01/26/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 01/26/2026 14:12
Soldier Hollow, Utah - Corbin Carpenter led the University of Alaska Anchorage ski team with a podium finish in the 15-kilometer classic race at the Utah Invite Sunday.
Carpenter finished third in 36:43, 16 seconds behind race winner Mons Melbaye of Utah.
Hermod Bangstad finished sixth in 37:21, and Erling Bjornstad was 14th in 37:57.
Henry Skoensfjell was 21st (39:18), Parke Chapin 29th (40:32), Matt Seline 30th (40:58) and Ethan Eski 32nd (43:43).
Alexandra Otto was the top finisher for the UAA women placing 11th (45:13). Dashe McCabe placed 17th (46:29).
Erica Laven of Utah won the women's race in 42:00.
UAA is currently sixth of nine teams with 206 points.
UAA will compete in the RMISA Alpine Qualifier Jan. 31 in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.