Vail Alumna Grabs Podium at U.S. Alpine Nationals

Kjersti Moritz finishes third in slalom on final day of championships.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:38pm

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Kjersti Moritz, a former athlete with Ski and Snowboard Club Vail and Vail Mountain School, finished third in the slalom event on the final day of the U.S. Alpine National Championships. Moritz moved up three spots on the second run to secure a podium finish, capping off a strong season.

Why it matters

The U.S. Alpine National Championships are a prestigious event that showcases the top alpine ski and snowboard talent in the country. Moritz's podium finish represents a significant achievement for the Vail-area athlete and highlights the strength of the local ski and snowboard programs in developing elite-level competitors.

The details

Moritz, who previously competed for Ski and Snowboard Club Vail and Vail Mountain School, put together a strong second run to climb from sixth place to third overall in the slalom event at the U.S. Alpine National Championships. Her podium finish came on the final day of the multi-day competition.

  • The U.S. Alpine National Championships took place from March 25-31, 2026.
  • Moritz's third-place slalom finish occurred on March 31, 2026, the final day of the event.

The players

Kjersti Moritz

A former athlete with Ski and Snowboard Club Vail and Vail Mountain School who finished third in the slalom event at the 2026 U.S. Alpine National Championships.

Ski and Snowboard Club Vail

A prominent ski and snowboard training program based in Vail, Colorado that has developed numerous elite-level athletes.

Vail Mountain School

A private school in Vail, Colorado that has produced several accomplished alpine ski and snowboard competitors, including Kjersti Moritz.

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What they’re saying

“I'm so excited to have finished on the podium at the U.S. Alpine Nationals. It's been a goal of mine all season, and I'm thrilled to have achieved it.”

— Kjersti Moritz

The takeaway

Moritz's podium finish at the U.S. Alpine National Championships showcases the strength of the ski and snowboard development programs in the Vail area, which have consistently produced elite-level talent over the years. Her achievement highlights the continued success of local athletes competing at the highest levels of their sport.