meet the Mountain Games Athlete Team

This vibrant team of Mountain Games-sponsored Athletes embodies our core values: a passion for human-powered mountain sports, an active outdoor lifestyle, eco-consciousness, and a spirit of adventure.

rob Prechtl

multi-sport

Rob Prechtl, born in the ’80s, has always been drawn to the outdoors. After dabbling in various sports throughout high school and college, he ended up in Colorado, where he unexpectedly got a chance to try out for the USA Men’s Raft Team, despite having no prior whitewater experience. Since then, Rob has thrived in whitewater sports and also works as a photographer and videographer in Minturn, Colorado. His laid-back approach reflects his love for adventure and creativity.

HALEY DUMKE

OFF ROAD CYCLING

Haley Dumke is a Vail Valley local with a passion for off-road cycling adventures and racing. Living in the Rocky Mountains, you can find Haley hitting the high alpine singletrack, pedaling some chunky gravel roads, or moving through the mountains with her bikepacking gear. Whether it’s experiencing the beauty of our local mountains, creating new community and friendships, or finding new capabilities and strengths within herself – cycling is Haley’s tool for exploration. Oh, and she likes to go fast!

dax macomber

biking

Dax, an 11-year-old from Colorado, lives for the great outdoors. He adores hanging out with his dogs and cooling off in crystal-clear rivers. From an early age, he’s been passionate about biking, whether it’s mountain biking or BMX racing. Recently, Dax discovered dirt jumping, where he feels the most alive, energized, and free. As the seasons change, you’ll find him skiing down snowy slopes and playing hockey, eagerly embracing every thrilling adventure that comes his way.

ABBY HOLCOMBE

Freestyle Kayaker

Abby Holcombe is a World Champion Freestyle Kayaker, 4x USA National Champion, 3x USA Team member, full-time traveler, and lover of adventure! Abby loves all types of kayaking but is most passionate about freestyle kayaking, where athletes perform aerial tricks and flips, like gymnastics, but in a kayak! She started competing at the Mountain Games at the age of 11, and it’s been a highlight each year since!

BRAYDEN kb

MULTI-SPORT

Meet Brayden Kirby-Billingsley. He’s a 20-year-old from Fort Collins, Colorado, who embodies the true spirit of adventure. Living out of his car, Brayden is constantly on the move, seeking out new thrills and experiences. His passions are whitewater sports and photography, and he’s dedicated to inspiring the younger generation to embrace the outdoors and find activities they love.

dani johnson

mountain biking

Dani Johnson is a versatile outdoor athlete with a dynamic lifestyle. When she’s not in Hollywood filming commercials as a stuntwoman, she competes as a professional mountain biker in international races. Off the bike, Dani enjoys horseback riding, dirt biking, snowboarding, and rock climbing. Known for her approachable nature and infectious enthusiasm, she consistently inspires those around her.

davis hermes

slackline

Davis Hermes has been slacklining since he was 12, and now at 24, he’s already won a World Championship and set world records. His dedication to the sport is unmatched, and he’s always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on the line. Davis is driven by a passion to introduce slacklining to new audiences and inspire others to pursue their own passions, just as he’s done for himself.

lara hamilton

multi-sport

Lara, 26, is a trail runner and ski-mountaineer from Australia now based in Crested Butte, Colorado. She excels in sub-ultra mountain running, with top finishes at the World Mountain Running Championships and a win at the Golden Trail National Series USA in 2023. Outside of racing, Lara works in digital marketing and performs as a DJ and singer.

gabe linderman

climbing

Gabe is a true enthusiast for long days in the mountains, blending multiple sports into his adventures. As a passionate climber, he spends a considerable amount of time scaling small rocks and perfecting his technique. When he’s not climbing, you’ll find him running and scrambling through Colorado’s alpine regions, biking rugged trails, and constantly trying to recruit others for his next thrilling adventure.