SkiMo Programs

Ski Mountaineering, also known as "SkiMo," combines the endurance of Nordic skiing with the skill and strength of Alpine skiing.  Excitingly, SkiMo will be making its Olympic debut at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games! This sport is ideal for Alpine, Nordic, and Freestyle/all-mountain skiers, as well as mountain bikers and runners. Our athletes begin by learning the fundamental skills and efficiency of ski touring before transitioning to race-focused training. 

SkiMo races come in various distances and styles: 

Vertical: Uphill only, lasting from 15 minutes to 1 hour. 

Individual: Multiple ascents and descents, ranging from 1 hour to several hours. 

Sprint: Combines all the skills in under 4 minutes, featuring heats and finals similar to cross-country skiing sprints. 

Team: Teams of 2 or 3 travel and race together, with events lasting from 3 hours to multi-day stages.

Our team programs are meticulously crafted to develop, challenge, and engage athletes at every skill level. We offer comprehensive training utilizing all four Aspen Ski Company mountains and the City of Aspen's Nordic trails in the winter.

Unsure which program is best for your athlete? Contact Program Director August Teague at ateague@teamavsc.org for guidance and information. SkiMo programs can be found under the Nordic Program Registration.

If you want to learn more about our SkiMo Programs, or share information about this program with family and friends, click here. 

HOW TO REGISTER

Registration for 2025-2026 Winter Programs

For additional information on registration, dates and deadlines, forms and more click here. Once you've selected a program, click here to enter our Campminder system and register. If you have used Campminder before with us, please use the same login and do not create a duplicate! 

 

TEAM PROGRAM

Our Development (Devo) Program is based out of the AVSC Clubhouse and the City of Aspen Trails. This program is a great stepping stone for athletes interested in learning more about ski mountaineering (SkiMo) or building the skills and endurance needed for the Race Team.

Designed for athletes of all ability levels, the focus is on fun, skill development, and fostering a love for the sport. Athletes will work on fundamental SkiMo skills—including skinning, skiing, and transitions—while being introduced to racing, training habits, and goal setting.

The program meets twice a week on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sunday from 4:00–5:30 PM. It begins on November 5 and runs through the first week of April.

Note: If there is not enough snow to ski at the beginning of the season, we will participate in dryland activities at the same location. We’ll communicate ahead of time if plans change.

We look forward to helping your athlete grow in confidence, ability, and enthusiasm for SkiMo in a supportive and challenging environment!

COMP SKIMO PROGRAM (5TH GRADE & OLDER)  

  • 3 days a week during winter (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday) from November  5th – first week of April (No training Dec 24 – 31st).
  • Athletes will have the opportunity to participate in competitions, which may include team travel. 

  • Individualized training plans throughout the season including strength and conditioning plans
  • Program Fee: $3,750. Additional Parent Work Deposit $510

REGISTRATION OPEN! 

MP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SKIMO PROGRAM

Our MP Elementary School SkiMo Program is a fun, learn-to-ski mountaineer program geared towards children in elementary school. The emphasis will be on fostering a love for the sport and enjoying winter in the Roaring Fork Valley. This program serves as a foundation for ski mountaineering (SkiMo) skills, including skinning, skiing, and boot packing.

Children will develop basic motor skills invaluable to their future athletic involvement. Skills such as coordination, agility, and balance will be taught through a variety of games and activities. As children progress through the program, they will also learn teamwork, sportsmanship, fair play, and other essential habits common among successful adolescents.

The program will take place at Lower Moore Field, adjacent to the Aspen Middle School, and will run for 12 weeks on Wednesdays and/or Fridays from 4:00–5:30 PM,  January 14 and ending the first week of April. Athletes have the option of signing up for one day a week (and choosing either Wednesday OR Friday each week) or signing up for two days a week and attending on both Wednesdays and Fridays.

Note: If there is not enough snow to ski at the beginning of the season, we will participate in dryland activities at the same location. We’ll communicate ahead of time if plans change.

We look forward to helping your child develop their skills and passion for SkiMo in a fun and supportive environment!

MP ELEMENTARY SKIMO (AGES 7-11) 

  • Wednesdays or Fridays January 14th through first week of April
  • 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the Lower Moore Field
  • Program Fee: $395 until November 1; $425 on or after November 2nd

REGISTRATION OPEN! 

MEET THE STAFF 


 
Kevin Roop | Head SkiMo Coach Eric Knight AVSC
kroop@teamavsc.org

Kevin joined the AVSC team in 2023 with years of experience coaching and competing.  He comes to us from SSCV, where he was and Alpine, Strength and Conditioning, Skimo and Mountain Bike coach.  Kevin is celebrating his 30th season working in the ski world where he has run race departments, ski schools, and various other departments. He is a Alpine Level 100 coach, PSIA Trainer and Children’s Accred, and hold various strength and conditioning certifications.  Kevin grew up in Virginia, where he attended the Virginia Military Institute for college, and played Rugby.  He started his skiing career at Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia, and made the move to Colorado in 1996.  Besides Alpine Racing, Kevin enjoys mountain biking, skimo, yoga, and trail running with his wife, Ann and and their dog Murray.









 

Simi Hamilton | SkiMo and Nordic Coach
simi@teamavsc.org

Born and raised in Aspen, Simi grew up doing every discipline he could with skis attached to his feet. He went through the AVSC program himself and graduated from Aspen High School in 2005 before attending Middlebury College. He eventually focused his efforts on competing in Nordic, competing in 3 Olympic Games and earning multiple World Cup podiums, but he used backcountry skiing as a mode of cross training as much as possible. He is currently a mountain guide and has the FKT on the technical Elks Traverse. Simi has been involved in AVSC in both Nordic and SkiMo and is excited to continue working with athletes in both disciplines.

TEAM Refund Policy: 100% Refunds are permitted before the program start date. Once the program start date has passed, refunds are only available for documented medical reasons that result in a season-ending injury. Refunds are determined by the following: Before January 1 - 50%; between January 1 and February 1 - 25%; after February 1 - No Refund. This season-ending injury refund assumes complete withdrawal from all AVSC programming, including Strength & Conditioning or athletic training services.   All refunds are subject to a $100 processing fee.