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Dues: $700
Covers: Coaching, travel, food, and race registrations.
Doesn’t Cover: Equipment and ski passes.
Practice: Two to three weekdays and Saturdays
The only collegiate skimo team in the country.
When it comes to location, Western is the ideal spot for ski mountaineering (skimo) athletes. Our campus is right between Monarch Ski Area and Crested Butte Mountain Resort, and the Gunnison Valley is known for its world-class backcountry skiing. Skimo, a rapidly growing sport that will soon make its Olympic debut, incorporates both uphill and downhill skiing in an incredibly adventurous and gritty race format.
Unlike any other program in the U.S, Western’s skimo team trains and competes on the national level with opportunities to compete internationally as well. Head coach Jacob Dewey, an elite skimo athlete himself, provides structure and support for skimo athletes to foster individual growth and learning for each athlete. The team has scheduled training throughout the week and travels to various races, with both partner and individual competitions, throughout the winter.
Many top trail running or mountain biking athletes find skimo the perfect transition during the wintertime to continue chasing athletic and personal goals. If you are a winter endurance fanatic looking to dabble in the race scene or are an experienced skimo athlete looking to step up to the next level, Western’s skimo team will provide an epic environment for growth.
