NCAA skiing is highly competitive, with limited roster spots and growing demand, but college coaches explain what it takes to earn a place. From eligibility rules to the rise of postgraduate years, they share advice for athletes on training, academics, and finding the right program, while reminding that NCAA skiing can bring back the joy of racing.
The University of Nevada ski team, entering its fourth season back in NCAA competition, has hired alumnus and former U.S. ski cross racer Nico Monforte as assistant alpine coach. A North Tahoe native and Wolf Pack standout, Monforte brings international racing experience, coaching expertise, and a deep connection to the program as head coach Cameron Smith works to rebuild Nevada into a championship contender.
University of Denver skiing announced today that reigning women’s alpine national champion Sara Rask will return to the Pioneers for her final year of collegiate skiing.
Explore the draft 2025–26 ski racing calendar, including NorAm, NCAA, U.S. Championships, U18 Nationals, and Junior Worlds, with clear conflict checks to support season planning.
The alpine racers moved back onto the Dartmouth Skiway for the giant slalom portion of the NCAA National Championships. Sara Rask of the University of Denver earns back-to-back wins and Johs B Herland achieves victory for University of Utah.
The NCAA Championships kicked off at the Dartmouth Skiway with the men's and women's slalom races. Sara Rask of DU and Jayden Buckrell of UNH achieved victories.
The 2025 NCAA Championships for alpine and nordic ski racing commence tomorrow, March 5th, and runs through the 8th in Hanover, New Hampshire. Learn more about who is competing and how to tune in.
The EISA regular season wrapped up on Saturday with the Regional Championships hosted by the University of New Hampshire at Cannon Mountain. Dartmouth raced to another Carnival win.
The alpine portion of the RMISA Qualifier and Utah Invitational took place last weekend at the Utah Olympic Park in Park City, Utah. Five different athletes achieved victory and other milestones were achieved. Read more.
The EISA season continued Friday and Saturday, with the Dartmouth Skiway providing the fourth stop on the circuit. Several athletes rose to the top of the podium! Read more.
The RMISA alpine ski racing competitions resumed for the Montana State University Invitational at Bridger Bowl, Montana. Four different winners emerged from the giant slalom and slalom races.
The Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association is on the brink of an exhilarating start this Friday, as the best college racers in the east gear up for six weekends of racing. Check out the preview to learn everything you need to know about the EISA teams.
The athletes faced yet another bitterly cold day as they competed in the first event of the 2025 collegiate circuit. They had two days of slalom racing at the Loveland Ski Area prior to the giant slalom competition at Copper Mountain. CU Buffs charged to the top in both the men's and women's fields.
Top skiers from seven regional universities and colleges danced through the gates Tuesday in the 2025 University of Denver Invitational slalom race at Loveland Ski Area. Sara Rask (DU) and Filip Wahlqvist (CU) reigned victorious.
The collegiate season kicked off yesterday with an RMISA Qualifier slalom event held on the course in Loveland, Colorado. Both University of Denver and University of Colorado athletes earned a spot on the top of the podium. Sara Rask (DU) won against the women’s field, and Filip Wahlqvist (CU) achieved victory for the men.
Caleb Horsch presents a thought-provoking opinion article that explores the need to reevaluate the collegiate skiing framework and considers various potential solutions for the future of NCAA ski racing.
The NCAA today announced that the University of Utah has been selected to host the 2028 NCAA Ski Championships.
SYNC Performance announces their SYNC NCAA Team for the 2024–25 season. SYNC provides on-snow opportunities, gear, and apparel to the team, which excels these athletes on and off the hill.
University of Denver Skiing announced today that the team has added four student-athletes to its alpine squad for the upcoming 2025 winter season.
Otto Tschudi, Managing Director at Stifel, a former DU Pioneer skier and successful business leader, has donated significantly to the University of Denver (DU). His generous gift will endow the Otto Tschudi Head Alpine Ski Coach position, supporting DU student-athletes and helping them succeed for many years. Tschudi, a DU alum (BSBA ’75), excelled in his ski competitions and professional career
Jake Dippy has been hired as the Assistant Alpine Coach for the Colorado Buffaloes Ski Team, head coach Jana Weinberger and Alpine Coach Ian Lochhead announced Tuesday.
Press release provided by the University of Utah, photos: JJ Johnson photo Dyke/Utah Athletics team
Tatum Coutu, a former collegiate alpine racer from Middlebury College, shares her story that resonates with many athletes. She opens up about the challenges she faced in alpine racing, adapting to college-level competition, dealing with the impact of COVID, discovering a renewed passion for the sport, and ultimately transitioning into retirement.
Articles such as Craig Zolan's recently posted about access to college racing and the ensuing discussions are terrific. I almost never comment or actually never, but I am always grateful that Ski Racing provides this forum this forum. On the topic of limiting foreign athletes and/or reducing the age of eligibility,
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