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Thirteen From Utah Named All-RMISA
3/3/2026 5:21 PM | Skiing
Six members of Utah Ski Team claim first-team laurels
SALT LAKE CITY – Thirteen members of the Utah Ski Team have received All-RMISA honors for the 2026 season, revealed on Tuesday by the league office as postseason awards announcements kicked off.
Earning first-team All-RMISA from alpine were Melanie Dahlberg and Johs Braathen Herland, while Nordic spots went to Erica Lavén, Mons Melbye, Zachary Jayne and Sofia Pedersen.
Pierick Charest, Christina Jacobsen, Sindre Myklebust and Witta Walcher landed on the second team, with Neve Gerard, Max Kluck and Kaila Lafreniere picking up honorable mention.
Quick hits follow for Utah's All-RMISA selections.
The Utes are now preparing for the 2026 National Collegiate Skiing Championships, which Utah will host next Wednesday through Saturday, March 11-14. Athletes selected for the championship will be announced on Wednesday, March 4, at 10 a.m. MT during a show aired on NCAA.com.
Additional information about the National Collegiate Skiing Championships is available by clicking here.
Quick Hits on Utah's All-RMISA Selections
Melanie Dahlberg – Alpine – Jr. - Helsingborg, Sweden
All-RMISA First Team
Johs Braathen Herland – Alpine – So. - Kongsberg, Norway
All-RMISA First Team
Zachary Jayne – Nordic – Sr. – Bend, Ore.
All-RMISA First Team
Erica Lavén – Nordic – So. - Täby, Sweden
All-RMISA First Team
Mons Melbye – Nordic – Fr. – Oslo, Norway
All-RMISA First Team
Sofia Pedersen – Nordic – Fr. – Järpen, Sweden
All-RMISA First Team
Pierick Charest – Alpine – Fr. - Blainville, Québec
All-RMISA Second Team
Christina Jacobsen – Alpine – Fr. - Bergen, Norway
All-RMISA Second Team
Sindre Myklebust – Alpine – Jr. - Sogndal, Norway
All-RMISA Second Team
Witta Walcher – Nordic – Jr. - Ramsau, Austria
All-RMISA Second Team
Neve Gerard – Nordic – So. – Bend, Ore.
All-RMISA Honorable Mention
Max Kluck – Nordic – Jr. – Butte, Mont.
All-RMISA Honorable Mention
Kaila Lafreniere – Alpine – Jr. - Whistler, B.C.
All-RMISA Honorable Mention
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Earning first-team All-RMISA from alpine were Melanie Dahlberg and Johs Braathen Herland, while Nordic spots went to Erica Lavén, Mons Melbye, Zachary Jayne and Sofia Pedersen.
Pierick Charest, Christina Jacobsen, Sindre Myklebust and Witta Walcher landed on the second team, with Neve Gerard, Max Kluck and Kaila Lafreniere picking up honorable mention.
Quick hits follow for Utah's All-RMISA selections.
The Utes are now preparing for the 2026 National Collegiate Skiing Championships, which Utah will host next Wednesday through Saturday, March 11-14. Athletes selected for the championship will be announced on Wednesday, March 4, at 10 a.m. MT during a show aired on NCAA.com.
Additional information about the National Collegiate Skiing Championships is available by clicking here.
Quick Hits on Utah's All-RMISA Selections
Melanie Dahlberg – Alpine – Jr. - Helsingborg, Sweden
All-RMISA First Team
- Started all 14 races to date this season, recording 11 top-10 finishes and four podiums.
- Skier of the Meet for the 2026 Nevada Invitational.
- First collegiate win came in slalom at the Nevada Invitational.
- Added a giant slalom silver medal on home snow during the Utah Invitational.
- Took bronze in GS during the RMISA Championships/NCAA West Regional, as well as in slalom in an RMISA alpine qualifier race
- Narrowly missed the podium with a top-four GS finish at Colorado
Johs Braathen Herland – Alpine – So. - Kongsberg, Norway
All-RMISA First Team
- Two-time All-RMISA First Team selection (2025, '26).
- Skier of the Meet for the 2026 Denver Invitational.
- Thirteen top-10 results out of 14 starts, with 10 podiums and six wins.
- Became the first Utah skier (men's or women's) since at least 2019 to win the first four alpine races of an RMISA season.
- Had a seven-race podium streak to begin the 2026 season.
- Silver medalist for men's GS during the Utah Invitational.
Zachary Jayne – Nordic – Sr. – Bend, Ore.
