Past Mountain Idol Finalists | Nominate Someone

2009

Rosanna Crawford (winner), Canmore, biathlete, 21 years old

• Elite level biathlete who excels in her sport of biathlon, a combination of cross country skiing and rifle marksmanship
• Also runs, does yoga, hikes, climbs and mountain bikes
• Volunteer ambassador with Fast and Female, Rosanna helps to lead sessions for girls age 9 - 19 to encourage participation in cross country skiing
• Generous with her time and enthusiastically shares her love of skiing to help promote a healthy lifestyle
• Member of the Canadian Senior National Biathlon Team
• Consistently top 15 finisher in the IBU Cup Series
• Seventh, European Biathlon Championships 2008/09
• First and second place finishes in 2008/09 Canadian Biathlon Nationals

Allison Vest, Canmore, climber, 14 years old

• She volunteers at the her local climbing gym
• Also enjoys fishing, hiking, mountain biking while maintaining excellent academic standing, playing saxophone in jazz band, and performing in local theatre group
• First place at the 2008 Big Sky Regional Sport Climbing Championship in Bozeman, Montana
• First place at the 2008 USA Sport Climbing Divisional Championships in Salt Lake City, Utah
• Second place at the 2008 US National Bouldering Championships in Boulder, Colorado
• Successfully climbed the 12ppitch traditional route up the 500-metre face of Ha Ling

Noah Maisonet, Banff, freestyle skier, 16 years old

• Truly enjoys many outdoor pursuits, and also excels at team sports
• Rocky Mountain Freeriders Skier of the Year Award in 2008 and 2009
• Canadian Open Junior Competition winner at Red Mountain in Rossland and placed first in Fernie and Lake Louise
• All-star volleyball player at Banff Community High School
• Good academic standing
• Completely humble, quiet, polite, and unassuming making him well-liked and admired by his peers
• Encourages and inspires his peers to participate in outdoor activities

2008

Eric Sethna (WINNER), 16, was ranked first in difficulty and second in speed in the North American Continental Climbing Championships in Denver and placed 8th in the 2007 Youth World Championships. Eric helps with the climbing program at Banff Community High School and volunteers at summer climbing camps at the Vsion climbing gym in Canmore. A well-rounded mountain athlete, Eric is a very competent alpine skier, finished first in his age group in the 2007 Melissa’s run, and has his black belt in hapkido.

Rosanna Crawford, 20, is a Junior National Biathlete with consistent top 15 finishes in the Europa Cup Series. Rosanna placed 16th in the World Juniors and first and second at the Nationals. She leads, mentors and inspires through participation in Fast & Female, Girls with Guns, and as an energetic and kind teammate, friend, and ski club member.

 

Bryce Shaw, 18, participates in numerous outdoor activities, from mountaineering and climbing to mountain biking and biathlon. Bryce paddles class five whitewater and has explored numerous remote rivers in Northern B.C. and the United States. For his age, Bryce is on the cutting edge of creeking and river running. He is a Junior National Kayak Team member, with third place in Junior National Whitewater Slalom and third overall at the 2007 Kananaskis Whitewater Festival. Bryce is also an effective leader and ambassador in his sport through his dynamic personality, willingness to help others and commitment to perfection while always having fun.

2007

Zak McGurk (WINNER), 18, an outstanding athlete in indoor and outdoor climbing, who has also contributed to the local climbing community as a coach and mentor. Zak has a great ability to motivate others with his approach and positive attitude.

Sarah Murphy, 19, a top athlete in biathlon, has won medals and top-15 finishes at national and international events. Selected for the 2007 - 2008 Junior National Team, she exemplifies discipline in training and through her involvement in air cadets. Among Sarah’s goals: competing in the 2010 Olympics and climbing Mount Assiniboine.

Eric Sethna, 15, was ranked first in difficulty and second in speed in the North American Continental Climbing Championships in Denver. Eric helps with the climbing program at Banff Community High School and volunteers at summer climbing camps at the Vsion climbing gym in Canmore. A well-rounded mountain athlete, Eric is a very competent alpine skier, finishing first in his age group in the 2007 Melissa’s run, and has his black belt in hapkido.

Kayla Eykelboom, 12, is a well-rounded outdoor athlete who participates at a high level in backcountry skiing and climbing, and has trekked to Mount Everest base camp. She has a great appreciation for mountain culture and environment, and demonstrates tremendous potential at a young age.