Tuition for the 2024-25 season: $650 (includes Utah Skimo Membership)

Additional Costs:

• Uop Pass: $240 for 2023-24

Dryland (early September-early November)

• Tuesdays
  • Hiking or mountain biking at various locations 4-6pm
• Wednesdays 
  • Gym training at the Utah Olympic Park 4-5:30pm
• Thursdays 
  • Agility/movement drills  and field games at the Churchill Jr High field 4:5:30pm

Winter training

• Tuesdays 4:30-6pm. Weekly training will be on Thursdays on Utah Skimo race weeks.

*Winter training locations will vary depending on snow/weather conditions and may include Alta Summer Road, Brighton, Solitude, and Mill Creek Road*

Skimo athletes will have the opportunity to participate in several local competitions. 

Local opportunities include:

• Utah Skimo Race Series (6 Tuesday evenings December-March, included with program tuition)
• Wasatch Powderkeg (Early March, additional entry fee)
• Crowbar Backcountry Race (mid-January, additional entry fee)
• Nordic Valley Viking Sprints (early January., additional entry fee)
• Park City Town Series (4 Friday evenings January-late March, additional entry fee)

• Skis- Lightweight backcountry touring skis 65-85mm underfoot. Suggested length is 5-15cm less than the athlete's height. 
• Boots- One or two-buckle lightweight touring boots with good range of motion in walk mode. Avoid heavy four-buckle boots that are designed for both resort and backcountry. 
• Bindings-Lightweight tech bindings. Ideally bindings should allow switching between uphill and downhill modes without rotating the heel. Brakes are not required. 
• Skins-100% mohair or mohair mix skins for better glide. A tip release setup with or without tail clips is preferred. 
• Poles-Nordic style poles with large baskets. Fixed length is preferred. Pole length should be approximately 75% of the athlete's height. Nordic-style angled points are preferred. 
• Helmet-Dual certified for skiing and climbing. 
• Pack- A pack with a skimo leash carry system is required. Recommended capacity is 15-25L. 
• Headlamp-Minimum 500 lumens.  Portions of training and racing will be in the dark and good visibility is essential. 
• Clothing, etc:
  • Softshell style pants/jacket for better breathability and less movement restriction are recommended
  • Fitted gloves are recommended to make transitions easier 
  • Water bottle/hydration bladder (should be accessible without removing pack)
  • Goggles or glasses with clear lenses for eye protection during racing/training
  • Insulated puffy jacket
  • Beacon/shovel/probe for practice sessions (required for Wasatch Powderkeg and Crowbar races)