Collegiate

The 2026 NCAA Skiing Championships and RMISA Nordic races have been moved to Utah due to a lack of snow in Montana. Alpine events remain at Bridger Bowl for RMISA Championships.

A recent Fresh Corduroy podcast episode highlights the U.S. Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association (USCSA), which supports nearly 5,000 athletes each winter. USCSA leaders discuss collegiate ski racing opportunities beyond the NCAA, emphasizing team scoring, accessibility, and nationwide competition in alpine, Nordic, snowboard, and freeski.

Dartmouth returned to the top of the podium in dominant fashion at the Williams Carnival, sweeping all four alpine events and racking up seven podium finishes. Oscar Zimmer and Emma Resnick led the charge with discipline-defining victories, while the NCAA qualifying picture tightened heading into the final race of the regular season at Middlebury.

Conference competition heated up across the country as collegiate ski teams battled for early-season titles from Pennsylvania to Colorado. Standout individual performances and tightly contested team races defined a weekend of slalom and giant slalom action across six conferences.

Collegiate ski racing returned to Stowe Mountain after a six-year hiatus as the carnival season resumed, with the University of Vermont earning its second consecutive victory. Strong performances across alpine and Nordic events highlighted a competitive weekend featuring standout results from Middlebury, Dartmouth, UNH, Colby, and Harvard.

Utah claimed the Nevada Invitational at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe after four days of RMISA alpine racing, holding off a late Colorado surge powered by giant slalom.

Collegiate ski teams across the country delivered standout performances this weekend, as conferences from the Midwest to the Rocky Mountains saw dominant wins, tight podium battles, and individual breakthroughs. From sweeping finishes to season-opening statements, racers and teams set an exciting tone for the weeks ahead.

The University of Vermont snapped Dartmouth’s historic winning streak with five podium finishes at the Dartmouth Carnival, highlighted by breakthrough victories and strong depth across both men’s and women’s events on the EISA circuit.

College ski racing is often dismissed as an unlikely route to the World Cup—but Winterfell Alpin is changing that narrative. By providing elite-level training, race support, and structure beyond NCAA limitations, Winterfell is redefining the collegiate-to-professional pipeline and helping athletes bridge the critical gap between college racing and international competition.

University of Denver skier Sara Rask was named the 2025 Sportswomen of Colorado award winner for skiing after a dominant season that included NCAA slalom and giant slalom titles, multiple collegiate victories, and continued excellence both on the slopes and in the classroom.

In the latest episode of Arc City: The Podcast, we revisit the Colorado Mountain College Ski Team’s fight for survival. After facing major funding cuts, the program rallied support from the ski racing community and secured its future—at least for now. Head coach Scott Tanner and CMC Regional Development Officer Olivia Goldsworthy share how they led a successful campaign to keep the team alive.

Bradshaw Underhill’s long-awaited World Cup debut came under the Planai lights in Schladming. The American reflects on nerves, conditions and his path from NCAA skiing to the sport’s biggest stage.

Collegiate alpine ski teams across the country delivered standout performances in slalom and giant slalom races this weekend, with dominant showings from programs in every conference.

Nearly fifteen years after his passing, Spencer Nelson’s impact on the University of Colorado Ski Team endures through resilience, perseverance, and a legacy that extends far beyond results.

Dartmouth edged out the field at the Saint Lawrence Carnival at Whiteface Mountain, using a dominant Alpine performance to secure a narrow team victory. Breakout wins, first-time podiums, and strong depth across the EISA highlighted a snowy, high-quality weekend of racing as teams continue to jockey for early-season momentum.

NCAA Division I alpine ski racing returns to Reno/Tahoe for the first time since 2011 as the University of Nevada hosts the Nevada Invitational at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe. Featuring top collegiate programs, international-level athletes, and a home-snow advantage for the Wolf Pack, the “Biggest Little Ski Race” promises four days of elite competition and community celebration.

Dartmouth’s depth and Jayden Buckrell’s weekend sweep highlighted a thrilling opening to the EISA carnival season at Sugarloaf. With multiple first-time podiums, dominant performances, and tight team battles, the Colby Carnival set the tone for a highly competitive winter ahead.

The USCSA Atlantic Highlands and Eastern Conferences launched their seasons early with competitive racing, dominant team performances, and standout individual results across multiple divisions. From West Mountain to Holiday Mountain, collegiate ski racers set the tone for a highly competitive 2026 campaign.