A big goal of mine is to progress my GS in a way that made it clear I am more than a one-discipline skier. I couldn't be more excited to say mission accomplished Solden here I come. https://videopress.com/v/s95UqBWH?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata Solden Prep
National Champion
2020-21 was the year of the COVID pandemic. It also was the year I saw a breakthrough at the national level reaching the podium in both Sl and GS and claiming my first national title in GS. Womens Slalomr2021 U.S. Alpine Championships at Aspen HighlandsrPhoto: @usskiteamrrrrr Womens Slalomr2021 U.S. Alpine Championships at Aspen HighlandsrPhoto: @usskiteamrrrrr …
First World Cup Top 20 Result : Zagreb, Cro
When you start making the flip in a World Cup you are to work towards progressing your second run speed and overall position. The higher you place the more points you earn. Here is my first Top 20 achieved with a Top 10-second run. This race also qualified me for World Championships in Are, Sweden. …
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First World Cup Flip: Semmering 2020
When you begin to start races at the World Cup level you are basically attacking from the back. Hoping to make the top 30 fastest in your first run so you can get a second run. Here's my first World Cup Flip! Best part my coach said I could cut his hair if I made …
When it Matters Most!
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 …
Nakiska Sweep!
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 …
Birthday in VT
2019 HomeLight Killington Cup Press Conference Photo: U.S. Ski & Snowboard Slalom 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 …
Katie Hensien is Getting Ready for Ski Season… Are You?
September 30,2019Re-Post from KeelysCamp We asked U.S. Ski Team Member and Keely’s Camp Coach, Katie Hensien about her early season skiing and mindset, and what advice she would give her 13 yr old self… Check out her pro tips! U.S. Team athlete, Katie Hensien, was one of the original Keely’s Campers back in 2011 and she is now …
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2019 World Juniors Silver
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 …
Supporting my Dreams
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 …