A Historic Season for Nevada Skiing

Dear Nevada Skiing Community,

As the RMISA season concludes, we are proud to reflect on what has been one of the most significant years in recent Nevada Ski history.

Five Wolf Pack athletes have qualified for the 2026 NCAA Skiing Championships (March 11th–14th in Utah). The alpine events will take place on:

• Wednesday, March 11th – Giant Slalom

• Friday, March 13th – Slalom

Races will be streamed live via the NCAA website, and we encourage our entire community to tune in and support the Pack on the national stage.

Competing at the Highest Level

Nevada competes in the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association (RMISA) — one of two elite NCAA Division I ski conferences in the country, alongside the Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association (EISA).

These conferences represent the highest level of collegiate ski racing in the United States, featuring internationally ranked athletes, World Junior competitors, and national team members from around the world.

Only 34 men and 34 women alpine skiers in the entire country qualify for the NCAA National Championships each year.

Earning a spot in this field means an athlete has proven themselves among the very best collegiate racers in the nation. It is not simply a conference accomplishment — it is national recognition at the highest level of NCAA competition.

And this year, five Wolf Pack athletes have earned that distinction.

Erica Lynch 3rd place finish Utah Invitational GS

A Historic Breakthrough

This season was headlined by Erica Lynch’s podium finish in Giant Slalom at the Utah Invitational — the first Nevada podium at a University invitational since 2005.

In the deepest conference in collegiate skiing, Erica not only reached the podium but folowed it with multiple top-five finishes throughout the RMISA season. Competing against internationally ranked athletes week after week, she consistently placed herself among the conference’s elite — a remarkable accomplishment at this level.

Her performance this season added a great deal of momentum to this team and program.

A Statement for American Skiing

Of Nevada’s five NCAA qualifiers, four are Americans — the most of any team in the RMISA conference.

In a league traditionally dominated by seasoned international competitors, it is rare to see young American athletes break through in this way.

• Sophia Falter (19) is the youngest female NCAA qualifier in the RMISA.

• David Morken and Peyton Wells (20) are the youngest male qualifiers in the RMISA.

• Erica Lynch (22) our fearless leader, consistently finishing in the top five in her first season in the RMISA.

For these young athletes to secure NCAA qualification in their first or second season in the RMISA, speaks volumes about their talent, preparation, and the trajectory of this program.

Erica Lynch Nevada Invitational GS

NCAA Championship Qualifiers

Women

Erica Lynch (Mammoth Lakes, CA | Redshirt Freshman)
• 3rd – Giant Slalom, Utah Invitational (first Nevada podium since 2005)
• Multiple top-five finishes in RMISA competition
• Consistent scorer for the Pack

Sophia Falter (Spokane, WA |True Freshman)
• Three top-10 finishes in her first collegiate season
• Youngest female NCAA qualifier in the West

Men

David Morken (Truckee, CA | Sophomore)
• Three top-10 finishes this season in GS
• Steady contributor across multiple race series

As a local athlete from Truckee, David’s qualification represents a special moment for the greater Reno/Tahoe region and highlights the strength of skiing development in our own backyard.

Peyton Wells (Hood River, OR | Freshman)
• Two top-10 finishes in SL and his first collegiate season
• Top 15s in both GS and SL

Pietro Bisello (Aosta, Italy | Freshman)
• 5th place finish in the RMISA Championships GS, the last race of the season - a “buzzer-beater” performance
• Multiple top 15 performances this season 

Sophia Falter Nevada Invitational GS

The Strength of the Pack

While five athletes advance to NCAA Championships, this season’s success belongs to the entire roster.

Throughout the year, athletes across the team achieved personal best finishes, breakthrough runs, and critical scoring results that positioned Nevada for one of its strongest seasons in recent memory. Every race weekend required depth. Every point mattered. Every athlete contributed.

The culture within this program continues to grow — built on accountability, grit, and belief in one another.

As the saying goes:

The strength of the wolf is the pack, and the strength of the pack is the wolf.

Nevada Ski Team at Bridger Bowl, Montana RMISA Regionals

Honoring Our Senior — Isaac Mozen

The RMISA Championships in Montana marked the final collegiate race for Senior Isaac Mozen, who concluded his career representing the Wolf Pack with pride.

“ Isaac’s leadership, work ethic, and commitment to the program have helped shape this team. We appreciate his ability to put in 100% everyday and stay focused during training. Seniors set the tone — in training, in travel, and on race day — and Isaac’s presence will be deeply missed.”
— Coach Cameron

We thank Isaac for his dedication to Nevada Skiing and wish him continued success in his next chapter.

Isaac Mozen Nevada Invitational SL

Recognizing the Coaching Staff

These accomplishments reflect the hard work and dedication of Head Coach Cameron Smith and Assistant Coach Nico Monforte, who have guided this team throughout the season.

We also want to acknowledge Bryce Hartman, our athletic trainer, and Kieffer Christianson, volunteer assistant, for their commitment and support of the program.

Their effort and belief in this team have helped make this season possible.

A Shared Success

To our donors, families, alumni, and community supporters — thank you.

Your investment directly supports travel, training opportunities, equipment, and the infrastructure that makes high-level competition possible.

This season’s success is shared.
It belongs to the athletes who stepped into the start gate,
the coaches who prepared them,
and the community that believes in Nevada Skiing.

We look forward to cheering on the Wolf Pack on Wednesday, March 11th (GS) and Friday, March 13th (SL) at the NCAA Championships Utah. Many of The Nevada Ski Team Boosters and supporters will be heading to Utah to cheer on and support the Wolf Pack at the National Championship Race. We hope to see you there.

Thank you for standing behind this program.

Go Wolf Pack.

— Nevada Ski Boosters

Nevada Ski Team at Mt. Rose