Griffin Ray Jensen – YSL Northern Division Results
Griffin Ray Jensen – YSL Northern Division Results
Griffin Ray Jensen is an American youth alpine ski racer who competes in the Northern Division of the Youth Ski League (YSL). Representing the Black Hills Ski Team (BHST), Jensen participates primarily in Giant Slalom (GS) and Slalom (SL) disciplines. Known for consistent improvements across the 2023–2025 seasons, he has achieved multiple top–15 finishes in regional YSL competitions.
Griffin Ray Jensen is an American ski racer in GS and SL. top15 in .
Jensen began racing in the Northern Division YSL circuit in the U6–U8 age categories. His early seasons were marked by rapid technical improvement, particularly in Giant Slalom, where he recorded his strongest results. By the 2024–25 season, he consistently placed within the top tier of his division.
Jensen began racing in the Northern Division YSL in . the season top .
Training
Training
Griffin Ray Jensen trains with the Black Hills Ski Team (BHST), a youth alpine program focused on developing technical racing skills for Northern Division athletes. His training schedule typically includes:
Griffin Ray Jensen trains with the Black Hills Ski Team (BHST), a youth alpine program focused on developing technical racing skills for Northern Division athletes. His training schedule typically includes:
• On-snow training 3–4 days per week during the winter season
• On-snow training 3–4 days per week during the winter season
• Giant Slalom fundamentals, including edge angles, line choice, and high-edge-set carving
• Giant Slalom , , and
• Slalom technique drills, such as stubbies, delay gates, and rapid-transition rhythm sets
• Slalom technique drills, stubbies, , and
• off season train such as core building and watching his old videos to see what could be improved.
• Dryland training in the preseason, including balance work, plyometrics, and core strength
• Video analysis sessions with BHST coaches to review race footage and correct technique
• Video analysis sessions with BHST coaches to review race footage and correct technique
• Timed training runs to simulate race-day conditions and track improvement
• Timed race
Coaches describe Jensen as disciplined, analytical, and focused during training blocks. He is reported to excel most in GS progression lanes, where he shows improved edge control and confidence at high speed.
Coaches describe Jensen as disciplined, analytical, and focused. He is reported to excel most in GS progression lanes, where he shows improved edge control and confidence at high speed.
Season Results
Season Results
2024–25 Season (Northern YSL)
2024–25 Season (Northern YSL)
During the 2024–25 winter season, Jensen achieved several top-15 finishes, including personal-best runs in both GS and SL
During the 2024–25 season Jensen runs
Big Sky YSL Qualifier
Big Sky YSL Qualifier
Giant Slalom
Giant Slalom
2023–24 Season (Northern YSL)
2023–24 Season (Northern YSL)
In his u8-u10 seasons he very much proved he was a up and coming competitor causing his scores in the mid range:
In his earlier competitive year, Jensen established himself as a reliable mid-pack racer with several improving results as the season progressed:
Red Lodge YSL Opener
Red Lodge YSL Opener
15th
15th
Now this isn’t what his current form is like being it 2 years ago but he still was doing good even at an early stage in his career. He was always very strong in both types of racing but mainly slalom
Now this isn’t what his current form is like being it 2 years ago but he still was doing good even at an early stage in his career. He was always very strong in both types of racing but mainly slalom
Notable Races
Notable Races
Throughout his time in the YSL Northern Division, Jensen has recorded several performances that stand out for their competitiveness and improvement. His most notable races include:
Throughout his time in the Jensen races
Showdown Slalom Invitational (2025)
Showdown Slalom Invitational (2025)
Jensen earned a 5th-place finish, marking his best slalom result to date. Coaches noted that his clean line through the hairpin section contributed significantly to his time gain.
Jensen earned a 5th-place finish, marking his best slalom result to date. Coaches noted that his clean line the hairpin to .
