By Shannon Lukens. Photo courtesy Ann West.
Logan Grosdidier is the overall U16 Alpine National Champion. The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club athlete took home gold in all four timed events at the recent U16 National Championships in Vail.
Caley Goforth also finished in the top ten in each race.
Press release from Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; April 2024.
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Athlete Logan Grosidier is the Overall U16 Alpine National Champion
Grosdidier wins Super G, slalom, giant slalom and team event
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. – Four athletes from the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club (SSWSC) U16 Alpine Team—Logan Grosdidier, Caley Goforth, Bella Fisher, and Mathew Kafka — qualified to compete in the U16 National Championships in Vail, Colorado, from March 31 to April 4. After a week of racing, Logan Grosdidier emerged as the undisputed victor, taking home gold in all four timed events, Super G, giant slalom, slalom, and the team parallel giant slalom and seventh in the SkillsQuest Assessment. Despite the spring conditions, with warm temperatures and sun, the race courses and venue remained in impeccable condition thanks to the outstanding efforts of the venue race crew at Vail.
Overall, the SSWSC team had a tremendous week, riding on the momentum from the recent triumphs at the U16 Rocky Central Championships. In addition to Grosdidier’s performance, Caley Goforth carved her way into the top echelons of every race with remarkable consistency and finished top 10 in every race. Goforth was 9th in Super G, 7th in giant slalom, 8th in slalom, and 7th overall for the U16 National Championship series. Bella Fisher also radiated confidence with each descent, showcasing unwavering determination that culminated in a commendable 21st-place finish in the slalom. Not to be outdone, Matthew Kafka displayed resilience and grit, overcoming recent challenges to secure a 14th-place finish in slalom and an impressive 5th place in the SkillsQuest Assessment, capping off the season on a high note.
Rocky/Central as a region showed tenacity, skill, and fortitude and once again took home the Regions Cup thanks to the hard work and perseverance of all regional athletes competing.
Women’s Results:
- Super G: 1st Logan Grosdidier, 9th Caley Goforth, 37th Bella Fisher
- Giant Slalom: 1st Logan Grosdidier, 7th Caley Goforth
- Slalom: 1st Logan Grosdider, 8th Caley Goforth, 21st Bella Fisher
- SkillsQuest: 7th Logan Grosdidier, 31st Bella Fisher, 35th Caley Goforth
- Overall: 1st Logan Grosdidier, 7th Caley Goforth, 45th Bella Fisher
Men’s Results:
- Giant Slalom: 25th Matthew Kafka
- Slalom: 14th Matthew Kafka
- SkillsQuest: 5th Matthew Kafka
- Overall: 17th Matthew Kafka
Team Event GS Parallel (two men, two women per team):
1st place: RC Team 1: Logan Grosdidier (SSWSC), Maya Maxson (SSCV), Jackson Leever (SSCV), Reid Hirn (BKH)