Skiing
Upward Trends
In 2020, then-senior Alpine skier Courtney Clark competes at this season's Bates Carnival. Currently, Harvard has one last carnival of the 2022-23 season in Lake Placid, N.Y. this weekend.
Upwards Trends on Downhill Slopes for Harvard Skiing
In a sport characterized by its downhill slopes, Harvard’s skiing season has been anything but downhill. The Crimson’s performance in the five races so far has shown great potential, not only for the Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association (EISA) regional carnival coming up this weekend but also for the NCAA Skiing Championships to be held in March at Lake Placid, N.Y..
Harvard Skiing Turning a Corner with Historic Season
The Harvard men’s and women’s skiing teams had a strong showing this past season despite a year away from competition due to the pandemic.
Kitch and Ryan Deliver Standout Performances at NCAA Skiing Championships
Harvard skiing hit the slopes for a final time this season, putting up a strong performance at the recent 2022 NCAA Skiing Championships in Utah from March 9-12.
Five Harvard Athletes Competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics. Here's How They Fared.
As some of the world’s greatest athletes descended upon Beijing, China, for the Winter Olympics between Feb. 4 and Feb. 20, some of Harvard’s brightest stars were among them. Nick Abruzzese, Sean Farrell, Emerance Maschmeyer '16, Keely Moy, and Remi Drolet represented the Crimson in Beijing, with Maschmeyer claiming a gold medal for Canada.
Hitting the (Xiaohaituo) Slopes: Sophomore Nordic Skiing Standout Drolet Competes in Beijing
Sophomore standout Rémi Drolet is representing Harvard well at the Beijing Olympics. The Nordic skier has competed in three events for his native Canada, finishing 33rd in the men’s 15km classic, 57th in the men’s skiathlon, and helping Canada to an 11th place finish in the men’s 4x10km relay.
Skiing Takes Seventh Place at Saint Michael's Carnival
The Harvard ski team built on a strong start to the season with a seventh-place finish at the Saint Michael’s Carnival on January 21st and 22nd. Career-best performances were a dime a dozen for the Crimson, with junior Annabel Hagen, junior Emma Ryan, sophomore Liam McNamara, sophomore Elsie Halvorsen, and first-year Mads Groeholdt all having record days.
‘Tis the Ski-son: A Year in Review
The lack of snow in Cambridge this year has not stopped the Harvard Alpine and Nordic ski teams from having a historic season. Last week, the ski team concluded its regular season by placing 10th out of 26 teams at the Williams Carnival.
Clark Makes Her Mark
Senior Alpine skier Courtney Clark competes at this season's Bates Carnival, contributing to the team's 8th-place finish.
Hardenbergh, Kitch Compete at NCAA Skiing Championships
Competing in a total of four events over the course of two days, senior nordic skier Hannah Hardenbergh and freshman nordic skier James Kitch wrapped up a successful trip to the NCAA Skiing Championship.
Fresh Powder
Senior nordic champion Lily Koffman makes her way through the course at EISA championships in February.
Inside Edge: Skiing Season Recap
Harvard is one of twenty four teams sending skiers to Stowe, VT to compete in the national championships, but it occupies a fairly unique place on this list. While most schools come from areas known for skiing — such as Colorado, Utah, Vermont, and Maine — Harvard is uniquely urban, with the closest mountains fit for skiing being one state over.
