From as early as he can remember, Brandon Dyksterhouse was charging down some of the world’s most iconic mountains—first on two wheels, then two skis. A born competitor, Brandon’s passion for sport began as a dual-sport athlete, excelling in both BMX and alpine ski racing. By the age of 16, he made the pivotal decision to focus full-time on ski racing, launching a career that would take him to international competition for over a decade.

Brandon raced on the world stage until the age of 30, when a string of knee, leg, and hip surgeries forced a transition away from skiing. Determined to rebuild his body and return to movement without pain, he rediscovered his love for the bike. What started as rehabilitation quickly turned into a full-blown endurance obsession, transforming Brandon from a 210-pound muscle-bound ski racer into a 165-pound high-altitude machine.

Today, Brandon is fully immersed in the endurance world, with a deep focus on all things Leadville and high-altitude performance. Whether grinding out miles on remote fire roads or training for some of the most grueling races in the country, Brandon brings the same relentless drive and athletic intelligence that defined his ski racing career.

Specialties:

MTB XCO

Endurance MTB (particularly Leadville)

Education & Certifications:

University of Vermont (BA Marketing)

2016 Alpine International Coach of the Year (US SKI TEAM)2016 Alpine International Coach of the Year

2016 USSA Coach of the Year Award – Brandon Dyksterhouse

Cycling/Skiing History Awards

3X Leadville 100 Finisher

3x Silverrush Finisher

1997 NCAA Giant Slalom Champion

5X NCAA All-American

NCAA National Championship Coach (2004 UNM Lobos)

2010 UVM Hall of Fame

Specialties:

Cycling

Alpine Skiing

Nutrition

Ketones