NCAA Nationals Champions College of Utah: Photograph/ Stephen Cloutier
Data supplied by the College of Utah Athletic Division press launch.
SALT LAKE CITY – The College of Utah Ski Workforce and the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Affiliation (RMISA) have launched the finalized schedule for the 2026 collegiate ski season. The defending NCAA champions will face convention rivals in 5 regular-season meets, together with 5 race days on residence snow between Soldier Hole and the Utah Olympic Park.
Season Overview
Utah, winner of 4 of the final 5 NCAA titles and 17 nationwide championships total, will look to defend its crown in Bozeman, Montana, the place each the RMISA and NCAA Championships will happen in late February and March.
The season begins in early January and continues by means of mid-March, alternating between Nordic and Alpine occasions throughout the Rocky Mountain area.
Nordic Season Opens in Lake Placid
The Utes open the season with the RMISA Invitational on Jan. 4 in Lake Placid, New York, a Nordic-only meet held inside the U.S. Nationwide Championships.Over 5 days, groups will compete in three collegiate races, one serving as a person NCAA qualifier.
Alpine Season Begins in Colorado
The Alpine season opens with a busy four-day block that mixes the Denver Invitational and Colorado Invitational, operating from Jan. 12–15:
Jan. 12–13: Big slalom at Eldora Mountain Resort
Jan. 14–15: Slalom at Loveland Ski Space
These early-season races set the tone for the Utes’ Alpine squad and supply key NCAA qualifying alternatives.
Utah Invitational – Nordic Occasions
The Utah Invitational begins with Nordic races at Soldier Hole Nordic Heart, the 2002 Olympic venue, on Jan. 24–25:
Jan. 24: 7.5K freestyle (particular person begin)
Jan. 25: 15K basic (mass begin)
Nevada Alpine Races – Mount Rose Ski Tahoe
Utah’s Alpine athletes will head to Mount Rose Ski Tahoe in Reno, Nevada, for 4 consecutive race days from Jan. 31–Feb. 3:
Jan. 31–Feb. 1: Slalom
Feb. 2–3: Big slalom
This midseason cease presents precious expertise and NCAA qualification factors earlier than the Utes return residence.
Nordic Focus in February
The Nordic circuit continues with two key February meets:
Feb. 7–8: Denver Invitational at Maloit Park
Feb. 13–14: Colorado Invitational at Howelsen Hill
These occasions will assist form RMISA standings earlier than the championship part begins.
Utah Invitational – Alpine Occasions on Residence Snow
The Utah Invitational concludes with Alpine races on residence snow on the Spencer F. Eccles Olympic Mountain Heart on the Utah Olympic Park:
Feb. 22: Big slalom
Feb. 23: Extra GS qualifier
Feb. 24: Slalom
These races mark Utah’s solely residence Alpine occasions of the season, giving followers an opportunity to see the Utes race in Park Metropolis.
RMISA Championships – Bozeman, Montana
The RMISA Championships are set for Feb. 26–28 in Bozeman, Montana, providing a preview of the nationwide championship programs.
Alpine (Bridger Bowl):
Feb. 26: Big slalom
Feb. 27–28: Slalom
Nordic (Crosscut Mountain Sports activities Heart):Races can be held concurrently over the identical three days.
NCAA Championships Return to Montana
The 2026 NCAA Championships can even be hosted in Bozeman, from March 11–14, with the next schedule:
Alpine:
March 11: Big slalom
March 13: Slalom
Nordic:
March 12: 7.5K basic
March 14: 20K freestyle
Constructing Towards One other Title Run
With depth throughout each the Nordic and Alpine squads, Utah enters the 2026 season because the crew to beat. Internet hosting 5 residence races and competing at acquainted Western venues, the Utes are well-positioned for one more championship run.
RMISA/NCAA Calendar Evaluate
Nordic — RMISA Common Season
Jan. 4–8 — RMISA Invitational (inside U.S. Nationals), Lake Placid, NY: Nordic-only; three collegiate races (one particular person NCAA qualifier).
Jan. 24 — Utah Invitational, Soldier Hole: 7.5K freestyle (particular person begin).
Jan. 25 — Utah Invitational, Soldier Hole: 15K basic (mass begin).
Feb. 7–8 — Denver Invitational, Maloit Park.
Feb. 13–14 — Colorado Invitational, Howelsen Hill.
Alpine — RMISA Common Season
Jan. 12–13 — Eldora Mountain Resort: Spencer James Nelson Memorial large slaloms. The primary race counts towards the Denver Invitational, and the second towards the Colorado Invitational.
Jan. 14–15 — Loveland Ski Space: Slalom. The primary race is a part of the Denver Invitational, and the second is a part of the Colorado Invitational.
Jan. 31–Feb. 1 — Mount Rose Ski Tahoe (Reno): Slalom.
Feb. 2–3 — Mount Rose Ski Tahoe (Reno): Big slalom.
Feb. 22 — Utah Invitational, Utah Olympic Park: Big slalom.
Feb. 23 — Utah Olympic Park: Extra GS qualifier.
Feb. 24 — Utah Olympic Park: Slalom.
RMISA Championships — Bozeman, MT (Feb. 26–28)
Alpine (Bridger Bowl): Feb. 26 GS; Feb. 27–28 SL.
Nordic (Crosscut Mountain Sports activities Heart): Nordic races run concurrently.
NCAA Championships — Bozeman, MT
Alpine: March 11 GS; March 13 SL.
Nordic: March 12 — 7.5K basic; March 14 — 20K freestyle.
