Industry News
Earlier this year, U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced its prestigious Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team, and the roster includes an impressive contingent from Team Palisades Tahoe in California. Seven exceptional athletes and alumni from our resort have earned the honor of representing the program in the upcoming season.
Bryce Bennett and Nina O’Brien, two standout skiers who honed their skills at Team Palisades Tahoe, have secured coveted spots on the nation’s esteemed A-Team. With a string of remarkable achievements, Bryce Bennett, aged 30, enters the upcoming season after a remarkable 10th-place finish at the downhill World Cup event in Aspen, showcasing his best performance of the year. Meanwhile, 25-year-old Nina O’Brien demonstrated her prowess in Italy with an impressive 10th-place finish in the Giant Slalom.
Keely Cashman, AJ Hurt, and Erik Arvidsson have earned nominations on the B Team roster. 24-year-old Keely Cashman delivered a strong performance with a 27th-place finish in the downhill event during the World Cup stop in Italy last January. She also underlined her skills with four 1st place finishes in FIS racing events. Despite last season marked by an ankle injury, 22-year-old AJ Hurt’s selection is a testament to her talent. She recently started her 23/24 season with an Australia-New Zealand Cup Giant Slalom victory. At the age of 26, Erik Arvidsson solidified his place with a runner-up finish at the national championships in the Super-G discipline and ultimately claimed the championship title in the Nor-Am Cup Downhill competition.
Alix Wilkinson, aged 22, overcame injuries from the previous season and has been chosen to represent Team Palisades Tahoe on the C Team. In an exciting development, 18-year-old Allison Mollin has earned a well-deserved spot on the D Team. Mollin showcased her talent with four top-five finishes in FIS and Nor-Am Cup racing, ending the season ranked 6th in the Nor-Am Cup downhill standings. Additionally, 18-year-old David Morkin’s outstanding performance last season earned him a place in the National Development Group.
Team Palisades Tahoe is immensely proud of these athletes’ achievements and their selection to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine Team. Palisades Tahoe will host the Men’s FIS Alpine World Cup Slalom and Giant Slalom events on the Dog Leg and Red Dog Face courses from February 23-25, 2024. Palisades Tahoe is one of four U.S. resorts featured on the Audi FIS Ski World Cup circuit this season.
