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When it Matters Most!

On February 29, 2020April 12, 2020 By katiehensienIn It's Personal, SkiingLeave a comment

DENVER WINS RMISA CHAMPIONSHIPFebruary 29, 2020Bozeman, MT University of Denver Women’s Alpine Team Celebrates the Victory. From Left: Eleri Smart, Andrea Komsic, Storm Klomhaus, Katie Hensien, and Amelia SmartWhat do you do? People often ask me what it feels like when you are in the start gate and what happens in the next 60 seconds …

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Nakiska Sweep!

On December 20, 2019January 1, 2020 By katiehensienIn Health & Fitness, SkiingLeave a comment

The NorAm circut is the continental cop race series in North America. It is the highest level of competitive racing you can participate in before making the world cup. Heading to Nakiska as my last race series before the new year was a great chance for me to test my speed and skills in GS …

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Birthday in VT

On December 1, 2019January 1, 2020 By katiehensienIn Health & Fitness, SkiingLeave a comment

2019 HomeLight Killington Cup Press Conference Photo: U.S. Ski & SnowboardSlalom 2019 HomeLight Killington Cup Photo: U.S. Ski & Snowboard It is hard to believe that this will be my third time at Killington. Every chance I get to start a world cup is another chance to test my skills against the best skiers in …

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Should I stay or should I go?

On March 10, 2019March 10, 2019 By katiehensienIn Health & FitnessLeave a comment

Ever notice how quitting is vilified as the worst thing you can possibly do, as the mark of failure and shame, a sign of weakness, and as the last possible option in nearly ANY situation, but especially in sports? While perseverance and stick-to-itiveness are celebrated as the building blocks paving the gritty path to achievement …

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2019 World Juniors Silver

On February 22, 2019January 1, 2020 By katiehensienIn Health & Fitness, SkiingLeave a comment

Every year the worlds top junior skiers come together to compete in a World Junior Alpine Ski championships. This year I was fortunate to be named to my second US Ski Team World Juniors championship team. 2019 Alpine Junior World Ski Championships - Val Di Fassa, Italy Photo © Michael Bingaman/U.S. Ski & Snowboard This …

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Supporting my Dreams

On October 23, 2018October 23, 2018 By katiehensienIn Health & Fitness, It's Personal, SkiingLeave a comment

Supporting my Dreams – US B/C Ski Team Fundraiser Hello! I hope you have had a fantastic summer and are as eager for the coming winter as I am. As you may know, I have decided to pursue my education as a full time Freshman at the University of Denver, Ski for the DU Ski …

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Click Click

On January 1, 2018April 12, 2020 By katiehensienIn Health & Fitness, It's Personal, PortfolioLeave a comment

  Live. Create. Launch. Resident Application The Idea My name is Katie Hensien and I am currently a Senior at Rowland Hall in Salt Lake City, Utah. I am a member of Rowmark Ski Academy and am a member of the US Ski Team. I have applied to the University of Utah and am interested …

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SMARTIES

On December 22, 2017April 12, 2020 By katiehensienIn It's Personal, PortfolioLeave a comment

E2E App Dev Experience      My first semester of AP Computer Science is complete.  I really enjoyed getting the opportunity to learn hands on what it takes to create an App.  Here is a quick portfolio look at what I did and learned by creating an App for 4th Graders called SMARTIES. The Process …

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Recovering from Injury

On December 15, 2017January 1, 2018 By katiehensienIn Health & Fitness, It's PersonalLeave a comment

Recovering from Injury Net 1… Face 0… If you play sports or enjoy an athletic hobby, it’s simply a matter of time before you are faced with an injury.  It’s an inevitability of living an active lifestyle.  It’s not something to fear or dread.  But when it happens, if you don’t have a game plan …

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Killington Reflections

On November 24, 2017January 6, 2018 By katiehensienIn It's Personal, SkiingLeave a comment

  #BeastWorldCup     At the beginning of the season I worked with my coaches to set realistic and stretch goals for my season.  Those included pushing to reach the podium at NorAms and to gain experience in Europa Cups.  One thing that was not on my radar – Start my First World Cup.      …

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About Me

Hello!  I’m Katie Hensien.

I am a sophomore at the University of Denver (DU).  Majoring in Applied Computer Science with a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.  I am a member of the US Women’s Alpine Tech Ski Team and the DU Ski Team (NCAA D1)

My goals are to become a World Cup starter and pursue my dream to become a product planner/designer.

Contact me

PO Box 2759
Park City, UT 84060
425-533-4236
Email: Katherine.Hensien@du.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-hensien-7a8b7a189/

Upcoming Events

World Junior Alpine Champs Narvik, NOMarch 5, 2020
Went to Norway and came home. :( Cancelled due to COVID-19.

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Career Highlights

’15 USSA U16 National SL Champ
’15 USSA IMD Series Overall Champ
’17 NorAm Finals Top 10 SL
’17 1st World Cup Start (Killington)
’18 4th World Jr Alpine Champs (SL)
’18 1st NorAm Podium (2nd SL)
’18 Rowmark Ollie Larrson Award (’15, ’17)
’19 1st Collegiate Win – DU Invite
’19 1st NorAm Victory – Panorama
’19 2nd World Jr Alpine Champs
’19 US Ski Team Nomination (’17, ’18)

Recent Press

  • 2018_2 WJC Americans Land 2 in the Top Ten
  • 2018_3 Charismatic Katie Hensien Transitions to National Team
  • 2018_5 OnTrack Magazine: Bright Future
  • 2019_12 Smart, Hensien, Reid and Richie Strike Gold
  • 2019_2 USA Takes Silver at World Junior Champs
  • 2020_2 Denver wins RMISA Championship
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