Crystal Mountain Alpine Club - CMAC

Congratulations, Curt!!!

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. 🎿