15K Classic Race, USCSA Ski Racing Festival, Snow Mountain Ranch, CO, January 24, 2026
A photo album documenting CMU victories in the women’s and men’s 15 km Classic at Snow Mountain Ranch during the USCSA race weekend.
CMU Sweeps 15 km Classic at USCSA Race at Snow Mountain Ranch
The 15K classic race at Snow Mountain Ranch featured challenging conditions and strong USCSA competition, with CMU athletes skiing to the top.
CMU Cross Country Ski Team Hosted Two Free Community Clinics at REI Grand Junction
CMU Cross Country Ski Team hosted free gear and waxing clinics at REI Grand Junction, helping the community get ready for the ski season.
For Sellers: Ski Swap Consignment Rules
When and Where to Drop Off Your Gear
- Friday, October 23: 5:00–8:00 PM
- Saturday, October 24: 8:00–9:45 AM
- Location: Colorado Discover Ability, 601 Struthers Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Unsold Gear Pickup
- Saturday, October 24: 3:00–4:00 PM
Tax-Deductible Donations
All donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law.
Sunday Adventure – Wetterhorn Day, October 12, 2025
A photo album from our Arrowhead to Wetterhorn adventure — a day of snow, mountains, and shared moments on Colorado’s trails.
CMU Ski Team Pre-Season Training Plan (Dryland)
Pre-season training plan for CMU Ski Team athletes: gym, runs, roller skiing, intervals, strength, endurance, recovery, and technique.
A Hike to Rattlesnake Arches, April 27, 2025
CMU Cross Country Ski Team wraps up the season with a 15-mile hike to Rattlesnake Arches, home to the second-largest arch concentration in the U.S.
Full Summer Training: Day-by-Day Schedule
Full Summer Training: Day-by-Day Schedule
| Week Starting | Focus | Strength Workouts | Cardio Sessions | Interval Workouts | Speed Workouts | Rest Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2025 | Rebuild + Light Endurance | 2x/week: Core + Functional Strength (DB RDL, push-ups, planks) | 3-4x/week: L1 trail run, bike, hike, or pole bounding (60-120 min) | None (Recovery + Aerobic focus) | Technique-based strides or short sprints (8-12s) every 10 days | 1 full d |
Weekly Workouts
🗓️ Weekly Training Schedule Overview
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Strength Training (Workout A) |
| Tuesday | Trail Run (LSD) |
| Wednesday | Rest or Active Recovery (e.g., yoga) |
| Thursday | Strength Training (Workout B) |
| Friday | Mountain Biking or Road Cycling (Endurance Ride) |
| Saturday | Trail Run (Hill Repeats) |
| Sunday | Pole Bounding Session |
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Lower Body Strength Training
Lower Body Strength Training
These sessions are designed to build lower-body power, muscular balance, and ski-specific mobility for climbing, gliding, and downhill control.