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Alumni Spotlight: Cole Kalkbrenner

Cole Kalkbrenner transitioned from wakeboarding to 3-event skiing at Missouri State University, and he never looked back. Growing up wakeboarding, the transition to 3-event skiing was a natural one.  Cole and several of his friends had the resources to start a 3-event team at Missouri State, so they did just that in 2003. While jump and […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Michael Testa

Michael Testa is the esteemed Vice Chair of Team Midwest, second only to our fearless leader, Christy.  Below I check in with “Fiesta Testa” himself. What collegiate ski team were you on? Marquette University Golden Eagles (AKA: The Ultimate Birds of Prey) Any nicknames? Fiesta Testa, Uncle Mike What is your favorite event? Jump! What is […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Ellie Horton

Following a temporary hiatus, we are back with the Alumni Spotlight Series! This week we are featuring Ellie Horton (also known as Captain Ellison and Mousie – she’s been told she looks like a mouse when she tricks), who recently graduated from Florida Southern College. Favorite event: It really depends on how I’m skiing, but […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Michael Bullock

Michael Bullock skied for Purdue University (Facebook | Website), and most people knew him as “Unicorn.” Favorite Event: Slalom, usually Favorite Tournament: Midwest Collegiate Regionals. This tournament super competitive, you get to see all your friends from the whole region, and there are so many skiers you get an extra day to hang out! Describe your […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Erin Slater

Erin Slater attended the University of Cincinnati (Facebook | Instagram) and graduated in 2014. Collegiate skiing was a big part of Erin’s college career – she even met her fiancé through the NCWSA! Favorite Event: Trick Are you still skiing? Yes Describe your collegiate ski team experience. I was a recreational skier growing up, so the […]

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