MIT Ski Team

If you want to be a part of the fastest team at MIT, you've come to the right place!

MIT skiing is a legacy that began in the 1950s and has been thriving ever since. We

are a group of dedicated men and women who share a passion for skiing. From the

person who has yet to try out a pair of race skis, to the seasoned racer who has busted

through stating wands every winter for as long as they can remember, we accept all

levels of skier. This team will train you to not only be a better racer, but to be a better

all around skier.

How to Join:

If you love skiing and want to get better, meet great people, and have fun during IAP,

we want you to join the team! We are currently an undergrad team but our club sport

status allows us to welcome all MIT students and faculty. Beginning in September, we

will have informational meetings regarding the upcoming ski season and start organized

dryland training to improve fitness. The best way to receive information about these

meetings and other important team news is to email the captains at alpinecaptains@mit.edu

and ask to be put on our mailing list.

We hope that you will consider joining us this winter for a season of fun and great ski racing.

See you on the slopes!

The Details:

Our competition season takes place primarily during IAP. We race in ten races-five giant slalom,

and five slalom-at various resorts throughout the great state of New Hampshire. We compete in

the McConnell Division of the USCSA against ten other schools.

Beginning in September when students return to campus, dryland training begins with stretching,

weightlifting, and plyometric conditioning. It is very important in ski racing to go into the ski season

in top physical condition to perform at a high level and avoid injury. The workouts are designed so

that our time during on-snow training camp can be spent on improving our skiing technique, rather

than on getting in shape.

Training camp begins for the team during the first week of January/IAP. We travel to our cabin in

Rumney, NH where each week we will spend four days race training followed by two days of

competition. After the week is over, we all have an off day during which many team members

will return to Boston to relax before the new week begins.