Western’s Alpine Skiing Team provides a unique opportunity for ski racing at a competitive collegiate level through the U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA). The team travels to races within the Rocky Mountain Conference, competes at Regionals, and can race at Nationals when qualified. Because of Western’s prime location for skiing, the team trains in gates multiple times per week throughout the winter at Crested Butte Mountain Resort.
Dryland training is provided for athletes not participating in a fall sport. The team begins the season with a January training camp during the last week of winter break. This leads into the race season throughout the first part of the spring semester. Whether you are a seasoned alpine racer looking to continue competitive growth in college or are a ski racer looking for the next place to channel your passion through team camaraderie and explore racing at the collegiate level, Western’s Alpine ski team is ready to support your goals as a student-athlete!
Dues: $1,500
Covers: Coaching, uniforms, travel, food, entry fees, and lodging.
Doesn’t Cover: CBMR ski pass, racing licenses, and equipment.
Season: Dryland training begins in late September, and on-snow practice begins in early December. Races start in the Spring Semester and run through mid-March.
Practice: Two to three afternoons per week and most weekends.
Head Alpine Ski Coach
Trevor grew up skiing in California and competed for the Mammoth Mountain FIS Program in high school. He came to Western to study Mathematics and…
Assistant Alpine Coach
Andrew Bristow is the assistant coach for the WCU Alpine Race Team. He has been involved with skiing and Ski racing ever since he learned…
| Event Date(s) | Event/Location | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 8-12 Jan. | Training Camp - Crested Butte, CO | N/A |
| 19-20 Jan. | Winter Park USCSA Qualifier - Winter Park, CO | View Results |
| 25-26 Jan. | Purgatory USCSA Qualifier - Purgatory, CO | View Results |
| 1-2 Feb. | Powderhorn USCSA Qualifier - Powderhorn, CO | View Results |
| 14-15 Feb. | Conference Finals - Keystone, CO | N/A |
| 19-22 Feb. | Western Regionals - Steamboat, CO | View Results |
| 10-15 Mar. | USCSA Nationals - Bend, OR | N/A |
| 20-23 Mar. | Lutsen FIS Race - Lutsen, MN | View Results |
Registration for Mountain Sports consists of two parts:
Western Colorado University’s Mountain Sports program allows collegiate student-athletes to compete in trail running, climbing, mountain biking, nordic skiing, alpine skiing, freeride skiing and snowboarding, and ski mountaineering. Our professional coaches and structured training allow athletes to excel at the highest level in their respective mountain sport(s) alongside their academic pursuits. Giving to a Mountain Sports team provides enhanced opportunities for travel and offsets costs, such as team dues, that student-athletes have to afford otherwise. Donors may choose to support athlete dues and scholarships or contribute towards other causes such as team travel.
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