The Northern Michigan University alpine ski team finished 19th in the women's giant slalom at the USCSA National Championships in Lake Placid, New York. Clarkson University's team had strong individual performances, with Ariana Welter and Hannah Goetz placing in the top 10. The event took place on Whiteface Mountain, where many competitors slipped during their runs.
The USCSA National Championships began on March 10, 2026, with the women's giant slalom event held on Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, New York, near Lake Placid. Northern Michigan University's (NMU) alpine ski team opened its week at the championships with a 19th-place team finish, as reported by the university's athletics site.
Key NMU participants included Kaylee Byrne, Tommie Springer, Maddy Stern, Onalee Wallis, and Blanca Srock. The team's performance came amid challenging conditions, though specific individual results for NMU skiers were not detailed in available reports.
Meanwhile, Clarkson University's Knights achieved notable success in the same event. Ariana Welter and Hannah Goetz both finished in the top 10, contributing to the team's podium presence. Other Clarkson competitors were Elyse Donaghue, Lily Rogers, and LilyAnn Fisher. The university noted that more than a third of the field slipped during one of their two runs down the mountain, highlighting the difficulty of the course.
This giant slalom marked the start of the championships week for both teams, setting the stage for further competitions. No overall winners or final standings beyond these mentions were provided in the sources.
