Kendy Kramer, a prominent Alaska skier, has recently competed in both the Winter Olympics and the World Cup season. Despite starting her career at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), she found herself competing against the best in the world in 2026. Kramer credits her success to her mentor, one of whom mentors her. Despite her struggles with motivation and training, she committed to keeping competition a part of her life. She was the Div. II national runner-up at the NCAA Championships in 2024. Despite not intending to go professional with skiing, Kramer chose to compete in running due to her athletic ability.