Six Team Palisades Tahoe Alumni Nominated to 2026-27 Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team

Bryce Bennett
Photo Credit: US Ski & Snowboard Team Photo: @dustinsatloff // @usskiteam

Team Palisades Tahoe continues to carry its Olympic legacy forward, with six alumni nominated to the 2026-27 Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team. The nominations mark another major milestone for one of the country’s leading alpine racing development programs and reflect the strength of the team’s long-standing athlete pipeline.

Palisades Tahoe’s rich competitive heritage spans decades, with athletes who have gone on to compete in national, World Cup, professional, and Olympic events. Today, Team Palisades Tahoe builds on that legacy through ski and snowboard programs designed to support personal and athletic achievement, helping athletes build skill, confidence, and a lifelong passion for snow sports.

2026-27 Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team Nominations

Women’s A Team
Keely Cashman
AJ Hurt (Get to know AJ in her Athlete Spotlight)
Nina O’Brien
Allison Mollin

Men’s A Team
Bryce Bennett (Get to know Bryce in his Athlete Spotlight)

Men’s B Team
Erik Arvidsson

The four women nominated to the A Team is a major milestone for Team Palisades Tahoe and highlights the strength of the program’s women’s pipeline.

“Having six Team Palisades Tahoe athletes named to the 2026–27 Stifel U.S. Ski Team is a reflection of both their dedication and the culture we continue to build at Palisades Tahoe,” said Magnus Andersson, U System Sr. Manager and former U.S. Women’s World Cup tech coach. “As a program, we’re honored to be the leading provider of athletes to the U.S. Ski Team, and it’s exciting to see these athletes competing and finding success on the world stage.”

Among the nominations, Allison Mollin’s first-ever A Team selection stands out as a major milestone for the program and a sign of the next generation of homegrown talent emerging from Team Palisades Tahoe.

“Watching Allison earn her first A Team nomination has been especially rewarding,” said Eric Garayoa, Director of Teams at Team Palisades Tahoe. “She is not only an exceptional athlete, but also an incredible person and role model for the younger athletes coming through the program.”

Team Palisades Tahoe has produced multiple Olympians, World Cup athletes, and Stifel U.S. Ski Team members for generations and continues to serve as one of the top ski racing pipelines in the country. Rooted in legendary mountains and Olympic history, Team Palisades Tahoe’s mission is to provide the best development opportunities for personal and athletic achievement while instilling a passion for snow sports and appreciation for the resort’s Olympic history, legacy, and terrain.

From foundational teams to competitive alpine racing, freeride, freestyle, snowboard, and adult racing, Team Palisades Tahoe offers a range of programs designed to support athlete development at every stage.

Young Team Palisades Tahoe athletes with their coaches

Find Your Team

For young athletes ready to take the next step, now is the time to explore Team Palisades Tahoe. New athlete applications for the 2026-27 Team Palisades Tahoe season are open now.

Explore the right program for your athlete’s goals, ability level, and path on the mountain. All new athletes must complete the New Athlete Application before registration.

Apply now to join Team Palisades Tahoe for the 2026-27 season or explore our wide range of season-long programs.

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