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.
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.
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.
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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.
Assistant Director of Campus Recreation - Mountain Sports
Kevin Geisen has served as the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation – Mountain Sports for just over a year now, but his connection to Mountain…
Assistant Nordic Coach
Spencer WareJoncas is a former NCAA Skier turned coach. Originally from Saint Paul, Minnesota, he learned to ski before he could walk. In college racing…
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