Durango Winter Sports Club skiers impress to wrap up season

U12, U14 teams see strong performances at Rocky Mountain Division finals and regional championships

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:56pm

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting the motion and energy of a ski race, with sharp planes of color and overlapping shapes representing the speed and competition of the event.The Durango Winter Sports Club's young alpine skiers showcased their talent and determination at the regional championships, with their dynamic performances captured in a cubist-inspired illustration.Durango Today

The Durango Winter Sports Club's U12 and U14 alpine skiing teams had standout seasons, with several athletes qualifying for the Rocky Mountain Division finals and advancing to the Rocky/Central Regional Championships in March. The U14 team saw top-30 finishes from Brynley Feistner, Nora Scheid, and Zaria Smith, while the U12 team was led by strong performances from Betsy Barney, Donovan Frazer, and Bodi Bauer.

Why it matters

The Durango Winter Sports Club has a long history of developing top-tier alpine ski talent, and these results at the regional championships showcase the continued success of the club's youth programs. Strong showings at this level can lead to opportunities for athletes to compete at higher levels and potentially earn college scholarships.

The details

At the U14 level, Brynley Feistner, Wiley Robinson, Nora Scheid, and Zaria Smith each finished among the top 45 in the Rocky Mountain Division finals, earning a spot to compete at the Rocky/Central Regional Championships in Vail from March 9-13. Feistner led the team with a 35th-place finish in the Super-G, while Scheid posted an impressive 21st-place result in the first giant slalom race. Smith recorded four top-30 finishes across six races, including a 16th-place result in the slalom. On the U12 side, the Durango Winter Sports Club entered 11 racers in the Rocky Mountain Division championship giant slalom and slalom races at Powderhorn Mountain. Betsy Barney led the way, finishing 7th in the women's slalom Race 1 and 13th in Race 2. Donovan Frazer also stood out, placing 17th, 16th, and 18th in the men's slalom and giant slalom events.

  • The Rocky Mountain Division finals were held on February 21-22 at Powderhorn.
  • The Rocky/Central Regional Championships took place from March 9-13 in Vail.
  • The Rocky Mountain Division U12 championship races were held on March 14-15 at Powderhorn.

The players

Brynley Feistner

A member of the Durango Winter Sports Club U14 team who finished among the top 45 in the Rocky Mountain Division finals and placed 35th in the Super-G at the Rocky/Central Regional Championships.

Wiley Robinson

A member of the Durango Winter Sports Club U14 team who qualified for the Rocky/Central Regional Championships.

Nora Scheid

A member of the Durango Winter Sports Club U14 team who finished 21st in the first giant slalom race at the Rocky/Central Regional Championships.

Zaria Smith

A member of the Durango Winter Sports Club U14 team who recorded four top-30 finishes at the Rocky/Central Regional Championships, including a 16th-place result in the slalom.

Betsy Barney

A member of the Durango Winter Sports Club U12 team who finished 7th in the women's slalom Race 1 and 13th in Race 2 at the Rocky Mountain Division championship races.

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What’s next

Zaria Smith has qualified for the Rocky Mountain Division U14 Spring SkillsQuest Camp at Copper Mountain from March 30-April 2, where she will train alongside the division's top athletes.

The takeaway

The strong performances by the Durango Winter Sports Club's youth alpine skiers at the regional championships showcase the continued success of the club's development programs and their ability to produce top-tier talent. These results could lead to further opportunities for the athletes, including potential college scholarships.