"A Tahoe City native and veteran speed specialist, Bennett enters his third Winter Games appearance as one of the most experienced members of the alpine field. At age 33, he has spent nearly half his life on the U.S. Ski Team, building a career defined by power, confidence, and longevity in downhill and super-G. While Bennett holds multiple titles-Olympian, World Cup Winner and longtime U.S. Ski Team member-the role he takes the most pride in is one he added recently: father."
"Hurt's Olympic journey began with what she describes as the ultimate "take your kid to work" experience. Growing up at Palisades Tahoe, she spent countless hours alongside her father, a longtime member of the Palisades Pro-Ski Patrol, whose career on the mountain spans longer than Hurt has been alive. Some of her fondest childhood memories include accompanying her dad on end-of-day mountain sweeps, helping take down signage and ensuring the slopes were clear."
Athletes from Team Palisades Tahoe and Olympic Valley Freestyle earned spots on U.S. teams for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games in alpine skiing and freeskiing. Bryce Bennett, a Tahoe City native and 33-year-old speed specialist, enters his third Winter Games after a long U.S. Ski Team career characterized by power, confidence, and longevity in downhill and super-G. Bennett recently became a father in spring 2025. AJ Hurt of Carnelian Bay progressed rapidly through Palisades Tahoe, racing her first World Cup at 16 and recalling childhood memories of helping her father on mountain sweeps and signage duties.
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