Durango Skier Headed to 2026 Winter Olympics

Charlie Mickel, 21, will represent Team USA in moguls skiing events.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Charlie Mickel, a 21-year-old World Cup competitor from Durango, Colorado, has been selected to represent Team USA in moguls skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Mickel, who grew up skiing at Purgatory Resort and trained with the Durango Winter Sports Club, was named to the U.S. Ski Team in 2022 and has been competing full-time on the World Cup circuit for the last two years.

Why it matters

Mickel's selection to the U.S. Olympic team marks a major milestone for the young skier and the Durango community that has supported his development. His participation in the 2026 Winter Games will showcase the talent and training programs that exist in smaller ski towns across the American West.

The details

Mickel will compete in Olympic moguls events on February 10, 11, 12, and 15 in Milano Cortina. Moguls skiing features skiers navigating a steep, heavily moguled course while performing aerial tricks.

  • Mickel was named to the U.S. Ski Team in 2022.
  • Mickel has been competing full-time on the World Cup circuit for the last two years.

The players

Charlie Mickel

A 21-year-old World Cup competitor from Durango, Colorado who will represent Team USA in moguls skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Purgatory Resort

The ski resort where Mickel grew up skiing.

Durango Winter Sports Club

The club where Mickel trained before being named to the U.S. Ski Team.

U.S. Ski Team

The national governing body for ski and snowboard sports in the United States, which selected Mickel to represent the country at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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What’s next

Mickel will compete in the Olympic moguls events on February 10, 11, 12, and 15 in Milano Cortina.

The takeaway

Mickel's selection to the U.S. Olympic team showcases the talent and training programs that exist in smaller ski towns across the American West, providing inspiration for young athletes in these communities.