WyoPreps 2025 Alpine Skiing State Championship Preview [VIDEO]

The Wyoming High School Alpine Skiing State Championships are in Jackson this weekend to conclude the 2025 prep season. This year’s championships are at Snow King Mountain Resort on Friday and Saturday. There is one defending champion returning to the state ski meet. That is Jackson junior Dylan Witherite, who won the girls’ GS title in 2024. There will be a new champion the boys’ GS, and both slalom races. Those were not contested last year because too much snow canceled Day 2 a year ago.

2025 WYOMING HIGH SCHOOL ALPINE SKIING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BREAKDOWN

WyoPreps visited with Jackson Hole High School Alpine Skiing head coach Cody Hansen to preview this year’s culminating event. He discussed the host role, how they choose the mountain to ski on, the course conditions, the talent and depth of the Jackson squads, and more, in the video at the top of this story.

GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP BREAKDOWN:

Defending Champ = Jackson (seeking 16th consecutive title & 45th in school history)

Defending Event Champs = Dylan Witherite from Jackson in the GS race. The slalom was not contested last year due to conditions.

Teams Participating = Cody, Jackson, Kelly Walsh, Laramie, Natrona County, Pinedale.

Schedule:

Friday: Giant Slalom on Elk Ski run at Snow King Mountain, 10 a.m. Varsity girls will ski first.

Saturday: Slalom on Cougar Ski run at Snow King Mountain, 10 a.m. Varsity girls will ski first.

2015 was the last time a skier not from Jackson won an alpine skiing state championship race.

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BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP BREAKDOWN:

Defending Champ = Jackson (seeking a 14th straight title, 44th in school history)

Defending Event Champs = There will be a new champion in both races. The slalom was not contested last year due to conditions.

Teams Participating = Cody, Jackson, Kelly Walsh, Laramie, Natrona County, Pinedale.

Schedule:

Friday: Giant Slalom on Elk Ski run at Snow King Mountain, 10 a.m. Varsity boys will ski second.

Saturday: Slalom on Cougar Ski run at Snow King Mountain, 10 a.m. Varsity boys will ski second.

2016 was the last time a skier not from Jackson won a downhill state championship race.

Top Girls Contenders = Lily Steinberg, Jackson; Dylan Witherite, Jackson; Neve Pruzan, Jackson; MK Lacko, Natrona County; Evie Crawford, Natrona County; Ceci Bruno, Jackson; Callie Owens, Jackson; Natalie Wenke, Cody; Annie Moll, Jackson.

Top Boys Contenders = Nico Tozzi, Jackson; Adi Wetzler, Jackson; Lucas Milligan, Jackson; James Tolson, Pinedale; Teddy Peightal, Jackson; Tristan Robertson, Pinedale; Gavin Bright, Natrona County; Lucas Boewert, Jackson; Charlie Maddox, Laramie.

Top Girls Team Contenders = Jackson, Natrona County, Cody.

Top Boys Team Contenders = Jackson, Pinedale.

The weather could play a factor this weekend, as new snow is forecasted for the Jackson area on Thursday, which could impact the 2025 championships. Hansen said they have some options, depending on the amount of snow and grooming of the ski runs at Snow King Mountain.