Wayzata, MN
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Being first in the US for YOB for slalom points.
Making it on to the nation development group
Scoring a 39 in slalom
Winning my first FIS race
GOALS: "Slalom points: high 20's to low 30's GS points: Mid 40's Consistent top 30 FIS-U finishes Nor-Am top 30 finishes"
ESPEN
HUNT
BIRTH YEAR: 2004
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: BMA
HOMETOWN: Park City, UT
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: GOALS: I aspire to be competitive with the top 10-30 rank Nor-am skiers.
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topher davenport
BIRTH YEAR: 2003
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Colby College Ski Team
HOMETOWN: Snowmass, CO
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
FIS Giant Slalom win at Whiteface
- Colby Rookie of the Year award
- Burke Slalom doubleheader top 5 and top 10 (1/24/2023)
-Top 15 at my first EISA Carnival race start under a college team
GOALS: "My primary goal for this upcoming season is to qualify for NCAA’s and accumulate points for my team."
Preston O'Brien
BIRTH YEAR: 2001
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Dartmouth Ski Team
HOMETOWN: San Francisco, CA
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 1st place 2020 NPS GS Finals
Consistent top 5 national rank in GS and SL for the past 4 seasons
GOALS: "One of my goals for the upcoming season is to qualify for the national team"
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katherine
watts
BIRTH YEAR: 2007
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: GMVS
HOMETOWN: Duxbury, MA
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
2022 Eastern Finals Slalom; 1st
PSU Fundraiser ; 1st
Top 15 at Easterns (2023)
Qualifying for the New Hampshire State team(2023)
Top ten slalom rank in the country
GOALS: , "Become top ten in the country for all disciplines, Place top ten at U18 nationals, win a FIS race in my first FIS season, Get my FIS points to be sub 70"
Jack
lange
BIRTH YEAR: 2004
DISCIPLINE: X-Country
TEAM:
HOMETOWN: Lyme, NH
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
11th at Junior World Ski Championships, All-american at NCAA Ski Championships scored a top ten finish in the US Nationals SuperTour finals
GOALS: "Top 6 at Junior Worlds, 2 top 10 races at NCAAs and consistently top 5 in EISA races.
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Carson
Hume
BIRTH YEAR: 2005
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Ski and Snowboard Club Vail
HOMETOWN: Frisco, CO
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
1st place Aspen Speed Series Super G
Colorado All Star Team
3rd place Vail U18 Nationals SG
GOALS: "My main goal is to make criteria for the US Ski Team C Team."
Kaden
Theriault
BIRTH YEAR: 2006
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Carrabassett Valley Academy
HOMETOWN: Fort Kent, ME
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
GOALS: "I want to qualify again for the U18 Nationals and Eastern Cup Finals. Also drop my tech points below 70 and speed points below 100"
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Rhett Lindsey
BIRTH YEAR: 2005
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Team Palisades Tahoe
HOMETOWN: Kings Beach, CA
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
GOALS: "I would like to earn a spot on the World Juniors speed team and place top 20 in the Norams for DH/SG, as well as at Copper and US Nationals in Sun Valley. I'd like to lower GS/SG/DH points to the 40/50 range. And get into the low 60's in SL."
kai subith
BIRTH YEAR: 2005
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation
HOMETOWN: Minden, NV
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
GOALS: "My competitive goals for the season are to qualify for the US Ski Team, have low to mid 30 points in GS and SL, place top 15 in a tech nor-am, and qualify for World Juniors."
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Charles
Howe
BIRTH YEAR: 2006
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: NYSEF
HOMETOWN: Holland Patent, NY
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: GOALS: I want to go top 10 at U18 nationals, qualify for US nationals again and get some NorAm points
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Sophia
palmquist
BIRTH YEAR: 2005
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Team Summit Colorado
HOMETOWN: Eagan, MN
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
GOALS: "Meet criteria for the U.S. Ski Team, D Team.
Top 5 in SL at U.S. Nationals.
SL points below 30.
Lower GS points."
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Everett Dooley
BIRTH YEAR: 2005
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club
HOMETOWN: Avon, CO
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Top 7 Super-G at 2023 U18 Nationals
3rd Place Vail Giant Slalom - FIS
3rd Place Copper Giant Slalom - FIS
3rd Place La Parva, Chile Slalom - FIS
GOALS: "My goals for the upcoming season are to improve my consistency across all disciplines and achieve top 500 World Ranking."
David Morken
BIRTH YEAR: 2005
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Team Palisades Tahoe
HOMETOWN: Truckee, CA
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 3 podium finishes at the Western Regional Spring Series, top 10 finish in the Super G at U18 Nationals in Vail, Qualifying 3rd for the West Team.
