SILVERFORK SKIMO TEAMS

 

Comp Team

This group is meant for those who want to compete in skimo races at the national level and international levels. Athletes must be confident intermediate/advanced alpine skiers. Must be able to ski steep, challenging terrain, and willing to work hard to reach stretch goals throughout the season. Generally comp team participants should be able to skin, transition, and descend at a 1,500 vertical feet per hour pace and complete two laps.

RACING/TRAINING

We focus on skimo-specific skills, endurance, and race preparation. Training takes place twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm and some Friday, Saturday, or Sunday team morning or afternoon sessions. The formal season starts at the end of October through early April. Comp team athletes are provided with a 6 day a week training plan for the season and are recommended to complete 2-3 days per week of training on their own.

The team will travel to multiple in state and out of state races. (Race fees, travel expenses are not included in team fees).

RACE GEAR Required

Full Skimo race gear is required for the comp team. This includes 160cm/150cm race skis and a generous range of motion skimo race boot. Brakes are required for the race season at all USA Skimo sanctioned races and any international events.

Ages

12-19

AVALANCHE SAFETY

Recommended to have an Avalanche Level 1 course completed by January. An avalanche refresher course is included in the team practices at the beginning of the season. All athletes need to have avalanche safety gear (beacon, probe, shovel).

Comp Team Fees

Team fees for the Comp Team are $1,100 and include the following:

  • 2-3 Coach led practices each week during the season

  • A general training plan/guide for the season

  • Coaching from dedicated, experienced coaches with race experience 

  • Coaching at races (Tuesday night races, Crowbar, PowderKeg, and addition of at least 1-2 more races)

  • Coaching at out of state races 

  • Team Dynafit Race Suit

  • Team discounts at skimo.co

  • Avalanche refresher course from Utah Avalanche Center

  • Preseason mobility class 

  • Tuesday Night Utah SkiMo Membership

  • Team T-Shirt

What’s Not Included

Travel expenses, race fees, equipment purchases, etc.

Devo Team

The Devo Team is designed for those athletes who are just getting into the sport of ski mountaineering, or those who want a less competitive experience from the Comp Team. This team is for those interested in working on their Skimo skills, endurance, and having fun without the travel to races.

This is a good option for our younger athletes, those getting into the sport, or those who have been doing Skimo but don’t want the pressure of racing.

Athletes should be comfortable skinning at around 1000 vertical feet per hour or faster. All team members must be confident/advanced downhill skiers on all terrain. 

Training

Once a week on Tuesday or twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday.

Required Gear

Devo Team members will need either Skimo race gear or light weight touring gear with tip rip skins preferably to help with transitions, and full avalanche safety gear (beacon, shovel, probe, headlamp, and helmet). 

Ages

10-19

Devo Team Fees

Team fees for the Devo Team are $700 for two (2) training days per week and $500 for one (1) training day include the following:

  • 1-2 Coach led group practices each week during the season

  • Utah Avalanche Center Know Before You Go presentation

  • Basic Beacon practice/intro

  • Tuesday Night Utah SkiMo Membership  

  • Team discounts at skimo.co

  • Team T-Shirt