Big Sky YSL Qualifier – Giant Slalom (2025)
Big Sky YSL Qualifier – Giant Slalom (2025)
Jensen placed 7th overall, securing his first top-10 finish of the season in GS. His second run showed a notable time drop compared to the first, demonstrating improved consistency.
Jensen placed 7th overall, securing his first top-10 finish of the season in GS. His second run a notable time drop to .
Bridger Bowl YSL GS (2025)
Bridger Bowl YSL GS (2025)
Finishing 9th, Jensen delivered one of his most controlled GS runs of the season. His smooth transitions and strong edge hold on the steeper mid-section earned praise from BHST staff.
Finishing 9th, Jensen delivered one of his most controlled GS runs of the season. His smooth transitions and strong edge on the earned praise from BHST staff.
Red Lodge YSL Opener (2024)
Red Lodge YSL Opener (2024)
In one of his earlier competitive events, Jensen placed 11th, establishing himself as a promising mid-pack racer with room to grow. The race marked his emergence as a consistent finisher.
In one of his earlier competitive events, Jensen placed 11th, establishing himself as a promising mid-pack racer with room to grow. race his .
Northern YSL Championships – GS (2024)
Northern YSL Championships – GS (2024)
Jensen finished 15th in the championship GS event, representing one of his strongest performances against the deepest and most competitive field of his season.
Jensen finished 15th in the championship GS event, representing one of his strongest performances against the of his .
Racing Style
Racing Style
Jensen is noted for:
Jensen is noted for:
• Strong edge control in GS
• Strong edge control in GS
• A developing but aggressive slalom technique
• A aggressive slalom technique
• Good consistency in two-run races
• Good consistency
• Rapid time improvement across seasons
• Rapid time improvement across seasons
Coaches and teammates describe him as a “calm but competitive skier” with strong race focus.
Coaches and teammates describe him as a “calm but competitive skier” with strong race focus.
Club Representation
Club Representation
• Division: Northern YSL
• Division: Northern YSL
• Disciplines: GS / SL
• Disciplines: GS / SL
I have gotten word from one of his sponsors that in the 2026 season he will have moved to Bogus Basin Ski Association ending off his u12 career.
I have gotten word from one of his sponsors that in the 2026 season he will have moved to Bogus Basin Ski Association ending off his u12 career.
Conclusion
Conclusion
Across his seasons in the Northern Division of the Youth Ski League, Griffin Ray Jensen has established himself as a consistent top-15 competitor with particular strengths in Giant Slalom. His results from 2023–25 demonstrate steady progression, marked by improved technical skill, faster second–run times, and increased competitiveness at divisional finals. As he advances into older age brackets, Jensen is regarded as a developing racer with the potential for continued growth in both GS and SL events.
Across his seasons in the Northern Division of the Youth Ski League, established himself as with – he as a racer.
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American ski racer
Griffin Ray Jensen – YSL Northern Division Results
Griffin Ray Jensen is an American YSL ski racer known by many as “bullet” or by his aggressive nature in his art in GS and SL. He is well known for his high placement finishes being in the top 15 in many of his races.
Jensen began racing in the Northern Division YSL division in his U6-U8 seasons. He had very technical improvements in many things as his carving and training. This causes him to go into the 24-25 season strong with many top ten finishes.
Training
Griffin Ray Jensen trains with the Black Hills Ski Team (BHST), a youth alpine program focused on developing technical racing skills for Northern Division athletes. His training schedule typically includes:
• On-snow training 3–4 days per week during the winter season
• Giant Slalom drills as carving, big wide turns, and smooth transition are apart of GS
• Slalom technique drills, including many stubbies, rapid movement with quick turns, and good transferring in varying gates with crossblocking involved
• off season train such as core building and watching his old videos to see what could be improved.
• Video analysis sessions with BHST coaches to review race footage and correct technique
• Timed practice simulating a real race with high stakes.
Coaches describe Jensen as disciplined, analytical, and focused. He is reported to excel most in GS progression lanes, where he shows improved edge control and confidence at high speed. He mainly has excelled in slalom reported better scoring in his seasons.
