Scholarship Application
Scholarship Winners
Sophia Lee
Sophia is on our Far West Alpine Competitive Team. She’s from Sacramento, California, and spends her weekends waking up at 4 a.m. to get to Mt. Rose for training. According to Sophia, “Skiing has taught me to race with my heart, to face fears with courage, and to find freedom in the journey—no matter how daunting the path ahead may seem.”
Annabelle Hourihan
Annabelle is new to the Mt. Rose Alpine Team but has been skiing since she was three years old. She enjoys ski racing because of the competition, the independence, and the constant opportunity to grow. Annabelle is excited to see how far she can go in ski racing—whether it’s with the Mt. Rose team, her high school team, or even in college.
Jackson Barnes
Jackson has been part of the Mt. Rose Ski programs since learning to ski in Rosebuds. He’snow a member of our Freeride Team and has been for over four seasons. Jackson credits his passion for the sport to his father and says, “Mt. Rose Freeride has been a huge part of my life. From backyard rail setups to big mountain freeride comps, skiing never seems to disappoint.”
Casey Meier
Casey has been on our Freeride Team for three years and part of the Mt. Rose ski programs since the age of five. Ask Casey, and he’ll tell you that even when the team pushes him, he loves it—the coaches, the fun, and the constant challenge to improve and try new things, like landing a 360.
Dane Longballa
Dane is one of our youngest racers at just 10 years old. A straight-A student who loves math, Dane already dreams of becoming an Olympic Gold Medalist. He takes pride in all he’s learning and feels a huge sense of accomplishment when showing off his racing skills—especially when competing against other athletes.
Francis Ennis
Francis is a first-generation skier in his family. His parents enrolled him in the Mt. Rose Ski Team hoping he would discover a love for outdoor sports. According to his coach, Francis shows remarkable dedication and sportsmanship and is always eager to help his teammates.
Lucas Holcomb
Lucas Holcomb began on our All-Mountain Development Team before advancing to our Competitive Team. He loves traveling to other resorts and racing alongside his new teammates. According to his fourth-grade teacher, Lucas is a fantastic role model—polite, hardworking, and always putting his best foot forward in everything he does.