Colorado, Denver, and Utah Set Early RMISA Tone in Loveland FISU Slaloms
Two days of FISU slalom racing at Loveland showcased early RMISA power as Colorado, Denver, and Utah traded wins and podiums.
Two days of FISU slalom racing at Loveland showcased early RMISA power as Colorado, Denver, and Utah traded wins and podiums.
Colorado Mountain College’s alpine team was nearly shut down, but a powerful surge of community support has pushed the Skigles back into contention. With another $500,000 needed by June, the comeback effort is racing ahead.
Colorado Mountain College’s ski team is at risk of being cut after this season unless it meets a $300,000 fundraising goal by Nov. 30. A $150,000 matching pledge is now doubling donations, giving the team a fighting chance to survive. Supporters hope to save one of the few affordable collegiate ski racing programs in the heart of the Rockies.
Colorado Mountain College (CMC) is shaping the future of World Cup ski race planning through its hands-on event-planning course. Partnering with Beaver Creek and the Vail Valley Foundation, students gain real-world experience in preparing, organizing, and executing elite ski races like the Birds of Prey World Cup. From field trips to behind-the-scenes roles on race day, this program provides a direct pathway into the ski industry—offering students a chance to turn their passion into a career.
Before joining Colorado Mountain College’s alpine ski team in Steamboat Springs, many of the most successful skiers faced rejection from Division 1 universities. Their CMC experience, however, has proven to be much more than a consolation prize. It has allowed students of all backgrounds to transfer after building up their academic and competition skills at CMC.