I was on it. I didn't really participate too much since I was busy with an engineering major, but it's a good program. Definitely go on the fall camping trip, it's really fun. As far as training and competing go, only a few of the members still competed in my experience. Most are just there to ski. They have a trampoline which they do dry-land training on, and you'll always be able to find someone to bum a ride with in the winters.

https://www.colorado.edu/sportsclub/freeskiing/

I never participated myself, but it seems solid. From what I gathered, big mountain comps are the most popular (in number of events and number of skiers), but some do park events. I think park comps are at Winter Park and Key plus nationals, and big mtn comps are at places like Kirkwood, Crested Butte, and Grand Targhee, so you get to travel with your homies which is cool. I think on-the-snow training means that you meet up with one of the coaches and they can film you and give you pointers on the hill.

Overall, it's safe to say you get out what you put in. If you go to the conditioning, strength, and diving board trainings consistently, help with fundraisers, make friends, go skiing a lot, and try out a comp or two, I'd say it's definitely worth it.

Oh yeah, you don't have to be super good (or even good)

duhamelskiI was on it. I didn't really participate too much since I was busy with an engineering major, but it's a good program. Definitely go on the fall camping trip, it's really fun. As far as training and competing go, only a few of the members still competed in my experience. Most are just there to ski. They have a trampoline which they do dry-land training on, and you'll always be able to find someone to bum a ride with in the winters.

I appreciate the input, I am actually applying for engineering as well

Z-Juicehttps://www.colorado.edu/sportsclub/freeskiing/

I never participated myself, but it seems solid. From what I gathered, big mountain comps are the most popular (in number of events and number of skiers), but some do park events. I think park comps are at Winter Park and Key plus nationals, and big mtn comps are at places like Kirkwood, Crested Butte, and Grand Targhee, so you get to travel with your homies which is cool. I think on-the-snow training means that you meet up with one of the coaches and they can film you and give you pointers on the hill.

Overall, it's safe to say you get out what you put in. If you go to the conditioning, strength, and diving board trainings consistently, help with fundraisers, make friends, go skiing a lot, and try out a comp or two, I'd say it's definitely worth it.

Oh yeah, you don't have to be super good (or even good)

Thank you, that does sound pretty fun

skooo buffs

I wish colleges had freeski/slopestyle teams that competed against other colleges.

There would probly be a good rivalry between CU boulder and university of salt lake.

Then again, lib arts college is near worthless. Your adult iq is due 80% to your parents iqs and 20% to learning math concepts between 6th grade and mid high school.

Anything memorization like history or writing doesnt boost your intelligence. You need really complex concepts such as in geometry in order to add folds to your cerebrum.

DolanReloadedI wish colleges had freeski/slopestyle teams that competed against other colleges.

There would probly be a good rivalry between CU boulder and university of salt lake.

Then again, lib arts college is near worthless. Your adult iq is due 80% to your parents iqs and 20% to learning math concepts between 6th grade and mid high school.

Anything memorization like history or writing doesnt boost your intelligence. You need really complex concepts such as in geometry in order to add folds to your cerebrum.

I'm ngl you lost me on the second part but colleges competing against eachother would be dope as hell

DolanReloadedI wish colleges had freeski/slopestyle teams that competed against other colleges.

There would probly be a good rivalry between CU boulder and university of salt lake.

Then again, lib arts college is near worthless. Your adult iq is due 80% to your parents iqs and 20% to learning math concepts between 6th grade and mid high school.

Anything memorization like history or writing doesnt boost your intelligence. You need really complex concepts such as in geometry in order to add folds to your cerebrum.

lol wtf. 1. i think you are thinking of university of utah, there isn't a u of sl. 2. Neither of those schools are liberal arts colleges 3. your "facts" about nature vs. nurture and learning methodology are a load of bullshit

was on it for 2 years, good if you're into big mountain, not worth the money for park imo

I did it my Freshman year in 2006-2007 and its a good program. Its a really good way to surround yourself with other serious skiers and gives you a look inside the ski industry and comps etc. They do a lot of trampoline, divingboard and other dry land training which really helps your air sense and progression as a skier. During the weekends its a mix of big mtn and park lessons and any form issues you may have the coaches are really good at correcting. They do focus alot on Moguls though so if your not down on that you may find it frustrating. That being said, being really good at skiing bumps is actually pretty sweet. The team has 2 levels so to speak, one level is for those serious about comps and the other is just people that love to ski and want to really progress themselves.

You get a pretty good hookup on gear too as they team has a lot of sponsorships which means you can get a lot of skis for cost and good deals on Hestra gloves etc. I actually got my 4Frnt VCT's for cheap through the team. You also get a free Oakley jacket with CUFST embroidered on it, I still have mine in my closet actually. They had access to the 'special' Oakley catalog and you can get a hookup on a bunch of gear that is not really available on their retail stores. The fall camping trip is fun and we went biking in Moab when I was on it.

All in all I would say its worth doing and its good to be around people who understand skiing as a sport and not just into the typical CU party culture. It depends on your level of commitment if you want to stay though, I left after Freshman year because I found a good ski crew and wanted to just enjoy skiing with friends instead of having every trip to the mountains feel like a training session.

SuspiciousFishI did it my Freshman year in 2006-2007 and its a good program. Its a really good way to surround yourself with other serious skiers and gives you a look inside the ski industry and comps etc. They do a lot of trampoline, divingboard and other dry land training which really helps your air sense and progression as a skier. During the weekends its a mix of big mtn and park lessons and any form issues you may have the coaches are really good at correcting. They do focus alot on Moguls though so if your not down on that you may find it frustrating. That being said, being really good at skiing bumps is actually pretty sweet. The team has 2 levels so to speak, one level is for those serious about comps and the other is just people that love to ski and want to really progress themselves.

You get a pretty good hookup on gear too as they team has a lot of sponsorships which means you can get a lot of skis for cost and good deals on Hestra gloves etc. I actually got my 4Frnt VCT's for cheap through the team. You also get a free Oakley jacket with CUFST embroidered on it, I still have mine in my closet actually. They had access to the 'special' Oakley catalog and you can get a hookup on a bunch of gear that is not really available on their retail stores. The fall camping trip is fun and we went biking in Moab when I was on it.

All in all I would say its worth doing and its good to be around people who understand skiing as a sport and not just into the typical CU party culture. It depends on your level of commitment if you want to stay though, I left after Freshman year because I found a good ski crew and wanted to just enjoy skiing with friends instead of having every trip to the mountains feel like a training session.

Thank you, this kind if personal experience is what I was hoping to find. I knew I wanted some instruction and I agree that it would be fun to be good at moguls because that helps a lot of other aspects as well.

PxolarisThank you, this kind if personal experience is what I was hoping to find. I knew I wanted some instruction and I agree that it would be fun to be good at moguls because that helps a lot of other aspects as well.

No problem man. Good luck with the application and all, my cousin is going there right now. CU Boulder is a dope school, just keep your head up freshman year if your in engineering. They basically make your first year Hell just to weed kids out then it gets better after that. The engineering building is really cool too with hidden courtyards under the main building and stuff.

gr4lol wtf. 1. your "facts" about nature vs. nurture and learning methodology are a load of bullshit

Youre entitled to your opinion.

Its completely unsupported by science, but youre still entitled to it...