Rocky Mountain Division releases 2026-27 alpine race calendar

The Rocky Mountain Division opens its 2026-27 alpine season at Aspen Highlands Nov. 30-Dec. 1. Its calendar runs through April 15 and includes FIS, FISU, SYNC Cup and youth events across the region.

Organizers may change or cancel events. Athletes and families should confirm details with host clubs before traveling.

FIS and FISU races

The Colorado Ski Cup begins at Aspen Highlands. Then the schedule moves to Loveland, Vail and Steamboat in December, including the Holiday Classic Dec. 19-22.

Vail hosts two FISU university races in January. The University of Colorado Invitational features giant slalom Jan. 15-16, followed by the University of Denver Invitational and its slalom races Jan. 17-18. Both require intent for national selection.

The RC Regional FIS Championships run March 9-12 at Copper Mountain. Later, the Colorado Ski Cup returns to Aspen for its spring series April 7-15, with downhill, super-G, giant slalom and slalom.

Equipment reminder: All competitors in FIS races this season must wear cut-resistant undergarments rated at least three stars.

SYNC Cup and U16 racing

The SYNC Cup starts at Loveland Dec. 7-8, then visits Vail, Aspen, Breckenridge, Steamboat and Beaver Creek. The series concludes with its championships at Vail March 22-24.

In addition, SYNC Cup races through Feb. 15 count toward U16 Junior Championship Tier 1 qualification. Aspen hosts a U16 Speed Camp Jan. 7-8, while Steamboat Springs hosts the RC U16 Junior Championship March 9-13.

Youth and age-class events

The calendar includes races and development opportunities for U14, U12, U10 and U8 athletes. At Eldora Resort Feb. 6, U14 racers will compete in three one-run slaloms.

The RC U14 Junior Championships take place at Vail March 14-18. Powderhorn hosts the RMD U10 Championships March 13-14, and Aspen hosts the RMD U12 Championships March 20-21.

Meanwhile, HEAD Rebels YSL events begin with a SkillsQuest event at Winter Park Jan. 24. February races take place at Vail, Eldora and Powderhorn. The series then visits Breckenridge and Keystone for slalom March 7 before closing with championships at Loveland March 20-21. The calendar also lists a U14 SkillsQuest Camp for March 29-April 1 at TBD.

Southern Series and spring races

The Southern Series opens at Sipapu Dec. 11-13. It then visits Flagstaff Feb. 6-7 and Taos Feb. 27-28 before its championships in Durango March 25-28.

Finally, Loveland hosts the GS Spectacular April 3-4 and the Loveland Derby April 10-11. Both events offer scored and non-scored options for different age groups.

The downloadable calendar includes all 63 event listings, with dates, sites, eligibility notes and host-club assignments.

Key championship dates

Event	Dates	Location
RC Regional FIS Championships	March 9-12	Copper Mountain
RC U16 Junior Championship	March 9-13	Steamboat Springs
RMD U10 Championships	March 13-14	Powderhorn
RC U14 Junior Championships	March 14-18	Vail
RMD U12 Championships	March 20-21	Aspen
SYNC Cup Championships	March 22-24	Vail
Southern Series Championships	March 25-28	Durango

Download the Rocky Mountain Division Calendar