Skiing is the longest running club sport at Fort Lewis College, hitting the slopes and running gates for more than 30 years. The club's Ski & Snowboard Team competes in Alpine, Big Mountain, and Freestyle competitions in the Rocky Mountain Division of the United States Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association, facing schools including Colorado State University, University of Colorado, and Colorado College.
Call 970-247-7575 for more information.
For more information about the Alpine Ski Team, please contact the Club Sports office at 970-247-7575.
Practice Schedule (optional):
Number of Participants: 10
Eligibility: Must be taking 12 or more credit hours and maintain a 2.0 GPA
National Affiliation: USCSA (United States Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association)
Regional League: Rocky Mtn. Conference
Club Dues: $400
Process for joining:
Equipment Needed:
*Many team members have extra equipment*
Previous Experience: No racing experience needed but preferred. Must be able to ski at a high level.
Commitment Expected from Members: Show up to all meetings, races, and ski team functions (ie fundraisers)
Other: Come join a fun and competitive ski team that races at multiple resorts around Colorado
Captain Tristan Kraatz Kraatztristan6@gmail.com 970-306-3226
Number of Participants: 5-12
Club Dues:
One competition: $300 Two competitions: $350 Three competitions: $400
Eligibility: Registered full time student (12 credits, unless graduating in that semester) with a minimum GPA of 2.0
Competitions: Freeride World Qualifier Events (FWQ)
Requirements: Ability to ski/snowboard on expert terrain. To participate in team backcountry days, you must have at minimum attended an avalanche awareness course this year.
Commitment Expected from Members: All members must attend group meetings and training sessions.
For more information, please contact the Club Sports Office: 970-247-7575
Coach Evan Elliot evan@durangonordic.org 970-759-6335