GOALS: "consistent top 20 in NorAm GS, consistent flip in NorAm Slalom. top 20 world juniors. Make the US Ski team (again)"
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Asher Weinberg
BIRTH YEAR: 2004
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club
HOMETOWN: Aspen, CO
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
6th place at the OPA Cup as a second year U16
Competing in Lake Louise SuperG and Downhill NorAms
2021 US Nationals top 25 in Downhill
Wilder Dwight Speed series in Aspen: DH 1st, Super G-2nd
GOALS: "I would like to get a top ten in a speed NorAm event. I would like to improve all my speed points to be top 250 world rank.."
Bobbi jo griffin
BIRTH YEAR: 2005
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Team Palisades Tahoe
HOMETOWN: Sierraville, CA
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
2022 Us Nationals and Noram Finals in Sugarloft
2nd place Schwester Downhill
Far West Academic Team-4.21 gpa
GOALS: "Drop my DH and SG to 50s
Qualify for the US Stifle Alpine Ski Team
Top 5 ranking in Overall Noram DH"
Hunter
Peterson
BIRTH YEAR: 2006
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Ski and Snowboard Club Vail
HOMETOWN: Eagle, CO
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: My goals for the upcoming season are to qualify for U18 nationals and go to my first NorAm's. I would also like to lower my GS points below 60 and my slalom points below 70 points.
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Jack
Young
BIRTH YEAR: 2002
DISCIPLINE: X-Country
TEAM: Colby College
HOMETOWN: Jay, VT
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
5x VT state champion - 2x Classic, 3x Freestyle
2nd place at the 2022 Junior Nationals in the Classic Sprint
4th Place in the 2022 US nationals junior skate sprint.
GOALS: "My biggest goal for this coming ski season is to secure a world cup start at either of the World Cups taking place in North America."
Sam claussen
BIRTH YEAR: 2004
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Jackson Hole Ski and Snowboard Club
HOMETOWN: Victor, ID
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Top ten for U18s at Big Sky
Top 25 in the end of season GS standing for U18s in the Western region
GOALS: "This season I would like to drop my points into the low 50's high 40's, and get a collage spot"
Joshua Rosenberg
BIRTH YEAR: 2005
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Okemo Mountain School
HOMETOWN: Ridgewood, NJ
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
2022-2023 National Development Group Member
- 2022-2023 SYNC Team Member
- Ranked 1st in USA and 9th in world in slalom for 2005 birth year in 2022
GOALS: "Qualify for NCAA Championships. Place top 25 in a Nor Am. World Rank at or below 400."
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Jenna
Sheldon
BIRTH YEAR: 2003
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Loveland Ski Club
HOMETOWN: Breckenridge, CO
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Top 10 NorAm result (Downhill)
- Junior Nationals podium (Downhill)
- World rank under 250 in three events
GOALS: "Make the U.S ski team."
Kira Thomas
BIRTH YEAR: 2007
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Park City Ski Team
HOMETOWN: Ogden, UT
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Sweeping the three u16 IMD Super G qualifiers at Bogus Basin
•Finishing 5th in the National Performance series Slalom at Burke
•Finishing 5th in Super-G at u16 Nationals at Mission Ridge
GOALS: "My goal is to lower my points to a competitive level as well as qualify for u18 Nationals."
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Moksh
patel
BIRTH YEAR: 2006
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: MMA
HOMETOWN: Edgewater, NJ
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: "The ultimate goal is to earn a spot on a college ski team. I also plan on lowering my points to the 60 range for both slalom and gs. Finally, I want to qualify for U18 nationals."
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aksel
kitt
BIRTH YEAR: 2005
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club
HOMETOWN: Hood River, OR
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
1st for U18s in GS at Canada Spring Finals
- 7th at Canadian Nationals for U18s in GS
GOALS: "I would like to achieve top 250 world rank in SG and DH and multiple top 20s in Nor Ams."
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Moksh
patel
BIRTH YEAR: 2006
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: MMA
HOMETOWN: Edgewater, NJ
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: GOALS: "The ultimate goal is to earn a spot on a college ski team. I also plan on lowering my points to the 60 range for both slalom and gs. Finally, I want to qualify for U18 nationals."
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aksel
kitt
BIRTH YEAR: 2005
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club
HOMETOWN: Hood River, OR
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
1st for U18s in GS at Canada Spring Finals
- 7th at Canadian Nationals for U18s in GS
GOALS: "I would like to achieve top 250 world rank in SG and DH and multiple top 20s in Nor Ams."
