Why I chose Colby: I wanted to go to school somewhere where I could have access to the level of education that a school like Colby provides while also being able to pursue my goals in skiing and to be part of a team that would push me towards achieving my athletic goals. I was really impressed by the level of professionalism that this team holds itself too and it was something I wanted to be part of.
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Favorite place on campus: Benches behind East and West quad looking out over Johnson Pond, or the observatory on runnels
Major/s: Psychology
Most memorable team experience: Skiing to the waterfall/fire tower during thanksgiving camp in Quebec; Sugarloaf hill climb freshman year
Plans after Colby: Possible Career in Psychiatric Nursing or some other type of therapy work, but first I want to take some time for adventures in all the cool outside places away from the east coast!
2020 season highlights: Hanson skied in all six carnivals for the Mules, scoring for the team in four races and finishing the season as Colby's top ranked classic skier. Hanson's season was highlighted by career bests in both the classic and skate disciplines at the Regional Championships, where he earned 18th and 42nd, respectively. Hanson also secured All-State honors, finishing 8th at the Maine State Collegiate Championships.
2019 season highlights: Hanson skied in three carnival races for the Mules. His top finish was 77th in the St. Lawrence 10k classic. Hanson also finished 18th in the 15km mass start classic at the Rikert Eastern Cup.
2018 season highlights: Hanson finished off his first season as a mule with his top finish at the St. Michael's Carnival and placed 55th in the 15K. He also competed in the Colby Carnival.
