Resources

The comprehensive handbook for essential team requirements, responsibilities, registration, and event information for the 2024-25 season.

CMU Cross Country Skiing provides ski racing opportunities to students interested on all levels of intensity of participation and is open to students of all ability levels.

We ski and train atop Grand Mesa, about an hour away from the university campus in Grand Junction. The high elevation of the ski trails provide one of the longest ski seasons in the U.S.

Stay ahead of the elements with the comprehensive weather forecast resources for Grand Mesa. Plan your trip to Grand Mesa wisely with up-to-date conditions and predictions specific to this mountain.

Stay updated on grooming for the Skyway, County Line, and Ward Lake trails on Grand Mesa. Since the trails aren’t groomed daily, choose your skiing style based on the current conditions.

Explore college Nordic ski teams across the US with the USCSA Guide. Find the right program, whether at CMU or another top school!

Discover Colorado cross country ski programs for youth and high school athletes, plus college teams to keep skiing after graduation.

Choose Fischer skate & classic skis for high-country snow (Rockies, Wasatch, Interior B.C.). Quick picks for cold-dry, warm/wet & man-made, plus sit-ski tips.

What ski lengths do elite XC skiers really use? A research-based guide to choosing classic and skate skis by body height, with practical recommendations.

VO₂ max treadmill rollerski workout with 4×4 intervals, speed bursts, and climbing efforts to build aerobic power, efficiency, and race-ready performance.

What does successful summer training look like for a collegiate cross country skier? This guide explains the training volume, intensity distribution, strength work, and recovery practices used by the CMU Cross Country Ski Team to prepare for the winter racing season.