Mount Ski Gull Racers Finish Second at Alpine Championships

11 skiers from the Mount Ski Gull team placed in the top three of their age groups at the Northern Junior Race Series Alpine Championships.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 2:19am

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The Mount Ski Gull race team concluded its season with a second-place finish at the Northern Junior Race Series Alpine Championships in Lutsen, Minnesota on March 8. Despite four first-place finishers, the team was unable to defend its team title, finishing behind Duluth. Of the 159 athletes competing, 11 skiers from Mount Ski Gull finished in the top three in their age brackets.

Why it matters

The Northern Junior Race Series Alpine Championships is a prestigious event that showcases the top young alpine skiers in the region. Mount Ski Gull's strong performance, with multiple individual champions and podium finishers, demonstrates the strength of their program and the development of their young talent.

The details

In the boys' events, Ryan Wowlette won the 6-7 age group, Phillip Majka won the 10-11 group, and Cabi Burton placed first in the girls' 12-13 category. Clara Anderson also won the girls' 14-15 group. Other Mount Ski Gull skiers who finished on the podium included Callahan Nelson, Lucas Pape, Kelsey Pape, and Connor Hayes.

  • The Northern Junior Race Series Alpine Championships took place on March 8, 2026.

The players

Mount Ski Gull Race Team

A local alpine ski racing team that competes in the Northern Junior Race Series.

Ryan Wowlette

A Mount Ski Gull skier who won the boys' 6-7 age group at the championships.

Phillip Majka

A Mount Ski Gull skier who won the boys' 10-11 age group at the championships.

Cabi Burton

A Mount Ski Gull skier who won the girls' 12-13 age group at the championships.

Clara Anderson

A Mount Ski Gull skier who won the girls' 14-15 age group at the championships.

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The takeaway

Mount Ski Gull's strong performance at the Northern Junior Race Series Alpine Championships, with multiple individual champions and podium finishers, demonstrates the strength of their program and the development of their young alpine skiing talent.