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.
National USCSA podium-level ski training: 12–18 hrs weekly, 600–750 hrs annually. Endurance, strength, technique, and racing prep for national success.
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.
