US Ski Cross Announces 2026-27 World Cup Team, Europa Cup Team and National Development Group
American Ski Cross athletes take the next step toward international success through World Cup, Europa Cup and NorAm racing, expanded training, and World Junior Championship preparation.
FRISCO, Colo. — Sept. 1, 2026 — US Ski Cross announced its 2026-27 World Cup Team, Europa Cup Team and National Development Group today. The three groups create pathways for American athletes seeking success at every level of international ski cross competition.
The programs are designed to meet athletes at different stages of development. The World Cup Team will represent US Ski Cross at the highest level of international competition. The Europa Cup Team will focus on a full international schedule, racing on the Europa Cup and NorAm circuits while pursuing opportunities to compete in World Cup events. The National Development Group will focus on the NorAm racing schedule and targeted training camps in Chile, Switzerland and Keystone, Colorado, to build the skills and experience needed for the World Junior Championships.
2026-27 US Ski Cross World Cup Team
The US Ski Cross World Cup Team represents the highest level of the organization’s competitive pathway. Tyler Wallasch and Chris Del Bosco will represent US Ski Cross on the World Cup circuit, competing against the world’s best ski cross athletes throughout the 2026-27 season.
Tyler Wallasch — Mammoth Mountain Ski & Snowboard Team
Chris Del Bosco — Team Summit Colorado
The World Cup Team connects the highest level of international competition with the next generation of American athletes on the Europa Cup Team and in the National Development Group.
2026-27 US Ski Cross Europa Cup Team
"Getting athletes to Europe is an important step in their development," said Rodney Robinson, president of US Ski Cross. "They get to race different athletes, learn different tracks and see firsthand what the next level looks like. That experience gives them a much better understanding of where they are strong and where they need to keep improving."
The Europa Cup Team represents the next step for US Ski Cross athletes ready to compete consistently at the international level. Athletes will race throughout North America and Europe, using NorAm and Europa Cup competition to gain experience against deeper international fields. World Cup opportunities will provide an additional pathway toward the top level of the sport.
The team’s European schedule will include competition in the Europa Cup alongside training and racing opportunities around the world. These events give athletes experience on international courses and alongside European competitors. The team will also compete on the NorAm circuit and pursue World Cup starts throughout the season.
Women
Cayenne Wilson — Park City Ski and Snowboard
Morgan Shute — Carrabassett Valley Academy
Men
Jack Mitchell — Mission Ridge Ski Education Foundation
Walker Robinson — Team Summit Colorado
Coaching Staff
Max Wittwer — Head Coach
Stephen Thein — Ski Tech
2026-27 US Ski Cross National Development Group
The National Development Group is designed to bridge the gap between domestic racing and international success. The group will focus on the NorAm schedule throughout the season while participating in three targeted training camps to accelerate development and prepare athletes for the World Junior Championships.
The three-camp program includes:
Chile (September 2026): An early-season on-snow training camp focused on technical development, alpine giant slalom and super-G training, ski cross track exposure, dryland preparation, and training alongside international athletes.
Switzerland (2026-27 Season): A European training and competition opportunity centered on ski cross development, including the Swiss Ski Cross Tour and exposure to international racing environments.
Keystone, Colo. (2026-27 Season): A domestic training camp at the US Ski Cross training venue in Keystone, focused on preparation for the World Junior Championships and continued development in a high-performance environment.
The National Development Group will use the NorAm schedule and these camps to develop technical, tactical, physical and mental skills. The camps will also provide athletes with the international exposure needed to transition toward Europa Cup and World Cup competition.
2026-27 National Development Group Roster
Women
Audrey Moody — Snowbird Sports Education Foundation
Brook Lentfer — Alyeska Ski Club
Elya Loge — Sierra at Tahoe / Team Palisades
Lola Willey — Carrabassett Valley Academy
Lucy Bonner — Gould Academy
Ruthie Demino — Team Summit Colorado
Men
Barrett Pelkola — Alyeska Ski Club
Cody Maurer — Team Summit Colorado
Gareth Weiss — Team Palisades
Gauge Dakers — Carrabassett Valley Academy
Jamie Hering — Carrabassett Valley Academy
Joe Maynard — Alyeska Ski Club
Levi Jeffers — Alyeska Ski Club
Nicolas Kutsch — Team Summit Colorado
Reuben Jeffers — Alyeska Ski Club
Sully Butler — Carrabassett Valley Academy
Will Swain — Carrabassett Valley Academy
Coaching Staff
Morgan Haymans — Alyeska Ski Club
Mazie Hayden — Carrabassett Valley Academy
The Athlete Pathway
US Ski Cross has built a progression for athletes from grassroots development to the highest levels of international competition: Club Events → USASA → Holeshot JR Tour → NorAm Cup → Europa Cup → World Cup → Olympic Games
For athletes in the National Development Group, the immediate goal is preparation for NorAms and the World Junior Championships. For athletes on the Europa Cup Team, the focus is consistent international competition and progression toward World Cup-level performance. For the World Cup Team, the focus is competition at the highest level of ski cross and pursuing top international results.
Built Together
These programs build on the work underway in ski cross clubs and programs across the country. Athletes continue to train and compete with their home clubs while gaining additional national-level coaching, targeted training opportunities and international race experience through US Ski Cross.
The US Ski Cross development model is collaborative. Home clubs and coaches provide the day-to-day foundation for athlete development. US Ski Cross creates additional opportunities for athletes to train together, race internationally and continue their progress. Together with athletes, coaches, families and local clubs, US Ski Cross is building the future of the sport in the United States.
Follow the Team
Schedules, race results, athlete updates and behind-the-scenes coverage from training and competition will be shared at skicross.org and through US Ski Cross social media channels throughout the season.
About US Ski Cross
US Ski Cross is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring, educating and growing the sport of ski cross in the US The organization brings together athletes, coaches and fans around speed, strategy and competition while creating opportunities for athletes from grassroots development through international racing.
Support
US Ski Cross athletes are self-funded and rely on support from donors, sponsors and supporters to pursue training and competition opportunities at the NorAm, Europa Cup and World Cup levels. For tax-deductible donations or sponsorship opportunities, contact Rodney Robinson at rodney@skicross.org or visit skicross.org.
Media Contact
Gareth Weiss
US Ski Cross
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