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Evan Nichols
BIRTH YEAR: 2003
DISCIPLINE: X-Country
TEAM:
HOMETOWN: Lyme, NH
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
1st place team Sprint event at 2023 World Univesity Games
3rd place individual 10k event at 2023 World Univesity Games
4th place men's 4x5k event at 2023 World Junior Championships
7th place individual 10k event at 2022 Olympic Trials
6th place individual 10k event at 2022 U.S. National Championship
14th place individual 10k event at 2021 World Junior Championships
1st place Junior National Championships 2017 and 2018
GOALS: "I would like to place in the top 5 at National Championships in October, get multiple top 20 finishes on the continental cup and make my World Cup debut."
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Trey
Jones
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BIRTH YEAR: 2004
DISCIPLINE: X-Country
TEAM:
HOMETOWN: Steamboat Springs, CO
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Four Junior National Titles; U16 Skate Sprint, U16 Classic 5K, U20 Classic 7.5km, U20 Skate 15K
U.S. Junior International Team Qualifier/Member in 2022 and 2023
GOALS: "Be a member of the US Junior Worlds team with a top 15 finish and to qualify for the NCAA Tournament for University of Colorado. At the conclusion of the season, it is my goal to make the USSA Cross Country D Team."
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Nicholas
unkovskoy
BIRTH YEAR: 2002
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Middlebury College
HOMETOWN: Durango, CO
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
1st Place Holiday Classic GS Race Steamboat Springs Colorado 2022
2nd Place GS Race Saelen Sweden 2023
World Rank N0. 3 in GS for 2002 birth year
GOALS: "My goals for this upcoming season include:
- Qualifying for NCAA's
- Competing for Nor-Am GS Podiums
- Lowering or matching my points to qualify for the US Ski Team."
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Mia
Hunt
BIRTH YEAR: 2003
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: University of Denver
HOMETOWN: Park City, UT
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
9th place in SL at US Nationals 2023
- Best American result in NCAA slalom 2023
- 8th place Osler Bluff NorAm 2023
-Top 115 world rank in SL
GOALS: "Make criteria for the U.S. C-team, go to World Junior Championships, top 10 NCAA championships"
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Skylar
Sheppard
BIRTH YEAR: 2005
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Team Summit
HOMETOWN: Park City, UT
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
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Winning the overall at the u18 national championship title.
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Winning the u18 slalom and downhill national championship title.
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Placed 3rd for juniors in downhill at NorAm finals.
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Ended the season ranked 5th in the NorAm downhill standings.
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Was ranked 27th in the overall NorAm standings of 2023
GOALS: "My main goal is to meet U.S. Ski team criteria. My NorAm goals are to become top 20 overall, get a few top 15 in tech events, as well as some podiums in speed events. I would also like to get at least one of my speed events world ranking under 150 and my slalom world ranking under 250.."
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Paige
Dehart
BIRTH YEAR: 2005
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation
HOMETOWN: Hailey, ID
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 3rd in Downhill at U18 nationals and 5th in SG. Getting a top 15 in GS and SG at US nationals.
GOALS: "My goals for this season are broad as I’ve never raced in Europe. I am working on gaining confidence in races and I am looking forward for nationals in Sun Valley again and I would love to get a top 10 finish there."
Aspen
McAuley
BIRTH YEAR: 2005
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: RC Elite Racing
HOMETOWN: Truckee, CA
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
8th at Copper Mountain NorAm/U.S. Nationals 2023 in DH
- 2 SG wins at Western Region Championships 2022
- SG win at Schweitzer Qualifier 2023
GOALS: "My overarching goal of the upcoming season is to work my way on to a competitive (D1/D2) collegiate team. Specifically, my main competitive goal is to lower my tech points to the 60s through strong skiing."
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Julian
Arthur
BIRTH YEAR: 2005
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Ski and Snowboard Club Vail
HOMETOWN: Crested Butte, CO
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
4th in both GS and Slalom at U18 Nationals
1st and 3rd in Slalom and 3rd in GS at Steamboat Holiday Classic
1st in Vail SG
18th in Tremblant Nroman Slalom
GOALS: "Consistent Top 20's at Nor-Ams"
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Stella
Buchheister
BIRTH YEAR: 2006
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Team Summit Colorado
HOMETOWN: Dillon, CO
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
U18 GS National Champion
U18 Nationals 3rd Overall
GOALS: " My goal is to get my FIS points in both GS and SL under 35 (World Rank under 250). I'm also hoping to achieve a top 10 in a NorAm race. I'm striving to win the overall title at U18 Nationals as well. Finally, I would like to make criteria for the US Ski Team."
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Bea
May
BIRTH YEAR: 2006
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: BMA
HOMETOWN: Boston, MA
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
GOALS: "I want to get at least one top 15 in a NorAM tech race, and podium U18 Nationals overall."