All-RMISA First Team
- Two-time All-RMISA First Team selection (2025, '26).
- Seven collegiate starts this season—all podiums—with two victories.
- Skier of the Meet for the 2026 RMISA Invitational.
- Missed a stretch of the college season while making his World Cup debut; has four World Cup starts including a top-30 in classic sprints at Goms, Switzerland.
- Won his season debut in the 10K classic at the RMISA Invitational, which was also part of the U.S. National Championships.
- Skied to the top of the podium in Colorado's 20K freestyle.
Erica Lavén – Nordic – So. - Täby, Sweden
All-RMISA First Team
- Two-time All-RMISA First Team selection (2025, '26).
- Skier of the Meet for the 2026 RMISA Invitational.
- Individual winner in all seven of her finishes this season.
- 2026 RMISA/NCAA West Regional Individual Champion (7.5K Classic)
- Had a commanding victory during the Utah Invitational 15K classic, winning that mass start by 54 seconds.
- Also came away with the victory in Utah's 7.5K freestyle on home snow.
Mons Melbye – Nordic – Fr. – Oslo, Norway
All-RMISA First Team
- Seven starts during his first season at Utah, netting six top-five finishes and five podiums.
- 2026 RMISA/NCAA West Regional Individual Champion (20K freestyle)
- Skier of the Meet for the 2026 Utah Invitational.
- Four wins, including a sweep on home snow during the Utah Invitational.
- Hit the podium in four of his first five starts.
- Though it was not an RMISA race, Melbye also was the men's skate sprint winner during the U.S. National Championships in Lake Placid, New York.
Sofia Pedersen – Nordic – Fr. – Järpen, Sweden
All-RMISA First Team
- Ten starts during her freshman season, totaling nine top-five results and four podiums.
- Silver medalist in Utah's 7.5K freestyle as well as in classic sprints at the RMISA Invitational.
- Took bronze in the 20K freestyle during the RMISA Championships/NCAA West Regional.
- Added another third-place result in Denver's 7.5K freestyle.
Pierick Charest – Alpine – Fr. - Blainville, Québec
All-RMISA Second Team
- Eleven starts in his first season at Utah with seven top-10 results.
- Skier of the Meet for the 2026 Utah Invitational.
- Season-best fifth place came twice in slalom, with results at Denver and in the RMISA Championships/NCAA West Regional.
- Sixth place in slalom, eighth in GS during the Utah Invitational.
Christina Jacobsen – Alpine – Fr. - Bergen, Norway
All-RMISA Second Team
- Four top-10 results in her first season at Utah, including two top-fives.
- First collegiate podium came in the Nevada slalom, taking the silver medal.
- Had a top-five slalom finish in an RMISA Alpine Qualifier.
Sindre Myklebust – Alpine – Jr. - Sogndal, Norway
All-RMISA Second Team
- Two-time All-RMISA selection (2025 honorable mention; 2026 second team)
- Skier of the Meet for the 2026 RMISA Championships.
- Started all 14 races to date this season with eight top-10 results.
- Pair of bronze medals on the season, with one apiece in GS and slalom.
Witta Walcher – Nordic – Jr. - Ramsau, Austria
All-RMISA Second Team
- Two-time All-RMISA selection (2024 honorable mention; 2026 second team)
- Skier of the Meet for the 2026 Colorado Invitational.
- Nine starts this season, with top-10 finishes in eight straight events.
- Season-best fourth place came in the Colorado 20K freestyle.
Neve Gerard – Nordic – So. – Bend, Ore.
All-RMISA Honorable Mention
- Five starts this season, with three netting a top-six finish.
- Skied to the podium with a bronze medal in the 20K freestyle during an RMISA Nordic Qualifier.
- Narrowly missed the podium with fourth in the 10K classic at the RMISA Invitational.
- Is racing this week in Lillehammer, Norway, during the FIS Junior World Ski Championships.
Max Kluck – Nordic – Jr. – Butte, Mont.
All-RMISA Honorable Mention
- Seven starts this season.
- First collegiate win came in classic sprints at the RMISA Invitational.
- Is racing this week in Lillehammer, Norway, during the FIS U23 World Ski Championships.
Kaila Lafreniere – Alpine – Jr. - Whistler, B.C.
All-RMISA Honorable Mention
- Skier of the Meet for the 2026 RMISA Championships.
- Started all 14 races this season, totaling six top-10 finishes.
- Narrowly missed the slalom podium at the RMISA Championships, placing fourth.
- Also had a top-six GS finish during an RMISA Alpine Qualifier.
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