Wolf Pack Makes Its Mark at NCAA Championships
Dear Nevada Skiing Community,
The Nevada Wolf Pack capped an outstanding season at the 2026 NCAA Skiing Championships in Park City, competing against the very best collegiate skiers in the country. With only 34 men and 34 women qualifying nationwide, reaching the NCAA Championships is an elite accomplishment—and Nevada’s five skiers made the most of the opportunity.
The defining moment of the week came from the Mammoth native, Erica Lynch, who delivered a spectacular performance in Slalom, finishing 7th in the nation and earning NCAA Second-Team All-America honors. Her result marks a historic milestone for the program—Nevada’s first All-American since 2010 and the first women’s alpine All-American since 2008.
The Wolf Pack Celebrating Erica Lynch’s 7th place finish in the Slalom
Nevada’s full group showed up in a big way, especially considering every athlete was competing at their first NCAA Championships. Against a field averaging around 23 years old, the group showed remarkable composure on the biggest stage in college skiing.
Sophia Falter, a true freshman born in 2007 and the youngest alpine competitor at the championships, turned in an outstanding performance. She finished 14th in Giant Slalom, highlighted by the 3rd-fastest second run, and added a 22nd-place finish in Slalom.
Sophia Falter NCAA Championships SL
On the men’s side, the group delivered strong performances across the board. David Morken (20) posted a 16th-place finish in Giant Slalom and 27th in Slalom, while Pietro Bisello (21) continued his consistent season with finishes of 17th in Giant Slalom and 13th in Slalom.
Peyton Wells (20) had a strong showing as well, finishing 27th in Giant Slalom and sitting 13th after the first run of Slalom before straddling in the second run. He showed he can compete with the top group.
Pietro Bisello NCAA Championships Slalom
As a team, Nevada finished 12th overall in the nation—an especially impressive result considering the Wolf Pack competes without a Nordic team, going head-to-head with programs that score points across both Alpine and Nordic disciplines.
These results represent a major step forward for Nevada Skiing and reflect the rapid progress of the program. With a young, talented group emerging and a strong senior class leading the way next season, the Wolf Pack is set up well for another big year.
Although the college season has come to an end, the Wolf Pack are still racing right in our backyard. Come cheer on the team during Spring Series at Palisades Tahoe, April 4–7.
Erica Lynch NCAA Championships Slalom
Please also mark your calendars for Nevada Giving Day on April 9th—a great opportunity to support Wolf Pack Skiing and help continue building a championship-caliber program. Every gift counts and is a powerful way to show just how strong our ski community is.
Thank you to the Nevada Ski Team Boosters and all of our supporters who help make opportunities like this possible for our student-athletes. Your support is making a real difference.
Go Pack!
David Morken NCAA Championships Slalom