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Niko
Leunig
BIRTH YEAR: 2006
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Team Summit Colorado
HOMETOWN: Evergreen, CO
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: GOALS: "To make the USST, and to move into the top 5 for Slalom in the 2006 birthyear nationwide."
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Harper
Sargent
BIRTH YEAR: 2006
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM:BMA
HOMETOWN: East Burke, VT
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
GOALS: "My competitive goals for this upcoming season are, scoring two NorAm points and getting two top 5 results at U18 nationals and qualifying for the US National D team.
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Neve
gerard
BIRTH YEAR: 2006
DISCIPLINE: X-Country
TEAM:
HOMETOWN: Bend, OR
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: GOALS: "Qualify for World Juniors, Podium at Senior Nationals, Compete at OPA Finals"
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Regan
clute
BIRTH YEAR: 2006
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Team Palisades Tahoe
HOMETOWN: Tahoe City, CA
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
National USASA Skier Cross Champion (2018)
- Ranked 1st female 06 birth year in the nation for GS, 67 USSSA pts (2022)
- Placed 2nd overall for U16 Far West women (2022)
- 1st GS at Mammoth Mountain FIS Open (December 2022)
- 3rd SL at Mammoth Mountain FIS Open(December 2022)
- 3rd GS at Mammoth Mountain FIS Open(December 2022)
- 5th SL at Snow King FIS Devo (January 2023) - 15th SL at Sun Valley Elite Series (January 2023)
- 11th SL at Snowbird Elite Series (February 2023)
- 26th SL at U18 Nationals (March 2023)
- 24th GS at U18 Nationals (March 2023)
GOALS: "My goals for the 2023-24 season are to finish top 10 at U18 National Championships, lower my FIS points to below 60 in GS and SL and qualify for NDG projects and camps."
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troy
boissonneault
BIRTH YEAR: 2007
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: BMA
HOMETOWN: Franconia, NH
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: GOALS: "My competition goals for this coming season is to come out strong starting FIS. Have a good mentality and stay positive through the season, so I get my points down and get better starts."
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dyllan marie guay
BIRTH YEAR: 2007
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Park City Ski Team
HOMETOWN: Ogden, UT
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
GOALS: "I hope that after a few FIS races I can make it to the North American circuit, and hopefully the US ski team!"
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Jevin Palmquist
BIRTH YEAR: 2007
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Team Summit Colorado
HOMETOWN: Eagan, MN
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
First place OPA-CUP in SL.
First place overall at 2023 U.S Nationals.
First place overall NPS at Burke.
GOALS: "Start in a Nor-Am, Win U18 Nationals, Win 5 races, Beat my older brother, Make the US Ski Team"
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caden
Burns
BIRTH YEAR: 2007
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Team Afton
HOMETOWN: St Paul, MN
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
2023 U16 National Performance Series (NPS):
2nd SL
6th GS
3rd Overall
2023 U16 Nationals:
2nd SL
3rd Overall
9th SL 2023 U16 OPA Cup
GOALS: "Multiple FIS podiums, score Nor-Am points in tech"
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gunnar
guilbert
BIRTH YEAR: 2007
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Waterville Valley BBTS
HOMETOWN: Campton, NH
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: GOALS: "podium at U-18 nationals"
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Mason
cunio
BIRTH YEAR: 2007
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM:Waterville Valley BBTS
HOMETOWN: Marshfield, MA
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
GOALS: "Lower my FIS points, make u18 nationals"
cannon
parsons
BIRTH YEAR: 2007
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: GMVS
HOMETOWN: Waterbury Cntr, VT
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: GOALS: "Sub 60 SL points
Top 15 world rank for 2007 birth year
Beat Robby Kelley at a USSA Cochrans Race"
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emma guggenheimer
BIRTH YEAR: 2007
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM:GMVS
HOMETOWN: Bedford, NY
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
2022 VARA State Champion
2023 VARA State Champion
2023 Easterns GS 3rd Place
2023 Easterns SG 3rd Place
GOALS: "to make U18 nationals."
julia cunningham
BIRTH YEAR: 2007
DISCIPLINE: Alpine
TEAM: Team Palisades Tahoe
HOMETOWN: Truckee, CA
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: U16 Nationals: 2nd in Super-G, 3rd (first run) GS, 2nd in Mixed Team Parallel, 4th in Skills Quest, 4th Overall, 1st in the West. Regular season: Won 3 downhills, 1 super-g, 1 GS, podiumed in all other races. Awarded the Bobby Mehrhof Award (sportsmanship, fast skiing), TK Award (fast speed skiing), and Sully Award (passion, fast skiing). GOALS: "Sub 50 points in all events, top 10 Nor-Am result, selected for the Youth Olympic Games, win at U18 Nationals, top 20 at US Nationals, and qualify for NDG. "
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