Past Mountain Idol Finalists | Nominate Someone

2007

Zak McGurk (WINNER), 18, an outstanding athlete in indoor and outdoor climbing, who has also contributed to the local climbing community as a coach and mentor. Zak has a great ability to motivate others with his approach and positive attitude.

Sarah Murphy, 19, a top athlete in biathlon, has won medals and top-15 finishes at national and international events. Selected for the 2007 - 2008 Junior National Team, she exemplifies discipline in training and through her involvement in air cadets. Among Sarah’s goals: competing in the 2010 Olympics and climbing Mount Assiniboine.

Eric Sethna, 15, was ranked first in difficulty and second in speed in the North American Continental Climbing Championships in Denver. Eric helps with the climbing program at Banff Community High School and volunteers at summer climbing camps at the Vsion climbing gym in Canmore. A well-rounded mountain athlete, Eric is a very competent alpine skier, finishing first in his age group in the 2007 Melissa’s run, and has his black belt in hapkido.

Kayla Eykelboom, 12, is a well-rounded outdoor athlete who participates at a high level in backcountry skiing and climbing, and has trekked to Mount Everest base camp. She has a great appreciation for mountain culture and environment, and demonstrates tremendous potential at a young age.