Skimo
November 2024 Skimo Update
November Skimo Update from Davin! The Skimo season kicks off with on-snow training beginning the first week of December. We will be busy right out of the gate getting our gear dialed in and preparing for the first Utah Skimo race of the season at Solitude on December 17th. In addition to on-snow training, we…
Read MoreSeptember Skimo Update
Fall conditioning is beginning next week for Skimo athletes with hikes and mountain biking on Tuesdays and gym training on Wednesdays in collaboration with the Alpine and Freeride Programs. Canyonlands Dryland Camp is scheduled for October 24th-27th. This is a fun club-wide weekend of camping, hiking and team building at Canyonlands National Park. Click HERE…
Read MoreJuly Skimo Update
Planning and preparations are underway for a great season on Skimo. Dryland training will begin in September for Skimo athletes. Stay tuned for a full schedule in the next couple weeks. Utah Skimo is in the process of finalizing the race schedule for the 24/25 season. We expect a 6 race series on Tuesday nights…
Read MoreApril Skimo Update
The first season for our Skimo team was a success. Originally the team was planning on training at the UOP, but a lack of early-season snow didn’t allow for the opening of the uphill trail on West Peak. We had to shift to plan B and use what turned out to be a great training…
Read MoreMarch Skimo Update
In Skimo news the Wasatch Powderkeg and USA Skimo National Championships were held at Solitude March 1st-3rd. Unfortunately, due to the event filling very quickly none of our athletes were able to participate. Next year we hope to have some of our athletes racing at the Powderkeg along with some of the best Skimo racers…
Read MoreFebruary Skimo Update
Tucker Murphy and Alex Mankouski competed alongside over 200 other athletes in Utah Skimo race #3 at Solitude on January 23rd. Both completed the course consisting of 3 climbs and descents totaling over 1800’ of vertical in under an hour. In race #4 on February 6th at Solitude, Tucker Murphy battled snowy conditions and was on track for a great…
Read MoreJanuary Skimo Update
Skimo Team athletes Tucker Murphy and Alex Mankouski had a lot of fun at the Utah Skimo race at Park City Mountain on January 16th. The race had 185 youth and adult competitors and is the biggest skimo race series in the country. The fun and low-key race series is a great opportunity for the…
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