Wondering which junior program is right for your skier? Here’s an easy reference list by age. Keep scrolling for equipment purchase information.
Programs by Age
Preschool, 4 – 8
Program: Learn-to-ski
Goal: Learn to enjoy outdoor activities
Equipment: Little kid cross country skis and cross country ski boots
Schedule: Sundays in January
Link to Registration: Learn-To-Ski
Elementary School, K-7th
Program: Devo
Goal: Learn to cross country ski
Equipment: Combi boots, Classic skin or fishscale skis, skate skis, poles
Rentals are available for this program on a first-come, first-served basis
Schedule: Tue/Thu afternoons in January and February
Link to Registration: Devo Team
Middle School, 6th-9th
Program: Junior Comp
Age: Skiers must be 11 by Dec 31st, 2024 for the 2024-2025 season
Goal: Learn to train for cross country ski racing
Equipment: Combi boots, classic waxable skis, skate skis, one pair of poles for each technique (skiers must provide their own equipment)
Schedule: Mon-Tue-Thu afternoons December through February, or Tue-Thu Afternoons (part-time)
Link to Registration: Junior Comp Winter Program – The Utah Nordic Alliance
Program: XC Team
Age: 7th-12th grade
Goal: Learn to ski, cross train for other sports, enjoy recreational skiing
Equipment: Skate or combi boots, skate skis, poles
Rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis
Optional: Classic or combi boots, classic skin or fishscale skis, poles (there are a few rentals available)
Schedule: Tue-Thu afternoons December through February
Link to Registration: XC Team
High School, 9th – 12th
Program: Comp Team
Age: Skiers must be 14 by Dec 31, 2024 for the 2024-2025 season
Goal: Learn to ski race, train for ski racing, compete in the Intermountain Division Junior National Qualifiers at the U16, U18, and U20 levels.
Equipment: Skate boots, skate skis, skate poles, classic boots, classic waxable skis, classic poles
Optional: Additional race skis
Schedule: Daily and some Saturdays, mid-October through February, Part time Mon-Tue-Thu
Link to Registration: Comp Team Winter Program – The Utah Nordic Alliance
Program: XC Team
Age: 7th-12th grade
Goal: Learn to ski, cross train for other sports, enjoy recreational skiing
Equipment: Skate or combi boots, skate skis, poles
Rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis
Optional: Classic or combi boots, classic skin or fishscale skis, poles (there are a few rentals available)
Schedule: Tue-Thu afternoons December through February
Link to Registration: XC Team
Where to Find Equipment
The Devo and XC programs have some rentals, but the rest of the programs require equipment purchases. Our coaching team has created some lower-cost opportunities for equipment purchase.
Wasatch Touring has access to junior ski gear in stock or to order.
We have some other equipment sources for gear as well, so you can contact the program administrator for assistance: Contact: jen.santoro@utahnordic.org
