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Posted on June 4, 2017November 20, 2017

“You’ve been nominated….”

On April 21, 2017, I received a call from Kris Shampney, US Ski Team Women's Development & Europa Cup head coach.  He informed me that I had met the US Ski Team C Team criteria and have been nominated to the team.  Even a month later, it is incredible to think that an important milestone …

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Posted on August 21, 2016February 18, 2018

Crankworx Whistler 2016

Posted on June 28, 2016April 2, 2017

Keely’s Camp Coach Intern Reflections

As an Intern this summer, I got the chance to learn and understand this crazy sport of ski racing from an entirely new angle. I now have more respect than ever for what it takes to be a great coach. I will never look at a course the same way again. I will never give …

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Posted on September 15, 2013April 2, 2017

If you love it… Is it work?

Cascade Bicycle Club is a non-profit organization that promotes mountain biking in the pacific northwest.  Every summer they run a series of Dirt Camps to encourage kids to take up the sport. I started going to Dirt Camp 5 years ago and it is what got me into the sport and how I learned to …

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Posted on August 17, 2013February 18, 2018

Week n Whistler

One year ago(August 2012), I attended my first Whistler Crankworx.  I set a goal then that I would return in 2013 once I was old enough to compete in it and race the Fox Air DH.  This August 10-17th, I returned to Whistler and learned that Crankworx is so much more than just the competitions.  It's …

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Posted on July 15, 2013February 18, 2018

Sweet Times @ the Sugar Showdown 2013

READY?!  3-2-1 Go... The Sugar Showdown is an all girls event that took place July 5-7 at Duthie Hill in Washington.  What happens during Sugar Showdown is that the first day you get to ride with some amazing pro riders that give you a lesson.  Then the second day there is a competition.  It's an all girls …

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Posted on July 7, 2013February 18, 2018

Hanging with the Pros @ Sugar Showdown

This past weekend I got to ride with some amazing pro slopestyle mountain bikers.  Can't wait to see you guys in Whistler!

Posted on July 2, 2013February 18, 2018

Downhill with Jill

Jill Kintner is one of the best mountain bike riders in the world.  So, when I learned that she was back  home from racing on the World Cup circuit and was working with Steven Pass Bike park on some downhill clinics, I asked my parents right away if I could go.  They said yes and …

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Posted on July 1, 2013September 21, 2017

Gravity Girl is a Go!

Why Gravity Girl?  Why not! Ever since I can remember, I have always had trouble sitting still.  To keep me occupied, my parents would sign me up for all kinds of sports and activities.  Soccer, swimming, gymnastics, dance...  But something happened when they signed me up for ski camp and mountain bike camp.   If the sport …

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About Me

Hello!  I’m Katie Hensien.

I am a senior at the University of Denver (DU).  Majoring in Applied Computer Science and Business 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.

Upcoming Events

NorAm Finals and US NationalsMarch 25, 2022
Ending the 2021-22 Season off with NorAm Finals and US Nationals.

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What a week to end a crazy year! Full of firsts and a couple of goals checked off the bucket list✔️…
First NCAA’s in the bag 🤙🏻
Should’ve skied like that first run 🤷‍♀️
Will never forget this feeling…
Working hard, skiing fast and having FUN in China 🇨🇳!!
OLYMPICS!!!!

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/
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