Bryce Bennett. Photo courtesy of Palisades Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Team Palisades Tahoe has announced six of its athletes from their alpine racing development program have been nominated to the 2026-27 U.S. Ski Team.

Women’s A Team

  • Keely Cashman 
  • AJ Hurt
  • Nina O’Brien 
  • Allison Mollin 

Men’s A Team

  • Bryce Bennett 

Men’s B Team

  • Erik Arvidsson 

The four women nominated to the A Team are a major milestone for Team Palisades Tahoe and highlight the strength of the program’s women’s pipeline.

“Having six Team Palisades Tahoe athletes named to the 2026–27 U.S. Ski Team is a reflection of both their dedication and the culture we continue to build at Palisades Tahoe,” said Magnus Andersson, U System Sr. Manager and former U.S. Women’s World Cup tech coach. “As a program, we’re honored to be the leading provider of athletes to the U.S. Ski Team, and it’s exciting to see these athletes competing and finding success on the world stage.”

Among the nominations, Allison Mollin’s first-ever A Team selection stands out as a major milestone for the program and a sign of the next generation of homegrown talent emerging from Team Palisades Tahoe.

“Watching Allison earn her first A Team nomination has been especially rewarding,” said Eric Garayoa, director of teams at Team Palisades Tahoe. “She is not only an exceptional athlete, but also an incredible person and role model for the younger athletes coming through the program.”

Team Palisades Tahoe has produced multiple Olympians, World Cup athletes, and U.S. Ski Team members for generations and continues to serve as one of the top ski racing pipelines in the country. Registration for Team Palisades Tahoe’s 2026-27 programs is currently underway through June 15.

For more information about Team Palisades Tahoe and available programs, visit their website.