Crystal Mountain Alpine Club - CMAC

🌧️ Pacific Northwest Liquid Sunshine Survival Kit ❄️

If you were on Mt. Hood last week, you know... summer ski camp doesn’t always feel like summer.

Between rain, wind, sleet, and even fresh snow, staying warm and dry wasn’t just about comfort - it helped our athletes stay focused and get the most out of every training session.

Here are a few of our coaches’ rainy-day essentials:

🏔️ Waterproof shell jacket Ski moments from Helly Hansen
👖 Full side-zip shell bibs Ski moments from Helly Hansen
🐑 Merino wool base layers Woolly Clothing Co.
🧤 Waterproof rubber gloves
🥽 Low-light goggle lens (yellow or rose) Xevo Optics Official
✨ Goggle squeegee + anti-fog spray Stream2Sea
🧼 Microfiber cloth to keep goggles clear
🧥 Waterproof changing poncho Ski moments from Helly Hansen
👢 Boot dryer for dry boots and gloves every morning Hedgehog Dryer - award-winning dryers for sports & outdoor gear

Many of the Helly Hansen items featured are available through the CMAC Team Store.

We’re also putting together a Coach Recommendations Gear Guide with links to all of our favorite products, making it easy for CMAC families to find gear that’s been tested in real Pacific Northwest conditions. Stay tuned!

What piece of gear can you not live without on a wet Mt. Hood day? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

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Congratulations, Canyon! 🙌🎉🥇

Congratulations, Curt!!!

CMAC Senior Shoutout: Ian DeCarie 🎓

Ian joined CMAC in 2015 and has spent the past several years developing his skiing in the Pacific Northwest and especially Crystal Mountain. Over that time, he gained valuable experience in the sport and built meaningful friendships within the team.

He shared his thanks to coaches Alan, Uros, and Enzo for their support along the way.

Ian will be attending University of British Columbia, where he plans to continue free skiing while in school.

Wishing Ian all the best in this next chapter. 🎿

CMAC Senior Shoutout: Ian DeCarie 🎓

Ian joined CMAC in 2015 and has spent the past several years developing his skiing at Crystal Mountain and across the Pacific Northwest. Over that time, he gained valuable experience in the sport and built meaningful friendships within the team.

He shared his thanks to coaches Alan, Uros, and Enzo for their support along the way.

Ian will be attending University of British Columbia, where he plans to continue free skiing while in school.

Wishing Ian all the best in this next chapter. 🎿

CMAC Senior Shoutout: Boone North 🎓

Boone has been part of CMAC since about age 11, joining in 2018, and it’s been a privilege to watch his growth over the years. He attends Mount Si High School and has consistently brought focus, competitiveness, and a love for the process to everything he does.

A highlight of his career was being selected to the 2025–26 PNW Alpine Team. Along the way, Boone built a long list of memories through travel, camps, and races, including time in Saas Fee, Mt. Hood, Colorado, and Sun Peaks.

He shared his appreciation for his parents and his coaches, Alan, Uros, Enzo, and Ty, who supported him throughout his journey.

Thank you, Boone, for being part of CMAC all these years. Your commitment to the program and the way you’ve developed as both an athlete and teammate have meant a lot to this community.

Boone plans to attend Montana State University to study engineering. He will also continue competing as a mountain bike racer.
Proud of you, Boone, and excited to see what’s ahead. 🚵‍♂️🎿

CMAC Senior Shoutout: Cooper Harrington 🎓

Cooper comes from a long line of Harringtons in the CMAC community, and it’s been special to have him continue that legacy. He joined the program in 2015 as a U8 and has been a steady presence ever since. He attends Bainbridge High School and has balanced skiing with a strong interest in environmental sciences.

Some of Cooper’s favorite memories come from the team side of the sport: preseason camp dinners, afternoon downtime at Mt. Hood in the summer, and long travel days with friends chasing great places to ski.

He shared his appreciation for the people who made it all possible. He thanked his parents for the long drives, late nights, and for essentially acting as his travel planners year after year. He also credited his coaches Uros, Alan, and Enzo, each of whom played a different role in his development, from technical detail to positivity to practical race-day adjustments.

Thank you, Cooper, for everything you’ve given to CMAC over the years. You’ve been an important part of this program and community.

After graduation, Cooper plans to take a gap year to continue ski racing with Team Panorama in British Columbia. After that, he will attend St. Olaf College, where he plans to study and compete on the alpine ski team.

We’re grateful to have had you in CMAC, Cooper, and excited to see where this next chapter takes you. 🎿

CMAC Senior Shoutout: Josie Howe 🎓

Josie Howe joined CMAC in 2014 at age 7 and has been a steady, committed presence in the program ever since. She attends Garfield High School and has grown into one of the top athletes in our program through years of hard work and consistency.

Her accomplishments include being named CMAC Female Skier of the Year in 2025, qualifying for U18 Nationals in 2025, and qualifying for U.S. Nationals in 2026. Beyond results, Josie has been all in when it comes to the full experience of the sport. Some of her favorite memories include Europe ski camps, Mt. Hood summers, Golden Rose races, and her time competing in FIS.

Josie shared her gratitude for the people who made this journey possible, including her family, her mom Ginny, her dad Jerry, and her brother Charlie, along with coaches Alan, Uros, Enzo, and many others. She also spoke about the friendships she has built along the way, which have meant just as much as the racing.

Thank you to Josie for your contributions to CMAC over the years. Your commitment, energy, and leadership have made a lasting impact on this program.

She will be attending St. Olaf College in the fall, where she plans to study nursing and compete on the alpine ski team.

We are proud of you, Josie, and excited to see what comes next. 🎿