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Freeride Skiing & Snowboarding

One of the strongest collegiate programs of its kind.

By joining the freeride team, you’ll improve your skills and create unforgettable memories traveling around the country for competitions. Western Freeride takes advantage of practicing up to three days a week at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, one of the most extreme mountains in the country, only 40 minutes away from campus.

With such challenging terrain to train on, an experienced coaching staff, and a structured dryland program, students feel more than prepared to compete in the IFSA Qualifiers. Former athletes have qualified for the FWT Challenger Series and even secured a spot on the Freeride World Tour, though the team is flexible towards your goals as a freeride skier, no matter how big or small.

Team Information

Dues & Details

How do I balance freeride with class?

What do practices look like?

What is traveling like?

Past Schedules

2024-25
Event Date(s) Event/Location Results
18-20 Jan. Wolf Creek Training Camp - Pagosa Springs, CO N/A
6 Feb. Copper IFSA Qualifier 2* - Copper Mountain, CO View Results
7 Feb. Keystone IFSA Qualifier 1* - Keystone, CO View Results
7-8 Feb. Copper IFSA Qualifier 3* - Copper Mountain, CO View Results
8 Feb. Queen of the Mountain IFSA Qualifier 1* - Keystone, CO View Results
18 Feb. Snowbird IFSA Qualifier 2* - Snowbird, UT View Results
19-20 Feb. Snowbird IFSA Qualifier 4* - Snowbird, UT View Results
28 Feb. Breckenridge IFSA Collegiate Freeride Series 2* - Breckenridge, CO View Results
1 Mar. Crested Butte IFSA Snowboard Qualifier 1* - Crested Butte, CO View Results
1-2 Mar. Breckenridge IFSA Qualifier 3* - Breckenridge, CO View Results
2 Mar. Crested Butte IFSA Collegiate Freeride Series - Crested Butte, CO View Results
3 Mar. Monarch IFSA Qualifier 1* - Monarch Mountain, CO View Results
3-4 Mar. Taos IFSA Qualifier 2* - Taos, NM View Results
5-7 Mar. Taos IFSA Qualifier 4* - Taos, NM View Results
7 Mar. Crested Butte IFSA Qualifier 2* - Crested Butte, CO View Results
8-9 Mar. Crested Butte IFSA Qualifier 4* - Crested Butte, CO View Results
24-26 Mar. FWT Challenger #1 - Whitewater, CAN n/a
29-31 Mar. FWT Challenger #2 - Kirkwood, CA View Results
23 Apr. Arapahoe Basin IFSA Qualifier 1* - Keystone, CO View Results
24-25 Apr. Arapahoe Basin IFSA Collegiate Freeride Championships Qualifier 3* - Keystone, CO View Results

Register for Freeride!

Registration for Mountain Sports consists of two parts:

  1. Register online through Fusion Club.
  2. Our dues payments. To pay with a check or cash, please contact mountainsports@western.edu.
Multi-sport Discount: Athletes registered for multiple sports are eligible for a $100 multi-sport discount. Please contact mountainsports@western.edu for more information.

Mountain Sports Staff