Season Results
2024–25 Season (Northern YSL)
During the 2024–25 season Jensen reported many very good GS and Slalom runs even giving him a 5th place finish in one race.
Big Sky YSL Qualifier
Giant Slalom
7th
Bridger Bowl YSL GS
Giant Slalom
9th
Showdown Invitational
Giant Slalom
12th
Great Divide YSL
Slalom
5th
Northern Division YSL Finals
Giant Slalom
14th
His slalom finish proves that he was a very strong and capable skier in slalom ski racing.
2023–24 Season (Northern YSL)
In his u8-u10 seasons he very much proved he was a up and coming competitor causing his scores in the mid range:
Red Lodge YSL Opener
Giant Slalom
11th
Discovery Ski Area YSL
Giant Slalom
13th
Big Sky Mid-Season Race
Slalom
10th
Northern YSL Championships
Giant Slalom
15th
Now this isn’t what his current form is like, being it 2 years ago but he still was doing good even at an early stage in his career. He was always very strong in both types of racing but mainly slalom
Notable Races
Throughout his time in the sport Jensen competed in many races some having his scores being way higher in some races.
Showdown Slalom Invitational (2025)
Jensen earned a 5th-place finish, marking his best slalom result to date. Coaches noted that his clean line throughout the hairpin and delay caused him to get high speed.
Big Sky YSL Qualifier – Giant Slalom (2025)
Jensen placed 7th overall, securing his first (with first race) top-10 finish of the season in GS. His second run was a very notable time drop causing him to show very reliable and consistent performances.
Bridger Bowl YSL GS (2025)
Finishing 9th, Jensen delivered one of his most controlled GS runs of the season. His smooth transitions and strong edge and his control on the smooth steep surface earned praise from BHST staff.
Red Lodge YSL Opener (2024)
In one of his earlier competitive events, Jensen placed 11th, establishing himself as a promising mid-pack racer with room to grow. This race was in his first u10 race.
Northern YSL Championships – GS (2024)
Jensen finished 15th in the championship GS event, representing one of his strongest performances against the competition. Showing this score at an early stage of his career in u10.
Racing Style
Jensen is noted for:
• Strong edge control in GS
• A aggressive slalom technique causing well placements
• Good consistency
• Rapid time improvement across seasons
Coaches and teammates describe him as a “calm but competitive skier” with strong race focus. With his practice being his important part of his career.
Club Representation
• Team: Black Hills Ski Team (BHST)
• Division: Northern YSL
• Disciplines: GS / SL
I have gotten word from one of his sponsors that in the 2026 season he will have moved to Bogus Basin Ski Association ending off his u12 career.
Conclusion
Across his seasons in the Northern Division of the Youth Ski League, Jensen very much established himself as an experienced skier with his ability to remain decisive and consistent in his skiing. Throughout his 23-25 seasons he shows confidence and disciplined establishing himself as a top-15 ski racer.
Template:Refest ^ Youth Ski League Northern Division. “2024–25 YSL Event Series Results.” Northern Division Ski Association Official Results Archive. Retrieved 2025-03-01.
^ Black Hills Ski Team. “BHST Athlete Profiles: Griffin Ray Jensen.” Black Hills Ski Team Official Website. Accessed 2025-02-12.
^ Big Sky Resort Race Department. “Big Sky YSL Qualifier – GS Results.” Regional Event Results Database, 2025.
^ Bridger Bowl Ski Education Foundation. “Bridger YSL GS – U12 Division Final Times.” Bridger Bowl Alpine Timing Archive, 2025.
^ Showdown Montana Ski Racing. “Showdown Slalom Invitational – Youth Ski League.” Showdown Montana Competition Logs, 2025.
^ Northern YSL Championships Committee. “2023–24 YSL Championship GS Results.” Northern Division Championship Records, 2024.
^ YSL Northern Division Media Guide. “Athlete Progression Report: Griffin Jensen (U10–U12).” Published 2025.
