Came across the country for his graduate year at Utah, racing in all 14 events on the season.
Earned seven top-10 finishes and had two podiums.
First Utah podium came on home snow, placing third in GS during the Utah Invitational.
Added another podium at Alaska Anchorage, taking bronze in GS.
Wrapped up the season at the NCAA Championships, placing eighth in slalom and top-five in GS.
Prior to Utah
Spent the 2021-24 collegiate seasons at Saint Michael’s College in Vermont
Five-time NCAA All-American (including First Team SL in 2022)
Three-time All-EISA (First Team in 2022 and ’24; Second Team in 2023)
No. 1-ranked men’s alpine skier in the EISA for the 2024 season
Finished in the top-10 in 12 of 14 collegiate starts last season
Six podiums during his senior year at SMC and 10 in his career
Won the slalom at the 2024 UVM Carnival
Personal
Parents are Jon and Tone
Has two siblings, Sophia and Hannah
Enjoys time with friends, photography and a variety of outdoor activites
Strand on the U
“The experienced coaches, and proven track record in combination with an academic program suiting my career goals are all part of why I chose Utah. Through friends on the program, I have heard great things, and it seems like best next step for me to grow as an athlete and academically.”
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