Nordic Skiing

A leading force in collegiate Nordic skiing.

Western’s Nordic team has become a powerhouse in recent years, collecting national titles and even some team members representing the USA internationally at the World University Games. Competing in the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) Rocky Mountain Conference, the team attends between 10 and 15 races in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and Utah, primarily competing against the University of Wyoming, Colorado Mesa University, Air Force Academy, and Colorado College. Additionally, the team provides select opportunities to compete in various other events, ranging from Junior National Qualifiers to FIS races and US Nationals.

Team Information

Dues & Details

Dues: $1,500

Covers: Coaching, uniforms, travel, entry fees, food and lodging.

Doesn’t Cover: Racing licenses and equipment.

Schedule: Dryland training begins in the first week of September and on-snow practice begins mid-November.

Practice: Six days per week.

Competition Season

The competition season starts in November with a training camp and races at the West Yellowstone Ski Festival in Montana and concludes in mid-March with the USCSA National Championships. The team meets for six to eight training sessions per week in the winter and has access to 75km of groomed trails throughout the Gunnison Valley.

Dryland Training

Dryland training season begins in the fall with weekly roller-ski sessions, trail running, and strength training. This eight-week block of training aims to lay the foundation for a smooth transition to on-snow training in early November. Combined with detailed goal-setting and an eye on the future, this dryland season sets the tone for a strong competition season.

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Nordic Schedule

Sep 02

Western Freeride Team Meeting

Tuesday, September 2, 7:00pm

Nov 22

Canmore Training Camp

Saturday, November 22, 12:00am

Dec 13

Crested Butte Nordic Community Race

Saturday, December 13, 12:00am

Dec 20

Winter Park JNQ

Saturday, December 20, 12:00am

Dec 21

Winter Park JNQ

Sunday, December 21, 12:00am

Past Schedules

2024-25

Event Date(s)	Event/Location	Results
23–30 Nov.	Training Camp - Canmore, CAN	N/A
7 Dec.	CB Town Series Race - Crested Butte, CO	N/A
2–7 Jan.	US Nationals - Anchorage, AK	View Results
13–23 Jan.	World University Games - Torino, ITA	View Results
1–2 Feb.	WCU Invite - Crested Butte, CO	View Results
15–16 Feb.	CSU Invite - Leadville, CO	View Results
22–23 Feb.	UWYO Invite - Laramie, WY	View Results
11–15 Mar.	USCSA Nationals - Bend, OR	View Results

Meet the Coaches

Spencer WareJoncas

Head Nordic Coach

Spencer WareJoncas is the Head Coach of the Western Colorado University Nordic Ski Team. Originally from Saint Paul, Minnesota, Spencer grew up on skis and…

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Kevin Geisen

Assistant Director of Campus Recreation - Mountain Sports

Kevin Geisen has served as the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation, Mountain Sports at Western Colorado University since 2021, though his connection to the program…

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Roster 2025-26

Men's

Name	Class	Hometown	Highschool
Anders Hekkli	Senior	Akkerhaugen Telemark, Norway	Bo Vidargaande Skule
Josiah Horning	Freshman	Leadville, CO	Lake County High School
Sean Meeker	Junior	Washburn, WI	Washburn High School
Tyler Hippchen	Senior	Kenai, AK	Kenai Central High School
Jack Laker	Sophomore	Kenai, AK	Kenai Central High School
Theo Hubanks	Sophomore	Madison, WI	Madison West High School
Graydon Walker	Graduate Student	Grandby, CO	Middle Park High School
Wiley Corra	Senior	Durango, CO	Durango High School

Women's

Name	Class	Hometown	Highschool
Miley Bletzer	Freshman	Hampton, NH	Stratton Mountain School
Suzie Bullock	Freshman	Leadville, CO	Lake County High School
Adah Chapman	Sophomore	Moultonborough, NH	Moultonborough Academy
Maisy Morley	Sophomore	Jeneau, AK	AK Choice
Madyson Rosenberger	Junior	Eau Claire, WI	Memorial High School

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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.

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Mountain Sports Staff

Kevin Geisen

Assistant Director of Campus Recreation - Mountain Sports

Kieran Nay, MS

Mountain Sports Coordinator

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Western Colorado University’s Mountain Sports program allows collegiate student-athletes to compete in trail running, climbing, mountain biking, road cycling, 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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