Team Summit Athletes Ashley Adkins and Finn Brown Named to 2026–27 USA Skimo National Team
SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. — Team Summit Colorado athletes
Ashley Adkins and
Finn Brown have been named to the
2026–27 USA Skimo National Team, as announced by the United States Ski Mountaineering Association (USA Skimo) on May 8, 2026.
Adkins and Brown earned spots on the Junior National Team following an outstanding season of national and international competition. Their selections add to the growing legacy of Team Summit athletes representing the United States in ski mountaineering competition at the highest levels.
Ashley Adkins and Finn Brown Earn USA Skimo National Team Selection
The 2026–27 USA Skimo National Team features 29 athletes from across the country and builds on the momentum of a successful 2025–26 season that included strong performances at both the Olympic level and the Youth World Championships.
For Adkins and Brown, selection to the USA Skimo National Team is the result of years of dedication, training, and competition. Both athletes have consistently demonstrated the commitment and work ethic required to compete among the nation’s top junior ski mountaineering athletes.
Their selections also continue a strong tradition of Team Summit athletes earning opportunities to compete on national and international stages. Alumni, including Grace Staberg, Arthur Whitehead, and John Rauen have previously represented the United States through the national team pathway.
Team Summit Coach Tim Faia on the National Team Selections
“We are incredibly proud of Ashley and Finn for earning their places on the USA Skimo National Team,” said Team Summit Skimo Coach Tim Faia.
“Both athletes have demonstrated tremendous dedication, consistency, and growth over the past several seasons. Their selection reflects not only their talent and work ethic, but also the continued development of Team Summit’s skimo program. We are excited to see what they accomplish moving forward.”
Team Summit Colorado’s Ski Mountaineering Program
Team Summit Colorado’s Ski Mountaineering (Skimo) program has rapidly emerged as one of the premier youth development programs in the United States. The program provides athletes with a pathway from local and regional competition to national championships, international racing, Youth World Championships, and USA Skimo National Team selection.
Based in Summit County, Colorado, Team Summit supports athletes through comprehensive coaching, structured training, and competitive opportunities designed to help young skiers reach their full potential both athletically and personally.
Growing the Future of Ski Mountaineering in Summit County
The selection of Ashley Adkins and Finn Brown to the 2026–27 USA Skimo National Team highlights the continued growth of ski mountaineering in Summit County and the strength of Team Summit’s athlete development model.
As ski mountaineering continues to gain international recognition and Olympic exposure, Team Summit athletes remain at the forefront of the sport, representing Summit County and Colorado on some of the world’s biggest stages.
For more information about Team Summit Colorado and its Ski Mountaineering program, visit
www.teamsummit.org.
