Puckett and Seymour Claim Top Slalom Spots at National Championships

Steamboat Springs skiers sweep the podium at the U.S. Alpine National Championships in Vail.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 6:53pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements of alpine skiers racing through a slalom course, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the speed and energy of the competition.The Steamboat Springs skiers' sweeping performance at the national championships showcases the club's enduring excellence in alpine racing.Vail Today

Cooper Puckett and Jett Seymour, both alumni of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, took first and second place in the men's slalom event at the U.S. Alpine National Championships held in Vail, Colorado on March 31. Puckett edged out Seymour by 0.62 seconds to claim the national title.

Why it matters

The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club has a long history of producing top-level alpine skiers, and this sweep of the slalom podium at the national championships further cements the club's reputation as a premier training ground for the next generation of U.S. ski team members.

The details

In the men's slalom event at the U.S. Alpine National Championships, Cooper Puckett and Jett Seymour, both alumni of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, finished first and second respectively. Puckett posted the fastest combined time over the two runs, beating out his teammate Seymour by 0.62 seconds. Jevin Palmquist of Team Summitt placed third.

  • The U.S. Alpine National Championships took place on March 31, 2026 in Vail, Colorado.

The players

Cooper Puckett

An alumnus of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club who won the men's slalom national title.

Jett Seymour

An alumnus of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club who finished second in the men's slalom event at the national championships.

Jevin Palmquist

A skier from Team Summitt who placed third in the men's slalom at the U.S. Alpine National Championships.

Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club

A renowned alpine skiing club that has produced numerous top-level skiers, including the gold and silver medalists in the men's slalom at the 2026 U.S. Alpine National Championships.

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What they’re saying

“It's always an honor to represent Steamboat on the national stage and come away with a win. The competition was fierce, but I'm proud of how our club's athletes performed.”

— Cooper Puckett, National Slalom Champion

What’s next

The top finishers from the U.S. Alpine National Championships will now turn their attention to securing spots on the U.S. Ski Team for the upcoming World Cup season.

The takeaway

The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club's continued dominance in alpine skiing events at the national level underscores its reputation as one of the premier training grounds for the next generation of American ski champions.