The Denver Pioneers ski team is gearing up for an exciting four days of alpine events at Mount Rose-Ski Tahoe, starting Saturday. They are participating in the Nevada Invitational, marking the University of Nevada’s return to hosting collegiate meets since 2010. That was the last year the Wolfpack’s ski program was active before going dormant for over a decade.
This year, the alpine team is back in action and competing within the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association (RMISA) circuit. The events will feature both slalom and giant slalom races, giving skiers more chances to earn points toward the NCAA Championships scheduled for March.
The Nevada Invitational will officially include two main events: an alpine slalom on Sunday and a giant slalom on Tuesday. The slalom on Saturday and the giant slalom on Monday will be qualifier races, with no team scores tracked for these.
Denver’s team will be at full strength, including redshirt sophomore Liv Moritz. After racing with the U.S. Ski Team, Moritz has gained valuable experience, securing her first career World Cup points with a 13th-place finish in slalom in the Czech Republic.
This is the second set of alpine races for collegiate teams this season. At recent meets in Loveland and Aspen, Denver’s team finished strong, coming in second and just behind their competitors.
The Nevada Invitational is part of a larger RMISA schedule. Following this weekend’s events, Nordic races will take place in Frisco and Steamboat Springs next month.
For live updates during the Nevada Invite, you can check out Live Timing.
Colorado’s ski programs are gaining a lot of attention. According to a recent survey by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), more students are participating in winter sports than ever before. These events showcase not just the thrill of competition but also the rich history of collegiate skiing in the U.S. Social media is buzzing with excitement, as fans share their predictions and follow their favorite athletes through platforms like Twitter and Instagram.
As collegiate sports continue to evolve, events like the Nevada Invitational highlight the dedication and passion of both athletes and fans alike.
