Reno Reporter

The University of Nevada, Reno, men's and women's alpine skiing teams will compete at the Division I level within the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association.

The teams will compete against Colorado, Colorado Mountain College, Denver, Montana State, Utah, Alaska Anchorage, Alaska Fairbanks and Wyoming, with Mihaela Kosi as head coach, according to Nevada Today.

Kosi was previously at the same position at Sierra Nevada University, where the school won 16 team national championships during her tenure from 2018 to 2022.

“Mihaela’s accomplishments in leading Sierra Nevada Skiing to multiple national titles will prepare our program to jump right into action, and we are excited to have her lead Nevada skiing’s return to competition,” Nevada Athletics Director Stephanie Rempe told Nevada Today.

Kosi coming aboard the Wolf Pack athletic program is part of the university’s acquisition of Sierra Nevada University’s operations, which will now become the University of Nevada, Reno, at Lake Tahoe.

“Reno-Tahoe is home to a rich, deep skiing history, and one of the most successful ski communities at the international level," Rempe said, according to Nevada Today. "It makes me very proud to announce the return of Nevada skiing. It has been truly amazing to see how much the program’s return has energized our community. We look forward to this new era of Nevada skiing and continuing the program’s rich, proud tradition.”

Kosi said that she was proud to be leading the only Division I skiing program in the region and believes that they will have a positive impact on the Reno-Tahoe area.

“When I heard about the merger, I felt responsible and driven to ensure that the legacy of my team continued," Kosi told Nevada Today. "I would like to thank President (Brian) Sandoval and Stephanie Rempe for their support and vision during this transition, and the support from our local ski community has been overwhelming. I look forward to reinstating and repeating the success of Nevada skiing.”