Four athletes representing the Stowe TetraSki and Snow’Kart program collected hard earned hardware this past weekend competing at the Annual Brian McKenna TetraSki Express International Championship Race at Powder Mountain, Utah.
Athletes competed using the Tessier Snow’Kart and the innovative TetraSki — developed at the University of Utah, the world’s only independently operated alpine ski for individuals with complex physical disabilities.
All have been skiing at Stowe this winter — some for multiple years, and all have competed in the East Coast Qualifier at Cannon Mountain late February. At Powder Mountain this weekend, they pushed their limits and all podium-ed in their category.
Congrats to our athletes
Rachel McKnight captured the silver in the Snow’Kart One-Arm Control category skiing with coach Nate Hanson.
Rachel McKnight — SILVER. Third time going to the TetraSki Express. She placed first and second in past years, and placed second in a very competitive field in 2026. She is skiing in the Snow’Kart with the One-Arm drive category. Rachel skied with Nate Hanson from Adaptive Sports Partners again this year at the competition.
Rachel, Allie, Nechie and Mike represented the Stowe program. Missing is Dave. Mike placed second in the Two-Arm Control category, missing the gold by only 0.03 seconds. He will be back!!!
Mike Fay — SILVER. Second season skiing in the Snow’Kart. Mike placed first in the Snow’Kart Two-Arm Control category at the East Coast Qualifier at Cannon Mountain late February, and captured a second position at the 2026 TetraSki Express Champs skiing with NEDS coach Mark.
Dave Whalen captured gold in the TetraSki Sip ‘n Puff category skiing with coach Allie Peterson.
Dave Whalen — GOLD. Second time competing at the TetraSki Express. He was off to a very good start, placing first at the East Coast Qualifier at Cannon Mountain, and matched this incredible performance in Utah. He skied in the TetraSki with coach Allie Peterson, controlling it with sip and puff (breath control) technology.
Stowe’s Nechie Fischman (21) placed third in the Snow’Kart Two-Arm Control Women’s category in her first year competing.
Nechie Fischman — BRONZE. A first year Snow’Karter, Nechie placed less than half a second behind Mike at the East Coast Qualifier at Cannon Mountain, and placed third in the women’s category at the TetraSki Express. She is skiing in the Snow’Kart with Two-Arm control and loves to push her limits.
Coach Allie Peterson and Nechie Fischman having a blast skiing the Snow’Kart.
Allie Peterson is responsible for overseeing our racers and for traveling with our TetraSki. She gave it all, skiing with three of our four athletes at training practices and on race day.
Congrats to all racers and to Allie, we are so proud of your progress and performance!
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About the Brian McKenna TetraSki Express International Championship
The 2026 Brian McKenna TetraSki Express returns with our international championship showcasing the best in TetraSki and Snow’Kart downhill racing. On Friday, March 27, 2026, Powder Mountain Resort in Eden, UT will come alive for the fourth annual day of racing, community, and celebration. Spectators are invited to join us on the mountain to watch and cheer. Athletes will compete using the Tessier Snow’Kart and the innovative TetraSki —developed at the University of Utah, the world’s only independently operated alpine ski for individuals with complex physical disabilities. This event carries the spirit of Brian McKenna, whose courage, humor, and love of adventure inspired everyone around him. The TetraSki Express proudly bears his name to honor the way he embraced possibility on and off the slopes. Read more here.
Top 3 photos from Cathy Webster, Program Coordinator
Photos of Nechie and Allie from The Guest Cam at the 2026 TetraSki Express
Post by Pascale Savard and Cathy Webster
March 20, 2026
Edited to include results on March 29, 2026