Olympic Trials

From Snowmass to Italy: local "skimo" athlete Jessie Young chases her Olympic dream

Sarah Tory

For longtime ski racer Jessie Young, the debut of ski mountaineering at the upcoming Olympics marks the culmination of her two-year journey to earn a spot on Team USA — and the heartbreaking reality of elite sports.
U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Mixed Doubles Curling takes place in Colorado

Maeve Conran

Colorado is known for winter sports, but one Winter Olympics staple—curling—isn’t as popular in the region as it is in other parts of the country. However, the sport is gaining traction, with Rock Creek Curling in Lafayette hosting the Olympic trials.