A pair of U skiers were honored by the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association for their strong starts to the 2002 season.

Freshman Pierre Olsson garnered Men’s Alpine Skier of the Week honors after capturing first place in the slalom and second place in the giant slalom at the Montana State Invitational, and following that up with a second-place finish in the slalom at the Nevada Invitational.

Meanwhile, sophomore Jorunn Oye was named the RMISA’s Women’s Nordic Skier of the Week for finishing second and third, respectively, in the classic and skate events at Nevada.